Author: Houston Stringer

TEXAS CITY, TX - The Texas City Police Department (TCPD) arrested Franklin Abel Paz-Sagastume, a 38-year-old male from Houston, on charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor. The arrest followed a five-day investigation by TCPD's Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Paz-Sagastume allegedly began communicating with what he believed was a 14-year-old female at the beginning of January 2025. On Friday, January 10, 2025, he traveled from Houston to Texas City intending to meet the minor for a sexual encounter. The arrest was supported by the TCPD's Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), Criminal Investigation Division, Drone Team, K-9 Atom, and Crime Scene Units. Paz-Sagastume's bond has been set at $100,000. The Texas City Police Department encourages anyone with information ...

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – The Friendswood Police Department is actively searching for Tiffany Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Friendswood, who has been reported missing by her family. According to family members, Tran was last seen driving a dark gray 2017 Lexus with Texas license plate KBB8109. The vehicle was last observed in the Webster area around 8:30 a.m. on January 8, 2025. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Tiffany Tran’s whereabouts to contact the Friendswood Police Department at 281-996-3300.

BAYTOWN, TX – On January 9, 2025, Leondre Lynn, 17, a person of interest in the December 29, 2024, fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in Baytown, turned himself in to the Port Arthur Police Department. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Shady Hill Drive. Officers responded around 4:30 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and EMS, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Baytown detectives are working closely with Port Arthur authorities to facilitate the next steps in the investigation. The Baytown Police Department has expressed gratitude to the public and law enforcement partners for their assistance. Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact Baytown ...

BEAUMONT, TX – The Beaumont Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Eddie Davis, 18, of Beaumont, who is a person of interest in the January 1, 2025, homicide of 54-year-old Clifford Motton. The homicide occurred at the intersection of St. Helena and Walton. Police believe Davis may have information related to the incident. If you have any information on Eddie Davis's whereabouts, please contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward.