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Capital murder charge filed in 2021 death of Houston man burned and stabbed
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed in 2021 death of Houston man burned and stabbedJose Ivan Mendoza, 37, has been charged with capital murder for the 2021 death of Jesus Salgado in Houston, where Salgado was allegedly stabbed, burned, and beaten during an attempted kidnapping.
WATCH: Videos released of deadly police chase involving 2 kidnapped hostages on I-69
Read full article: WATCH: Videos released of deadly police chase involving 2 kidnapped hostages on I-69Houston police released several videos of an officer-involved shooting where a kidnapping suspect was killed at the end of police chase on I-69 in October.
Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a child
Read full article: Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a childUp to $5,000 in reward money offered for information leading to arrest of man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault of a child
21-year-old woman found safe after Houston kidnapping incident, police investigating
Read full article: 21-year-old woman found safe after Houston kidnapping incident, police investigating21-year-old Jada Robinson was kidnapped from her home in Houston early this morning, with witnesses reporting she was taken in an older model black Tahoe following a street fight.
Man accused of kidnapping woman, holding her against will for 4-5 years at SE Houston home
Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping woman, holding her against will for 4-5 years at SE Houston homeA man has been arrested, accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her against her will at a southeast Houston home for several years.
Houston men admit to beating victim, demanding $400K for his release in Mexican cartel-related kidnapping
Read full article: Houston men admit to beating victim, demanding $400K for his release in Mexican cartel-related kidnappingTwo Houston men have admitted to beating a victim, holding him at gunpoint and threatening to kill him, the United States Department of Justice announced Monday.
Suspect arrested for allegedly kidnapping man at knifepoint, stealing his vehicle
Read full article: Suspect arrested for allegedly kidnapping man at knifepoint, stealing his vehicleA suspect has been arrested and charged for kidnapping a man and stealing his vehicle in Cypress Sunday, Harris County Precinct 4 said.
Woman found tied up with her face covered after being kidnapped by her co-worker in Stafford
Read full article: Woman found tied up with her face covered after being kidnapped by her co-worker in StaffordA man and four others have been arrested after police said they kidnapped his co-worker and demanded a ransom for her release Wednesday morning.
Woman says man kidnapped, drugged, raped her over several days at SE Houston apartments
Read full article: Woman says man kidnapped, drugged, raped her over several days at SE Houston apartmentsKidnapped, drugged, and raped. That is what one woman says a local man did to her for days, and even let his friends in on the action.
Woman escapes man’s Alvin home in kidnapping attempt; suspect arrested
Read full article: Woman escapes man’s Alvin home in kidnapping attempt; suspect arrestedA man is in custody after he tried to kidnap a woman who needed a ride from a Texas City convenience store and took her to his home in Alvin Friday, the Brazoria Court Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities work to identify suspect who attempted to kidnap woman in Montgomery County
Read full article: Authorities work to identify suspect who attempted to kidnap woman in Montgomery CountyAuthorities in Montgomery County are working to identify a suspect who they said attempted to kidnap a woman outside a store Wednesday.
VIDEO: Frightened baby found in ravine after abducted by car thief in Fort Worth
Read full article: VIDEO: Frightened baby found in ravine after abducted by car thief in Fort WorthFort Worth Police Department officers said they tracked down a 6-month-old baby after the child had been kidnapped during a car theft on Monday.
Dad punched in face while fighting homeless man who attempted to kidnap his 1-year-old son outside Minute Maid Park
Read full article: Dad punched in face while fighting homeless man who attempted to kidnap his 1-year-old son outside Minute Maid ParkA man has been arrested and charged after court documents show he attempted to kidnap a one-year-old boy.
3 suspects arrested for kidnapping, shooting man in Tanglewood area
Read full article: 3 suspects arrested for kidnapping, shooting man in Tanglewood areaCharges have been filed against three suspects accused of kidnapping and shooting a man in the Tanglewood area Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said.
A 13-year-old boy was groomed publicly on Twitter and kidnapped, despite numerous chances to stop it
Read full article: A 13-year-old boy was groomed publicly on Twitter and kidnapped, despite numerous chances to stop itThe 13-year-old Utah boy hung out in the typical online spaces for someone his age: The chat app Discord. The gaming platform Roblox. And, of course, Twitter.
DPS urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break after 4 Americans kidnapped
Read full article: DPS urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break after 4 Americans kidnappedThe Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break, and beyond, due to the ongoing violence throughout that country.
Here’s how the 4 Americans abducted in Mexico were found
Read full article: Here’s how the 4 Americans abducted in Mexico were foundThe anonymous tip that led Mexican authorities to a remote shack where four abducted Americans were held described armed men, people wearing blindfolds and plenty of activity around a ranch.
