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Houston Halloween party turns deadly after fatal shooting at party hall
Houston

Houston Halloween party turns deadly after fatal shooting at party hall

HOUSTON – An adult male was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning during a Halloween party at a venue in the 11900 block of Bissonnet Street. https://youtu.be/5V6FvSo4GQQ The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when a disturbance within the party escalated, resulting in gunfire. Responding officers pronounced the male deceased at the scene. Detectives from the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are currently interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Texas deputies intercept $2.2 million marijuana shipment during midnight traffic stop
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Texas deputies intercept $2.2 million marijuana shipment during midnight traffic stop

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas – On October 25, 2024, just after midnight, San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a commercial vehicle near Lee Turner and Trails End Roads. The investigation led to the seizure of 283.8 pounds of packaged marijuana, intended for delivery to the Northeastern United States. The seized load holds an estimated street value of $2.2 million, according to the HIDTA drug task force. Source: San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office The 2003 Peterbilt truck and trailer were impounded for further investigation. John Rodriquez, 54, was taken into custody on charges of Felony Possession of Marijuana. Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Randy Ellisor set bond at $600,000, with conditions including restrictions from leaving Texas or the U...
Louisiana woman working as hairstylist charged with trafficking Texas teen while out on bond
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Louisiana woman working as hairstylist charged with trafficking Texas teen while out on bond

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office recently located and rescued a 16-year-old runaway who was reportedly being trafficked. The rescue followed several days of searching for the missing teen, who is now safely in custody according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Kaylyn L. Redding, a 22-year-old woman from Louisiana, has been charged with felony promotion of prostitution involving a minor, a first-degree felony. The case is registered under Case No. 189071601010. This latest charge follows a previous prostitution-related offense for which Redding was out on bond; that case, filed in June under Case No. 251409201010-2, is also in Harris County District Court. During a recent court hearing, prosecutors presented evidence indicating Redding’s involvement in the traffickin...
Fire damages several vehicles outside of Auto Suite Customs & Collision
Houston

Fire damages several vehicles outside of Auto Suite Customs & Collision

HOUSTON, TX - Around 4:30 a.m., firefighters with the Houston Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire outside of The Auto Suite Customs & Collision in the 6200 block of Richmond Avenue. https://youtu.be/0RuNcLqJFY8 According to the Houston Fire Department, 3-4 vehicles, including a box truck, caught on fire. Additional units were called and the fire was contained quickly. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire and HFD Arson is investigating the cause of the fire.
Family of missing Colorado teen Leonardo Cepeda  Cavazos believes he maybe in Austin
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Family of missing Colorado teen Leonardo Cepeda Cavazos believes he maybe in Austin

AUSTIN, TX – The Windsor Police Department in Colorado is seeking information on the whereabouts of Leonardo Cepeda Cavazos, 18, who was reported missing after leaving his home in Windsor on Oct. 18, 2024. Cavazos, last seen at his residence in the 1700 block of Long Shadow Drive, boarded a flight out of state and is believed to be in Austin, Texas. Leonardo Cavazos (Source: Windsor, Colorado PD) Authorities confirmed on Oct. 22 that Cavazos reached Denver International Airport and departed on a flight. Though police have stated he is not in imminent danger, family and friends are deeply concerned for his safety. According to the family, loved ones do not believe Cavazos' travel was voluntary or safe, noting unusual behavior leading up to his departure. Cavazos, who rarely leaves...
Rockdale Teacher Arrested Following School Threat Posted Online
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Rockdale Teacher Arrested Following School Threat Posted Online

CAMERON, TX – A Rockdale Independent School District teacher, identified as 40-year-old Michael Smith of Caldwell, was arrested Thursday evening following an online threat directed at Rockdale High School. Michael Smith (Source: Milam County Sheriff’s Office) The Milam County Sheriff's Office initiated the investigation around 8 p.m. on October 24, 2024, after an anonymous threat appeared on a school webpage associated with Rockdale High School. Sheriff Mike Clore reported that the FBI and U.S. Secret Service assisted in tracing the threat’s IP address, leading investigators to a Rockdale High School teacher. Upon being interviewed on campus, the teacher admitted to posting the threat and was subsequently taken into custody. Smith faces charges of Terroristic Threat and Making a ...
Chicot County House Fire That Killed 1-Year-Old now under investigation
Arkansas

Chicot County House Fire That Killed 1-Year-Old now under investigation

EUDORA, Ark. - The Chicot County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a house fire that resulted in the death of a 1-year-old boy. The fire took place yesterday, Thursday, October 24, 2024, around 7:30 a.m. in the 900 block of North Pine Street. A neighbor reportedly saved a 6-year-old child by removing him from the home before firefighters arrived. Firefighters later located the deceased child inside after extinguishing the fire. The child’s body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for examination. ASP’s Fire and Explosive section will conduct a full investigation into the fire’s origin and cause.
HPD needs the public’s help identifying two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man at Willow Creek Apartment Complex
Houston

HPD needs the public’s help identifying two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man at Willow Creek Apartment Complex

The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division needs the public's help identifying two suspects wanted in connected with a fatal shooting Sunday. The fatal shooting occurred at the Willow Creek Apartment Complex located at 7575 Office City around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday. https://youtu.be/gXrJN-bCtE8 According to police, officers arrived at the location following reports of a shooting and discovered an unconscious male inside a vehicle driven by a bystander attempting to transport him to the hospital. The Houston Fire Department pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Police have identified two suspects. The suspects are described as follows: The first suspect is between 16 and 20 years old, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with a skinny build. He was wearin...
Ted Cruz Bus Avoids Disabled Vehicle After Blowout on Eastex Freeway
Houston

Ted Cruz Bus Avoids Disabled Vehicle After Blowout on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A bus associated with Senator Ted Cruz avoided a recently disabled vehicle on the Eastex Freeway in northbound lanes near the Rankin Road exit on Friday morning. The incident occurred after the vehicle suffered a blowout, leaving it immobilized in a lane on the freeway. The bus, traveling northbound, was able to avoid a collision with the disabled vehicle. It is unknown if Senator Cruz was on board at the time. https://youtube.com/shorts/XQRuKDBuR-8?si=pf74H2KgumuMBnkK
VP Kamala Harris arrives in Houston for campaign rally with Beyonce at Shell Stadium
Houston

VP Kamala Harris arrives in Houston for campaign rally with Beyonce at Shell Stadium

HOUSTON, TX – With only days remaining in the presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris will host a rally on Friday at Shell Stadium. Beyonce is also expected to be in attendance. Her motorcade was spotted near the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Houston Thursday night just before 11 p.m. https://youtu.be/lJhHl_Wq2mA According to an online announcement by the Democratic Party of Harris County, the event is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shell Stadium.