OCTOBER 29, 2007
FATAL CRASH HARDIN STORE ROAD-44TH MONTGOMERY COUNTY FATAL FOR YEAR
OCTOBER 29, 2009
EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY SEVERE WEATHER/FLOODING-CRASHES AND FIRES
OCTOBER 29, 2013
TENANTS FORBIDDEN TO RECOVER THEIR FIRE DAMAGED PROPERTY
A three alarm fire damaged Metro Mini Storage on West Lake Houston Parkway in the Kingwood/Atascocita area on Sunday. The the 19-year-old former Special Ed student from Kingwood Atascocita High School arsonist is currently in the Harris County Jail.
Owners of property in the large complex have been patiently waiting to enter the complex since Sunday to recover their damaged property or determine if anything of theirs was damaged. Almost twenty tennants of the storage facility arrived Tuesday to find large dumpsters on the property and crews using back hoes loading them up. The owner will not allow anyone to enter. A few business owners were able to convince him to check their units and recover a few items to run their business. A few others sent cameras in with one of the workers to photograph their property. But yet others stand and watch as demolition continues.
One woman had all her belongings in a climate controlled unit. Books from the 1800’s, antiques, and items she stored when she was forced to move back to Houston to care for her ailing mother. Another person who found her insurance covered her property was told her adjuster would not be able to enter the property.
Most tenants felt the facility was secure as it as surrounded by a 6 foot wrought iron fence on the sides visible to the road. But once behind the facility on a power line easement a 6-foot wooden fence protects it. There are visible signs where holes have been patched. They also wonder how the arsonist was able to access the property when the fire was set.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office had units dispatched several times as the owner felt threatened or to remove trespassers on the outside of the gated facility.
When we attempted to talk to the owner he refused as he got into his Mercedes and drove off.
Another tenant was told that Monday his automatic debit would still go through his bank as he had not given a twenty-five day move out notice.
Metro’s website boasts many amenities including “We put the smile back into storage”
They also show additional locations at 23250 Westheimer Parkway in Cinco Ranch, 3101 Texas Ave South in College Station, 8415 Queenston in Copperfield, 27236 US 290 in Fairfield, 7474 Gosling Road in The Woodlands and 3750 FM 1488 in The Woodlands.
OCTOBER 29, 2014
FEMALES BURGLARS SHOT
Just after noon Wednesday a retired homeowner called 911 and stated someone was trying to break into his home on Rolling Rapids in the Walden on Lake Houston Subdivision.
Moments later he called back and stated to dispatchers that he was armed and two burglars were in his house.
Harris County Precinct 4 Constables responded to the scene, as they arrived they found a woman shot in the torso in the street. As they approached the house another woman was found just inside the house. She too had been shot in the torso.
EMS was notified and requested two Life Flight helicopters which landed on the soccer fields of Atascocita High School. Both woman was flown by Life Flight in critical condition, to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. One woman is reported to possibly be 17-years-old. One is also reported to have a severed spine.
A white Kia parked in front of the house was stolen in Harris County earlier Wednesday morning. from the area of West Airport and Chimney Rock in deep southwest Houston.
It is unknown why this home was targeted.
The retired homeowner who is a veteran
OCTOBER 29, 2015
FM 1960 CAR VS SCHOOL BUS
Just after 10am Thursday morning an HISD bus with 26 elementary students on board was turning into Old McDonalds Farm in the 3300 block of FM 1960 east of Humble when it was rear ended. The driver of the GEO Prism slammed into the back with no signs of skid mark. The drivers hood was impaled in the back of the bus. Twenty-six students and six adults from the bus were transported by the Atascocita Mass Casualty Bus to Memorial Herman Northeast with minor injuries or to be evaluated. The driver was transported by ambulance in stable condition.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office assisted HISD Police in the crash investigation.
OCTOBER 29, 2016
DOUBLE MOTORCYCLE FATAL CRASH IMPERIAL VALLEY AT FM 1960
On Saturday October 29, 2016, at approximately 0230 hours, Forrest Vaughn was operating a black 1984 Chevrolet pickup westbound in the 600 block of FM 1960. Lucis Cerrato-Gonzalez was stopped at the red light at the intersection of FM 1960 and Imperial Valley, in her grey 2008 Honda Accord, waiting to travel westbound on FM 1960. Djamil Goudiary was stopped at the red light at the intersection of FM 1960 and Imperial Valley, in his grey 2008 Honda Fit, north of the Honda Accord, waiting to travel westbound on FM 1960. A blue Yamaha motorcycle was also stopped at the red light at the intersection of FM 1960 and Imperial Valley, east of the Honda Fit, waiting to travel westbound on FM 1960. The Yamaha rider and passenger remain unidentified at this time. Vaughn was observed traveling westbound at a high rate of speed, as he approached the intersection of FM 1960 and Imperial Valley. Vaughn failed to control his speed and struck the Yamaha, the Honda Fit, and the Honda Accord, from behind. The Yamaha rider and passenger were found on scene with no signs of life. Vaughn showed signs of impairment, was arrested and charged with two counts of Intoxication Manslaughter. This case remains open and is under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Division.
UPDATE 10/31/14 -THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH HAD TENNESSEE LICENSE PLATES. THE MALE DRIVER OR FEMALE PASSENGER HAD NO IDENTIFICATION. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ACCIDENT DIVISION
OCTOBER 29, 2016
BROADWAY HOMICIDE
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another that occurred at 8500 Broadway at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday (October 29).
