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Magnolia man allegedly set house on fire after argument with family

Read full article: Magnolia man allegedly set house on fire after argument with family

Firefighters responded to the home in the 200 block of Sundew Ct. just after 11 a.m. on Monday. They found the interior of the home had heavy fire, smoke and heat damage. They also determined the house had been intentionally set on fire.

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Still no answers after a family of three was shot to death and their Cypress home set on fire

Read full article: Still no answers after a family of three was shot to death and their Cypress home set on fire

21-year-old Cameryn Richard along with her boyfriend, 23-year-old Kolin Foster and his mother, Kelli Masciarelli, were all killed.

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Man faces arson charges for breaking into grandmotherโ€™s home, starting fire

Read full article: Man faces arson charges for breaking into grandmotherโ€™s home, starting fire

Derrick Cox has been charged with felony arson after allegedly kicking down his grandmother's door and setting fire to her home in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood.

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Firefighter suffers burns after getting trapped inside home on Houstonโ€™s South Side

Read full article: Firefighter suffers burns after getting trapped inside home on Houstonโ€™s South Side

Crews made their way into the home and tried looking for any residents inside, as initial reports they got said someone was inside. No one was found but when conditions worsened, the firefighters rushed to get out.

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Man charged with arson after fire at Houston Habitat for Humanity offices

Read full article: Man charged with arson after fire at Houston Habitat for Humanity offices

An arrest has been made in connection with a fire at the Houston Habitat for Humanity offices on August 2. Francisco Javier Gonzalez is accused of intentionally setting the fire using combustible materials and flammable liquids.

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Man with lengthy rap sheet, active warrants arrested after elderly woman trapped inside burning Montgomery Co. home

Read full article: Man with lengthy rap sheet, active warrants arrested after elderly woman trapped inside burning Montgomery Co. home

Investigators said after a lengthy search, Kyle Williams, 31, was arrested for setting fire to a home where a woman was trapped inside and almost died. Records revealed he has an extensive criminal history including indecency with a child, family violence and drugs.

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Former La Marque city manager faces arson, falsifying job application charges

Read full article: Former La Marque city manager faces arson, falsifying job application charges

The city announced Pritchett resigned last week, but it remains unclear when he will be arrested or surrender to authorities.

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Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner asks for case to be dismissed, claims right to fair trial violated in arson case

Read full article: Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner asks for case to be dismissed, claims right to fair trial violated in arson case

Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lynn Price is challenging the inclusion of evidence in his federal arson case, claiming his Sixth Amendment rights have been violated.

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Waller County officials search for person captured on video lighting car on fire in driveway

Read full article: Waller County officials search for person captured on video lighting car on fire in driveway

Authorities in Waller County are searching for a person seen on video starting a fire in the backseat of a vehicle parked in a driveway at night.

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Man arrested after missing body found inside burned vehicle in Spring

Read full article: Man arrested after missing body found inside burned vehicle in Spring

Authorities found Winsolon Trahan's remains inside his vehicle days after firefighters found it on fire. He was reported missing the day before.

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Fire destroys 30+ apartment units in North Harris County, man charged with arson

Read full article: Fire destroys 30+ apartment units in North Harris County, man charged with arson

An entire apartment building is left unlivable following an early morning fire in North Harris County.

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New video released, reward increased in Cypress triple murder, arson investigation

Read full article: New video released, reward increased in Cypress triple murder, arson investigation

FBI and Harris County officials have released new surveillance footage and increased the reward to $25,000 in their investigation of a triple homicide in Cypress.

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Sheriff to announce $25K reward, new video to help solve Cypress triple murder, arson

Read full article: Sheriff to announce $25K reward, new video to help solve Cypress triple murder, arson

So far, the clues have been slim, but Harris County investigators alongside the FBI are expected to release new surveillance that they say shows the suspect leaving in a black car driven by someone else.

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Sheriff to announce $25K reward in Cypress triple murder, arson

Read full article: Sheriff to announce $25K reward in Cypress triple murder, arson

Neighbors called 911 in August after waking up that Sunday morning to find the home on Plains River Drive on fire. Inside, investigators found Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard dead.

