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HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12, 2023 - A Houston Police Department vehicle struck a 67-year-old Hispanic male on I-10 East just before the 59 ramp at 12:45 a.m. on Aug. 12, according to authorities. The incident occurred after officers entered I-10 East following the drop-off of a prisoner at the Joint Processing Center (JPC). A van in front of the police vehicle suddenly hit its brakes, causing the officer to swerve to avoid a collision. In doing so, the officer ended up hitting the pedestrian, who may have been under the influence of alcohol. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. No officers were injured in the incident. It is not clear why the man decided to cross the freeway since there was a dedicated pedestrian bridge just feet away.

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11, 2023 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 57-year-old man, identified as Troy Harris, at 9420 Cullen Boulevard, which occurred about 11:05 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. HPD Homicide Division detectives reported that HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call in a parking lot of a shopping center at the specified address. Upon arrival, officers found Mr. Harris suffering from a gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Witnesses stated that Mr. Harris had witnessed an unidentified male suspect assaulting a man in a wheelchair. The suspect initially left the scene, but Harris confronted him and walked back to the location of the assault with the suspect. A verbal argument between the two m...

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 a Highway (Case No. 247119201010).

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).

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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.

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...