17-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Providing Alcohol to Minors
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Devin Davila, 17, was arrested on April 29, 2026, for allegedly purchasing or supplying alcohol to a minor. He was taken before the McAllen Municipal Court and later transferred to the Hidalgo County Jail with a personal bond set at $3,000. The arrest is part of an investigation into a report of multiple individuals under the age of 21 found in possession of alcoholic beverages. According to police, the investigation began following an incident reported on April 11, 2026, at a residence located in the 1800 block of Kingsborough Avenue in McAllen, Texas. A magistrate from the McAllen Municipal Court determined there was sufficient probable cause to issue an arrest warrant for Davila, charging him with a Class 'A' misdemeanor. Davila also faces charges for allegedly falsifying his age as a minor, a Class 'C' misdemeanor, as well as possession of alcohol by a minor, another Class 'C' misdemeanor. Authorities stated the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests or charges may follow. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact McAllen Crime Stoppers at 956-687-TIPS (8477). Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward, and anonymous tips can also be submitted via the 'P3 Tips' app. Separately, McAllen police issued 25 citations for alcohol possession by minors after responding to a report of a party at a residence rented through Airbnb.