CRIME & SAFETY
Police arrest East Texas 'contractor' accused of scamming multiple customers
KILGORE, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from a November 2023 interview with a victim of Terrones'. An East Texas contractor accused of scamming multiple customers is now behind bars. According to Gregg County judicial records, Ignacio "Nacho" Terrones Jr., 33, of Kilgore, was arrested by the...
Man accused of threatening people with butcher-style knife at East Texas park arrested
KILGORE, Texas — A man accused of threatening people, including police officers, with a butcher-style knife was arrested at a Kilgore park Tuesday night. According to the Kilgore Police Department, the man was actively threatening several people at the downtown city park. When he refused to follow orders, an officer used a 40mm less lethal launcher that hit the man in the stomach, causing him to immediately fall to the ground.
Records: National president of Ugly Man Cossacks arrested in connection to murder
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Kemp man was arrested Tuesday in suspicion of leading an outlaw motorcycle club in the murder of an East Texas motorcyclist. Kevin Dale Higgins, 57, was charged with direct street gang activities, a first degree felony, in connection with the motorcycle club Ugly Man Cossacks. The Cossacks have been reported on for the murder of Brandon Edwards, of Ben Wheeler, who was shot to death in Arp on May 2, 2022, for his membership in a rival club. According to an affidavit for Chad Michael Crowell, 38, of Eustace, Higgins is believed to be the national president of the Ugly Man Cossacks, and ultimately gave the order that resulted in Edwards’ death.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.