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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.
'They're aggressive': It's a team effort to fight off mosquitos this season in Harris County
It has already been an overactive mosquito season, and with more rain on the way, it will only get worse.To slow the aggressive insects, Harris County Health officials and residents will need to work together.Daisy Cedillo loves to run in Memorial Park but said she feels under attack."Honestly, they're going crazy; I don't know what's in the air," Cedillo told ABC13.What's in the air? Heat, humidity, and flooding rains that lead to standing water are perfect breeding grounds for the southeast Texas mosquito.Dr. Max Vigilant, the director of mosquito control for Harris County, says the early heat and flooding rain...
Cypress-area man sentenced to 40 years for killing friend
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A Cypress-area man who killed a high school friend in a 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 to...
19-year-old man killed in drive-by shooting on Eastex Freeway feeder; gunman still on the run
HOUSTON – A 19-year-old man who was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday morning along the Eastex Freeway has been identified. Harris County deputies responded to the scene at the 2900 block of the Eastex Freeway, northbound feeder road, and found the victim inside a vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Driver killed in Harris County shooting at US-59 Eastex Freeway, Lauder Road
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a driver was shot to death on the Eastex Freeway feeder road on Monday morning. The shooting occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the northbound feeder road at Lauder Road. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Embezzles $10 Million Dollars to Fund Rap Career
Planning to start a family is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, countless Texas families were cheated out of experiencing that joy. The owner of Surrogacy Escrow Account Management stole millions of dollars from her own company. These funds were intended to fund future parents' dreams of starting a family, but instead, they were allegedly used to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a racy rap and R&B singer and music producer."
Harris County Sheriff Investigates Fatal Shooting on Eastex Freeway, Victim Jusnz Joseph Identified
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is piecing together the details of a fatal shooting that occurred on the Eastex Freeway feeder road this morning. As reported by FOX 26 Houston, at around 9:30 a.m. on the northbound feeder road at Lauder Road, a driver in a burgundy Cadillac was gunned down. Officials are saying a dark-colored SUV or crossover was involved, with shots fired into the Cadillac before the suspect vehicle fled the scene. Tragically, the driver of the Cadillac was pronounced dead at the location, his identity initially withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Heat-related deaths climb in Texas after Beryl left millions without power
SPRING, Texas – As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool.But on their fourth day without power, she awoke to hear Pamela Jarrett, who used a wheelchair and relied on a feeding tube, gasping for breath. Paramedics were called but she was pronounced dead at the hospital, with the medical examiner saying her death was caused by the heat."It's so hard to know that she's gone right now because this wasn't supposed to happen to her," Janet...
METRO transit authority to begin installing new bus shelters
METRO bus stops are about to get a new look. It’s part of the transit authority’s efforts to improve service along high-ridership bus routes. The Harris County Transit Authority will begin installing newly designed bus stop shelters later this month. "It’s really to fit into the overall environment...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Search Efforts End as Body of Missing Swimmer Found in Muleshoe Lake, Houston Authorities Investigate
A somber discovery was made late Saturday night at Muleshoe Lake on the San Jacinto River in northwest Houston, where the body of a swimmer was recovered following a search by the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The victim, whose identity has not been released, apparently never resurfaced after diving into the lake. The Houston Chronicle reported that a friend of the deceased alerted authorities before 9 p.m. on Saturday.
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.
Suspects arrested for alleged theft at construction site in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two male suspects were taken into custody after deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call at a construction site. Deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 4 were dispatched to the 2900 block of FM 2920 regarding potential theft from a construction site. According to the department, deputies located a vehicle matching the description provided and subsequently arrested both suspects for various warrants.
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