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Former deputy constable could face charges after warrant reveals details fatal wrong-way crash
A new search warrant serves as the first indicator that a now-fired Harris County law enforcement officer may face charges after allegedly hitting and killing a 28-year-old man on his way to work last month.The document states that the former Harris County Precinct 6 Deputy Constable, Rigo Vivar, was reportedly speeding and driving in the wrong direction when he allegedly slammed into and killed Ricky Resendez Jr. at the intersection of Canal Street and North Live Oak Street.RELATED: Pct. 6 deputy, who is under investigation for fatal wrong-way crash, has been terminated: OfficialsOne witness estimated he was traveling up to...
Suspicious male arrested for parole violation and meth possession
HOUSTON, Texas — A man was arrested for a parole violation and possession of methamphetamine after deputies investigated a suspicious person, authorities said. During an investigation in the 100 block of South Magnolia Street, Harris County Constable Precinct 3 deputies made contact with Robin Schmidt. Schmidt, who had an open warrant for a parole violation with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was taken into custody, according to a press release from the department.
Harris Co. District Courts confirm Judge Frank Aguilar's death a day after crash on Highway 288
On Monday, Harris County court officials confirmed a criminal court judge who has been on the bench since 2019 died a day after an ABC13 source said a crash on Sunday afternoon killed the 228th Criminal District justice.The Administrative Office of the Harris County District Courts released a statement about Judge Frank Aguilar's "untimely passing" and paid tribute to his career."Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. First elected to the 228th Criminal District Court in 2018, he will be remembered by his colleagues for his unwavering fairness, smile, and attentive ear. We ask that the general public -...
Houston men face 15 years in federal prison for McAllen carjacking
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced a second man has pleaded guilty to carjacking from a McAllen resident. According to the district’s news release, Jesus Rodriguez, 19, entered his plea on Sept. 23. Rodriguez admitted he recruited Christian Hardy, 18, to accompany him from Houston […]
Southeast Harris Co. man and would-be burglars exchange fire: 'There was no time to react'
At least two would-be burglars opened fire on a business owner after he went outside to stop them from breaking into his company vehicles.It happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday in the Meadows of Clear Creek subdivision of southeast Harris County.Pablo Covarrubias said his 19-year-old son woke him up and told him the suspects were trying to break into two vehicles he uses for his HVAC company."There was no time to react. I mean, I just had my pistol right there on the side of my bed. I got up," Covarrubias said.Only on 13, surveillance video shows Covarrubias walking outside...
A Houston Drug Cop's Murder Conviction Highlights the Potentially Deadly Consequences of 'Testilying'
Nearly six years ago, Houston drug cops killed a middle-aged couple, Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas, after breaking into their home to serve a search warrant. Last week, a jury convicted Gerald Goines, the former narcotics officer who obtained that no-knock warrant by reporting a heroin purchase that never happened, of felony murder.
Port of Corpus Christi leaders say no local impacts expected from 14-port strike
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thousands of workers from 14 different ports along the East Coast and in Houston have gone on strike demanding higher wages and protections from automation. This has many across the nation worried about access to certain goods. As many prepare for the unknown, officials at...
Texas DPS trooper with Houston-area ties dies in crash a year into his career, agency says
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper with Houston area ties died in a crash while investigating another wreck, the agency announced.According to DPS, a vehicle hit Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vazquez on State Highway 302 in Ector County in west Texas on Sept. 17. First responders rushed the 25-year-old to an Odessa hospital before a medical helicopter flew him to a Lubbock-area facility.He died from his injuries on Sept. 28, DPS said."There are no words to ease the loss of one of our brothers in uniform," DPS Director Steven McCraw said. "Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez...
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