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Delaware man arrested for 6th offense DUI on I-95
31Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Delaware

Delaware man arrested for 6th offense DUI on I-95

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware State Police arrested 68-year-old David Tillman of Chester Township, Pennsylvania, for his sixth offense DUI after responding to a disabled vehicle on I-95. On August 30, 2025, at approximately 10 p.m., troopers were called to I-95 northbound near Marsh Road in Wilmington for a tan Ford Explorer that had driven off the roadway. Upon arrival, they contacted Tillman, who was standing outside the vehicle. Troopers recognized him from previous encounters, including a recent DUI arrest. According to investigators, Tillman displayed signs of drug impairment and refused to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was taken into custody without incident. A computer check confirmed five prior DUI convictions. Tillman was transported to Troop 1, arraigne...
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Flooding leaves drivers stranded and homes damaged across Houston
31Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Flooding leaves drivers stranded and homes damaged across Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Heavy downpours in Houston on Sunday left drivers stranded, roads underwater, and some residents cleaning up damage inside their homes. One of our viewers captured a photo near Tidwell and Jensen in northeast Houston, where intersections along U.S. 59 were also reported flooded. The storms began late in the morning, moving in from the north and dumping several inches of rain across the city. The slow-moving system caused dangerous driving conditions and widespread street flooding.
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Two pedestrians shot after argument with scooter riders near Toyota Center
31Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Two pedestrians shot after argument with scooter riders near Toyota Center

HOUSTON, TX – Two pedestrians were shot after an argument with a group of scooter riders across the street from the Toyota Center. https://youtube.com/shorts/bUdG3TOhTq0?feature=share The shooting happened when four individuals on scooters got into a verbal argument with pedestrians. The suspects opened fire, striking a male and female in their early 20s. A third pedestrian was not struck. Houston Fire Department crews transported both victims to the hospital, where they remain in stable condition. A round may have struck a nearby hotel, but no one inside was injured. Officials said there should be clear video evidence from downtown cameras in the area.
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Teen fatally shot during large party in east Harris County
31Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Teen fatally shot during large party in east Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 17-year-old male was fatally shot during a large outdoor party in east Harris County. https://youtu.be/F-0lzktt8DI The shooting occurred around 11:15 p.m. on August 30 in the 14700 block of Waldine. Deputies arrived to find remnants of a gathering of about 200 people, most of whom fled the location when law enforcement arrived. According to investigators, the victim was approached by several individuals at the party. An altercation took place, and he was shot during the confrontation. Deputies believe the victim was specifically targeted. The suspects are described as three to four Hispanic males in their late teens to early 20s. Deputies said the party was an open-air event with a live band, charging admission and serving drinks, though it was not im...
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Child shot multiple times while playing ‘ding dong ditch’ game in northeast Houston
31Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston, National

Child shot multiple times while playing ‘ding dong ditch’ game in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who was shot while playing a game of “ding dong ditch” in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/Ami3kx12I6Y The shooting occurred around 10:55 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in the 9700 block of Racine Street near Mimbrough. According to investigators, the child and several friends were ringing doorbells of homes in the area and running away. A witness reported the boy was running from a house after ringing a doorbell when shots were fired. The juvenile male, initially reported as 10 years old, was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital in critical condition. Doctors pronounced him deceased on August 31. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of F...
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Defendants convicted in $1M IRS tax refund fraud scheme
30Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Hawaii

Defendants convicted in $1M IRS tax refund fraud scheme

HONOLULU, HI – A federal jury convicted four Hawaii residents this week for their roles in a tax refund fraud scheme that resulted in more than $1 million in fraudulent refunds from the Internal Revenue Service. According to court documents and trial evidence, from January 2015 through September 2018, Rosemarie Lastimado-Dradi, Marciaminajuanequita Dumlao, Elvah Miranda, and Daniel Miranda conspired to defraud the United States by filing false individual tax returns and other documents claiming fraudulent withholdings from mortgage lenders. The IRS issued refunds based on the false filings. The conspirators attempted to conceal the funds from the government by creating trusts, opening new business and trust bank accounts, and moving the proceeds between accounts. Lastimado-Dradi,...
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El Mayo pleads guilty to leading Sinaloa Cartel and racketeering charges
30Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Washington D.C.

El Mayo pleads guilty to leading Sinaloa Cartel and racketeering charges

WASHINGTON (Aug. 29, 2025) – According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as “El Mayo,” co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded guilty on Aug. 25 to being a principal leader of a continuing criminal enterprise and to a racketeering charge. Photo Courtesy of DOJ via OPA (August 29, 2025) Zambada Garcia, 75, of Sinaloa, Mexico, admitted his role as a leader of one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations. Prosecutors said the plea establishes his responsibility for directing large-scale drug trafficking operations connected to the cartel. Sentencing details have not yet been announced.
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Driver dies after vehicle overturns in Georgetown crash
30Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Delaware

Driver dies after vehicle overturns in Georgetown crash

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred earlier this month in Georgetown. On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road, east of Tyndall Road, when it left the roadway and entered a ditch. The vehicle traveled along the ditch, struck a tree, overturned several times, and then hit a second tree. The driver, 29-year-old Marco Lobos-Simaj of Georgetown, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. He died on August 27, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269, ...
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Maryland man arrested for 5th offense DUI in Delaware
30Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Delaware

Maryland man arrested for 5th offense DUI in Delaware

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Todd Kellner of Westminster, Maryland, for his fifth offense DUI following a traffic stop Friday night. On August 29, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the area of Seashore Highway and Sussex Highway in Bridgeville for reports of a black GMC Yukon swerving across lanes and driving below the speed limit. The vehicle was located southbound on Sussex Highway near Redden Road, where a trooper initiated a stop. Police identified the driver as Kellner and conducted a Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Troopers reported that Kellner showed numerous signs of impairment and took him into custody without incident. A computer check revealed he had four prior DUI convictions. Kellner was transpo...
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Man found deceased after burglary call in north Houston
30Aug By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man found deceased after burglary call in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating after a man was found deceased outside a home in the 500 block of Blue Bell Road around 2 a.m. https://youtu.be/s7eXa37ymeA Officers responded to a reported burglary in progress and discovered the male on the ground, unresponsive and not breathing, with a significant amount of blood around him. The cause of death is pending the medical examiner’s review. Police said the homeowners did not know the man. While responding, an HPD unit crashed into a ditch nearby. Both officers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. https://youtu.be/Cjiy8tv0BRg
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