Death Notice - Retired Police Officer Linda F. Hibbard - Retired 2004

9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Retired Police Officer Linda F. Hibbard passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 80.

Death Notice - Retired Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot - Retired 2021

9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Retired Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 65.

Death Notice - Retired SPO Roland J. Baylous - Retired 2007

9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Retired Senior Police Officer Roland J. Baylous passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 67.

Police News Links

9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Florida man who hung swastika banner on highway overpass is arrested - KKCO

South Carolina dentist fatally shot by law enforcement outside strip club - Fox News

SC dentist killed by deputies after shooting gun outside gentleman’s club, sheriff’s office says - The State

Investigation underway after suspect killed in officer-involved shooting - WLOS

Local law enforcement officials cut the ribbon on Capital Region ... - Florida State News

Santa Maria Elks Appreciation Night Salutes 10 Law Enforcement ...

City Council Appoints New Police Chief

9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Police Chief Clifford Woitena has served with LCPD since 1999
City Council appointed Clifford Woitena as LCPD's new Chief of Police at the September 12 City Council meeting. Chief Woitena previously served as Assistant Police Chief.

Alligator removed from Jones Lake

9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

ALLIGATOR REMOVAL: A seven-and-a-half-foot alligator was removed from Jones Lake last night.

The alligator’s presence was brought to city officials’ attention earlier this month. The alligator had become a concern because it did not appear to fear humans, coming close to walking trails and the lakeshore.

Daily Media Report

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

I wanted to bring Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter’s “Save us September” campaign to your attention.

This month all adoptions are ONLY $20 and include spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccination(s), deworming, microchip, & voucher for a free wellness exam at a local vet clinic.

TCSO Investigating Homicide on West Wells Branch Parkway

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

On Sept. 7, TCSO deputies responded to a 911 call received at 5:19 p.m.

Katy Man Sentenced to 35 Years In Prison for Fatal Shooting Outside Spring Branch Area Motel

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

A Katy man was sentenced to 35 years in prison late Thursday for shooting a driver outside a motel near Highway 290 and Tidwell, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“When people show up with a plan to start shooting and someone gets killed, that is murder,” Ogg said. “Gun violence leads to more gun violence, and the consequences for using guns to settle a score usually means decades in prison.”

Ramon Carlos Hernandez, 42, was sentenced by the Harris County jury that convicted him of murder in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Darren Price just after midnight on April 11, 2020.

Hernandez was part of a group of armed men who went to a three-story extended-stay motel within the 5900 block of Guhn Road because of an argument between guests.

A shoot-out erupted on the third floor of the motel, which had open-air walkways along the exterior of the building.

Humble Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Shooting in northeast Harris County

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

An Humble man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting another man in northeast Houston in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“Gun violence, like domestic violence, often escalates, and in this case we see a dangerous man who believed he could kill a stranger for no reason,” Ogg said. “This victim’s family lost their loved one because a man with a gun thought he could get away with murder.”

Larry Rodriguez, 45, was sentenced Friday by the Harris County jury that convicted him of murder in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Cedric Gordon on August 10, 2019.

Gordon had driven to a home in the 2000 block of Kowis Street late on a Friday night to see a female friend.

Houston Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Killing Willowbrook Convenience Store Manager in Armed Robbery

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison without parole late Thursday for killing a convenience store manager in a 2016 armed robbery, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“The community is tired of unabashed gun violence, and when the evidence supports it, they will send a message by sending violent offenders to prison for the rest of their lives, without parole,” Ogg said. “There is absolutely no reason this hard-working store manager had to die and that his family has to live with the grief.

Houston Man Sentenced to 65 Years In Prison for Killing Man Outside of a Copperfield Gas Station

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

A Houston man was sentenced to 65 years in prison late Thursday for shooting a man in a gunfight outside of a gas station off West Road in the Copperfield area in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“It is nothing short of a tragedy when a 20-year-old man loses his life in brazen and thoughtless gun violence,” Ogg said. “There are consequences when someone pulls out a gun and starts shooting—one man lost his life and the shooter will spend decades behind bars.”

Percy Dedeounta Semien, 22, was convicted by a jury of murder in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jaden LaCour on June 14, 2020.

Cypress Man Sentenced to 40 Years In Prison For Killing Wife

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

A 65-year-old Cypress man who pleaded guilty to murder in the brutal bludgeoning death of his wife with a nail gun was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“This is a horrible murder, and it reinforces that the most dangerous time for a battered spouse is when they are trying to leave the relationship,” Ogg said. “This woman was trying to get away from an abusive husband, and the only reason she is dead is because he could not stand to lose control of her.”

Lam Ngoc Tran, 65, was convicted of murder in the death of 49-year-old My Thai Dang at their home on Peralta Springs Lane in Cypress on January 10, 2022.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at the home to find Dang in a pool of her own blood.

