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Two young girls missing from Crosby found, HCSO says
CROSBY, Texas — UPDATE: The missing girls were found safe, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The girls' names have been removed from the previous story:. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding two missing girls, ages 12 and 13, who were last seen in Crosby, Texas Friday.
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.
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.
HCSO investigating possible case of domestic violence after woman found shot to death
A woman's shooting death is under investigation in Harris County on Friday and possibly tied to domestic violence, according to officials.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the shooting at 505 Cypress Station, just off FM-1960 near I-45, and found the woman dead.SkyEye flew over the scene, where heavy law enforcement surrounded an apartment complex.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said an investigation into the incident was underway but added that it may be a case of domestic violence.@HCSOTexas units responded to a shooting at 505 Cypress Station, possibly stemming from domestic violence. An adult female has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators are enroute. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/fJlkg1m0CF— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 19, 2024 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.
Out-of-state fugitive arrested in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — A woman wanted on a felony warrant from Illinois was arrested in Harris County following a disturbance, authorities said. On July 18, 2024, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a disturbance in the 18500 block of Skippers Helm. The female involved was identified as Bryanna Stanley. Further investigation revealed she had an open felony warrant for theft with full extradition out of Will County, Illinois, according to a press release from Constable Mark Herman's Office.
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...
Montgomery County authorities arrest suspect in Spring shooting
SPRING, Texas — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of John Dennis Holmes III, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. On July 19, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office SWAT and the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force apprehended 20-year-old Mark Anthony Crooms Jr. in the 400 block of South Bender in Humble, Texas. Crooms has been charged with murder and is being transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for July
AUSTIN –Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jorge Hernandez is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in July. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release, Jorge...
Constable deputy honored for solving purse theft case
HOUSTON, Texas — A Harris County constable deputy has been commended for his investigative work in solving a purse theft case from a local Costco store. On July 19, 2024, Sergeant Pleytez from Constable Mark Herman's office presented Deputy Springfield with a commendation for his excellent investigative work and pursuit of leads involving the theft of a purse from the Costco store located at 26000 Northwest Freeway in MUD 391. According to the press release, the suspect used the complainant's stolen credit cards to make various purchases at a nearby Academy store.
Over a thousand attend burial of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda in Houston
Over a thousand mourners came to honor the life of a fallen Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Friday morning at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Fernando Esqueda, a five-year veteran of the department, was shot and killed in the early morning hours on July 11 while surveilling the house of an […]
Undercover Probe Shuts Down Illicit Gambling Ring in North Houston, Two Charged
Source: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Local authorities have shut down an illegal game room in North Houston following an undercover investigation spurred by community tips. The operation, led by investigators from Constable Mark Herman's Criminal Investigations Division, targeted an establishment reported to be a hub for unlawful gambling activities.
Good Samaritan pulls 4 from water, but 1 missing after tugboat submerges, Coast Guard says
Authorities are searching for one person who went missing after a tugboat flipped over in east Harris County waters on Friday afternoon.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, five people were aboard the tugboat when it flipped over just before 3 p.m. at the 16500 block of Peninsula Boulevard near San Jacinto Boulevard.Four out of five people were recovered from the water and stabilized.A Coast Guard helicopter and boats are searching for the missing person with a Harris County dive team.The USCG credited a good Samaritan with helping recover the four rescued passengers.For news updates, follow Luke Jones on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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...
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