Driver hits, kills pedestrian on Bissonnet, continued driving for several blocks before calling 911
Authorities say the driver did not show signs of intoxication but could face charges for failing to stop and render aid after hitting a pedestrian and driving several blocks before calling the police.
‘We could have never imagined:’ Crime victim advocates say bail bond fraud scheme has them looking at future legislation
Family member’s of victims impacted by violent criminals who were able to get out of jail on bond through an alleged bail bond fraud scheme spoke out Wednesday after local, state and federal authorities took dozens into custody in connection to the investigation.
Sandwich shop employee jumps into action to help teenage boy shot during Deer Park carjacking
A 16-year-old boy in recovering after he was carjacked and shot in the chest in front of his mother Tuesday night. Deer Park police said the teenager and his mom were in a business center shopping strip on Spencer Highway and Academy Lane at around 9 p.m. when the suspect approached and demanded their car. Witnesses told KPRC 2 the teenage boy immediately step in to protect his mother. “And the next thing you know, I hear a pop,” said witness Riley Gingrich. Gingrich, an employee at a nearby Jimmy John’s said the victim was shot in the chest and tried running away. “I call 911, I’m on the phone with them saying what’s happening and he’s walking right back to right here and I intercept him right there and I see he’s just bleeding, he pulls up his shirt and I see there’s a hole in his chest,” Gingrich said.
Sandwich shop employee jumps into action to help teenage boy shot during Deer Park carjacking
A 16-year-old boy in recovering after he was carjacked and shot in the chest in front of his mother Tuesday night. Deer Park police said the teenager and his mom were in a business center shopping strip on Spencer Highway and Academy Lane at around 9 p.m. when the suspect approached and demanded their car. Witnesses told KPRC 2 the teenage boy immediately step in to protect his mother. “And the next thing you know, I hear a pop,” said witness Riley Gingrich. Gingrich, an employee at a nearby Jimmy John’s said the victim was shot in the chest and tried running away. “I call 911, I’m on the phone with them saying what’s happening and he’s walking right back to right here and I intercept him right there and I see he’s just bleeding, he pulls up his shirt and I see there’s a hole in his chest,” Gingrich said.
Harris County inmates, accomplices charged with money laundering, organized crime
Three people have been charged with money laundering and organized crime in Harris County after authorities uncovered a drug smuggling operation run from within the county jail. Nathanael Campbell, Lativia Bailey, and Joshua Owens have been charged for their involvement in an organized criminal activity and money laundering operation within a Harris County correctional facility. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, along with Assistant District Attorney Kim Smith from the Public Corruption division and representatives from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, held a news conference to announce criminal charges related to a major ongoing money laundering investigation at the Harris County Jail.
US Attorney to announce arrest related to record seizure
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani will join Special Agents in Charge Daniel Comeaux and Craig Larrabee of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations Monday afternoon to announce a significant arrest related to a record seizure.
‘Deadliest drug threat US has ever faced’: Man charged with importing 2,000 kilos of chemicals to make fentanyl pills
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani will join Special Agents in Charge Daniel Comeaux and Craig Larrabee of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations, respectively, to announce a significant arrest related to a record seizure.