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Harris County inmate with almost $30K in commissary account accused of selling drugs in jail: Docs
An already incarcerated man and two of his family members are accused of selling drugs inside the Harris County jail and laundering money.During a news conference on Tuesday, District Attorney Kim Ogg and Kimberly Smith, a prosecutor with the DA's public corruption division, announced newly filed charges of engaging in organized criminal activity against 35-year-old Joshua Sinclair Owens, his stepsister Lativia Armiss Bailey, 31, and Owens' cousin 42-year-old Nathanael Campbell."(Owens) is currently making thousands upon thousands of dollars in the Harris County jail smuggling, distributing, and selling drugs within the jail," Smith said.Owens has been incarcerated since 2022 for a...
HCSO looking for suspects in fatal Monday-morning drive-by shooting on Eastex Freeway feeder
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old was found dead inside a car that was riddled with bullet holes on the Eastex Freeway feeder road Monday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies arrived at the 12900 block of the northbound feeder road at the intersection of Lauder Road and the Eastex Freeway at about 9:15 a.m.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting at the 12900 blk of the Eastex Fwy, northbound feeder road. A male driver in a vehicle sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased. Suspect(s) fled the scene. Investigators are enroute. If you have1/2 pic.twitter.com/51bL2yJtAa— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO)...
Harris County sheriff reveals identity of victim fatally stabbed on W. Little York Road
Authorities are investigating a man's death after he was stabbed by a woman on Saturday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.The deceased man has been identified as Dominique Richardson (35). https://t.co/LjO2Ve4syT— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 21, 2024 HCSO investigators identified the victim as 35-year-old Dominique Richardson.Authorities say that the incident happened at around 10:48 p.m. at an apartment unit on 7740 W. Little York Road.According to deputies, Richardson and a woman got into a confrontation before she stabbed him.Both were taken to hospitals, officials said.Richardson was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman is in fair condition.While no arrests have been made, the case will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
Deadly Harris County crash on US-290 Northwest Freeway at Jones Road
HOUSTON - At least one person has died after a crash on the Northwest Freeway, Harris County authorities say. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the fatal crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the US-290 Northwest Freeway near Jones Road. According to Houston TranStar, three vehicles...
Man found dead with gunshot wounds after major crash on Harris County freeway
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that ended in a major crash out on a Harris County freeway early Sunday morning.The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the 11600 block of Eastex Service Road at 5 a.m.At the scene, deputies reported finding a Ford Escape crashed out on the side of the freeway. Inside the vehicle, they found a dead man with gunshot wounds. The driver's side of the SUV has several bullet holes.Authorities don't know where the victim was coming from or where he was going. No evidence suggests there was an exchange of gunfire.The Harris County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to call 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Pasadena father accused of abandoning infant daughter next to dumpster
PASADENA, Texas — Anferne Gray, 28, wore a Nirvana T-shirt during his probable cause court appearance Tuesday afternoon. That's where he faced the music regarding alleged family violence charges. "And then there’s a felony charge of abandoning a child,” the magistrate said. In addition to allegedly assaulting...
20-year-old cleared of killing friend after new evidence was found, family says
A Humble man charged with murder is now free after the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said it found new evidence.The arrest was in connection to a 19-year-old who was gunned down in Spring.On Monday night and ONLY ON ABC13, 20-year-old Mark Anthony Crooms spoke with Eyewitness News after spending the weekend in a jail cell accused of killing his friend John Dennis Holmes III on July 16.Crooms had been home for just two hours when Eyewitness News spoke to him and his family after MCSO said new evidence produced his alibi.In surveillance camera footage of his arrest, authorities move in...
