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Man arrested for stabbing during street altercation in Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 56-year-old man was arrested Thursday after allegedly stabbing another man during a verbal argument on Ayers Street, police said. Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Ayers Street at 11:39 a.m. and found Rolando Mendoza, age 56, of Corpus Christi, Texas, yelling at a 57-year-old man in the middle of the street, according to a press release from the Corpus Christi Police Department. The victim, who had a stab wound, received immediate medical aid from officers until medics arrived and transported him to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the two men had a verbal argument on the sidewalk before Mendoza displayed a knife and stabbed the victim. Mendoza was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and taken to the City Detention Center for booking.
Austin man sentenced to 14 years for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl. According to court documents, 24-year-old Trenton Harris Tindall coordinated the purchase of counterfeit oxycodone with a purchaser in...
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for 2008 Deer Park Murder After Lengthy Appeals Process
HOUSTON, Texas — A man whose initial conviction for a 2008 murder in Deer Park was overturned has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday. Cameron Michael Moon, who was free on bond for nine years, was convicted of fatally shooting...
Slync founder sentenced to 20 years for defrauding investors
DALLAS, Texas — Slync founder Christopher Kirchner was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for defrauding investors of tens of millions of dollars, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Kirchner, 37, who founded the supply chain management software company Slync in 2017 and...
Five sentenced to over 63 years for trafficking 17-year-old girl
LUBBOCK, Texas — Five individuals involved in the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl have been sentenced to a combined 63 ½ years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Jaelind Fountaine, a 27-year-old, was sentenced to 327 months in prison for sex trafficking and attempted sex trafficking of a minor and is required to register as a sex offender. Sarah Gonzales, a 26-year-old, was previously sentenced to 87 months for interstate transportation to engage in prostitution and is also...
Homicide investigation launched after fatal shooting on Dryfield Drive, suspect fled scene
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Police Department officers are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Dryfield Drive. On July 10, 2024, at approximately 3:34 p.m., officers responded to multiple calls reporting a shooting at 8501 Dryfield Drive. According to the Austin Police Department, one caller stated that a suspect shot someone and fled the scene. The suspect was described as a Black male wearing a white shirt and black shorts, and other callers reported seeing him moving through backyards while attempting to leave the area.
Bryan police investigate fatal accident involving truck and car
BRYAN, Texas — A fatal accident involving a truck and a car is under investigation by Bryan police. On July 10, 2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the Bryan Police Department responded to a major accident in the 1800 block of North Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 2007 Mack Truck was traveling southbound when a 2002 Honda Accord, traveling northbound, veered into the southbound lane and struck the truck.
Visitors invited for Kemps Riley Sea Turtle hatchling release July 14 at Padre Island, visitors advised to buy tickets online day of event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Kemps ridley sea turtle hatchling release is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:45 a.m. on Malaquite Beach, according to a statement from Padre Island National Seashore. The release will take place in front of the visitor center at Padre Island National Seashore...
Female with felony warrant arrested at Houston homeless encampment
HOUSTON, Texas — A woman with a felony warrant was arrested at a homeless encampment in Houston, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 2. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, deputies from Precinct 2 visited a homeless encampment near the 10100 block of the South Sam Houston Parkway West. The deputies encountered a woman, later identified as Melisa Lopez, and offered her assistance with available resources. The living conditions of the encampment drew attention from the roadway, prompting an immediate clean-up effort.
Deputies respond to trespassing call, two arrested on separate warrants
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 2 arrested two wanted suspects on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, near the 1100 block of Edgebrook Drive. The area has been the subject of multiple complaints regarding trespassers and homeless encampments, according to a statement from the department. Deputies made contact with several individuals, identified them, and offered resources. Among those identified were Tahika Johnican, who had a misdemeanor warrant for prostitution, and Roger Ray Ramirez, who had an active felony warrant for evading.
Houston police investigate fatal shooting of two at West Gulf Bank Road
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman and a man at 1000 West Gulf Bank Road around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The identities of the female victim, 32, and the male victim, 36, are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, according to a statement from the Houston Police Department (HPD).
13-year-old boy fatally shot at Houston apartment complex, unknown suspect fled by foot still at large
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy that occurred at 8501 Broadway Street early Tuesday morning. The identity of the victim is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Officers from the Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Division, C. Vaughn and R. Waterwall, reported that they responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex and found the victim inside an apartment. He had suffered at least one gunshot wound.
Temporary Driver License Office opens at Blinn College in Brenham
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with Blinn College, has announced the opening of a temporary driver license office at the Blinn College Student Center in Brenham. Starting Monday, July 15, Texans can visit this location for full, in-person driver license services. “Members of DPS’ Driver License Division and the entire Brenham community have shown great strength and resilience in the aftermath of the DPS Brenham Station tragedy just a few short months ago,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw....
Texas man pleads guilty to assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — A Texas man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Dustin Ray Williams, 33, of Brady, Texas, admitted to two felony charges of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting,...
Beeville resident charged with smuggling contraband into federal prison
HOUSTON, Texas — A 32-year-old Beeville resident has been taken into custody for smuggling contraband into a federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Ashley Priscilla Garza made her initial appearance in federal court in Corpus Christi. Garza is charged with receiving a bribe as a public official. According to the indictment, returned June 26, Garza was employed as a religious services assistant at Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers. During her employment, she allegedly abused the access her position gave her to smuggle contraband to an inmate in 2022 and 2023 in exchange for payment.
Harris County Sheriff Deputy killed in ambush, suspect at large
HOUSTON, Texas — Authorities are urgently seeking Ronnie Palmer, 44, of East Harris County, wanted for aggravated assault and as a person of interest in the murder of a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy. The aggravated assault occurred on July 10, 2024, at a Little Caesars Pizza on Wallisville...
Ammo company takes shot at selling bullets using vending machines
A company has launched grocery store vending machines - to sell bullets. American Rounds have so far put ammo kiosks into eight locations in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. The so-called Automated Ammo Retail Machines (AARM) use state-of-the-art ID scanners, combined with facial recognition, to check if the person buying is of legal age and who they say they are.
Former Tyler ISD Head Start student, 1-year-old sister killed in July 4 shooting
A former Tyler ISD Head Start student and her 1-year-old sister were killed in a shooting on the Fourth of July in Fort Worth. Ivy Pierce, 4, was one of three people killed in a shooting at a car wash on West Cleburne Road in Fort Worth. Her younger sister, Wynter Thouston, 1, was also killed, along with 42-year-old Terrell Winn, according to CBS19.
Cop blocked: Police seize over $200K worth of stolen Lego
These cops were not playing when they seized $200,000 of stolen Lego sets. Springfield Police Department (SPD) in Oregon say they served a search warrant at the 'Brick Builders' in Eugene on July 3. It is alleged the store's owner was buying stolen sets at a fraction of their value.
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