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Firefighter in Critical Condition Following Early Morning Accident in Fort Worth

6Feb

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Tarrant County

Firefighter in Critical Condition Following Early Morning Accident in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Feb. 6, 2024 - A Fort Worth Fire Department firefighter is in critical condition following an early morning accident involving a fire truck. The incident occurred at 2:34 a.m. near the intersection of Village Creek and Wilbarger, in proximity to the Eugene McCray Community Center. Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Fire Department Four firefighters were onboard the fire truck during the accident, all of whom were promptly transported to the hospital. Alongside the critically injured firefighter, one remains in stable condition, while the other two have been discharged. The fire truck was en route to a fire alarm assignment at a single-family home in the 4500 block of Pecos St. when the crash took place. The call was dispatched from Fire Station 3 at 2:29 a.m., and f...

Aggravated Robbery at Subway Restaurant in Baytown, Texas

5Feb

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Baytown

Aggravated Robbery at Subway Restaurant in Baytown, Texas

BAYTOWN, TEXAS - February 4, 2024 - An aggravated robbery occurred on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at approximately 9:40 a.m. at a Subway restaurant located at 3600 Garth Rd. The suspect entered the establishment and brandished a black handgun, which he pulled from his waistband. The employee present at the time of the incident managed to escape to the restroom, where they locked themselves inside for safety. The suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie sweater, gray sweatpants, a red beanie with a black hat over it, black tennis shoes, and a single black glove on his left hand. The glove was presumably worn in an attempt to conceal identifiable tattoos. Following the robbery, the suspect took the cash register and was observed leaving the scene in a gray 4-door passenger car wi...

Houston Police Seek Help to Find Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

5Feb

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Houston

Houston Police Seek Help to Find Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

HOUSTON - A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at 400 Parker Road at approximately 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, prompting an investigation by Houston police. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Raymond Martinez, who is pictured below. Raymond Martinez (Photo Courtesy of HPD) The incident happened when Martinez was crossing the street, not at a crosswalk, and was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver involved did not stop to render aid and immediately fled the scene. Houston Fire Department paramedics declared Martinez deceased at the scene of the accident. The Houston Police Department is calling for anyone with information about the crash or the identity of the driver and vehicle to come forward. They can contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or prov...

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Mail Theft

5Feb

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Montgomery County

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Mail Theft

February 5, 2024 - In Spring, Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office District 2 Patrol Division arrested two suspects on February 2, 2024, for mail theft following a report of theft in progress around 11 p.m. at the 2300 Block of Legends Gate Drive. The report, made by a caller who observed the suspects stealing mail and fleeing in a Lincoln Town Car, prompted deputies to swiftly locate and stop the suspect vehicle. Upon conducting a traffic stop, 40-year-old Christopher McCaffrey and 33-year-old Maygain Leija, both from Houston, Texas, were identified as the suspects. A subsequent search of their vehicle uncovered mail from 19 different addresses in the surrounding area. Both McCaffrey and Leija were arrested and charged with felony theft of mail. They were booked into th...

Suspect Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Harris County

5Feb

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Harris County

Suspect Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Harris County

February 5, 2024 - A man was arrested for indecent exposure on February 3, 2024, after a deputy from Constable Mark Herman's office (Precinct 4) spotted him in a public parking lot of a restaurant on the 4600 block of FM 1960 Road, intentionally exposing his sexual organs to customers. The suspect, identified as Patrick Sandifer, was observed exposing his genitals to nearby customers. Following his detention and identification, Sandifer was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure. He was subsequently booked into the Harris County Jail, with his bond set at $100.00, as confirmed by Constable Mark Herman. The charges were filed in County Court 14.

Pearland Police Arrest Five in Connection with “Jugging” Offenses

5Feb

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Fort Bend County

Pearland Police Arrest Five in Connection with “Jugging” Offenses

PEARLAND, TX - The Pearland Police Department has successfully arrested and indicted five individuals for their involvement in organized criminal activity related to "jugging" offenses, following investigations by the department's Special Investigations Unit. The arrests address a series of incidents reported in October and November 2023, where primarily elderly individuals were targeted after withdrawing cash from banks within Pearland city limits. These victims were subsequently followed and either robbed or had their vehicles burglarized to steal the withdrawn cash. The individuals indicted by the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office include Dennerick Crew (born 4/24/1990), Damien West (born 1/17/2005), Darise Booker (born 7/31/1993), Howard Glaze (born 10/26/1992), and Chr...

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Potential Victims of Indecent Assault by Woodlands Doctor

2Feb

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Montgomery County

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Potential Victims of Indecent Assault by Woodlands Doctor

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, February 2, 2024 - The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Dr. Kozhaya Sokhon, following an extensive investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with multiple patients. The arrest occurred at the Adva Cardio Clinic in The Woodlands, Texas, where Dr. Sokhon was taken into custody on charges of Indecent Assault by a Health Care Provider. This arrest is the culmination of a collaborative effort between the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, District 2 Criminal Investigation Division, and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, aimed at addressing the complaints against Dr. Sokhon. Given the serious nature of the allegations and the potential for additional victims, detectives are urging any former patients w...

Greenwood VFD, Midland TX Fire Department, and Midland County Northeast Volunteer Fire Department Respond to Oilfield Explosion

2Feb

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Midland County

Greenwood VFD, Midland TX Fire Department, and Midland County Northeast Volunteer Fire Department Respond to Oilfield Explosion

MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (FEBRUARY 1, 2024) The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, together with the Midland, TX Fire Department and the Midland County Northeast Volunteer Fire Department, responded to an oilfield explosion. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. The fire was quickly brought under control. The swift and effective response of the fire departments was commended. Safety remains a top priority for all involved.

Suspects Arrested for Illuminating a Texas DPS Aircraft Pilot with a Laser

2Feb

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Harris County

Suspects Arrested for Illuminating a Texas DPS Aircraft Pilot with a Laser

On February 1, 2024, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office were dispatched to the 11300 block of Lodge Run Lane in response to a report from a Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Pilot. The pilot reported the aircraft being targeted with a laser. Upon arrival, deputies detained two male suspects, identified as Leonel Vasquez and Artemio Gonzales. Gonzales was discovered to have an active warrant for Tampering with Government Record. Both suspects were arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail. Leonel Vasquez was charged with Illumination of Aircraft by Intense Light, while Artemio Gonzales faced charges based on the outstanding warrant. As of now, their bonds and court dates have not been established.

Fourth Suspect Sought in Capital Murder of Steven Santillan

1Feb

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Montgomery County

Fourth Suspect Sought in Capital Murder of Steven Santillan

CLEVELAND, TEXAS, February 2, 2024 – The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Splendora Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, is investigating a homicide that occurred on Morgan Cemetery Road in Cleveland, Texas, on January 25, 2024. At approximately 3:20 a.m., deputies and officers responded to a 911 call from a woman reporting that three masked males forcibly entered her home, shooting her husband multiple times before fleeing. The victim was identified as 37-year-old Steven Santillan of Montgomery County, Texas. Shortly after the incident, Splendora Police Officers spotted a vehicle with three males matching the description and initiated a pursuit that ended in a crash at U.S. 59 and Fostoria Road. Two suspects fled the vehicle but were quickl...