Families shaken awaiting word on Americans taken in Mexico during cosmetic surgery road trip
Read full article: Families shaken awaiting word on Americans taken in Mexico during cosmetic surgery road tripThe violent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico has shaken families across the Carolinas who agonized for days while waiting to learn if their loved ones survived a cosmetic surgery road trip that turned deadly.
Man sentenced to 60 years in prison after guilty plea for kidnapping ex-girlfriend, shooting her new boyfriend to death
Read full article: Man sentenced to 60 years in prison after guilty plea for kidnapping ex-girlfriend, shooting her new boyfriend to deathA Houston man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and fatally shooting her boyfriend in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Monday.
Man accused of holding woman in basement for weeks could face 5 life sentences
Read full article: Man accused of holding woman in basement for weeks could face 5 life sentencesA Missouri man accused of holding a woman captive in his basement until she escaped last year has been indicted on rape and other counts that carry life in prison, the Clay County prosecutor said Tuesday.
Plea agreement reached for Houston woman accused of murdering her childhood friend, kidnapping baby
Read full article: Plea agreement reached for Houston woman accused of murdering her childhood friend, kidnapping babyThe Houston woman accused of kidnapping her childhood friend and friend’s newborn baby before murdering the friend in 2019 is expected to enter a plea agreement next week, a Travis County court official confirmed to KPRC 2 on Tuesday.
19-year-old woman accused of kidnapping her friend’s 2-day-old daughter, pretending she was the mother: HPD
Read full article: 19-year-old woman accused of kidnapping her friend’s 2-day-old daughter, pretending she was the mother: HPDA woman has been arrested and charged after police say she kidnapped her friend’s 2-day-old daughter over the weekend.
Suspect arrested after man claims he was held hostage at gunpoint, assaulted at apartment complex in Spring
Read full article: Suspect arrested after man claims he was held hostage at gunpoint, assaulted at apartment complex in SpringA suspect has been arrested and charged after deputies say a man claimed he was held hostage in Spring.
2 children safe after carjacking turned attempted kidnapping in SW Houston; suspect is mother’s ex-boyfriend: HPD
Read full article: 2 children safe after carjacking turned attempted kidnapping in SW Houston; suspect is mother’s ex-boyfriend: HPDTwo children are safe after a carjacking that led to a kidnapping in southwest Houston Sunday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Charges upgraded to murder for man accused of kidnapping mother of 4 before she was found dead, police say
Read full article: Charges upgraded to murder for man accused of kidnapping mother of 4 before she was found dead, police sayBond has been set for a man accused of kidnapping a woman who he fathered a child with before she was found dead in an SUV.
Arrested: Man accused of kidnapping a Houston-area mother of 4 who was later found murdered captured in Mexico, police say
Read full article: Arrested: Man accused of kidnapping a Houston-area mother of 4 who was later found murdered captured in Mexico, police sayA man accused of kidnapping and fatally shooting a woman whose body was found inside an SUV in Pasadena on Monday is in custody, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Security guard dragged by vehicle, tossed onto hood of car while rescuing teen who was abducted, raped at apartments, docs show
Read full article: Security guard dragged by vehicle, tossed onto hood of car while rescuing teen who was abducted, raped at apartments, docs showHouston police are pleading for the community to come together and help get a suspect who, they said, savagely raped a 14-year-old girl, off the streets.
Former Colombian rebel leaders recognize role in kidnappings
Read full article: Former Colombian rebel leaders recognize role in kidnappingsA group of former leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, say the guerrilla organization was responsible for war crimes, including the kidnapping of thousands of civilians for ransom and also holding politicians as hostages for several years in the hopes of exchanging them for imprisoned rebels.
CHILLING VIDEO: Suspect arrested after robbing, kidnapping roommate who asked him to move out, HPD says
Read full article: CHILLING VIDEO: Suspect arrested after robbing, kidnapping roommate who asked him to move out, HPD saysHouston police are searching for a man they said robbed and kidnapped his roommate at their Second Ward home earlier this month.
Man accused of trying to kidnap, lure girls into his car in Deer Park, Pasadena arrested, police say
Read full article: Man accused of trying to kidnap, lure girls into his car in Deer Park, Pasadena arrested, police sayThe man accused of trying to kidnap multiple girls in the Deer Park and Pasadena areas has been arrested and charged, according to the Pasadena Police Department.
Recognize this car? Pasadena, Deer Park police searching for man allegedly attempting to lure girls into his car
Read full article: Recognize this car? Pasadena, Deer Park police searching for man allegedly attempting to lure girls into his carInvestigators said a man in his 20′s stopped multiple juvenile girls, asking for them for directions.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for abducting woman from Katy home, holding her captive for 3 days
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for abducting woman from Katy home, holding her captive for 3 daysA 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for admitting to his role in the violent kidnapping of a woman from her home in Katy, US Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Thursday.
