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Son accused of stabbing mother multiple times at Starwood Farms Townhomes

14Jan

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Harris County

Son accused of stabbing mother multiple times at Starwood Farms Townhomes

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a family disturbance at the Starwood Farms Townhomes where a woman was repeatedly stabbed by her adult son. https://youtu.be/iDblvNih25k The incident occurred inside a unit at the apartment complex, where deputies discovered the injured woman and detained the suspect at the scene. Both the victim and the suspect sustained injuries during the altercation and were transported to the hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez via X, the woman was stabbed multiple times. Witnesses are being interviewed to gather more details about the events leading up to the stabbing. Authorities revealed that the residence has been the site of prior d...

FBI Los Angeles investigating drone collision with firefighting aircraft near Malibu

13Jan

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California

FBI Los Angeles investigating drone collision with firefighting aircraft near Malibu

MALIBU, CA – The FBI is investigating a drone collision involving a firefighting aircraft that occurred on the morning of January 9, 2025. The aircraft, known as a “super scooper,” was conducting fire suppression operations at the Palisades Fire near Malibu when it struck an unauthorized drone flying in violation of an FAA temporary flight restriction (TFR). The collision caused a 3 x 6 inch hole in the left wing of the aircraft, which was able to land safely. Parts of the heavily damaged drone were recovered at the scene. No injuries were reported in the incident. The FBI has launched a public appeal for assistance in identifying the operator of the drone. They have set up a Digital Media Tipline for anyone with information, photos, or video footage of the incident...

Montgomery Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Wallet Theft

13Jan

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Texas

Montgomery Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Wallet Theft

MONTGOMERY, TX – The City of Montgomery Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an individual involved in the theft of a wallet at Brookshire Brothers Grocery Store, located at 21005 Eva Street. According to police, the incident occurred on January 10, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m. A citizen accidentally dropped their wallet while leaving the store. An unknown male, who was behind the citizen during checkout, picked up the wallet but did not turn it in and kept it instead. The suspect is described as an older white male with grey facial hair, approximately 5’7”, medium build, wearing a tan jacket, blue baseball cap, khaki pants, and brown shoes. If you have any information about this individual, please contact the Montgomery City Police Departmen...

Texas Governor Orders Flags To Full-Staff For Inauguration Day

13Jan

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Texas

Texas Governor Orders Flags To Full-Staff For Inauguration Day

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all flags at the Texas Capitol and state buildings to be raised to full-staff on January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day. In a press release, the Governor noted that directive aligns with federal guidelines specifying that the U.S. flag should be displayed on January 20 to commemorate the occasion. Photo by Priya Karkare on Pexels.com The Governor noted that flags have been at half-staff to honor the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, as required for 30 days. On January 20, the United States will inaugurate the 47th President, Donald J. Trump. Governor Abbott stated that raising flags to full-staff reflects the nation's celebration of its democratic tradition of transferring power to a new president.

Houston man arrested after traveling to Texas City to meet up with a minor

13Jan

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Texas

Houston man arrested after traveling to Texas City to meet up with a minor

TEXAS CITY, TX - The Texas City Police Department (TCPD) arrested Franklin Abel Paz-Sagastume, a 38-year-old male from Houston, on charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor. The arrest followed a five-day investigation by TCPD's Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Paz-Sagastume allegedly began communicating with what he believed was a 14-year-old female at the beginning of January 2025. On Friday, January 10, 2025, he traveled from Houston to Texas City intending to meet the minor for a sexual encounter. The arrest was supported by the TCPD's Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), Criminal Investigation Division, Drone Team, K-9 Atom, and Crime Scene Units. Paz-Sagastume's bond has been set at $100,000. The Texas City Police Department encourages anyone with information ...

Life Flight called after a man strikes a tree at a high rate of speed on Barker Cypress

12Jan

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Harris County

Life Flight called after a man strikes a tree at a high rate of speed on Barker Cypress

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A single-vehicle crash involving a tree and a high-speed impact prompted a response from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/1N2JNByxNJU The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. in the 13000 block of Barker Cypress Road. According to deputies, the vehicle was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, causing the car to strike a tree in the center median. The impact was so severe that the vehicle’s engine separated and struck another southbound vehicle. Fortunately, no one in the second vehicle was injured. The driver, the sole occupant of the first vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in the Texas Medical Center due to the velocity of the crash. Inves...

Hit-and-run escalates to officer-involved shooting in Houston

12Jan

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Houston

Hit-and-run escalates to officer-involved shooting in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A hit-and-run incident early Sunday morning led to an officer-involved shooting at the intersection of Hillcroft and Richmond. https://youtu.be/kpqC8QoXWTk According to police, officers responded to the scene around 2:57 a.m. and found one vehicle with the driver still inside. The other vehicle involved had fled the scene. As officers approached to check on the driver, he exited his vehicle holding a firearm. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect turned toward the officers, prompting them to discharge their weapons, striking him at least once. The suspect, described as a Black male approximately 40 years old, was transported to the hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Impairment is suspected but has not yet been confi...

New details emerge about how three Texas firefighters survived a flashover during an apartment fire

11Jan

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Breaking News

New details emerge about how three Texas firefighters survived a flashover during an apartment fire

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department (HFD) Honor Guard has shared new details on their Facebook page with the firefighting community about how three firefighters survived a life-threatening apartment fire on Jarmese Street. The early morning fire on January 7, 2025, left the crew of Ladder 46 severely burned and trapped behind a heavy door, prompting a mayday call. https://youtu.be/KNB2sU69ed0 According to Senior Captain Dale Jenkins, the firefighters' survival hinged on their quick application of critical techniques to protect their air masks, preventing lethal exposure to super-heated gases. Two firefighters shielded their masks with their hands, while the third pressed his mask into a corner to avoid direct flame contact. Jenkins noted that these actions, rooted in r...

Bond set at $200k overnight for teen involved in a deadly Facebook Marketplace transaction

11Jan

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Harris County

Bond set at $200k overnight for teen involved in a deadly Facebook Marketplace transaction

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 17-year-old male appeared in court during an overnight probable cause hearing, where he was charged with robbery resulting in bodily injury following a deadly Facebook Marketplace transaction. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 3:25 PM, deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were dispatched to the 22100 block of Bridgestone Pine Court for a report of suspects robbing a male victim outside his home. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 39-year-old Dat Truong lying unresponsive in the driveway of his home, suffering from unknown injuries. EMS transported Truong to Memorial Hermann (Woodlands) Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. According to statements made during the probable cause hearing, the incident began as a Faceboo...

Friendswood police searching for missing woman Tiffany Tran

11Jan

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Texas

Friendswood police searching for missing woman Tiffany Tran

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – The Friendswood Police Department is actively searching for Tiffany Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Friendswood, who has been reported missing by her family. According to family members, Tran was last seen driving a dark gray 2017 Lexus with Texas license plate KBB8109. The vehicle was last observed in the Webster area around 8:30 a.m. on January 8, 2025. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Tiffany Tran’s whereabouts to contact the Friendswood Police Department at 281-996-3300.