Shooting that left 20-year-old hurt in Pasadena may have been accidental, police say
A 20-year-old man is hurt after what may have been an accidental shooting inside a car in the Pasadena area on Monday, according to police.The shooting happened in the 1900 block of Pasadena Boulevard at Raspberry Lane around 5:45 a.m.SkyEye flew over the scene, where a gray Dodge Charger was stopped in the middle of the street.Pasadena police said there were three people inside the car when the 20-year-old was shot one time. He was taken to a nearby hospital in serious but not life-threatening condition.Investigators believe all of the people involved in the shooting were inside the vehicle when it happened. After an initial investigation, they think the shooting happened inside the car and may have been accidental."At this point, we have no reason to believe we're looking for any suspects or anybody else out there," Sgt. Raul Granados said.The two people who were also inside the car during the shooting are being questioned by police.Police were looking for surveillance video in the area to hopefully paint a clearer picture of what happened.
Man, 66, hit and killed by tree while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl, medical examiner rules
A man died after he was hit by a tree while cutting one that had fallen following Hurricane Beryl, ABC13 learned on Tuesday.The man has been identified as 66-year-old Ronald Earl Coats, the medical examiner said.HURRICANE BERYL COVERAGE: City apologizes for response to Beryl and lives lost, calling the 'man-made disaster' avoidableHe died at the hospital on July 18.Coats' death has been ruled an accident.The storm is responsible for several deaths across southeast Texas.In Harris County alone, 15 people, including Coats, were killed.A 110-year-old woman died from the heat due to power outages caused by Beryl.Galveston, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Matagorda Counties all reported deaths as well.MORE: Woman says sister 'didn't have to die that way' after Beryl left them without power for daysBeryl sends tree crashing through woman's Aldine home: 'I knew that pine tree had come down'
Cypress man sentenced to 40 years for killing high school friend
HOUSTON, Texas — A Cypress-area man who killed a high school friend in a late-night shooting was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “There was absolutely no reason for this cold-blooded murder, so we know this man is a danger...
Traffic stop leads to felony arrest in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — A traffic stop in Harris County led to the arrest of a 55-year-old man on felony charges, authorities said. On July 6, 2024, at approximately 5:43 PM, Deputy Haroun of the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to signal in the 18200 block of Gulf Freeway. The driver, identified as Rocky Zeno Pantalion, was found to be without a driver's license or insurance, according to a statement from the Constable's Office.
Man who strangled mother-in-law, set house on fire awaits sentencing
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Harris County jury convicted a man of murder for killing his mother-in-law. Xavier Howard strangled 54-year-old Tammy Mouton in January 2022. Mouton had recently moved in with Howard's family. Howard, who was 34 at the time of the crime, then set his own northwest...
Pasadena dad left infant in dumpster, claimed he no longer wanted to care for her, records state
A Pasadena father abandoned his daughter in a dumpster outside of a restaurant on Monday, court records allege.Anferne Gray went before a judge Tuesday, where it was revealed he was allegedly overcome with mental anxiety and no longer could or want to care for the baby.According to records, Gray said he was going to turn the child into a fire station but didn't do so. Instead, the girl was left outside of a motel pool, unattended for 15 minutes. He then walked to a nearby restaurant, where he left her in a dumpster for three to four hours.The child is...
Out-of-state fugitive arrested in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 4 arrested an out-of-state fugitive on July 18, 2024, following a disturbance call. Deputies responded to the 18500 block of Skippers Helm and identified the female involved in the disturbance as Bryanna Stanley. Further investigation revealed that Stanley had an open felony warrant for theft with full extradition out of Will County, Illinois, according to a statement from Constable Mark Herman's office.
Texas man arrested on Attempted Murder charges in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Humble, Texas man in connection with a July 9th shooting in the 300 block of Patrick Drive in Schriever, La. Authorities arrested Keith David Joseph, 45, of Humble, Tx, who is facing charges of Attempted Second Degree Murder in connection with the incident.
52-year-old woman facing her fifth DWI charge after totaling 3 patrol units originally given PR bond
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman points to the revolving door at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse for giving Ginger Rene Williams one break after another. Williams has quite a lengthy criminal history. SUGGESTED: Jocelyn Nungaray case: Search warrant reveals suspects pointing the finger at each other...
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