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crime1 year ago

"7 and 12-Year-Old Boys Arrested for Stabbing 59-Year-Old Woman in Texas"

Two young boys, ages 7 and 12, were arrested in Houston, Texas for allegedly stabbing a 59-year-old woman, leaving her in critical condition. The incident, believed to have stemmed from a verbal argument, resulted in the 12-year-old being charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, while the 7-year-old was not charged due to his age. The woman, who reportedly had mental illness, had multiple stab wounds to the abdomen, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.

crime1 year ago

"7 and 12-Year-Old Texas Boys in Custody for Stabbing of Woman: Officials"

Two Texas boys, ages 7 and 12, were taken into custody after a woman, 59, was stabbed in northwest Harris County following a possible verbal altercation, leaving her hospitalized in critical condition. The boys allegedly returned to the home after the confrontation, and the woman was transported to a hospital by life flight. It is unclear which child is accused of the stabbing, and while the 12-year-old is reported to be facing charges, this has not been confirmed by the sheriff's office.

crime1 year ago

"Children, Ages 7 and 12, Accused of Stabbing Woman in NW Harris County"

A 59-year-old woman in northwest Harris County was allegedly stabbed by a 7- and 12-year-old, leaving her in critical condition. The incident, captured on surveillance video, occurred at her home, and neighbors described her as having a complicated relationship with those in the area. Due to her fragile mental state, family members regularly checked on her, and it was her brother who found her after the stabbing. The boys were seen fleeing on bikes after the attack, and the woman was airlifted to the hospital for surgery.

crime1 year ago

"SW Houston Standoff Ends in Arrest of Felony Warrant Suspect"

Joseph Catarineau, wanted for five felony warrants, barricaded himself in a southwest Houston home before being arrested by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office's Violent Persons Task Force and SWAT team. The warrants included charges for assaulting a judge, assaulting a police officer, assaulting a public servant, and fraud and finance charges. Catarineau had previously attacked a bailiff, judge, and prosecutor in December and failed to appear for a court hearing on Feb. 9, leading to the issuance of the arrest warrants.

crimeincident1 year ago

Gunfire Erupts at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston

An investigation is underway after reports of an active shooter at Lakewood Church in southwest Houston. The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the possible shooting, with a witness reporting hearing shots fired during a Spanish-speaking service. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that a possible suspect was shot by deputies, and it is unclear if there are additional suspects or if anyone has been detained. No injuries have been reported, and authorities have closed the area for investigation.

local-news1 year ago

"Bodycam Footage Released: Woman Mistaken for Intruder Shot by Deputies in Harris County"

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office released body cam videos of deputies shooting a woman multiple times in her east Harris County apartment while responding to a burglary call. The incident occurred at the Pines of Woodforest Apartments, and the videos show deputies firing their weapons more than two dozen times after seeing someone approaching the door with a gun. The shooting remains under investigation, and civil rights activists are demanding an independent investigation. The deputies involved are on paid administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation.

crime2 years ago

Teenager Shot While Assisting Brother in Car Theft Recovery

A juvenile was shot by a car thief in northeast Harris County after helping his brother track down their stolen vehicle using GPS. The siblings located the stolen vehicle and began following it, but the suspect fired multiple rounds at their truck, injuring the juvenile. The suspect fled and abandoned the vehicle, while the victim's brother pulled over and called for help. The injured juvenile is in stable condition, and the suspect's description has not been released.

crime2 years ago

Mississippi jail escapee captured in Texas suburb.

Jerry Raynes, one of the inmates who escaped a Mississippi detention center, was captured in the Spring Branch area with the assistance of the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Spring Valley Police Department. Raynes is facing extradition back to Mississippi and was taken to Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital for evaluation. The investigation is still ongoing.

crime2 years ago

Father's Chase After Removing Daughter from Daycare Ends in Tragedy

Deontray Flanagan, 25, has been charged with capital murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Zevaya Flanagan, after removing her from daycare during an argument with her mother and leading police on a chase. Family members reported that Deontray was physically abusing Zevaya during the chase, and she was injured from being thrown around in the car. Deontray refused to get out of the car, and law enforcement had to use a distraction device to remove his unconscious daughter. Zevaya was taken to a hospital where she died. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether all of its agency's policies and procedures were followed.

crime2 years ago

Father's actions lead to tragic outcome in police chase and domestic dispute involving toddler.

A 2-year-old girl is dead after her biological father took her out of a private day care and attacked her mother before leading deputies on a chase in northwest Harris County. The suspect was apprehended after a standoff at a church, during which the toddler was seriously injured and later pronounced dead. The relationship between the suspect and the child's mother is unclear, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.