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โ€˜Monsterโ€™: Fort Bend County woman fearful after husband allegedly burns house down, kills family dog

Read full article: โ€˜Monsterโ€™: Fort Bend County woman fearful after husband allegedly burns house down, kills family dog

A manhunt is underway for a Fort Bend County man accused of setting his home on fire and killing the family dog.

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Fulshear father accused of trapping children in house fire charged with arson, attempted murder

Read full article: Fulshear father accused of trapping children in house fire charged with arson, attempted murder

Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, a 46-year-old resident of Fulshear, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after allegedly setting his home on fire with his three children inside.

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Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving Day

Read full article: Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving Day

A fire tore through an apartment complex in Houstonโ€™s Galleria area on Thanksgiving afternoon.

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20-year-old charged with capital murder in house fire that killed 55-year-old woman in Galveston

Read full article: 20-year-old charged with capital murder in house fire that killed 55-year-old woman in Galveston

The Galveston Police Department said they have made an arrest in connection to a case of arson where a 55-year-old woman died on Feb. 29.

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Large fire consumes home on Shepherd and Thornton Road

Read full article: Large fire consumes home on Shepherd and Thornton Road

Officials are working to put out a house fire on Shepherd and Thornton Road on Thursday.

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Fort Bend Co. probationer accused of torching probation office

Read full article: Fort Bend Co. probationer accused of torching probation office

A Fort Bend County man who was on probation is now facing arson charges stemming from a fire at a satellite probation office.

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Pop-up art show and fundraiser held for artists who were affected by the fire at Winter Street Studios

Read full article: Pop-up art show and fundraiser held for artists who were affected by the fire at Winter Street Studios

Itโ€™s been a month since a fire destroyed several studios and damaged countless artwork, equipment, and personal belongings at the Winter Street Studios.

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Bond denied for suspect accused of setting fire to homes of estranged wife, her family

Read full article: Bond denied for suspect accused of setting fire to homes of estranged wife, her family

Bond has been denied for the man accused of setting fire to the homes belonging to his estranged wife and her family, in addition to attempting to run his wife over with a vehicle, according to prosecutors.

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HISD elementary school secretary sets office on fire in attempt to cover up for money she stole from campus, investigators say

Read full article: HISD elementary school secretary sets office on fire in attempt to cover up for money she stole from campus, investigators say

An elementary school secretary is accused of setting the campus' office on fire in an attempt to distract school officials from questioning her about money she was suspected of stealing, according to court documents.

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City of Houston installs permanent marker in memory of fallen HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce

Read full article: City of Houston installs permanent marker in memory of fallen HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce

In honor of fallen Houston Fire Department Arson Investigator Lemuel โ€œDJโ€ Bruce, the City of Houston installed a permanent remembrance marker Thursday at Seamist and West 18th Street. Investigator Bruce was shot and killed in the line of duty in October 2020 while conducting surveillance during an arson investigation.

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VIDEO: Suspect seen lighting fire at tire and wheel shop in northwest Harris County

Read full article: VIDEO: Suspect seen lighting fire at tire and wheel shop in northwest Harris County

Authorities need the publicโ€™s assistance in identifying the suspect seen on video intentionally setting a fire at a tire and wheel business in northwest Harris County.

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Man accused of setting fire to Popeyes restaurant in NE Houston

Read full article: Man accused of setting fire to Popeyes restaurant in NE Houston

Investigators issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of setting fire to a Popeyes restaurant in northeast Houston.

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Police searching for arsonist who set fire to laundry room

Read full article: Police searching for arsonist who set fire to laundry room

HOUSTON โ€“ A man is wanted in connection to a fire inside a laundry room on October 11, according to Crime Stoppers and the Houston Arson Bureau. According to investigators, video surveillance shows a suspect placing โ€œcombustible material behind the laundry machine in the laundry room.โ€ The material began to smoke and caught on fire. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

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Houston says final goodbye to arson investigator Lemuel 'DJโ€™ Bruce

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HOUSTON โ€“ The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel 'DJโ€™ Bruce, was held Thursday morning at Lakewood Church. Full Screen 1 / 27 The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held on Oct. 22, 2020, at Lakewood Church. You will be missed, but not forgotten," Marc Rio, Bruceโ€™s brother-in-law, said at the memorial service. he was going to prove you wrong and perfect it and do it better," Rio said. He made things better,โ€ Rio said.

