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Life Flight called after a man strikes a tree at a high rate of speed on Barker Cypress

12Jan

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Harris County

Life Flight called after a man strikes a tree at a high rate of speed on Barker Cypress

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A single-vehicle crash involving a tree and a high-speed impact prompted a response from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/1N2JNByxNJU The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. in the 13000 block of Barker Cypress Road. According to deputies, the vehicle was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, causing the car to strike a tree in the center median. The impact was so severe that the vehicle’s engine separated and struck another southbound vehicle. Fortunately, no one in the second vehicle was injured. The driver, the sole occupant of the first vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in the Texas Medical Center due to the velocity of the crash. Inves...

Hit-and-run escalates to officer-involved shooting in Houston

12Jan

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Houston

Hit-and-run escalates to officer-involved shooting in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A hit-and-run incident early Sunday morning led to an officer-involved shooting at the intersection of Hillcroft and Richmond. https://youtu.be/kpqC8QoXWTk According to police, officers responded to the scene around 2:57 a.m. and found one vehicle with the driver still inside. The other vehicle involved had fled the scene. As officers approached to check on the driver, he exited his vehicle holding a firearm. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect turned toward the officers, prompting them to discharge their weapons, striking him at least once. The suspect, described as a Black male approximately 40 years old, was transported to the hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Impairment is suspected but has not yet been confi...

Bond set at $200k overnight for teen involved in a deadly Facebook Marketplace transaction

11Jan

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Harris County

Bond set at $200k overnight for teen involved in a deadly Facebook Marketplace transaction

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 17-year-old male appeared in court during an overnight probable cause hearing, where he was charged with robbery resulting in bodily injury following a deadly Facebook Marketplace transaction. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 3:25 PM, deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were dispatched to the 22100 block of Bridgestone Pine Court for a report of suspects robbing a male victim outside his home. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 39-year-old Dat Truong lying unresponsive in the driveway of his home, suffering from unknown injuries. EMS transported Truong to Memorial Hermann (Woodlands) Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. According to statements made during the probable cause hearing, the incident began as a Faceboo...

Friendswood police searching for missing woman Tiffany Tran

11Jan

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Texas

Friendswood police searching for missing woman Tiffany Tran

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – The Friendswood Police Department is actively searching for Tiffany Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Friendswood, who has been reported missing by her family. According to family members, Tran was last seen driving a dark gray 2017 Lexus with Texas license plate KBB8109. The vehicle was last observed in the Webster area around 8:30 a.m. on January 8, 2025. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Tiffany Tran’s whereabouts to contact the Friendswood Police Department at 281-996-3300.

17-year-old turns himself in after fatal shooting of 25-year-old in Baytown

10Jan

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Texas

17-year-old turns himself in after fatal shooting of 25-year-old in Baytown

BAYTOWN, TX – On January 9, 2025, Leondre Lynn, 17, a person of interest in the December 29, 2024, fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in Baytown, turned himself in to the Port Arthur Police Department. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Shady Hill Drive. Officers responded around 4:30 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and EMS, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Baytown detectives are working closely with Port Arthur authorities to facilitate the next steps in the investigation. The Baytown Police Department has expressed gratitude to the public and law enforcement partners for their assistance. Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact Baytown ...

Beaumont Police seek information on person of interest in New Year’s Day homicide

10Jan

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Texas

Beaumont Police seek information on person of interest in New Year’s Day homicide

BEAUMONT, TX – The Beaumont Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Eddie Davis, 18, of Beaumont, who is a person of interest in the January 1, 2025, homicide of 54-year-old Clifford Motton. The homicide occurred at the intersection of St. Helena and Walton. Police believe Davis may have information related to the incident. If you have any information on Eddie Davis's whereabouts, please contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward.

Grapevine Police Department urges residents to avoid 9-1-1 calls for trackside flames

9Jan

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Texas

Grapevine Police Department urges residents to avoid 9-1-1 calls for trackside flames

GRAPEVINE, TX – The Grapevine Police Department has issued a statement to inform residents about the presence of flames along local railroad tracks starting tonight. These flames come from pot stoves set up to prevent switch points from freezing during temperatures below 32 degrees. Officials are urging the public not to call 9-1-1 regarding these flames, emphasizing the need to keep emergency lines available for critical situations. The department is asking residents to spread the word to reduce unnecessary calls to dispatch.

Texas woman arrested for shoplifting and attempting to bribe constable deputy with cash and sexual acts

9Jan

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Texas

Texas woman arrested for shoplifting and attempting to bribe constable deputy with cash and sexual acts

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was arrested for theft and bribery after attempting to avoid jail by offering sexual acts and cash to a constable deputy. On January 8, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to an Ulta Beauty Store in the 19500 block of the North Freeway for a reported shoplifting incident. Store employees reported that a female suspect concealed merchandise valued at over $186 and attempted to leave without paying. Deputies identified the suspect as Cheheiry Villalobos Santoyo. The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the store. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted theft charges against Santoyo. While being transported to jail, Santoyo allegedly attempted to bribe the deputy by offering sexual acts and cash in exc...

One dies after pickup truck crashes into tree

8Jan

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Houston

One dies after pickup truck crashes into tree

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a truck that struck a tree in the 5000 block of S Wayside Drive near Long Drive. https://youtu.be/ee3M1N6p9HA According to police, the crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. One individual was transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. Police have urged the public to avoid the area as vehicular crimes investigators are currently on the scene. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Three Houston firefighters injured in apartment fire during flashover

7Jan

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Houston

Three Houston firefighters injured in apartment fire during flashover

HOUSTON, TX – Three Houston firefighters suffered severe burns while responding to an early morning fire at a small apartment complex on Jarmese Street. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5:28 a.m., left the firefighters trapped behind a heavy door, prompting a mayday call. https://youtu.be/zkZgntHNm6A "I'm here this morning to thank our firefighters, the leadership, and the rank and file", Mayor Whitmire said during a press conference. "Once again, we witness our first responders, our Houston firefighters, coming to the rescue of residents of a small apartment project. Using their training and their motivation and their commitment to placing their lives on the line. For Houstonians. Doing that this morning, three of them suffered injuries, severe burns." Houston Fire...