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Man pulls off diabolical plot to avenge half-brother's death by murdering mother of killer's child: Cops
"I believe the defendant was motivated to revenge the death of his brother Diajuan Triplett. Thus he befriended, abused and then murdered the Victim who was the mother of Michael King's children." The post Man pulls off diabolical plot to avenge half-brother’s death by murdering mother of killer’s child: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime.
Galveston man sentenced to 20 years for sending obscene material to a minor
GALVESTON, Texas - A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison for sending obscene photos and messages to a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. George Jimenez was convicted by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown after a one-day trial in April. Jimenez, who pleaded guilty to two counts of transferring obscene material to a minor, received a 240-month sentence for coercion and enticement of a minor and a concurrent 120-month sentence for the transfer of obscene material, totaling 240 months in prison. During the sentencing, the court heard testimony from four victims about the impact of Jimenez's...
Galveston Beach Patrol chief disciplined after embezzlement investigation into park board worker
The chief of the Galveston Beach Patrol is being disciplined after an embezzlement investigation into a Galveston Park Board employee.That employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars meant to go toward a nonprofit program.Peter Davis has been with the Galveston Beach Patrol for 41 years.As chief, he's been in charge of approving and monitoring the patrol's expenses.But, park board employee Angela Barton was arrested back in September.Court documents show nearly $44,000 went missing, withdrawn at casinos nationwide.RELATED: ABC13 obtains Galveston city manager's memo shedding light on investigation into Park Board workerAccording to the park board, an audit showed at...
Galveston County Emergency Services and Coast Guard expedite rescue of injured jetty victim
GALVESTON, Texas — Emergency responders from Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2 and the U.S. Coast Guard collaborated to expedite the rescue of a victim with a leg injury on the jetty. The incident occurred at 15:33 hours, and challenging wind conditions necessitated the swift extraction and transport to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).
Man arrested after foot pursuit on highway 288 for vehicle burglaries in Brazoria County
BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas — A man wanted for vehicle burglaries was arrested following a foot pursuit on Highway 288, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Stephens, who initially resisted arrest, was eventually captured with the help of the Brazoria County Pct. 4 Constable's Office. Stephens, whose arrest...