Hero Of The Month

GAMESTOP SMASH-AND-GRAB ON THE EASTSIDE

A Hood News Peep sent this in after a break-in at the GameStop located at 5805 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. near Wallisville. At around 4 AM this morning, someone crashed through the front entrance and stole several game consoles before taking off. The suspects were reportedly caught on the store’s surveillance cameras, and to […]

Sergio “Pookie” Hernandez has been arrested!

if you missed it : Over the weekend, a man known on the streets of Houston as “Pookie” assaulted a 16 year-old restaurant employee after becoming upset over not getting an ice cream cone. It was Father’s Day and the restaurant was packed. After assaulting the teenager, he then created a loud disturbance in the […]

SUSPECT WHO SHOT CONSTABLE DEPUTY BOOKED INTO JAIL!!!

On June 19, 2026, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to an apartment complex in the 15900 block of Woodland Hills Dr after reports of a man firing a rifle. The suspect, identified as Edgar Villegas, was armed with a rifle when deputies arrived and made contact with him. During the encounter, Villegas allegedly […]

Prosecutors Present Evidence as Murder Trial Continues in Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez Case

Day 2 of the murder trial is underway in the case involving Houston mother Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, who disappeared in 2018. Erik Arceneaux is charged with her murder. Yesterday, jurors heard testimony from Maria’s sister, Gloria. Today, the jury has heard from Maria’s brother, her daughter’s babysitter, and two HPD Detectives who worked the missing persons […]

Woman Charged With Murder After Man Was Dragged to Death in Northwest Houston

Remember the incident where a man was dragged from Sheraton Oaks Dr. to Antoine Dr where he died at scene? HPD has now arrested 41 year-old Martha Alicia Oliva Padilla and charged her with murder and failure to stop and render aid causing death. Padilla and the victim were arguing before the incident. Police say […]

Edgar Villegas Identified as Suspect Accused of Shooting Two Harris County Precinct 4 Deputies

The suspect accused of shooting two Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office has been identified as Edgar Villegas. Villegas is under police guard at a local hospital while receiving treatment for injuries sustained from a K-9 during his apprehension. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has accepted charges of Aggravated Assault Against a Peace Officer. […]

FOLLOW-UP: $30K COPPER THEFT CASE

A few days ago, we shared about the theft of approximately $30,000 worth of copper from the Windfern Forest Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on Philippine Street. Precinct 4 has now identified the primary suspect as 36-year-old Joshua Fleming. According to investigators, deputies used surveillance footage, pawn records, and vehicle registration information during the investigation. […]

Vehicle Fire Shut Down 59 Near Grand Parkway

Vehicle Fire Shut Down 59 Near Grand Parkway Around 12:55 PM, the northbound main lanes and northbound feeder of Highway 59 were shut down just north of Grand Parkway/99, after a vehicle crashed and caught fire. Firefighters responded to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames as traffic was diverted around the area. Images […]

Attorney Shares Update After Meeting With Texas Rangers in John Mendoza Jr. Death Investigation

Attorney Shares Update After Meeting with Texas Rangers in John Mendoza Jr. Investigation Attorney Charles Adams said he recently met with Texas Rangers investigators and John Mendoza Sr. to discuss the ongoing investigation into the death of John Mendoza Jr. According to Adams, investigators appear to be considering manslaughter or accidental discharge allegations involving Brazoria […]

UPDATE: $2,000 PERFUME THEFT SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

UPDATE: Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office have located and arrested the suspect involved in the Ulta Beauty theft investigation in the 19500 block of North Freeway. Earlier today, deputies responded after a suspect reportedly stole approximately $2,000 worth of perfume products from the business and fled the location. With the assistance of tracking technology […]