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.
Pop-up art show and fundraiser held for artists who were affected by the fire at Winter Street Studios
Itโs been a month since a fire destroyed several studios and damaged countless artwork, equipment, and personal belongings at the Winter Street Studios.
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.
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.
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 โDJโ 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.
VIDEO: Suspect seen lighting fire at tire and wheel shop in northwest Harris County
Authorities need the publicโs 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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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 โcombustible 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
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, Bruceโs 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
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, โWe 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
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 suspectโs 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
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 Examinerโs Office was held Friday morning for HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce. RELATED: Houston Fire Department arson investigator dies after shooting in NW HoustonโItโs 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
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 Countyโs 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
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. Itโs unclear if Rauch is connected to the car fires, but people say theyโre glad he is off the streets.
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HFD investigating rash of cars fires around Heights area
HOUSTON โ The Houston Fire department is asking for the publicโs help in investigating a rash of fires in and around the Heights area. One of those fireโs occurred early Thursday morning near 18th street and Harvard. โIt 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.