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4-Wheelers and ATVs Cause Chaos on Westheimer Road
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4-Wheelers and ATVs Cause Chaos on Westheimer Road

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11, 2023 - A flash mob of 4-wheelers and dirt bikes was spotted weaving in and out of traffic and performing dangerous stunts, such as wheelies, on Westheimer Road. The bikers were headed eastbound on Westheimer before they turned south on Chimney Rock. One rider lost control and fell off his 4-wheeler, sliding on the ground next to his vehicle. The incident occurred at the 49-second mark in a video captured by a bystander. The rider quickly got up and drove off without apparent injury. Police later made an arrest at 3100 Chimney Rock, resulting in the impoundment of a bike. The individual was charged with Obstructing Highway (Case No. 247119201010).
Three killed when golf cart is rammed into by Escalade
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Three killed when golf cart is rammed into by Escalade

HOUSTON, Texas, August 8, 2023 – Three individuals were killed when a Cadillac Escalade struck a battery-powered golf cart in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the 11100 block of Greenhouse Road, at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway. At approximately 2:46 a.m., Daniel Rivera was operating a 2021 Cadillac Escalade, with a juvenile female and adult female as passengers, when he ran a stop sign and collided with the golf cart. The golf cart's occupants, Jacob Wnuk, Christopher Scandridge, and Fraser Anderson, were traveling north and had just made a left turn to travel west on Towne Lake Parkway when the collision took place. Both Wnuk and Anderson were found dead at the scene, while Scandridge was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced...
Video: Three killed when golf cart is rammed into by Escalade
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Video: Three killed when golf cart is rammed into by Escalade

HOUSTON, Texas, August 8, 2023 – Three individuals were killed when a Cadillac Escalade struck a battery-powered golf cart in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the 11100 block of Greenhouse Road, at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway. At approximately 2:46 a.m., Daniel Rivera was operating a 2021 Cadillac Escalade, with a juvenile female and adult female as passengers, when he ran a stop sign and collided with the golf cart. The golf cart's occupants, Jacob Wnuk, Christopher Scandridge, and Fraser Anderson, were traveling north and had just made a left turn to travel west on Towne Lake Parkway when the collision took place. Both Wnuk and Anderson were found dead at the scene, while Scandridge was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced d...
Disturbance Turns Into Shooting in Houston; Two Injured, Suspect At Large
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Disturbance Turns Into Shooting in Houston; Two Injured, Suspect At Large

Houston, August 4, 2023 - A disturbance turned into a shooting in the 6400 block of Hillcroft just after 10:00 PM, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident unfolded near a Mexican restaurant where a large crowd was present. A male, not involved in the initial disturbance, provided a statement. He described a female who returned to her vehicle and then sprayed the crowd with rounds. There are two known victims: a male who sustained minor injuries, and a female transported to the hospital via ambulance. The female victim is in stable condition. The Houston Police Department has not yet spoken to the female victim to gather her account of the events. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to obtain surveillance video. The suspect is possibly a young Hispanic f...
Man Fatally Shot After Ramming Golf Cart Into Neighbor’s Fence in Harris County
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Man Fatally Shot After Ramming Golf Cart Into Neighbor’s Fence in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas, August 12, 2023– A man was killed Saturday after allegedly driving his golf cart through a neighbor's fence, leading to a fatal shooting, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred in the 24300 block of FM 2100 in the Huffman area. Deputies reported that an argument broke out between two men, one of whom was operating a golf cart. HCSO Sgt. Sidney Miller said the alleged shooter heard his dogs barking and exited his house to discover his neighbor on construction machinery. According to Sgt. Miller, upon being asked what he was doing, the neighbor replied for the homeowner to "mind his business." The man in the golf cart then reportedly accelerated into the homeowner’s gate. The homeowner, who was standing behind the gate, was stru...
Photos from Rollover Motor Vehicle Accident in Atascocita
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Photos from Rollover Motor Vehicle Accident in Atascocita

(ATASCOCITA, TX) – On Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:52 a.m., the Atascocita Fire Department was called out to a rollover motor vehicle accident at West Lake Houston Parkway and Kings Lake Estates in Atascocita, Texas. The Harris County Sheriff's Office was also on the scene. The incident involved significant damage, and photos from the scene showcase the severity of the crash. The vehicle appears to have landed on its side. The crash led to temporary traffic disruptions in the area as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
Disturbance Turns Into Shooting in Houston; Two Injured, Suspect At Large
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Disturbance Turns Into Shooting in Houston; Two Injured, Suspect At Large

Houston, August 4, 2023 - A disturbance turned into a shooting in the 6400 block of Hillcroft just after 10:00 PM, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident unfolded near a Mexican restaurant where a large crowd was present. A male, not involved in the initial disturbance, provided a statement. He described a female who returned to her vehicle and then sprayed the crowd with rounds. There are two known victims: a male who sustained minor injuries, and a female transported to the hospital via ambulance. The female victim is in stable condition. The Houston Police Department has not yet spoken to the female victim to gather her account of the events. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to obtain surveillance video. The suspect is possibly a young Hispanic f...
Fatal Crash on Holmes Road Under Investigation by Houston Police
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Fatal Crash on Holmes Road Under Investigation by Houston Police

Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 800 block of Holmes Road at around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 30. The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Kenneth Wayne Moses. According to initial reports, Mr. Moses was driving a black Cadillac ATS eastbound at the given address, an area closed off for road construction. He reportedly struck a metal barricade in the middle of the street. Paramedics from the Houston Fire Department responded to the scene, where Mr. Moses was pronounced deceased. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is currently ongoing.
Houston Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Fountain View Drive
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Houston Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Fountain View Drive

HOUSTON, July 30, 2023 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at 2101 Fountain View Drive at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. The victim, a 35-year-old male, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital. The victim's identity is currently pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Officers from the Houston Police Department (HPD) Vehicular Crimes Division were dispatched to the scene following a report of a person down at the specified location. Upon arrival, they found the victim in an unresponsive state. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Medical professionals determined that the victi...
Woman Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in Fatal West Loop South Crash
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Woman Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in Fatal West Loop South Crash

HOUSTON, July 24, 2023 – Charges have been filed against a 28-year-old woman in connection with a fatal crash on West Loop South that occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 22. The suspect, identified as Daija Marche McElwee, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter by the 183rd State District Court. The male victim, 48, whose identity is still pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was a passenger in a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. The truck had stopped on the shoulder of the ramp to the northbound Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) so the passenger could change a flat tire when a white Ford Mustang struck the rear of the truck and the victim. Upon arrival at the scene, Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the vi...