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Police release name of gunman who killed Houston arson investigator

Read full article: Police release name of gunman who killed Houston arson investigator

HOUSTON โ€“ Houston police released the name of a man Friday night who authorities said shot and killed a fire Department arson investigator early Friday morning. Police said 30-year-old Joshua De La Cerda committed suicide at the scene of a shootout with HFD arson investigator Lemuel Bruce about 3:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of Seamist Drive and W. 18th Street. RELATED: Who was Lemuel Bruce, HFD arson investigator killed in shootingHPFFA President Patrick Lancton said in part, โ€œWe mourn the line-of-duty loss of Lemuel Bruce, our friend and brother. Details of the memorial service for Investigator Bruce will be announced as soon as possible. HFD arson investigator Lemuel Bruce died following a shooting with an arson suspect on Oct. 16, 2020.

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WATCH: Video shows person walking away from vehicle fire minutes before arson investigator was killed

Read full article: WATCH: Video shows person walking away from vehicle fire minutes before arson investigator was killed

HOUSTON โ€“ KPRC 2 has obtained video from a home in the Heights showing a car set on fire just minutes before Houston Fire Department arson investigator Lemuel Bruce was shot and killed. The video surveillance provided by a homeowner showed a person walking away from a vehicle fire moments before a shootout that left investigator Bruce and an arson suspect dead. RELATED: Houston Fire Department arson investigator dies after shooting in NW HoustonPolice said the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Friday in the 2100 block of Seamist Drive and W. 18th Street. HFD Chief Sam Peรฑa said Bruce noticed a vehicle that matched the description of the suspectโ€™s vehicle. Bruce was shot multiple times and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he later died, according to HFD Chief Sam Peรฑa.

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Who was Lemuel Bruce, HFD arson investigator killed in shooting

Read full article: Who was Lemuel Bruce, HFD arson investigator killed in shooting

HOUSTON โ€“ The Houston Fire Department is mourning one of their own who was killed in the line of duty. A procession was from the Medical Center to the Harris County Medical Examinerโ€™s Office was held Friday morning for HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce. RELATED: Houston Fire Department arson investigator dies after shooting in NW Houstonโ€œItโ€™s a tragic loss. Please keep the Bruce family in your prayers. Arson Investigator DJ Bruce was killed in the line of duty this morning.

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HPD releases list of locations believed to be tied to Houston serial arson suspect

Read full article: HPD releases list of locations believed to be tied to Houston serial arson suspect

HOUSTON โ€“ The man accused of starting at least seven fires across the Houston area appeared in court Monday morning. Joshua Rauch walked into Harris Countyโ€™s 176th Criminal Court wearing handcuffs, an orange jumpsuit and colorful hair Monday morning. Prosecutors also asked the judge to consider having Rauch wear a GPS monitor to the list of conditions. Joshua A. Rauch charged with Arson in connection to several arson cases. Prosecutors accuse him of at least seven fires across Houston, mostly sheds and dumpsters.

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Man accused of setting 7 fires in the Houston area, arson investigators say

Read full article: Man accused of setting 7 fires in the Houston area, arson investigators say

HOUSTON โ€“ Rauch went before a probable cause judge Saturday night in connection with an arson outbreak in the Houston area. He is accused of setting at least seven fires across the Houston area, including several still under investigation. Rauch is accused of setting cars, trash and sheds on fire and is being questioned by arson investigators. Burnt cars in the HeightsKPRC 2 found several burned cars in the Greater Houston Heights area on Saturday. Itโ€™s unclear if Rauch is connected to the car fires, but people say theyโ€™re glad he is off the streets.

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HFD investigating rash of cars fires around Heights area

Read full article: HFD investigating rash of cars fires around Heights area

HOUSTON โ€“ The Houston Fire department is asking for the publicโ€™s help in investigating a rash of fires in and around the Heights area. One of those fireโ€™s occurred early Thursday morning near 18th street and Harvard. โ€œIt almost seemed like foul play was there from the get-go, the back of the car was just catching fire,โ€ Posterick said. HFD said they have no suspects at this time and are working to figure out who is behind the fires. Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

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