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24-year-old charged with murder after girlfriend’s father dies from shooting injuries in Jacksonville
16Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Florida

24-year-old charged with murder after girlfriend’s father dies from shooting injuries in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his girlfriend’s father, who was shot during a domestic disturbance last month. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Dontay Taylor was initially arrested on August 25 for Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon after a shooting that occurred on August 7 in the area of Ahmad Drive near West 45th Street. Officers responding to the scene found 50-year-old Derrick Griffin with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by JFRD to the hospital in critical condition. Detectives from the Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit determined that Taylor was in a relationship with Griffin’s daughter and that the two had been in a physical altercation. When Griffin attempted ...
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18-year-old arrested for double shooting on South Harrison Street in Wilmington
16Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Delaware

18-year-old arrested for double shooting on South Harrison Street in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a double shooting that occurred on September 1 in the 200 block of South Harrison Street. According to Wilmington Police, officers responded to the scene at approximately 11:59 a.m. and located two male victims—one 24 years old and the other 18—both suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to the hospital in stable condition. Detective Joran Merced of the Criminal Investigations Division led the case and identified Edward Jones, 18, as the suspect. Jones was taken into custody without incident on September 13. He has been charged with: Two counts of Attempted Murder (First Degree) Two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Two counts of Carrying a Conc...
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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a golf cart that occurred Sunday evening in the Pot-Nets Bayside community.
16Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Delaware

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a golf cart that occurred Sunday evening in the Pot-Nets Bayside community.

On September 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Venom EV Golf Cart was traveling north on Piney Crest Lane when the front passenger from the golf cart fell and was critically injured. Although the golf cart did not strike another object and sustained no damage, the incident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit as a fatal crash. The passenger, a 35-year-old woman from Millsboro, was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is being withheld until her family is notified. The driver, a 44-year-old woman from Millsboro, was not injured. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is a...
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Two suspects arrested after punching police K9 during pursuit near Antoine and West Road
16Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Two suspects arrested after punching police K9 during pursuit near Antoine and West Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested two suspects after a vehicle pursuit ended near 9799 Antoine Drive and West Road in northwest Harris County. The incident began when deputies attempted to stop a reckless driver near the 2200 block of North Sam Houston Tollway West. The driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a chase. Once the vehicle came to a stop, both occupants fled on foot. Constable K9 “Tejas Briones” and Drone “Iceman” responded to the scene and quickly tracked the two suspects. In a desperate attempt to escape, one suspect grabbed K9 Tejas’s face while another punched him. Despite the assault, K9 Tejas continued to assist and helped deputies take both suspects into custody. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office acc...
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Deputies seek suspect who attempted to use counterfeit $100 bill at Cypresswood business
16Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Deputies seek suspect who attempted to use counterfeit $100 bill at Cypresswood business

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a forgery case reported earlier this month. On September 6, 2025, deputies responded to a business in the 20355 block of Cypresswood Drive regarding a male suspect who attempted to use a forged $100 bill to make a purchase. The suspect is described as a white male. No further identifying details were provided. “If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect, you are urged to contact our dispatch or your local law enforcement immediately,” stated Constable Mark Herman. “Deputies will continue to investigate this case and pursue those who attempt to defraud businesses in Precinct 4.” Anyone with information should call the Constable’s Dis...
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Suspects sought after $1,300 vape theft from store on Mason Road
16Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Suspects sought after $1,300 vape theft from store on Mason Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a theft reported on the morning of September 13, 2025, in the 15200 block of Mason Road. According to investigators, between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., two male suspects entered a store twice. During their second visit, the clerk refused to provide free merchandise. In response, one suspect grabbed a display case filled with vaping products valued at $1,300 and walked out of the store without paying. The second suspect held the door open to assist. Both suspects fled the scene on foot heading northbound on Mason Road. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office Dispatch at (281) 376-3472 or your local law enforcement agen...
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Deputies rescue 2-year-old left in hot SUV at H-E-B parking lot in northwest Harris County
15Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Deputies rescue 2-year-old left in hot SUV at H-E-B parking lot in northwest Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to an H-E-B parking lot Monday morning after receiving reports of a two-year-old child locked inside an SUV that was not running. Upon arrival, deputies found the child sweating in the back seat. With assistance from the Cy-Fair Fire Department, first responders were able to quickly and safely remove the child from the vehicle. The child was evaluated and is expected to be okay. Constable Herman’s Office is reminding the public of the following safety tips: Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, even for a minute. Always check the back seat before locking your car. If you see a child or pet in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately. If you have any information, you are urged to contact th...
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Houston’s historic Funplex to auction off all attractions, closing chapter on decades of family entertainment
15Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Houston’s historic Funplex to auction off all attractions, closing chapter on decades of family entertainment

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Funplex, one of Texas’ largest indoor amusement centers and a fixture in the city’s Alief neighborhood for nearly 40 years, is closing its doors for good—this time not for fun, but for auction. AMCbid to Auction All Indoor Attractions and Equipment of Houston Funplex(Photo Courtesy of AMCbid) Auction Management Corporation (AMCbid), in partnership with ThreeSixty Asset Advisors, will oversee a two-day online auction on Sept. 24–25, 2025, liquidating the entire contents of the 200,000-square-foot indoor entertainment facility. Originally opened as Fame City, the Funplex became a cornerstone of Houston’s entertainment scene, offering generations of families a space to roller skate, bowl, play arcade games, and more—at one point even serving as the backdrop...
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Woman arrested after stealing pickup with owner inside bed of truck in north Harris County
15Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Woman arrested after stealing pickup with owner inside bed of truck in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman is in custody after allegedly stealing a pickup truck while the owner was still inside the vehicle’s bed in the 17800 block of Tomball Parkway. According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4 deputies responded around 9:02 p.m. on September 11, 2025, after the owner of the pickup reported it stolen. The owner remained in the truck bed as the suspect drove away and stayed on the phone with 911 dispatchers, helping deputies track the vehicle in real time. Deputies located the vehicle and safely recovered the truck’s owner, who was not injured. The driver, identified as Jade Grigsby, was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. She was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond set at $42,500...
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Former defense contractor sentenced to over 10 years for attempted espionage involving classified U.S. Air Force information
15Sep By Houston StringerNo Comments
Pennsylvania

Former defense contractor sentenced to over 10 years for attempted espionage involving classified U.S. Air Force information

PHILADELPHIA – John Murray Rowe Jr., 67, of Lead, South Dakota, was sentenced to 126 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $25,000 fine for attempted espionage, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced alongside the Justice Department and the FBI. Rowe pleaded guilty in April 2024 to one count of attempted delivery of national defense information to a foreign government and three counts of willful communication of national defense information. The charges stem from a December 2021 indictment. According to court documents, Rowe worked for nearly 40 years as a test engineer for various cleared defense contractors and held national security clearances up to TOP SECRET//SCI. His work involved U.S. Air Force electronic warfare technology. After being flagged as a ...
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