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Two suspects arrested after punching police K9 during pursuit near Antoine and West Road
Texas

Two suspects arrested after punching police K9 during pursuit near Antoine and West Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested two suspects after a vehicle pursuit ended near 9799 Antoine Drive and West Road in northwest Harris County. The incident began when deputies attempted to stop a reckless driver near the 2200 block of North Sam Houston Tollway West. The driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a chase. Once the vehicle came to a stop, both occupants fled on foot. Constable K9 “Tejas Briones” and Drone “Iceman” responded to the scene and quickly tracked the two suspects. In a desperate attempt to escape, one suspect grabbed K9 Tejas’s face while another punched him. Despite the assault, K9 Tejas continued to assist and helped deputies take both suspects into custody. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office acc...
Deputies seek suspect who attempted to use counterfeit $100 bill at Cypresswood business
Texas

Deputies seek suspect who attempted to use counterfeit $100 bill at Cypresswood business

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a forgery case reported earlier this month. On September 6, 2025, deputies responded to a business in the 20355 block of Cypresswood Drive regarding a male suspect who attempted to use a forged $100 bill to make a purchase. The suspect is described as a white male. No further identifying details were provided. “If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect, you are urged to contact our dispatch or your local law enforcement immediately,” stated Constable Mark Herman. “Deputies will continue to investigate this case and pursue those who attempt to defraud businesses in Precinct 4.” Anyone with information should call the Constable’s Dis...
Suspects sought after $1,300 vape theft from store on Mason Road
Texas

Suspects sought after $1,300 vape theft from store on Mason Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a theft reported on the morning of September 13, 2025, in the 15200 block of Mason Road. According to investigators, between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., two male suspects entered a store twice. During their second visit, the clerk refused to provide free merchandise. In response, one suspect grabbed a display case filled with vaping products valued at $1,300 and walked out of the store without paying. The second suspect held the door open to assist. Both suspects fled the scene on foot heading northbound on Mason Road. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office Dispatch at (281) 376-3472 or your local law enforcement agen...
Deputies rescue 2-year-old left in hot SUV at H-E-B parking lot in northwest Harris County
Texas

Deputies rescue 2-year-old left in hot SUV at H-E-B parking lot in northwest Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to an H-E-B parking lot Monday morning after receiving reports of a two-year-old child locked inside an SUV that was not running. Upon arrival, deputies found the child sweating in the back seat. With assistance from the Cy-Fair Fire Department, first responders were able to quickly and safely remove the child from the vehicle. The child was evaluated and is expected to be okay. Constable Herman’s Office is reminding the public of the following safety tips: Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, even for a minute. Always check the back seat before locking your car. If you see a child or pet in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately. If you have any information, you are urged to contact th...
Houston’s historic Funplex to auction off all attractions, closing chapter on decades of family entertainment
Texas

Houston’s historic Funplex to auction off all attractions, closing chapter on decades of family entertainment

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Funplex, one of Texas’ largest indoor amusement centers and a fixture in the city’s Alief neighborhood for nearly 40 years, is closing its doors for good—this time not for fun, but for auction. AMCbid to Auction All Indoor Attractions and Equipment of Houston Funplex(Photo Courtesy of AMCbid) Auction Management Corporation (AMCbid), in partnership with ThreeSixty Asset Advisors, will oversee a two-day online auction on Sept. 24–25, 2025, liquidating the entire contents of the 200,000-square-foot indoor entertainment facility. Originally opened as Fame City, the Funplex became a cornerstone of Houston’s entertainment scene, offering generations of families a space to roller skate, bowl, play arcade games, and more—at one point even serving as the backdrop...
Woman arrested after stealing pickup with owner inside bed of truck in north Harris County
Texas

Woman arrested after stealing pickup with owner inside bed of truck in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman is in custody after allegedly stealing a pickup truck while the owner was still inside the vehicle’s bed in the 17800 block of Tomball Parkway. According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4 deputies responded around 9:02 p.m. on September 11, 2025, after the owner of the pickup reported it stolen. The owner remained in the truck bed as the suspect drove away and stayed on the phone with 911 dispatchers, helping deputies track the vehicle in real time. Deputies located the vehicle and safely recovered the truck’s owner, who was not injured. The driver, identified as Jade Grigsby, was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. She was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond set at $42,500...
Former defense contractor sentenced to over 10 years for attempted espionage involving classified U.S. Air Force information
Pennsylvania

Former defense contractor sentenced to over 10 years for attempted espionage involving classified U.S. Air Force information

PHILADELPHIA – John Murray Rowe Jr., 67, of Lead, South Dakota, was sentenced to 126 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $25,000 fine for attempted espionage, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced alongside the Justice Department and the FBI. Rowe pleaded guilty in April 2024 to one count of attempted delivery of national defense information to a foreign government and three counts of willful communication of national defense information. The charges stem from a December 2021 indictment. According to court documents, Rowe worked for nearly 40 years as a test engineer for various cleared defense contractors and held national security clearances up to TOP SECRET//SCI. His work involved U.S. Air Force electronic warfare technology. After being flagged as a ...
Amped Fitness opens fifth Texas location in Houston’s Westbury area
Texas

Amped Fitness opens fifth Texas location in Houston’s Westbury area

HOUSTON, TX – Amped Fitness® has officially opened its newest location in the Westbury area of southwest Houston, marking the brand's fifth location in Texas as part of its rapid statewide expansion. Amped Fitness® Westbury opens Monday, Sept 15th.(Photo Courtesy of Amped Fitness) The new gym, located at 11320 Chimney Rock Rd, launched its grand opening on September 15, 2025. The Westbury facility features a range of specialized zones, including: The Functional Freedom Zone – an LED-lit turf area for dynamic movement training. The Babe Cave® – a private, women-only workout space. The Gauntlet Tactical Zone – designed for strength-based training. The Recovery Zone – equipped with cold plunges, infrared saunas, Hyperice tools, and massage chairs. Evolt 360 Body Scans – ...
Georgia CEO convicted in $10M Honduran bribery and laundering scheme tied to law enforcement contracts
Florida

Georgia CEO convicted in $10M Honduran bribery and laundering scheme tied to law enforcement contracts

MIAMI, FL – A federal jury has convicted Carl Alan Zaglin, 70, of Marietta, Georgia, for orchestrating a nearly five-year-long scheme to bribe Honduran government officials and launder money to secure contracts worth over $10 million for his Georgia-based company, Atlanco LLC. According to court documents and trial evidence, Zaglin, owner and CEO of Atlanco, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to officials with the Comité Técnico del Fideicomiso para la Administración del Fondo de Protección y Seguridad Poblacional (TASA), a Honduran government entity responsible for procuring goods for the Honduran National Police. Zaglin authorized payments through a third-party intermediary, Aldo Nestor Marchena of Boca Raton, Florida, who received $2.5 million in funds under sham ...
Man arrested after injuring 1-year-old child during disturbance in north Harris County
Texas

Man arrested after injuring 1-year-old child during disturbance in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An adult male has been taken into custody following a disturbance in the 14300 block of Philippine Street in north Harris County. According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4, Deputy Jennings responded to the scene and conducted an investigation, which revealed that the male suspect had physically injured a one-year-old child. He was immediately arrested. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.