Author: Houston Stringer

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting after a homeowner allegedly shot and killed a man attempting to steal his barbecue pit. The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in the 15000 block of Ralston Road near Kentington Oak around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, preliminary investigations indicate the deceased allegedly stole or tried to steal a barbecue pit from a residence. The homeowner gave chase, and gunfire was exchanged, though it's unclear if both men fired. https://twitter.com/SheriffEd_HCSO/status/1759185662350086236?s=20 The suspected thief was struck and died at the scene. The homeowner has been detained. Further investigations are ongoing.

HOUSTON - A Harris County deputy with Constable Mark Herman's Office arrested DeAndre Lipscomb on February 16, 2024, for animal cruelty. Deputies responded to a reported disturbance on the 8400 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road West, where a man was allegedly abusing a dog. Upon arrival, they identified the suspect as Lipscomb and found the dog with an injured front leg. Lipscomb was booked into the Harris County Jail on charges of animal cruelty. Bond and court information are unavailable at this time.

HOUSTON - Charges have been filed against Jeremy Scott Hartman, 19, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 3, 2022, at approximately 9:40 p.m. at 8700 South Braeswood Boulevard. Hartman is charged with aggravated assault-serious bodily injury in the 178th State District Court. The incident left a 19-year-old male victim critically injured and hospitalized. Houston Police Department (HPD) Major Assaults & Family Violence Division reported that HPD patrol officers, responding to a shooting call, found the victim inside a taco truck in a parking lot at the stated address. The victim had suffered a gunshot wound and was promptly transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Investigations revealed that a dark gray, four-door Cadillac was involved...

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - Feb. 14, 2024 - A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the southbound I-45 feeder in front of The Woodlands Mall at 6 p.m. this evening, resulting in one fatality. The Woodlands Fire Department (TWFD) and Montgomery County Hospital District were dispatched to the scene following the crash. Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputies were the first to arrive, immediately initiating CPR on one individual. Photo by The Woodlands Fire Department According to The Woodlands Fire Department, a Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare ambulance, returning from a call, also stopped to assist with care. Upon arrival, Engine 101 reported that a Maserati had been severed in half after striking a tree. Firefighters quickly joined the efforts in providing care and managing sev...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (Feb. 9, 2024) – The Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office is actively searching for a 33-year-old man accused of assaulting his girlfriend with a firearm at their residence on Sanders Rose Lane and Piney Trails Lane, while their children were present. The incident, reported around 10:46 p.m. on Friday, involved a disturbance with shots fired. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered that the woman had been struck in the face with a pistol by her boyfriend. Although the woman and two of their children managed to escape, the youngest child was believed to be left inside with the assailant. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T team was called to assist, leading to the safe rescue of the child. However, after a meticulous search, the boyfriend was not fo...

HOUSTON - Charges have been filed against Alexander Leiva, 30, following a fatal collision at 9200 South Dairy Ashford Road on February 11, around 8:20 p.m. https://youtu.be/mPSWhKLF8xU Leiva, currently hospitalized, is charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash that resulted in the death of a 71-year-old woman after a black Ford F-150, driven by Leiva, ran a red light which caused it to crash into a silver Nissan Juke. The Nissan Juke then crashed into a gray Honda CRV. The Nissan's driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while Leiva, his passenger, and the occupants of the Honda were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

HOUSTON (February 10, 2024) Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 200 Richmond Avenue at approximately 9:35 p.m. The collision resulted in the death of Deputy Rondald Bates, 62, a 31-year-old veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Department. https://youtu.be/1cDStUgUsP0 According to the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, the driver of a tan Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Richmond Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputy Bates, the driver, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No other individuals or vehicles were involved in the incident. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

HOUSTON (February 11, 2024) Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another wounded early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 3941 Fondren Road around 3:25 a.m. https://youtu.be/hpwWn4DPa7w Authorities found two males with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that had crashed at the location. One victim believed to be in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The second victim, also in his 20s, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. The preliminary investigation suggests the victims were shot on nearby Bellflower Street by one or more suspects believed to be in a newer model, white Dodge Charg...

February 12, 2024, 04:03 PM - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for 72-year-old Gloria Moore, who is missing and believed to be in danger. The Austin Police Department is requesting the public's assistance and urges anyone with information to call (512) 974-5250. Gloria Moore Gloria Moore was last observed in the vicinity of the 4000 block of River Place Blvd., Austin, TX, at approximately 09:30 PM on February 11, 2024. Moore is described as a Black female, 5'4" tall, weighing 175 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Moore is believed to be driving a 2019 blue Honda Civic with Texas license plate number 4722L37. The public is urged to be on the lookout for Moore and her vehicle. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contac...

February 12, 2024, 02:18 PM - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a CLEAR Alert for 33-year-old Travis Bruce, who is believed to be in imminent danger after his disappearance was deemed involuntary. Travis County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to call (512) 974-0845 immediately. Travis Bruce Bruce was last seen in the 16100 Block of White River Blvd, Pflugerville, TX, at approximately 02:15 AM on February 12, 2024. He is described as a white male, 6'1" tall, weighing 220 lbs, with blond hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Bruce was wearing a Houston Astros hat, a gray hoodie, and black pants. He has a distinctive tattoo sleeve on his left arm and a tattoo on his left calf. The individual is believed to be traveling in a 2019 blue ...