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Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with crash into home, injuring man in bed
31May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with crash into home, injuring man in bed

HOUSTON, TX – A brief police pursuit ended around 2 a.m. after a suspect crashed a stolen vehicle into a home in the 6700 block of Cotton. https://youtu.be/upzzbxiMxJM Officers had spotted the stolen vehicle they were searching for in the area and initiated a short pursuit. After officers used an approved stopping technique, the driver lost control and crashed into a home. The suspect fled the scene on foot following the crash but was detained by officers shortly after. A 25-year-old man, who was in bed inside the home at the time of the crash, sustained injuries. He was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
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Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road
31May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road

HOUSTON, TX – A law enforcement pursuit that began around 11:50 p.m. in Houston traveled across multiple counties before ending near Cleveland, Texas, shortly after 12:30 a.m. https://youtu.be/UT00AEpWPDg The chase reportedly started somewhere in the loop. The driver continued north through Harris and Montgomery counties before ending up in Liberty County. The pursuit ended when the driver exited the roadway near Majnik and Dudley on the U.S. 59 North Bypass, using the U-turn under the Eastex Freeway in Cleveland. The driver, who was operating a pickup truck, was evaluated by EMS on scene but was not transported to a hospital. The pursuit may have been initiated on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. We will keep you posted if more information becomes available.
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Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – A 58-year-old Houston man has been charged with robbery following an armed bank robbery that occurred in Friendswood. According to the Friendswood Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:05 a.m. on May 29, 2025, to a report of an armed robbery at Bank OZK, located at 301 E. Parkwood Ave. Witnesses provided information and surveillance video that enabled officers to identify the suspect vehicle and track it into Houston. At approximately 12:47 p.m., the Friendswood Police Department’s Field Support Unit, with assistance from the Houston Police Department, located the suspect in a gray Acura SUV at the intersection of Magnum Road and Dacoma Street. The vehicle was transported to the Friendswood Police Department and processed for evidence. Office...
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Aileen Andrea Esteban reported missing from Arlington County
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Aileen Andrea Esteban reported missing from Arlington County

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA – Aileen Andrea Esteban, 17, has been reported missing and was last seen on May 29, 2025.\ Authorities with the Arlington County Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in locating her. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, you are urged to call 911 or contact the Arlington County Police Department at 703-228-3968.
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16-year-old Daziya Keshay Veney reported missing in Newport News
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
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16-year-old Daziya Keshay Veney reported missing in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager last seen on May 30, 2025. According to the Newport News Police Department, 16-year-old Daziya Keshay Veney was last seen in the company of a Black female. No further details about her disappearance or clothing description have been released at this time. If you have any information on Daziya's whereabouts, you are urged to contact the Newport News Police Department at 757-247-2500.
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Houston man arrested in Metro bus shooting that killed one passenger
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Houston man arrested in Metro bus shooting that killed one passenger

HOUSTON, TX – A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a passenger aboard a Metro bus in southwest Houston. Credit: HPD According to Cause No. 1918144 filed in Harris County District Court, Carltonio Jackson was taken into custody on May 30, 2025, for the May 23 shooting death of Phillip Ogiemwonyi. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of West Belfort Avenue. According to Houston Police, surveillance video showed Jackson and Ogiemwonyi engaged in a verbal dispute inside the bus. Jackson reportedly pistol-whipped the victim and then shot him once in the chest as the bus came to a stop. Houston Fire Department medics transported Ogiemwonyi to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 3:08...
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“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash

May 30, 2025 – A Facebook comment stating, “Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all,” has triggered widespread outrage online. The post, widely perceived as racially charged, has drawn hundreds of responses across multiple platforms and prompted efforts to verify the identity of the person behind the account. The comment has ignited confusion and conflicting narratives. While some believe the original account holder posted it, others claim her account was hacked. One social media user claimed that Hardin Independent School District had issued a statement saying the account was compromised and that authorities were investigating. However, no such statement has been found on any official platform linked to the school district. A recurring name in the discussion i...
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30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Crane rollover near I-10 bridge leaves one seriously injured, airlifted to trauma center

COLUMBUS, TX – At approximately 3 a.m., the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported crane rollover with entrapment in a construction zone along the westbound lanes of I-10 near the 695 mile marker. Credit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Upon arrival, first responders found that a trackhoe and a traffic control barrier had rolled off a bridge into a nearby pond. Firefighters performed a complex water rescue, extricating the trapped individual from the water and carrying them up an embankment to a waiting EMS crew. The patient sustained severe leg injuries and was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center for further treatment. The operat...
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