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HPD identifies 75-year-old woman accused of shooting neighbor to death during altercation
Authorities have identified and filed charges against a woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor during an altercation last week.The Houston Police Department said Barbara Jean Blue, 75, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 27 incident.UPDATE: Booking photo of Barbara Jean Blue, 75, in custody and now charged with aggravated assault in last Thursday's (June 27) fatal shooting of her neighbor.More info: https://t.co/aw6KtiVJhY#hounews https://t.co/ENpFdf5VOJ pic.twitter.com/6ru9pzq65P— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 2, 2024 Police said at about 7:30 p.m., they responded to a shooting outside a home in the 15700 block of Baybriar Drive.When officers...
Two Texas mothers facing charges for leaving kids locked in hot cars
In San Antonio, Angela Garza-Amador was arrested and charged with child endangerment for leaving her four-year-old, her two-year-old and a one-month-old infant in a locked car Friday afternoon while temps flirted with high 90s.
Houston Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Northeast Neighborhood
Houston residents were shaken by news of a fatal shooting in the northeast section of the city, where 55-year-old George Baeza-Cantu was shot dead. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gun violence on the 5600 block of East Hillside in the early hours, where they found Baeza-Cantu with multiple gunshot wounds.
ONLY ON 13: Shotgun pellets still lodged in woman's head following incident outside club
A woman still has pellets from a shotgun shell lodged in her forehead after an incident outside an after-hours club in north Houston over the weekend.Paige Bartlett, 20, said she was standing outside La Mona on West Parker near the North Freeway Sunday at about 3:30 a.m. in a line to get inside.Bartlett said several security guards were standing outside, and one had a shotgun."It doesn't make sense to me. A security guard is carrying a shotgun," Bartlett said.She said she overheard someone nearby ask him if it was real."'It's just pellets,' and went, 'Boom,'" Bartlett recalled him saying. "He...
Houston crime: Man killed in street stabbing, two suspects apprehended
Houston - Two suspects have been arrested and charged with capital murder after a man was found stabbed to death in the street on January 22. The incident occurred at 6900 Avenue South. Despite efforts by emergency responders, Paulino Argueta, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene. ◀︎ ▶︎...
Constables execute successful search warrant on alleged drug house
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies with Constable Jerry Garcia's Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant on a known drug house on Friday, June 28, 2024, according to the department. The operation, conducted at a residence in the 900 block of Ahrens St., was supported by members of the U.S....
Houston shooting: Man killed after answering gunman's call to come outside, police say
Houston - The Houston Police Department is searching for a man accused of fatally shooting another man after calling him to come outside Saturday night. Charges have been filed against James Harris, 30, who remains at large, is charged with murder in the 262nd State District Court. The victim, a...
DEVELOPING: Decomposed body found in abandoned home in North Houston
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A decomposing body of a person was found in an abandoned home in North Harris County. Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) officers were called to the 2100 block of Myra Street near Aldine Westfield last Wednesday. When they arrived, they found skeletal remains in the corner of a room in the house.
Houston Outlet Mall theft: Suspect sought in $5,000 Versace robbery
Houston - Constable Mark Herman's Office is on the lookout for a suspect involved in a theft at the Versace store located in the Houston Premium Outlet Mall on Saturday. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV!
Jury selection begins in murder trial of former Houston police officer
HOUSTON (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former Houston police officer accused of murder for his role in a 2019 drug raid that led to the death of a couple and revealed systemic corruption within the police department’s narcotics unit. Gerald Goines pleaded...
Wanted man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in merchandise from Versace store at Houston Premium Outlet Mall
HOUSTON – Authorities need your help finding a man accused of stealing about $5,000 worth of designer merchandise from Houston Premium Outlet Mall. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, an unidentified man went into the Versace store at the outlet mall on Northwest Freeway on Saturday, June 29. Managers told constable deputies he picked out “various merchandise valued at just under $5,000″ and took off when confronted by management.
Woman arrested for alleged theft of $254 from Houston-area Target
HOUSTON, Texas — A woman was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing $254.18 worth of merchandise from a Target store, according to Harris County Precinct 2 Constbale's Office. Deputies responded to a call at Target on June 28, 2024, where a loss prevention officer had detained a female suspect for...
‘Filthy words they called her’: Kay-Alana Turner’s family questions police actions after reviewing bodycam footage
For 407 days, Kay-Alana Turner’s parents tirelessly searched for their missing daughter, often traveling from Beaumont to Tomball. Now, as they review body camera footage of the day Harris County deputies encountered her, they seek an apology for the mishandling of her case. “That’s what makes it so cruel—the...
Decomposed Body Shockingly Found In Abandoned Texas Home
Officers walked into a disturbing scene after opening the door to an abandoned home in Harris County. This isn't the first time a decomposing body was found inside the walls of a Harris County home. One of the most notorious discoveries unfolded in Houston, Texas. While viewing a recently foreclosed...
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