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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6, 2024 - The FBI’s New Orleans Division is calling for public assistance to identify potential victims in the child sexual abuse investigation involving Stephen Andrew Cipkin. Cipkin has been charged with child sexual abuse and other related offenses in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Investigations have uncovered that Cipkin initiated an online child exploitation scheme starting in 2022, spanning Suffolk County, New York, and Northwest Louisiana. Cipkin, who also worked as a tutor in New York, used several online usernames, including “sac8635”, “ArabellaC”, “Human no-more”, “numb little bug”, “Swiffer1”, “@onlygoodguy”, and “Ur_Perfect_Daddy”. Stephen Andrew Cipkin (FBI) Individuals or guardians of minors who have had any interaction...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - February 6, 2024 - A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, February 5, on the 10600 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10). The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Jorge Clemente, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter filed in the 230th State District Court. Jorge Clemente (HPD) The crash resulted in the death of a 34-year-old male, whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD) Vehicular Crimes Division, a witness reported that the driver of a red Dodge Durango, later identified as Clemente, was speeding in the left emergency lane and weaving through traffic. The Durango then c...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Feb. 6, 2024 - A Fort Worth Fire Department firefighter is in critical condition following an early morning accident involving a fire truck. The incident occurred at 2:34 a.m. near the intersection of Village Creek and Wilbarger, in proximity to the Eugene McCray Community Center. Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Fire Department Four firefighters were onboard the fire truck during the accident, all of whom were promptly transported to the hospital. Alongside the critically injured firefighter, one remains in stable condition, while the other two have been discharged. The fire truck was en route to a fire alarm assignment at a single-family home in the 4500 block of Pecos St. when the crash took place. The call was dispatched from Fire Station 3 at 2:29 a.m., and f...

BAYTOWN, TEXAS - February 4, 2024 - An aggravated robbery occurred on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at approximately 9:40 a.m. at a Subway restaurant located at 3600 Garth Rd. The suspect entered the establishment and brandished a black handgun, which he pulled from his waistband. The employee present at the time of the incident managed to escape to the restroom, where they locked themselves inside for safety. The suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie sweater, gray sweatpants, a red beanie with a black hat over it, black tennis shoes, and a single black glove on his left hand. The glove was presumably worn in an attempt to conceal identifiable tattoos. Following the robbery, the suspect took the cash register and was observed leaving the scene in a gray 4-door passenger car wi...

HOUSTON - A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at 400 Parker Road at approximately 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, prompting an investigation by Houston police. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Raymond Martinez, who is pictured below. Raymond Martinez (Photo Courtesy of HPD) The incident happened when Martinez was crossing the street, not at a crosswalk, and was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver involved did not stop to render aid and immediately fled the scene. Houston Fire Department paramedics declared Martinez deceased at the scene of the accident. The Houston Police Department is calling for anyone with information about the crash or the identity of the driver and vehicle to come forward. They can contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or prov...

February 5, 2024 - In Spring, Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office District 2 Patrol Division arrested two suspects on February 2, 2024, for mail theft following a report of theft in progress around 11 p.m. at the 2300 Block of Legends Gate Drive. The report, made by a caller who observed the suspects stealing mail and fleeing in a Lincoln Town Car, prompted deputies to swiftly locate and stop the suspect vehicle. Upon conducting a traffic stop, 40-year-old Christopher McCaffrey and 33-year-old Maygain Leija, both from Houston, Texas, were identified as the suspects. A subsequent search of their vehicle uncovered mail from 19 different addresses in the surrounding area. Both McCaffrey and Leija were arrested and charged with felony theft of mail. They were booked into th...

February 5, 2024 - A man was arrested for indecent exposure on February 3, 2024, after a deputy from Constable Mark Herman's office (Precinct 4) spotted him in a public parking lot of a restaurant on the 4600 block of FM 1960 Road, intentionally exposing his sexual organs to customers. The suspect, identified as Patrick Sandifer, was observed exposing his genitals to nearby customers. Following his detention and identification, Sandifer was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure. He was subsequently booked into the Harris County Jail, with his bond set at $100.00, as confirmed by Constable Mark Herman. The charges were filed in County Court 14.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - February 5, 2024 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday, February 3, at the 12500 block of North Freeway around 2:55 a.m. The crash resulted in the death of 33-year-old Joshua Ivie. According to the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division, a 27-year-old male driving a white Chevrolet Silverado southbound on the North Freeway collided with a silver Kia Soul. The Kia was disabled from a previous accident and was stationary in the right-hand lane of the exit ramp. The collision pushed the Kia into Joshua Ivie, who had exited the disabled vehicle. Ivie was pronounced dead at the scene by responding paramedics from the Houston Fire Department. The driver of the Chevrolet, found to be impaired at the time of the accident, was detained by...

PEARLAND, TX - The Pearland Police Department has successfully arrested and indicted five individuals for their involvement in organized criminal activity related to "jugging" offenses, following investigations by the department's Special Investigations Unit. The arrests address a series of incidents reported in October and November 2023, where primarily elderly individuals were targeted after withdrawing cash from banks within Pearland city limits. These victims were subsequently followed and either robbed or had their vehicles burglarized to steal the withdrawn cash. The individuals indicted by the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office include Dennerick Crew (born 4/24/1990), Damien West (born 1/17/2005), Darise Booker (born 7/31/1993), Howard Glaze (born 10/26/1992), and Chr...

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - (February 3, 2024) Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office shot a woman several times in her own apartment while responding to a burglary report early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at The Pines of Woodforest apartments located at 90 Uvalde Road in east Harris County, around 2:06 a.m. Responding to a life-in-danger call, deputies arrived at the scene to address a reported burglary. Upon arrival, they were informed of an additional burglary happening within the complex. The deputies located an apartment on the second floor showing signs of forced entry. After announcing their presence and receiving no response, deputies observed from the apartment window a figure approaching the door with a firearm. In response, deputies discharged their weapon...