Texas

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – The Friendswood Police Department is actively searching for Tiffany Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Friendswood, who has been reported missing by her family. According to family members, Tran was last seen driving a dark gray 2017 Lexus with Texas license plate KBB8109. The vehicle was last observed in the Webster area around 8:30 a.m. on January 8, 2025. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Tiffany Tran’s whereabouts to contact the Friendswood Police Department at 281-996-3300.

BAYTOWN, TX – On January 9, 2025, Leondre Lynn, 17, a person of interest in the December 29, 2024, fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in Baytown, turned himself in to the Port Arthur Police Department. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Shady Hill Drive. Officers responded around 4:30 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and EMS, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Baytown detectives are working closely with Port Arthur authorities to facilitate the next steps in the investigation. The Baytown Police Department has expressed gratitude to the public and law enforcement partners for their assistance. Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact Baytown ...

BEAUMONT, TX – The Beaumont Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Eddie Davis, 18, of Beaumont, who is a person of interest in the January 1, 2025, homicide of 54-year-old Clifford Motton. The homicide occurred at the intersection of St. Helena and Walton. Police believe Davis may have information related to the incident. If you have any information on Eddie Davis's whereabouts, please contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward.

GRAPEVINE, TX – The Grapevine Police Department has issued a statement to inform residents about the presence of flames along local railroad tracks starting tonight. These flames come from pot stoves set up to prevent switch points from freezing during temperatures below 32 degrees. Officials are urging the public not to call 9-1-1 regarding these flames, emphasizing the need to keep emergency lines available for critical situations. The department is asking residents to spread the word to reduce unnecessary calls to dispatch.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was arrested for theft and bribery after attempting to avoid jail by offering sexual acts and cash to a constable deputy. On January 8, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to an Ulta Beauty Store in the 19500 block of the North Freeway for a reported shoplifting incident. Store employees reported that a female suspect concealed merchandise valued at over $186 and attempted to leave without paying. Deputies identified the suspect as Cheheiry Villalobos Santoyo. The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the store. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted theft charges against Santoyo. While being transported to jail, Santoyo allegedly attempted to bribe the deputy by offering sexual acts and cash in exc...