Charles Victor Thompson, Convicted in 1998 Houston Double Murder, Scheduled for Execution
HAPPENING TODAY: The man responsible for a double murder in Houston is scheduled for execution Wednesday. Charles Victor Thompson, 55, has spent nearly three decades on death row for the 1998 murders of Dennise Hayslip, his ex-girlfriend, and Darren Cain, her new boyfriend. After the murders, Thompson was accused of hiring an undercover officer to […]
Man Found Shot to Death Inside Channelview Motel Room; HCSO Homicide Investigating
Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide investigators are conducting an investigation after a man was found shot to death inside a motel room in the 15800 block of the East Freeway near Sheldon Rd in Channelview TX. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:13 AM, Deputies with Precinct 3 responded to the location […]
Bond Denied for Suspect Charged in Fatal Metro Bus Shooting on Richmond Avenue
Bond was denied today for Brayden Smith, the suspect charged in the fatal shooting of Caitlin Stup, and the wounding of a juvenile during an incident on a Metro bus near 10800 Richmond Avenue. Smith is charged with murder in the 209th Criminal District Court. The bond denial was issued by Judge Brian E. Warren, […]
City of South Houston Police Arrest Tow Truck Driver Following Unauthorized Tow Attempt
The City of South Houston Police Department arrested a tow truck driver after an incident involving an alleged unauthorized tow attempt from a residential driveway. According to information provided, the tow truck driver attempted to remove a vehicle that belonged to a Hood News Peep. The vehicle was reportedly paid off, legally parked, and there […]
3 Dogs Rescued From Cold, 1 Found Dead in Harris County Cruelty Investigation
3 Dogs Rescued From Cold, 1 Found Dead in Harris County Cruelty Investigation Three malnourished and shivering dogs were rescued from the cold by Constable Pct. One Animal Cruelty detectives in coordination with the Houston SPCA, and the remains of a fourth dog who died were recovered as part of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation, […]
Loud Explosion Heard, 18-Wheeler Fire Under Investigation on Beltway 8
Beltway 8 near West Lake Houston Parkway Fire department and law enforcement are on the scene of an 18-wheeler fire. Hood News Peeps in the area reported hearing a loud explosion, which may be connected to this incident. A Hood News Peep sent this in.
Man With Prior 2015 Intoxication Manslaughter Conviction Back in Harris County Custody
A man with a prior 2015 intoxication manslaughter conviction is once again in custody in Harris County. Julio Garza was arrested Tuesday night and is now accused of driving while intoxicated and attempting to evade law enforcement. Garza is currently being held in the Harris County Jail. His bonds are set at $75,000 for driving […]
Houston Car Influencer Arrested on Child Sex Assault Charges
A well-known influencer in the Houston car scene has been arrested for disturbing charges involving a young child. Victor L. Corey Paillet III, 40, is facing first-degree felony charges after investigators say they found video evidence of him sexually assaulting a toddler. Paillet’s Instagram account currently has over 62,000 followers, where he is known as […]
UPDATE Justice for 12-Year-Old Carlos Fernandez (2024 Capital Murder Case)
Terry Bryan Rivera has accepted a 50-year plea deal in connection with the 2024 Capital Murder of 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez. In February 2024, Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting where a suspect fired multiple rounds into an apartment, striking Carlos Fernandez. The 12-year-old child was pronounced deceased. Carlos spent […]
Possible Rodent Activity Reported Again at Humble Walmart
Walmart on Wilson Rd – Humble TX A Hood News Peep recently sent in footage suggesting there may still be rodent activity inside the store. Back in December, KPRC reported on a rodent issue at this same location. At that time, a Walmart spokesperson stated that health and safety were top priorities, adding that potentially […]
Authorities Continue Search in Kalie Goodwin Disappearance as Suspect Faces Kidnapping Charge
Kalie Goodwin, 29, from Baytown, has been missing since around April 21, 2024. Last night, Law Enforcement and Texas EquuSearch were seen at a residence in the 4300 block of Tidewater Drive, near Hiram Clarke and West Orem in south Houston. The Precinct 7 Constable’s Office was also on scene. Hood News Peeps have been […]
Suspects Accused of Hitting 13 Bath & Body Works Stores in Alleged $20K Theft Spree
These two young ladies are accused of hitting multiple Bath & Body Works locations across Houston and Harris County, with the total value of merchandise taken estimated at over $20,000. The incidents reportedly span 13 different stores, where the suspects are accused of repeatedly entering locations and leaving with large amounts of merchandise without paying. […]