Friendswood Police Activity Report

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

Friendswood Police Activity Report
August 28-September 4, 2023

Criminal Mischief

Sept. 4 (3:06 a.m.) A mailbox was vandalized in the 16800 block of Townes Road.

Do You Know the Location of Armed and Dangerous Mihael

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

Fugitive of the Week:
Mihael Karner

Members of the public can anonymously report tips about fugitives and other criminal activity on DEA.gov. If someone is in imminent danger, call 911 or your local police immediately.
You can also submit a tip to the U.S.

Death Notice - Retired Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot - Retired 2021

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

Retired Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot passed away onWednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 65.

Death Notice - Retired PO Joseph R. Hammons - Retired 1994

9/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

Retired Police Officer Joseph R. Hammons passed away onThursday, August 24, 2023, at the age of 74.

Warrant Issued In Fort Worth Murder

9/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

9/1/2023

FORT WORTH, Texas-

On September 1, 2023, Fort Worth Police Department West Division officers were patrolling in the area of 3000 Bledsoe Street when several gunshots were heard in the area.

Officers located the adult male victim lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper body.

Former Alabama Deputy Sheriff Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Woman in His Custody

9/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

A former deputy sheriff with the Dallas County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Office was sentenced today in the Southern District of Alabama to 12 and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty.
According to the superseding information and plea documents, on Jan.

Texas Law Forbidding “Gender Transition” Hormone and Surgical Interventions for Minors Takes Effect

9/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

AUSTIN – SB 14, a state law passed this year to prohibit drug and surgical “gender transition” interventions for minors, goes into effect today, September 1. In a case challenging the statute, the Supreme Court of Texas denied the plaintiffs’ motion to reinstate an injunction against enforcement of the law.

Texas Law Enabling Citizens to Sue Over Local Ordinances Pre-Empted by State Laws Takes Effect

9/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

AUSTIN – HB 2127, a Texas law passed this year to empower citizens to challenge local ordinances pre-empted by state law, goes into effect today, September 1.

In a case brought by the city of Houston challenging the statute, a district judge declared HB 2127 unconstitutional.

Katy Man Sentenced to 45 Years In Prison For Killing Former Classmate

9/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

A Katy man was sentenced by a judge to 45 years in prison Friday for his role in the murder of a former high school classmate in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“This was a premeditated murder that left a family questioning what happened to their loved one for more than a year,” Ogg said. “With help from the victim’s family, and great police work, we were able to get justice in this horrible case.”

Jose Varela, 24, was sentenced to 45 years in prison by state District Judge Kelli Johnson after Varela pleaded guilty to murder for killing 22-year-old Zuhyr Hamza Kaleem on April 27, 2019.

Varela and Kaleem had been classmates at Cypress Lakes High School and had agreed to meet at Varela’s home to make a marijuana deal.

DFPS Publishes Three Reports

9/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has published three separate reports:
Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Placement Program Report
Rider 37 Report on Federal Funds Maximization Semi-Annual Update
Foster Care Rate Modernization Semi-Annual Progress Report
All reports can be found on the DFPS website.

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Death Notice - Retired Police Officer Linda F. Hibbard - Retired 2004

Death Notice - Retired Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot - Retired 2021

Death Notice - Retired SPO Roland J. Baylous - Retired 2007

Police News Links

City Council Appoints New Police Chief

Police Chief Clifford Woitena has served with LCPD since 1999

Alligator removed from Jones Lake

Daily Media Report

TCSO Investigating Homicide on West Wells Branch Parkway

Katy Man Sentenced to 35 Years In Prison for Fatal Shooting Outside Spring Branch Area Motel

Humble Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Shooting in northeast Harris County

Houston Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Killing Willowbrook Convenience Store Manager in Armed Robbery

Houston Man Sentenced to 65 Years In Prison for Killing Man Outside of a Copperfield Gas Station

Cypress Man Sentenced to 40 Years In Prison For Killing Wife

Friendswood Police Activity Report

Friendswood Police Activity Report

August 28-September 4, 2023

Do You Know the Location of Armed and Dangerous Mihael

Fugitive of the Week:

Mihael Karner

Death Notice - Retired Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot - Retired 2021

Death Notice - Retired PO Joseph R. Hammons - Retired 1994

Warrant Issued In Fort Worth Murder

Former Alabama Deputy Sheriff Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Woman in His Custody

Texas Law Forbidding “Gender Transition” Hormone and Surgical Interventions for Minors Takes Effect

Texas Law Enabling Citizens to Sue Over Local Ordinances Pre-Empted by State Laws Takes Effect

Katy Man Sentenced to 45 Years In Prison For Killing Former Classmate

DFPS Publishes Three Reports