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Man fatally shot by Harris County Pct. 4 deputy after killing son-in-law during child custody dispute

14Aug

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Man fatally shot by Harris County Pct. 4 deputy after killing son-in-law during child custody dispute

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man died after being shot by a Harris County Precinct 4 deputy following the fatal shooting of his son-in-law during a child custody dispute, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. https://youtu.be/ARCFu4ajBRI The incident happened Thursday in the 11000 block of Tanglehead Court, near Antoine Drive and North Sam Houston Parkway. Officials said Rafael Rodriguez, 73, shot his son-in-law, identified by family as Franklin Portillo, outside the home. Portillo was at the residence with his two young children. Family members stated Portillo’s wife, Rodriguez’s daughter, died two years ago. A responding deputy shot Rodriguez, and both men went down. CPR was administered to both victims. Portillo was pronounced deceased at the scene. Rodriguez was transporte...

Lufkin man arrested third DWI in Livingston

13Aug

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Lufkin man arrested third DWI in Livingston

LIVINGSTON, TX – A Lufkin man was arrested Wednesday evening in Livingston after police responded to reports of an intoxicated individual acting erratically. According to the Livingston Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Boot Barn and later located the suspect at a nearby gas station. The driver, identified as 58-year-old Timothy Whittington, showed multiple signs of intoxication and had open alcohol in his vehicle. Whittington was arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail. Due to multiple prior DWI convictions, his charge was enhanced to felony DWI (third or more).

Groundbreaking held for new public safety complex in north Houston

13Aug

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Groundbreaking held for new public safety complex in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Mayor John Whitmire joined Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz Jr., Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz, and community leaders on Tuesday to break ground on a new public safety complex that will house the Houston Police Department’s North Belt Patrol Station. The 27,000-square-foot, two-story facility is being developed through a collaboration between HPD and the Houston Fire Department. Located at 320 Gears Road, behind the Greens Crossroads Shopping Center at 547 Greens Parkway, the complex will serve north Houston communities. Construction is expected to be completed in summer 2026.

Man arrested for unauthorized use of motor vehicle in Atascocita

13Aug

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Man arrested for unauthorized use of motor vehicle in Atascocita

ATASCOCITA, TX – A man was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after deputies located a possible stolen vehicle in northeast Harris County Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 6:57 a.m. on Aug. 10 in the 3800 block of Atascocita Road. According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, deputies conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as George Zorkic, 53. Zorkic was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $2,500 out of the 482nd District Court.

Driver arrested for DWI after striking pole in northwest Harris County

13Aug

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Driver arrested for DWI after striking pole in northwest Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after reportedly speeding through a business parking lot and striking a concrete pole early Sunday morning in northwest Harris County. The incident occurred around 4:39 a.m. on Aug. 10 in the 27500 block of the Northwest Freeway. According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, deputies identified the driver as David Small, 68, who showed multiple signs of intoxication. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests confirmed he was intoxicated. Small was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with driving while intoxicated. His bond was set at $100 out of County Court 16.

Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of 77-year-old man in east Houston

13Aug

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Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of 77-year-old man in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal stabbing of a man found at 123 North Drennan Street about 5:55 a.m. on Aug. 7. According to the Houston Police Department, Aaron Bartholomew Sheehan, 40, is charged with murder in the 482nd State District Court in connection with the death of Anival Elvir Ortiz, 77. HPD stated that officers responded to a stabbing call at the address and learned Elvir Ortiz had been wounded. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators determined Elvir Ortiz was riding his bike to work on a nearby trail when Sheehan allegedly came out from behind a fence and stabbed him. The victim was able to reach his workplace, where co-workers called 911. Detectives, working with the Metro Pol...

Missing 16-year-old Skye Meiler found safe in Huntsville

13Aug

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Missing 16-year-old Skye Meiler found safe in Huntsville

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, missing 16-year-old Skye Meiler was found safe in Huntsville, Texas, shortly after an Amber Alert was issued. Herman also thanked the Huntsville Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Park Rangers for their assistance in helping Constable Detectives bring her home safely.

Colby Tyler charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of Tony Tran during robbery

13Aug

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Colby Tyler charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of Tony Tran during robbery

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have arrested Colby Tyler, 25, in connection with a fatal robbery and shooting that occurred at 7613 Boone Road about 4:35 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2025. Tyler is charged with capital murder, evading arrest, and tampering with evidence in the 177th State District Court. https://youtu.be/ftEJqwEX42w Officers responded to the location and found a 65-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators determined two suspects exited a vehicle, robbed, and shot the victim before fleeing in a vehicle driven by a third person. HPD Westside Patrol Crime Suppression Team officers located the suspect vehicle nearby. As they investigated, one suspect got ...

Marquel Wiley charged with capital murder in Essex Boulevard shooting

13Aug

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Marquel Wiley charged with capital murder in Essex Boulevard shooting

HUNTSVILLE, TX – Marquel Wiley has been charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting that occurred on Essex Boulevard on the morning of Aug. 13, 2025. Responding officers discovered two victims at the scene. One victim was pronounced deceased, and the other was transported by life flight for treatment of serious injuries. Wiley fled the scene on foot through a wooded area from Essex Boulevard toward FM 2821 before being taken into custody. As the situation unfolded, Huntsville Police Department School Resource Officers and Huntsville ISD Administration were notified. Huntsville Elementary, Huntsville High School, and several other district facilities in close proximity were placed on Secure status. Huntsville Elementary was briefly placed on lockdown before the statu...

Man fatally shot outside insurance business on Boone Road

12Aug

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Man fatally shot outside insurance business on Boone Road

HOUSTON, TX – According to Houston Police, a man was fatally shot while standing outside an insurance business in the 7600 block of Boone Road. https://youtu.be/y3b8-sziVv8 The shooting occurred in front of Tony Nguyen Insurance. Police said the adult male victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. According to investigators, the suspects, who were masked at the time of the shooting, fled the scene in a white SUV. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. More information will follow as it becomes available.