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Santa Fe man charged with felony theft after search warrant execution
Texas

Santa Fe man charged with felony theft after search warrant execution

SANTA FE, TX – A Santa Fe man has been arrested and charged with felony theft following the execution of a search warrant by the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, on June 6, 2025, the Major Crimes Unit was investigating a burglary that led to a search warrant being served at 3420 Avenue L in Santa Fe. During the operation, detectives with the Major Crimes Unit, Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force, and Crime Scene Investigators recovered a stolen truck, boat, motor, trailer, and a four-wheeler from the property. The homeowner, Patrick Hardy, 59, was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft of Property valued at $2,500 to $30,000, with bond set at $50,000 for each charge. He also faces one count of Theft of Property valu...
Caught on dashcam: Driver chases truck after being rear-ended on Wallisville near Oates
Houston

Caught on dashcam: Driver chases truck after being rear-ended on Wallisville near Oates

HOUSTON, TX – A hit-and-run was captured on dashcam around 9:50 p.m. Friday night on Wallisville Road near Oates Road in east Houston. https://youtube.com/shorts/Cw92Edk3Bf0?feature=share Dashcam footage shows a truck that was already sitting at the light move forward and rear-end another vehicle. The truck then reversed and fled the scene, heading north on Oates Road. The driver of the struck vehicle got back into his car and pursued the fleeing truck. The final outcome of the chase is unknown at this time.
Suspected drug dealer, two others arrested after Livingston Police seize nearly a pound of meth
Texas

Suspected drug dealer, two others arrested after Livingston Police seize nearly a pound of meth

LIVINGSTON, TX – Officers with the Livingston Police Department executed a multi-stage drug enforcement operation early Thursday morning that resulted in three arrests and the seizure of nearly a pound of methamphetamine. According to the Livingston Police Department, officers from multiple shifts and divisions first initiated a traffic stop around 1 a.m. on Highway 190 West. K9 Bear alerted on the suspect vehicle, prompting a search. Multiple baggies of methamphetamine were discovered inside a hidden compartment in the backseat. The driver, identified as 61-year-old John Way, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. A female passenger was also arrested for outstanding warrants related to a local theft case. Following the stop, a search warrant was executed just aft...
Video shows vehicle fully engulfed in flames following fatal crash on Westheimer, witness says bystanders tried to help
Houston

Video shows vehicle fully engulfed in flames following fatal crash on Westheimer, witness says bystanders tried to help

HOUSTON, TX – A fiery crash claimed the life of a driver who fled from officers attempting a traffic stop on Westheimer Road just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. https://youtube.com/shorts/JCD8paKhVM0?feature=share The video above shows the suspect’s vehicle fully engulfed in flames near the intersection of Westheimer and Fondren. According to a witness who shared the footage, “Nasty fatal crash, everyone that was around ran to it. Did everything they could to help everyone and the guy inside the car. Unfortunately, he died burning alive.” The incident began near 8821 Westheimer Road when officers with Memorial Village Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for having no tail lights. The driver did not stop, and officers did not initiate a pursuit. Later that evening, o...
Suspect in custody on $2 million bond after fatal shooting in Lake Jackson Farms area
Texas

Suspect in custody on $2 million bond after fatal shooting in Lake Jackson Farms area

BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX – A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred in the Lake Jackson Farms area on the afternoon of May 31. According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call stemming from a domestic dispute and located one individual who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Life Flight transported the victim to a hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Curtis Gunter, initially fled the scene but later surrendered to deputies with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office. Gunter has been charged with one count of Murder, one count of Aggravated Kidnapping, and two counts of Aggravated Assault. He is currently being held on a $2,000,000 bond. If you have any information abou...
Felony assault suspect taken into custody after standoff at Hycohen Residency Apartments
Houston

Felony assault suspect taken into custody after standoff at Hycohen Residency Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A male suspect was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a disturbance call and short standoff at the Hycohen Residency Apartments located at 13511 Hycohen. https://youtu.be/VrhyiG7vG1A Officers responded around 3 a.m. to a disturbance involving a male and female. Upon arrival, they made contact with the female, who was determined to be the victim of an assault. The man and woman are believed to have been in a former dating relationship. Felony assault charges were accepted by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Officers attempted to contact the suspect, who was believed to be inside the apartment, but he refused to comply. The area was secured, and officers made entry into the apartment around 6 a.m. The suspect was taken into custody wi...
Motorcyclist killed in collision at Greens and Gears roads
Houston

Motorcyclist killed in collision at Greens and Gears roads

HOUSTON, TX – A male motorcyclist was pronounced deceased following a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck at the intersection of Greens Road and Gears Road. https://youtu.be/ag5MzkTzRok The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. Preliminary information indicates the pickup truck was traveling westbound on Gears Road and attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Greens Road when it collided with a dirt bike traveling eastbound. The rider was ejected and struck a separate vehicle that was stopped at the light. CPR was administered at the scene, but the rider was pronounced deceased shortly afterward. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Witnesses reported that one of the vehicles may have run the red light, but investigators are reviewing surveillance fo...
One killed, one injured in shooting after hotel confrontation near SH 6
Harris County

One killed, one injured in shooting after hotel confrontation near SH 6

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – One man was killed and another injured following a shooting late Saturday night near the intersection of Clay Road and State Highway 6. https://youtu.be/JfNkYiw3Qb0 The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of SH 6. Deputies responded to an in-progress call and located two male gunshot victims. One was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS, while the second was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A third male, who was driving the vehicle, was detained at the scene. Deputies determined that the three individuals were at a hotel approximately one mile away when they encountered at least one suspect who opened fire on their vehicle. The group fled to the State Highway 6 location in an attempt to escap...
Man critically injured in shooting near gas station on Windswept
Houston

Man critically injured in shooting near gas station on Windswept

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early to mid-20s is in critical condition following a shooting near a gas station exit in the 6300 block of Windswept. https://youtu.be/OgvqjvVLwUY The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. Officers responded to a shooting call and located a Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery. A second individual, who was not critically injured, arrived at the hospital shortly afterward and is believed to be connected to the incident. The Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division is investigating.
United flight bound for Frankfurt diverted back to Houston
Houston

United flight bound for Frankfurt diverted back to Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A United Airlines flight bound for Frankfurt was diverted back to Houston shortly after takeoff Saturday evening. https://youtu.be/C9VKiiZJtnE Flight N217UA, operated on a Boeing 777-200, departed Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at 6:24 p.m. CDT on May 31, 2025, but returned to IAH by 8:14 p.m. The Houston Fire Department met the aircraft upon arrival. Details have not been released regarding the reason for the diversion. More information will follow if it becomes available.