Man, woman killed in what is believed to be ‘botched robbery’ near east Houston, authorities say
Read full article: Man, woman killed in what is believed to be ‘botched robbery’ near east Houston, authorities sayAuthorities are investigating the deadly shootings of a man and and a woman who they believe to be connected to a “botched robbery.”
Where is Amari Baylor? FBI now working with Pearland police on AMBER Alert issued for 6-year-old boy kidnapped, department says
Read full article: Where is Amari Baylor? FBI now working with Pearland police on AMBER Alert issued for 6-year-old boy kidnapped, department saysPearland police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 6-year-old boy they say was kidnapped in Pearland.
2 people arrested after kidnapping Honduran man, holding him for ransom, Rosenberg PD says
Read full article: 2 people arrested after kidnapping Honduran man, holding him for ransom, Rosenberg PD saysTwo people have been arrested and accused of kidnapping a 21-year-old man from Honduras, according to the Rosenberg Police Department.
Handicap parking issue leads law enforcement to woman suspected in kidnapping case
Read full article: Handicap parking issue leads law enforcement to woman suspected in kidnapping caseA woman who authorities said parked in a handicap space without a handicap placard was arrested Saturday on an open felony warrant for kidnapping.
Houston man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting ex-wife for 4 days, prosecutors say
Read full article: Houston man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting ex-wife for 4 days, prosecutors sayHOUSTON – A Houston man is accused of kidnapping his ex-wife and sexually assaulting her over a four-day time span, according to prosecutors. According to court documents, the victim said Herrera showed up at her home drunk on Friday, March 19, and kidnapped her while being armed with a knife. AdAccording to court documents, Herrera told the victim that he was going to “kill her tonight,” and pulled out a small knife and made the victim take off her pants and underwear. On Sunday, the victim said Herrera attempted to cut her wrist several times and even hit her in the face. According to the victim, on Monday morning, Herrera sexually assaulted her again before driving her back home and said, “If you tell anyone, I will come back and kill you.
Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed
Read full article: Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freedZamfara state governor Bello Matawalle announced that 279 girls who were abducted last week from a boarding school in the northwestern Zamfara state have been released Tuesday. Bello Matawalle said that 279 girls had been freed after being abducted from the Government Girls Junior Secondary School in Jangebe town on Friday. It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted students,” Matawalle said in a post on Twitter early Tuesday. In December, more than 300 schoolboys from a secondary school in Kankara, in northwestern Nigeria, were taken and later released. The government has said no ransom was paid for the students’ release.
Woman abducted from Liberty County home at gunpoint found safe in Illinois, authorities say
Read full article: Woman abducted from Liberty County home at gunpoint found safe in Illinois, authorities sayLIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – A woman abducted at gunpoint from her Liberty County home Tuesday was found alive and unharmed in Illinois, according to authorities. On Tuesday, it was reported that Erika Rios Valdez, 32, was kidnapped from her home around 9:30 p.m. while parking and unhooking a food service trailer on County Road 3404 in the Plum Grove area in north Liberty County. An acquaintance, identified by authorities as Abel Farjado, 38, drove up and forced Valdez into his pickup truck at gunpoint. Police said Valdez is now staying with family members in that area and is awaiting a flight back to Liberty Texas to rejoin her family there. Police said there is a possibility of federal charges being lodged against Fajardo as Valdez was taken across state lines.
Texas City girl kidnapped by her mother in 2014 found in Madisonville, FBI says
Read full article: Texas City girl kidnapped by her mother in 2014 found in Madisonville, FBI saysMADISONVILLE, Texas – A nearly six-year search for a missing Texas City teen has come to an end after she was found in Madisonville. Heather Renee Inks, 37, was arrested for kidnapping her then daughter Penelope Inks in October 2014, according to the FBI. According to the FBI, Heather ran off with Penelope and left Texas City after Penelope’s father was granted sole custody of her. Heather, who is a former model and actress, created multiple false identities but revealed who she was after being tracked down on April 4 at a Madisonville motel. She was taken into the custody of Child Protective Services and admitted to the hospital for a physical and mental evaluation.
Woman accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend’s son was left in charge of him while mom traveled for work, police say
Read full article: Woman accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend’s son was left in charge of him while mom traveled for work, police sayNicole Harrison, 30, has been charged with kidnapping after police said she took her ex-girlfriend’s son, sparking an Amber Alert. Prosecutors said she took her ex-girlfriend’s 10-year-old son to a motel near Greenspoint yesterday without the permission of his mother. The child’s mother told police her and Harrison had been together for eight years up until five months ago. The child’s mother said he called Harrison “dad” all of his life. The child told his mom he missed Harrison and wanted to see her.