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17-year-old Christian Hallowell missing from Virginia Beach
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17-year-old Christian Hallowell missing from Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, June 6, 2025 – Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Christian Isaiah Hallowell, who was reported missing on June 5, 2025. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Christian was last seen wearing a white Nike windbreaker and black shorts. He has curly hair and a distinctive scar over his left eye. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department at 757-385-5000 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Whiteville, North Carolina
North Carolina

Missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Whiteville, North Carolina

WHITEVILLE, N.C., June 6, 2025 — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating 16-year-old Serenity Helen Tedder, who was reported missing on June 2, 2025. The Whiteville Police Department is leading the investigation. Serenity is described as a female, age 16. She was last seen in Whiteville, North Carolina. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Whiteville Police Department at 1-910-642-5111 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Suspected drug dealer, two others arrested after Livingston Police seize nearly a pound of meth
Texas

Suspected drug dealer, two others arrested after Livingston Police seize nearly a pound of meth

LIVINGSTON, TX – Officers with the Livingston Police Department executed a multi-stage drug enforcement operation early Thursday morning that resulted in three arrests and the seizure of nearly a pound of methamphetamine. According to the Livingston Police Department, officers from multiple shifts and divisions first initiated a traffic stop around 1 a.m. on Highway 190 West. K9 Bear alerted on the suspect vehicle, prompting a search. Multiple baggies of methamphetamine were discovered inside a hidden compartment in the backseat. The driver, identified as 61-year-old John Way, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. A female passenger was also arrested for outstanding warrants related to a local theft case. Following the stop, a search warrant was executed just aft...
Video shows vehicle fully engulfed in flames following fatal crash on Westheimer, witness says bystanders tried to help
Houston

Video shows vehicle fully engulfed in flames following fatal crash on Westheimer, witness says bystanders tried to help

HOUSTON, TX – A fiery crash claimed the life of a driver who fled from officers attempting a traffic stop on Westheimer Road just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. https://youtube.com/shorts/JCD8paKhVM0?feature=share The video above shows the suspect’s vehicle fully engulfed in flames near the intersection of Westheimer and Fondren. According to a witness who shared the footage, “Nasty fatal crash, everyone that was around ran to it. Did everything they could to help everyone and the guy inside the car. Unfortunately, he died burning alive.” The incident began near 8821 Westheimer Road when officers with Memorial Village Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for having no tail lights. The driver did not stop, and officers did not initiate a pursuit. Later that evening, o...
Drive-by shooting reported in northeast Houston
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Drive-by shooting reported in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A drive-by shooting was reported early Monday morning in the 7300 block of Colton Street in northeast Houston. Houston Fire Department and Houston Police Department responded to the scene but it is currently not known if anyone was struck. More information will follow if it becomes available
Suspect in custody on $2 million bond after fatal shooting in Lake Jackson Farms area
Texas

Suspect in custody on $2 million bond after fatal shooting in Lake Jackson Farms area

BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX – A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred in the Lake Jackson Farms area on the afternoon of May 31. According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call stemming from a domestic dispute and located one individual who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Life Flight transported the victim to a hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Curtis Gunter, initially fled the scene but later surrendered to deputies with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office. Gunter has been charged with one count of Murder, one count of Aggravated Kidnapping, and two counts of Aggravated Assault. He is currently being held on a $2,000,000 bond. If you have any information abou...
Felony assault suspect taken into custody after standoff at Hycohen Residency Apartments
Houston

Felony assault suspect taken into custody after standoff at Hycohen Residency Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A male suspect was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a disturbance call and short standoff at the Hycohen Residency Apartments located at 13511 Hycohen. https://youtu.be/VrhyiG7vG1A Officers responded around 3 a.m. to a disturbance involving a male and female. Upon arrival, they made contact with the female, who was determined to be the victim of an assault. The man and woman are believed to have been in a former dating relationship. Felony assault charges were accepted by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Officers attempted to contact the suspect, who was believed to be inside the apartment, but he refused to comply. The area was secured, and officers made entry into the apartment around 6 a.m. The suspect was taken into custody wi...
Motorcyclist killed in collision at Greens and Gears roads
Houston

Motorcyclist killed in collision at Greens and Gears roads

HOUSTON, TX – A male motorcyclist was pronounced deceased following a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck at the intersection of Greens Road and Gears Road. https://youtu.be/ag5MzkTzRok The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. Preliminary information indicates the pickup truck was traveling westbound on Gears Road and attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Greens Road when it collided with a dirt bike traveling eastbound. The rider was ejected and struck a separate vehicle that was stopped at the light. CPR was administered at the scene, but the rider was pronounced deceased shortly afterward. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Witnesses reported that one of the vehicles may have run the red light, but investigators are reviewing surveillance fo...
One killed, one injured in shooting after hotel confrontation near SH 6
Harris County

One killed, one injured in shooting after hotel confrontation near SH 6

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – One man was killed and another injured following a shooting late Saturday night near the intersection of Clay Road and State Highway 6. https://youtu.be/JfNkYiw3Qb0 The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of SH 6. Deputies responded to an in-progress call and located two male gunshot victims. One was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS, while the second was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A third male, who was driving the vehicle, was detained at the scene. Deputies determined that the three individuals were at a hotel approximately one mile away when they encountered at least one suspect who opened fire on their vehicle. The group fled to the State Highway 6 location in an attempt to escap...