Texas

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in connection with a fatal crash in the 9300 block of Country Creek Drive around 9:50 p.m. on September 5. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Yimy Ricardo Ulloa-Padilla, is charged with failure to stop and render aid in an accident involving death in the 262nd Criminal District Court and driving while intoxicated in Harris County Criminal Court #11. Houston police said a white Ford F150 was traveling southbound when it hit 34-year-old Ricky Ornelas, who was walking in a moving lane of traffic. The Ford continued without stopping. Ornelas was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers later located the Ford truck at 11660 West Bellfort Avenue and detained Ulloa-Padilla. He was determined to be impaired and sub...

HOUSTON, TX – A Mexican national and senior member of the Los Zetas cartel was sentenced to more than 31 years in federal prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. He was also ordered to forfeit $26.5 million. Eleazar Medina-Rojas, 53, also known as El Chelelo, of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, was a longtime Los Zetas leader who used violence to control key trafficking routes into the United States, including corridors leading to Brownsville, Laredo, and McAllen. According to court documents, Medina-Rojas personally facilitated the importation of more than 450 kilograms of cocaine and 90,000 kilograms of marijuana into the country. Between 2006 and 2007, Medina-Rojas served as a “plaza boss” in Monterrey, Mexico, commanding...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 23500 block of Aldine Westfield Road on September 6, 2025. The driver, identified as Ernesto Ramirez-Hervis, was found to have an open warrant for discharge of a firearm and two traffic offenses through Harris County. Ramirez-Hervis was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail. His bond was set at $3,007 by County Court 7.

FRISCO, TX – Former True Health Diagnostics CEO Christopher Grottenthaler has agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that he arranged illegal kickbacks to physicians for laboratory referrals in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Two physicians, Dr. Hong Davis of Plano and Dr. Elizabeth Seymour of Denton, along with seven marketers, agreed to pay an additional $1,818,462 to resolve related allegations. With these settlements, the Department of Justice has secured more than $59 million in recoveries tied to managed service organization (MSO) kickback schemes involving over 50 physicians nationwide. Prosecutors alleged Grottenthaler facilitated payments disguised as MSO distributions, consulting fees, hand...

HOUSTON, TX – Eight members of the violent transnational criminal organization Mara Salvatrucha, known as MS-13, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders and acts of witness tampering in the Houston area. According to plea agreements, Walter Antonio Chicas-Garcia, 28, Wilson Jose Ventura-Mejia, 29, and Miguel Angel Aguilar-Ochoa, 40, will each be sentenced to 50 years in federal prison. Marlon Miranda-Moran, 26, will be sentenced to 35 years. All four are citizens of El Salvador who were unlawfully residing in Houston at the time of the offenses. On August 11, four additional MS-13 members also pleaded guilty. Luis Ernesto Carbajal-Peraza, 33, is expected to receive 40 to 45 years in prison, while Edgardo Martinez-Rodriguez, 35,...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 8400 block of FM 1960 West at approximately 7:32 p.m. on September 6, 2025. The driver, identified as Tyson Eleby, was found to have multiple active warrants, including one from Pardon & Parole for felon in possession of a firearm. Eleby was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on the outstanding warrants. Constable Herman stated that his bond and court information have not yet been set.

HOUSTON, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Clear Alert for 63-year-old Steven Dawson, who was last seen at 11:34 a.m. on September 8, 2025, in the 2800 block of South Sam Houston Parkway East. Dawson is described as a White male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue jean shorts, and tennis shoes. He may be driving a silver 2006 Ford F-150 with Texas license plate BK10149. The truck has an American flag decal covering the back window, an American flag bug guard, and a black tonneau cover. Anyone who sees Dawson or the vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Pearland Police Department at 281-997-4100.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Maria Garza, who was last seen at 11 a.m. on September 8, 2025, in the 4800 block of Guadalajara Drive. Garza is described as a White female, 4 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and white hair. She was last seen wearing a knitted black cardigan and red slacks. Anyone who sees Garza is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for 89-year-old Clinton Cross, who was last seen at 10:30 a.m. on September 7, 2025, in the 7400 block of Westlyn Drive. Cross is described as a Black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown eyes and bald. He was last seen wearing a navy blue and yellow striped shirt, blue jeans, and tan slippers. He may be driving a blue 2020 Ford Explorer with Texas license plate TTD3101. Anyone who sees Cross or the vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Constable Mark Herman’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a reported runaway. Jamilla Ishmon, 14, was last seen on September 8, 2025, in the 20200 block of Fox Glen Lane in Harris County. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a slim build, and a dark brown complexion. If you have seen Jamilla or have any information about her location, you are urged to contact the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office dispatch immediately at 281-376-3472 or call 911.