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Suspect arrested in Moline bank robbery, facing extradition from Iowa
6Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Illinois

Suspect arrested in Moline bank robbery, facing extradition from Iowa

MOLINE, IL – The Moline Police Department announced that Michael Schram has been arrested in connection with a robbery at Ascentra Bank. According to police, Schram entered the bank and committed the robbery before fleeing the scene. Detectives with the department’s Special Investigations Group pursued multiple leads and later located and apprehended Schram in Scott County, Iowa. He is currently being held at the Scott County Jail on robbery charges and is pending extradition to Illinois.
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Second suspect arrested in September shooting death on Eleanor Drive
6Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Louisiana

Second suspect arrested in September shooting death on Eleanor Drive

BATON ROUGE, LA – Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the shooting death of Joseph Mitchell that occurred on September 17, 2025, in the 3900 block of Eleanor Drive. Larry Thompson was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, and illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.
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Failed human smuggling attempt ends with two detained in La Pryor
6Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Failed human smuggling attempt ends with two detained in La Pryor

ZAVALA COUNTY, TX – A failed human smuggling attempt led to a pursuit that ended in La Pryor after a 17-year-old driver from San Antonio fled from deputies in a Dodge Challenger. The incident began around 8:27 p.m. on October 4, 2025, when a Zavala County deputy heard Texas DPS Communications report a blue Dodge Challenger that failed to yield at the Border Patrol checkpoint in Maverick County, possibly heading north on FM 481. The deputy responded west toward Maverick County to intercept the vehicle. At approximately 8:35 p.m., the deputy attempted to stop the 2021 Dodge Challenger for speeding 104 mph in a 75 mph zone near Chaparrosa Ranch on U.S. Highway 57. The vehicle failed to yield, initiating a pursuit eastbound toward La Pryor, reaching speeds of up to 110 mph and drivin...
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Abbott authorizes 400 Texas National Guard members following Pritzker criticism
5Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Abbott authorizes 400 Texas National Guard members following Pritzker criticism

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott announced he has fully authorized the President to call up 400 members of the Texas National Guard to ensure safety for federal officials. File Photo (September 2025) In a statement, Abbott said, “You can either fully enforce protection for federal employees or get out of the way and let the Texas Guard do it.” He emphasized that “no Guard can match the training, skill, and expertise of the Texas National Guard,” adding that they defend the country with pride. Abbott also noted that Texas continues to have thousands of National Guard members assisting with border security operations. The announcement came after Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the deployment, stating that no federal officials had coordinated with him regarding the movement of tro...
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Garage fire breaks out on Arnette Park Lane in Atascocita
5Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Garage fire breaks out on Arnette Park Lane in Atascocita

ATASCOCITA, TX – A garage fire broke out Sunday afternoon on Arnette Park Lane, with heavy smoke visible in the area. https://youtu.be/iuiuBi0AD8E The Atascocita Fire Department responded quickly and began fire suppression efforts with assistance from mutual aid partners. The fire was successfully extinguished shortly after their arrival. There are no reported injuries at this time. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Crews are expected to remain on scene to complete operations. Residents are asked to continue avoiding the area so additional fire apparatus can access the location if needed. More information will follow if it becomes available.
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Culver City man arrested after online threats against TikTok headquarters
5Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
California

Culver City man arrested after online threats against TikTok headquarters

CULVER CITY, CA – According to the Culver City Police Department, investigators arrested a suspect connected to multiple online threats targeting the TikTok Culver City headquarters. Employees reported receiving a series of online threats across various social media platforms from a suspect identified as 33-year-old Joseph Mayuyo, a resident of Hawthorne. On Oct. 3, representatives received an additional threat naming TikTok’s headquarters. Security evacuated the location out of an abundance of caution. The case was assigned to CCPD investigators. In collaboration with the CCPD Crime Impact Team, Special Enforcement Team, Emergency Response Team, and Crisis Negotiation Team, officers conducted an investigation at Mayuyo’s residence. During the investigation, Mayuyo made additiona...
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Life Flight called after possible shooting near Deepwater Elementary School
5Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Life Flight called after possible shooting near Deepwater Elementary School

PASADENA, TX – Life Flight was called following a possible shooting in the 3500 block of Meadowlake, near Deepwater Elementary School in Pasadena. https://youtu.be/KlyvrkuV6ng According to scanner traffic, emergency crews requested Life Flight to respond to the scene. Pasadena Police declined to provide any information at the scene. The scene was cleared by 5:45 a.m. We will keep you posted if more information becomes available.
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Driver killed after Jeep strikes stalled vehicle on East Freeway
5Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver killed after Jeep strikes stalled vehicle on East Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed early Sunday morning after a Jeep crashed into a stalled vehicle on the East Freeway. https://youtu.be/okzyKrLDFBI The crash occurred around 2:25 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-10 just before Wayside. According to the Houston Police Department, officers received a call about a stalled blue Nissan that was stopped in the second lane of the freeway. A Jeep struck the rear of the Nissan. The driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. The age of the victim is not known at this time. Investigators later determined the driver of the Jeep was not impaired. The Jeep may have been traveling above the posted speed limit, though not at an excessive rate of speed. The actual speed of the vehicle is stil...
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Man shot inside Sekai nightclub in EaDo
5Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man shot inside Sekai nightclub in EaDo

HOUSTON, TX – A 40-year-old man was shot inside Sekai nightclub in EaDo early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/ioiQLNBDUqo The shooting occurred at 1505 St. Emanuel Street around 2:19 a.m. Officers from the Houston Police Department’s South Central Division responded to a shooting call inside the club. The Houston Fire Department provided treatment on scene, including a chest seal and tourniquet, before taking the victim to a hospital. He was reported to be in stable condition. The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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DUI driver crashes into 13-year-old bike rider in Victorville, causing major injuries
4Oct By Houston StringerNo Comments
California

DUI driver crashes into 13-year-old bike rider in Victorville, causing major injuries

VICTORVILLE, CA – A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a DUI driver while riding his bicycle, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff‑Coroner Department. The crash occurred around 9:16 p.m. on October 3 at the intersection of Nisqualli Road and Second Avenue. Deputies from the Victorville Police Station, along with Victorville Fire Department and AMR personnel, responded to the scene. Investigators determined that a white Toyota Camry, driven by 36-year-old Rosalie Morales of Victorville, struck the juvenile bicyclist in the eastbound lanes of Nisqualli Road. The victim sustained major injuries and was initially taken to St. Mary Medical Center before being flown to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Morales remained on scene and was arrested...
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