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New, high-ranking Dickinson official gave up police license amid domestic abuse allegations
Dickinson’s new city secretary got the job last week, two months after he surrendered his police license as part of prosecutors dropping misdemeanor charges against him.
Galveston police officer placed on leave after video of him attacking teenagers surfaces
GALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston Police Department has launched an investigation into one of its officers after video surfaced of him punching multiple people while off-duty at an apartment complex. Galveston police told KTRK that the officer in the video is Jared Rivas. Witnesses said they were at the...
Galveston off-duty officer accused of attacking people at pool
GALVESTON, Texas - Galveston police are investigating allegations that off-duty officer Jared Rivas assaulted several people, including teenagers, during a poolside birthday party at the Island Bay Resort apartments on June 25. Rivas, currently on paid administrative leave, was serving as a courtesy officer at the apartment complex, a role...
Man recalls being hit by Galveston PD officer at pool party: 'Everything he did was wrong'
The Galveston County district attorney's office said it's too early in the investigation to know if charges will be brought against suspended Officer Jared Rivas, who works for the Galveston Police Department, for his alleged role in a pool party brawl last week.The police department issued two disorderly conduct citations on the day of the fight, one to an adult and another to a minor.Eyewitness News is now hearing from one of the people caught on video who appears to get hit by Rivas. That man is 23-year-old Taylor Alexander. He said charges should be pressed and sees only one...
League City Motorcycle Deaths: Family of victim calls for repairs on Highway 3 bridge after second fatal crash
LEAGUE CITY, Texas - The family of a 22-year-old motorcyclist who was found dead over the weekend and thrown over Clear Creek Bridge is left devastated. It happened in League City where yet another motorcyclist also suffered a severe accident in that very spot. 21-year-old Elijah Torres is all too...
Galveston PD looking for information on hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian
Authorities in Galveston are looking to get more information on a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian last week.The Galveston Police Department said the incident happened just before 2 a.m. on June 26 at the intersection of 36th Street and Avenue J.Officers found an injured pedestrian at the scene, but the vehicle involved had taken off.The pedestrian was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.Police said an investigation is underway to identify the driver.Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact detectives at 409-765-3628. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Galveston Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477.Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
Baytown woman arrested, accused of leaving 2 children in locked car while getting her nails done
BAYTOWN, Texas – A Baytown woman was arrested, accused of leaving two children inside of a locked car on a hot day while she got her nails done. Lydia Monique Aviles, 28, is charged with two counts of abandoning a child with intent to return. According to court documents,...
Family members find body of missing man, his motorcycle below elevated portion of SH 3 in League City
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Police in League City say the body of a missing man along with his motorcycle were found by family members searching for him. The discovery was made Sunday in the 1000 block of N. SH 3. The League City Police Department said family members told...
'Mr. Injector1' sentenced to 5 years in prison for performing illegal procedures
ABC13's Jessica Willey first reported in April about a Pasadena man named "Mr.Injector1," who was arrested for allegedly performing illegal butt and botox-like injections.On Friday, he agreed to a plea in exchange for a five-year prison sentence.Dustin Moore, 42, was caught on social media and was taken into custody in an undercover sting after one of his procedures harmed at least one woman, who ABC13 spoke to the day after his arrest.Brianne Whisnant said Moore performed a botched procedure on her with fake Botox. In response, she filed a civil lawsuit and worked with authorities, who built a case against...
Coast Guard rescues unconscious 28-year-old man 28 miles offshore from Galveston, Texas
A 28-year-old man has been hospitalized after being medevaced by the Coast Guard, 28 miles south of Galveston on Saturday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a distress call around 9:45 a.m. from a 61-foot fishing vessel's captain via VHF-FM channel 16. The captain reported that a passenger on board had lost consciousness.
S8 E154: The Trial of Alex Murdaugh: Murders Timeline — Part 2
In Murders Timeline — Part 2, we continue our review of the direct examination of SLED Agent Peter Rudofski, as Creighton Waters questions the witness about the timeline built on data from cell phones and various other electronic sources. During this portion of Agent Rudofski’s testimony, they cover the time period from about an hour before the murders until about two hours after the killings.
Utah officials call search for missing Pearland couple a recovery mission
Family says they have not heard from 58-year-old Ray Ankofski and his wife, 50-year-old Maranda Ankofski since Friday, June 21. The Grand County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team in Utah transitioned their search for a missing Pearland couple to a recovery effort on Friday — one week after the search began.
Friendswood missing child found: Authorities locate 13-year-old Josephine Whipple
HOUSTON - The Friendswood Police Department reports 13-year-old Josephine Whipple has been located safely in Fort Worth, Texas. The Friendswood Police Department needs your help locating a 13-year-old who was last seen on Thursday. According to authorities, they received a report of a missing child on Tuesday. SUGGESTED: Shocking! Baytown...
Mesquite's Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Honored at Texas Convention for Exceptional Volunteerism
In the City of Mesquite, the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) is garnering attention once again. At the most recent Texas Citizen Police Academy Association Convention, which took place in League City, Texas, the MCPAAA earned top honors for its membership endeavors. According to the Mesquite Police Department, the award was presented at the TCPAAA awards banquet last Wednesday.
New Webster Police Chief Vincent Acevez Takes Office
=Vincent Acevez was sworn in Monday, June 24, as the new police chief for the city of Webster Groves. Acevez, 55, has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience in Illinois. His law enforcement career spans more than two decades with the Cicero (Illinois) Police Department, beginning as a police officer and rising to the role of deputy chief. He worked in gang crimes and narcotics for 18 years, and became commander of the Gang Crimes Tactical Unit.
The La Marque Police Department is feeling PROUD!
La Marque Police DepartmentThe La Marque Police Department is feeling PROUD! On Saturday, June 29th, the La Marque Police Department took on the La Marque Fire Department in the inaugural Guns and Hoses Softball Game! The game was part of the City of La Marque Life and Liberty Independence Celebration!The hard fought game ended with LMPD taking home a victory, 21-15! Sportsmanship reigned supreme and the game was a great bonding experience for all! A special thanks to the LMFD for [...]
The Texas City Police Department, along with family and friends, honor Officer John Broussard
Texas City Police Department The Texas City Police Department, along with family and friends, honor Officer John Broussard for nearly 32 years of dedicated service during his retirement ceremony. (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"928203968180940050",nav:"thumbnails",navLocation:"top",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"0",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[ [...]
The League City Police Department hosted a well-attended training session for officers from various agencies.
League City Police Department · The League City Police Department hosted a well-attended training session for officers from various agencies. LCPD's Training Division facilitated a Pre-Employment Background Investigations class provided by the TPCA - Texas Police Chiefs Association, with special thanks to the instructor, Chief Bratton (retired) of Elgin, TX.The 16-hour course is designed for supervisors and officers responsible for conducting background inves [...]
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