Body Recovery Underway in Buffalo Bayou
South Central and Pct. 6 Constables are at 800 N. York. Dive Team is responding to recover a body from Buffalo Bayou.
Aaron Bartholomew Sheehan Charged with Murder in Houston !
Aaron Bartholomew Sheehan, 40, has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of Anival Elvir Ortiz, 77, who was found at 123 North Drennan Street about 5:55 AM on August 7. Sheehan is charged in the 482nd State District Court. HPD Homicide Division investigators reported: HPD patrol officers responded to a stabbing call at […]
Come on Down #74 Belongs to Gary Goodrum !
Gary Goodrum, Come on Down #74 is in jail after stealing a child’s back to school package from their front doorstep! An Alvin PD Officer stopped by the Peep’s house to return the stolen items. Gary, who was identified thanks to you all, was taken into custody. Also, another Peep reached out to tell me […]
Gerrode Terrel Smith Captured in Houston !
ONE CROSSED OFF THE BINGO CARD! He robbed banks across state lines, then disappeared — until today. Gerrode Terrel Smith, the wanted bank robber based in Houston, was captured earlier today following the recent media briefing. His criminal tour has officially come to an end! Thank you to everyone who shared his story or submitted […]
Justice for Tony Maximus Delao
Two Suspects Charged in Fatal Shooting of Tony Maximus Delao Rodesha Smith (17) and Clint L. Gillespie (19) are charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tony Maximus Delao, who was found unresponsive in a vehicle at 9642 Intervale Street around 2:20 PM back on January 20. Smith and Gillespie […]
COME ON DOWN #69 – ARRESTED…WITH HER KIN
Cynthia Bentancourt was identified yesterday thanks to the power of the Hood News Peeps! After Precinct 4 posted a “Come On Down” request and we were tagged, the Peeps came through once again. Cynthia was caught on camera walking out of Ulta with $800 worth of merchandise. But it didn’t stop there—she later went with […]
HPD Searching for 38-year-old Omar Marzouk
HPD is asking for the public’s help in finding 38-year-old Omar Marzouk, who is wanted for murder after a deadly shooting that happened around 12:30 AM on Wednesday (July 31) near 2528 Calumet Street. 32-year-old Jimmy Arevalo was outside power washing at a business when he was approached by Marzouk. Witnesses said the two got […]
Incident Reported – Lockwood & Laura Koppe
A female driver wearing a green dress crashed into a fence, which resulted in significant property damage. The impact also knocked over a gas meter, causing a gas leak that forced residents nearby to evacuate their homes for safety. Footage shows the woman leave the scene before law enforcement got there.
Suspect Arrested in Deerbrook Mall Bomb Threat
Paul Gonzalez has been identified and was taken into custody this morning in connection with Sunday’s bomb threat at Deerbrook Mall. He is currently being held in the Harris County Jail, charged with Terroristic Threat Against Government or Public Operations. The incident happened around 4 PM on Sunday when Gonzalez entered the Barnes & Noble […]
Man Wanted for Scamming $50,000 in Houston !
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS MAN? He is wanted for questioning in a scam that cost an 80-year-old woman $50,000 earlier this month. He has a 3/4 sleeve tattoo on his right arm and a full sleeve on his left. Tips: HPD Major Offenders at 713-308-3100.
Cable Theft Off North Freeway & 1960 – Caught on Camera
A Hood News Peep spotted a man and woman stealing underground cables near North Freeway and FM 1960. He followed the suspects and snapped some photos before the pair took off at a high speed. The thieves make money because of the value of the copper inside the wires. They go scrap thebcopper wiring and […]
SCAM ALERT: John Byrd Wanted in Texas
A local business is warning the community after a man entered their shop claiming to be part of a children’s ministry called “From the Ashes.” He was carrying what appeared to be a Bible and said he was fundraising by selling spaghetti plates for $10. He identified himself as John and provided the phone number […]