The identity of the deceased male victim, 45, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Officers B. Roberts and E. Aguilera reported:
Officers responded to a shooting call in the 4000 block of Broadway and found two wounded men outside a vehicle. One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene, the second was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he is expected to survive. It is believed the victims were shot at 8500 Broadway, fled that scene and then called 911.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
OCTOBER 29, 2016
AUTO PEDESTRIAN FATAL CRASH-MARGARET DRIVE
Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at 1608 Margaret at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday (October 29).
The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant A. Thomas and Officer Rios reported:
According to a witness, the victim was lying in the middle of the street at the above address when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle, believed to be an unknown model of a Ford, was traveling westbound on Margaret when the driver struck the victim and then fled the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stopper at 713-222-TIPS.
OCTOBER 29, 2016
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 4400 North Freeway (North U.S. Highway 45) service road at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 29).
The identity of the deceased male victim, 60, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant I. Duplechain and Officer G. Anderson reported:
The driver of a black Ford Focus, traveling at a high rate of speed, approached the red light at the intersection of the North Freeway service road and Crosstimbers and did not slow or stop. The Focus then struck the victim, who was crossing at the crosswalk, and also struck a gray Nissan Sentra. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford was found to be suffering a medical episode and determined not to be intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver of the Nissan was not injured.
The investigation is continuing.
OCTOBER 24, 2016
HOMICIDE-WEST OREM
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 3504 West Orem at 8:25 p.m. on Saturday (October 29).
The identity of the victim is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant B. Thomas and Officers T. Richardson and R. Moss reported:
Patrol officers were in the parking lot of a convenience store at the above address when witnesses exited the store and informed officers the store clerk and a customer (victim) were arguing. As officers entered the store, they heard a gunshot and found the victim lying behind the employee counter. The victim was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. This case will likely be presented to a Harris County grand jury.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
OCTOBER 29, 2016
SHOOTING ON BRIGHTWOOD
OCTOBER 29, 2017
CREEKSIDE VILLAGE TEEN SHOT
Just after 8 p.m. residents in the 3900 block of Comal River Loop in the Creekside Village area of Spring heard what they thought were fireworks. Seconds later a speeding Camaro with loud exhaust left the dead-end street. A short time later they heard sirens and knew it wasn’t fireworks then. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies and Precinct 3 Deputy Constables responded to the reporter disturbance between several older teens and shot being fired. MCHD was notified of a 15-year-male shot in the leg. A general broadcast was put out on the vehicle. Within minutes Montgomery County Precinct 3 Deputy Constables had the vehicle stopped and two males detained at Benders Landing and West Benders Landing. MCHD and South Montgomery County Fire arrived and treated the 15-year-old. He was then transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands. There it was determined it was not life threatening and the leg was sutured up by medical staff. Crime Scene Deputies and Detectives responded to the scene. As most watched the World Series, they worked on investigating the shooting. When they arrived, they found the street littered with blood, a broken watch and at least six shell casings. Detectives worked until just after 1 a.m. interviewing witnesses. According to Montgomery County Detectives on the scene, a fight started between several teens over a female. One of the males who is over 18-years-old produced a pistol and fired at least six shots. It is possible one of the bullets ricochet and hit the younger teen. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office will most likely be accepting deadly conduct charges on the shooter who has only been identified as a young adult.
OCTOBER 29, 2018
18 WHEELER PURSUIT
About 945pm an off-duty officer reported an 18-wheeler possibly intoxicated on I-10 near Barker Cypress. Units spotted him and tried to stop him. The chase went up Highway 6 then north on Highway 6 through several neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs. Then back on Highway 6 to 290 and east to FM 529. The driver then traveled outbound to Barker Cypress and South on Barker Cypress to I-10. He then traveled to Igloo Drive where the truck became disabled. Two adults and two children were in the truck. Deputies had to taze the driver. During the chase, spikes were set up several times and were hit but kept going. Several patrol cars were also spiked. When units attempted a roadblock it was rammed. The driver never slowed for red lights. Deputies ahead of the chase blocked intersections to stop motorists from entering the intersections and getting hit. In all, over 40 vehicles were involved in the pursuit.
OCTOBER 29, 2020
MAGNOLIA SHOOTING
2 AM -Montgomery County Detectives are on the scene of a shooting at Shanes Saloon in the 32000 block of SH 249 near Weakly Way in Magnolia. The call came in about 2 am that one person was shot and another assaulted. Detectives and Crime Scene Units are just arriving on the scene now. We will update as soon as additional information is available.
OCTOBER 29, 2020
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE PROMOTIONS
A Montgomery County Promotions and Awards Ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe. The event was designed to acknowledge those who have shown exceptional and outstanding merits that exemplify Sheriff Henderson’s goals for the agency. His vision is to serve as a role model for public safety services in Texas. Along with that is to provide professional detention and law enforcement service to the community through meaningful partnerships to enhance the quality of life for the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Montgomery County through efficient and innovative public safety practices. With each individual thoroughly reviewed and carefully chosen, Sheriff Rand Henderson has assigned those being recognized to safeguard the community’s trust through these standards.
OCTOBER 29, 2020
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS TELL WHAT IT WAS LIKE ON THE FRONT LINES OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
OCTOBER 29, 2020
JOES ITALIAN FEEDS FIREFIGHTERS
Thursday night Joe and Nick Haliti with Joe’s Italian Restaurant once again went above and beyond when he served close to 60 firefighters and their families. They all gathered in the Conroe Tower in Conroe for the gettogether. This a thank you for their service after being away for an extended time fighting the California wildfires. Joe partnered with Judge Wayne Mack, Robert Walker, Precinct 1 Constable Phillip Cash. Along with dinner were many raffle items including a gun, a chartered fishing trip, and more.
