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Constable Herman announces multi-agency Labor Day DWI initiative
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Constable Herman announces multi-agency Labor Day DWI initiative

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – As families prepare to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend, Constable Mark Herman’s Office announced that patrols will be increased across Precinct 4 as part of a multi-agency initiative with Precinct 1 and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Photo Courtesy of Pct. 4 The goal of the operation is to identify and remove intoxicated and reckless drivers from the roadways and prevent serious accidents caused by impaired driving and excessive speed. This zero-tolerance enforcement period will be in effect from Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1, 2025. “Labor Day weekend is always one of the busiest travel times of the year,” said Constable Herman. “Our deputies will be out in full force to keep our citizens and their families safe. We ask every...
Driver rescued after crashing into light pole, tree and rolling over in Harris County
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Driver rescued after crashing into light pole, tree and rolling over in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a major crash in the 20800 block of Cumberland Ridge Drive at Ochre Park Lane. Photo Courtesy of Pct. 4 A white Nissan Pathfinder struck a light pole and a tree before rolling over. The female driver was pinned inside but was conscious and breathing when emergency crews arrived. Cy-Fair EMS rescued the driver and transported her to a local hospital. The westbound lanes in the area remain shut down at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Repeat offender arrested on drug possession charge in Harris County
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Repeat offender arrested on drug possession charge in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman with multiple open warrants was arrested after a traffic stop in the 19800 block of Kenswick Drive. According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies identified the driver as 39-year-old Lindsey Jordan during the stop just before 1 a.m. on August 24, 2025. Further investigation revealed she was in possession of methamphetamine and Xanax. Jordan was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on the outstanding warrants. Her bond was set at $3,000 out of the 248th District Court. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Repeat offender in custody for possession of child pornography
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Repeat offender in custody for possession of child pornography

STAFFORD, TX – A repeat offender has been taken into custody after Stafford Police executed a search warrant in connection with child pornography. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Stafford Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division executed the warrant in the 4900 block of Sugar Grove Boulevard. Investigators arrested 33-year-old Taylor Boilek on two counts of Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. According to investigators, Boilek had been engaging in the offense since 2024. Records also show that Boilek was previously arrested in Alabama in 2018 for similar crimes. “Crimes that exploit and endanger children are among the most serious offenses we investigate, and we will continue to pursue offenders who engage in such activity. Our priority is the safety of...
Houston Airports unveils World Cup signage, director gives update on new terminal and transit plans
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Houston Airports unveils World Cup signage, director gives update on new terminal and transit plans

HOUSTON, TX – This Labor Day, passengers traveling through George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will be among the first to see a new soccer-themed marketing campaign by Houston Airports. More than 36 dozen bright graphics now line Terminals A and D, declaring: “Wherever fútbol happens, it’s nonstop from Houston.” https://youtu.be/pM_jc82E2gw Alongside the campaign, Houston Airport Director Jim Szczesniak provided an update on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Szczesniak said the new international terminal at IAH will be fully operational before the tournament begins, while the former Terminal D will be repurposed as a ground transportation hub to support shuttle services with METRO and private operators. Houston Airports has also expanded Uber and Lyft capacity wit...
Houston Airports preparing new international terminal, expanded transit options for 2026 World Cup
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Houston Airports preparing new international terminal, expanded transit options for 2026 World Cup

HOUSTON, TX – With less than a year until Houston hosts matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston Airports is finalizing key infrastructure projects to accommodate the expected influx of international travelers. According to Airport Director Jim Szczesniak, the new international terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be fully operational and “completely broken in” before the tournament begins. The former Terminal D space will be repurposed as a ground transportation hub to better manage shuttle services in coordination with METRO and private operators. Szczesniak compared the anticipated traffic to a Super Bowl, citing large volumes of VIPs, teams and fans. While broad preparations are underway, detailed planning will be refined once participating teams are conf...
HPD, TX DPS and SWAT officers serve warrant in Humble
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HPD, TX DPS and SWAT officers serve warrant in Humble

HUMBLE, TX – Houston Police Department officers, including members of the SWAT team, along with Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers, served a warrant Thursday morning in the 17800 block of Alpine Brook. https://youtu.be/DMGq6ieT6Mc The location is within the Claytons Park subdivision in Humble. Several people were detained at the scene, but no information has been released about them. We will update if more information becomes available.
Man alleges he was wrongfully detained outside downtown Houston apartment after neighbor’s false accusation while streaming
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Man alleges he was wrongfully detained outside downtown Houston apartment after neighbor’s false accusation while streaming

HOUSTON, TX – A man, who also goes by nsy.chino on Instagram, alleges he was wrongfully detained by police outside his downtown Houston apartment Monday evening while he was live streaming, and the encounter was captured online, after a neighbor described him as “suspicious.” https://youtu.be/B8ReefBt8UE The encounter occurred around 5:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when officers responded to a call from a woman who reported someone was knocking on her door and attempting to enter. When she later saw the man, she told officers he looked suspicious even though he had just come out of his apartment. Video from the livestream begins after the man was already in handcuffs and shows him arguing with the neighbor while denying involvement in the initial complaint. He noted that he does not have...
DEA Houston uncovers major marijuana warehouse in Stafford, 18 arrested
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DEA Houston uncovers major marijuana warehouse in Stafford, 18 arrested

STAFFORD, TX – DEA Houston Division executed a search warrant this morning at 4003 Greenbriar Drive, uncovering a significant illegal marijuana warehouse. Photo Credit: DEA Houston Division According to DEA Houston, agents along with Stafford Police and other local law enforcement agencies discovered several undocumented individuals working inside the warehouse. A total of 18 people were arrested, identified as nationals of Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. They are now being processed for deportation by ICE. Photo Credit: DEA Houston Division DEA Houston and Stafford Police seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana during the operation. Photo Credit: DEA Houston Division The DEA Houston Division credited the assistance of Stafford Police Department, Houston ...
Man arrested in Louisiana confesses to 2024 fatal shooting in Houston
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Man arrested in Louisiana confesses to 2024 fatal shooting in Houston

According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, a man has confessed to killing 27-year-old Willie James Whitlock in a 2024 shooting on Guadalcanal Road in Houston. https://youtu.be/4fsFVW7SiXA Kedar Andrey Smith, 28, was identified as the suspect in the August 17, 2024, shooting. He was arrested in Louisiana by the Louisiana State Police and Alexandria Police Department and remains held at the Rapides Parish Jail. Smith is charged with murder in the 488th State District Court in Harris County, Texas. Police said officers found Whitlock lying in the street with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, where he was pronounced deceased. Smith later confessed to his role in Whitlock’s death after being taken into custody. He remain...