CRIME & SAFETY
Houston crime: Suspect 'no-billed' in murder of gas station clerk over bag of chips
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A grand jury returned a "no-bill" ruling in 17-year-old Mario Young's murder case. The ruling means the teen's case is disposed and he's no longer facing a murder charge. The Harris County District Attorney charged him on January 21 for the January 19 killing of 42-year-old...
Mother Jailed For Leaving Kids Home Alone To Go On Cruise Blames Her Cousin
A mother in Houston, Texas, who was arrested for leaving her two young children at home alone to embark on a cruise vacation, is attempting to blame her cousin. Lakesha Woods Williams, 29, had her $25,000 bond upheld on Monday, April 15, after she was charged for leaving her 6 and 8-year-old kids at home while she went on a cruise, KHOU reports. Williams says she paid her cousin to watch her children while she was away for nearly a week but he allegedly took the money and never came to babysit. “You left your child unattended for four days,” Assistant District...
19-year-old beaten with brass knuckles shoots 2 alleged teen robbers, killing 1, Houston police say
Houston police said a mother handed her son a gun after two 16-year-olds robbed and beat him up during an alleged drug deal. One of the 16-year-olds who was shot in the ordeal died.
Cullen Boulevard business under hazard notice after drug trafficking investigation
HOUSTON - A Houston area business being investigated for trafficking received a notice for hazardous substances possibly being left on the property. On April 12, a business at 11113 Cullen Boulevard was searched due to suspected narcotics trafficking by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration Houston, Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and Texas Department of Public Safety.
HPD: Teens, ages 14 and 16, charged with killing gas station clerk during robbery near Gulf Freeway
HOUSTON — Houston police have arrested four juveniles in the deadly shooting of a gas station clerk last month. Steven Mendoza De Luna, 42, was gunned down during a robbery at a Chevron gas station near Monroe and the Gulf Freeway. Editor's note: The above video aired the day...
Pearland crime: Police searching for gym locker theft suspect
PEARLAND, Texas - The Pearland Police Department needs your help locating a suspect accused of breaking into numerous gym lockers and stealing others property. Authorities are looking for Ryan Diaz. SUGGESTED: Houston man tracks his missing electronics to house in Humble using smart device, investigation now underway. Officials said Diaz...
Tragic Update: Ivan Ramirez, beloved Pasadena-area softball coach, dies weeks after Easter Sunday shooting
PASADENA, Texas - The community is mourning the loss of Ivan Ramirez, a beloved softball coach, who tragically died from his injuries sustained during an Easter Sunday shooting. His family confirmed his death to FOX 26 Wednesday Night. Ramirez, 42, was known for his dynamic coaching style, which inspired his...
Houston crime: Person of interest sought in connection to 7-year-old being shot in drive-by
HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a person of interest wanted in connection with the weekend drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old. Authorities said they are looking for a gray Toyota Avalon with damage to the front left side and back passenger side. Officials said the person...
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