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Jocelyn Nungaray: Suspects' roommate saw surveillance images while with them, tried not to react, docs state
HOUSTON - Court documents reveal new details about how investigators tracked down the suspected killers of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. According to a search warrant obtained by FOX 26, a man living with the suspects, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Peña, recognized them from surveillance photos shown on the news.
Two men arrested for capital murder of 15-year-old in NE Houston
HOUSTON – Two men have been arrested for the capital murder of 15-year-old Edd Zavian Galloway. The shooting happened on Aug. 15, 2022. According to court documents, Marcus Anderson and Camrese Holloway shot and killed Galloway during a robbery. What happened?. The 15-year-old was reportedly shot and killed during...
Body found in bayou on Houston's westside, officials say
The Houston Police Department is responding to calls of a body found on the water on Houston's westside on Saturday.An HPD dive team received the call at around 6:30 p.m. to a bayou off of 1704 South Highway 6 near Barker Oaks Drive.HPD says Precinct 5 deputies are handling the investigation.It's unclear how long the person's body has been in the bayou, and officers did not say in what condition it was in.
Spring Branch man gets 2 life sentences for murder of couple whose bodies were found day apart
A Spring Branch man has been given two life sentences for the 2017 murder of a couple whose bodies were discovered a day apart.A jury convicted 42-year-old Herbert James Simon of murder and aggravated kidnapping in a trial that lasted five days.Simon and another man, Josue Casco, who is in federal custody, were involved in the deaths of Robert Cerda and Rachel Delarosa, both 29, on Dec. 11, 2017, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said.Cerda and Delarosa were on a date and went out to eat at Connie's restaurant, police say. When the couple finished dinner, they walked to...
Teen admits to killing mom with his bare hands after her body was found stuffed in car trunk
Tyler Roenz was sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his mother with his bare hands and stuffing her body in the trunk of his car two years ago. The post Teen admits to killing mom with his bare hands after her body was found stuffed in car trunk, blood and teeth in their home first appeared on Law & Crime.
Body found floating in W. Houston reservoir
A body has been found floating face-down in a reservoir in western Houston. The body was found around 6:30 p.m. Saturday night in the Barker Reservoir near Addicks. Officials are working to determine in the identity of the victim and the circumstances that led to their death. This is a...
Key Tip Leads to Arrest of Two Men Charged in Killing of 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston
HOUSTON — According to recently released court documents, a crucial tip led to the arrest of two men accused of the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. A man who shared an apartment with the suspects, only recognizing them as "Gordo" and "Gordo's cousin," saw the suspects' images on the news in connection with the crime and managed to stealthily alert the authorities. This tipster, whose identity has been kept confidential, played a pivotal role in the tracking down of suspects Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Peña, charged with capital murder in the young girl's death.
Man fatally shot after argument at apartment complex in NE Houston
A man was killed following an argument at an apartment complex in northeast Houston, according to police. The incident happened Saturday night at the Pinewood Apartments on Greens Road near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with officers responding to a shooting at 9:40 p.m. Upon arrival, HPD found a man dead...
Overnight robbery outside club ends with man shot in the face in west Houston, HPD says
Houston police say a man is in the hospital after being shot in the face during a robbery leaving an overnight club Friday morning.Police say it happened in the parking lot of Perfect 10 near Richmond Avenue and Greenridge Drive.Investigators told ABC13 the victim is in his 20s and is expected to survive.He was reportedly shot in the parking lot outside Perfect 10 as he was robbed of his jewelry and cash.On Friday, police made a traffic stop about three minutes from the shopping center where the shooting happened after tracking the victim's phone to that car throughout the morning.When...
Houston corner store shooting: Constable acts amid gunfire
Houston - A routine evening turned chaotic when a group of individuals gathered outside a corner store became targets in a shooting on Green St. in Houston . According to authorities, at approximately 10:54 pm on Wednesday, a small gray sedan approached the location and opened fire with a rifle toward the group.
Harris County Sheriff's Office Seeks Help to Find Missing 24-Year-Old Shimari Haden Last Seen in Lake Ridge Area
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking the public's assistance to locate 24-year-old Shimari Haden, who has been missing since last Tuesday. Last spotted in the 19000 block of Brook Village Road, within the boundaries of the Lake Ridge subdivision in far west Harris County, Shimari's disappearance has prompted concern among community members and law enforcement.
Houston-Area Lab and Eight Individuals Charged in Multibillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Sweep in Southern District of Texas
In a significant crackdown on healthcare fraud, eight individuals are facing charges in the Southern District of Texas as part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani stated, "The enforcement actions, including one against a Houston-area lab that is alleged to have fraudulently billed Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars, represents our coordinated efforts to combat health care fraud and prosecute those who exploit vulnerable individuals for profit."
Suspected Credit Card Abuse Results in Arrest at Houston Premium Outlet Mall
Source: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Houston's battle with credit card abuse saw a new chapter unfold at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall, where a suspicious purchase attempt led to the arrest of Darnell Walker. On June 24, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a call at the outlet, located at 29300 block of the Northwest Freeway, after Walker attempted to use a stolen credit card to procure high-priced items.
4 suspects wanted in game room robbery where pregnant employee was pistol-whipped, HPD says
Authorities are on the lookout for four suspects wanted in a game room robbery in southwest Houston last month.The Houston Police Department said the incident happened at about 10 a.m. on May 3 at the business on Fondren Road.According to police, two suspects entered the game room and immediately assaulted a security guard, taking his weapon.That's when police said the two suspects signaled a third suspect to come inside.All three then allegedly went into a backroom and pistol-whipped another employee, who police say is pregnant, assaulting her multiple times. Police said the victim and her baby are OK.HPD said the three suspects ransacked the office, took money, and fled in a Chevy Malibu driven by a fourth suspect.The department provided the following suspect images captured by surveillance cameras:These four suspects are wanted for the robbery & assault of two employees at 12300 Fondren on May 3, about 10 a.m.Suspect and vehicle descriptions are in the captions.Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopHouat 713-222-TIPS to remain anonymous. pic.twitter.com/7cAdqmvZ6J— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 27, 2024 Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopHou at 713-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.
WARRANT ARREST MADE ON HOUSTON MAN
A Houston man had a warrant arrest made on him Thursday. Brenham Police report that Thursday afternoon at 2:15, Officer Tina Bruno and Detective Andrea Guerra met with Don Lester Franklin, 59 of Houston, at the Brenham Police Department and placed him under arrest for two outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The warrants were issued stemming from an incident that took place in the 200 block of Riggs Street on June 15th. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a male subject, later identified as being Mr. Franklin, pointing a handgun at two people. No one was injured at the time of the incident.
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