Detective Brandon Snyder from MPD’s child abuse and sex crimes unit expressed, “She suffered severe injuries, including multiple facial bone fractures. She was dragged between two houses and abandoned there. No one should ever endure such a fate,” Detective Snyder emphasized. “She did nothing to provoke this attack.” Despite gathering DNA evidence of the victim’s assailant, Mesquite police found no matches in state databases. Leads were exhausted, and the case turned cold. The breakthrough came two years ago when Detective Brandon Snyder attended an FBI training seminar where he learned about investigative genetic genealogy. According to the Center for Forensic…
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Princeton police conducted a welfare check at a residence and discovered what they suspect are victims of human trafficking. Authorities found 15 adult women who reported being compelled to work for businesses owned by Santhosh Katkoori and his wife. Katkoori and three others have been charged with trafficking persons. Jeremy Rosenthal, attorney for Katkoori, contested the charges, stating, “It’s not straightforward human trafficking. There are facts the police examined, but it appears there was significant arrest activity before thorough investigation.” According to the police investigation, the women were sleeping on bed rolls, with minimal furniture in the home apart from…
Agents from the FBI’s Dallas Field Office are seeking public assistance in identifying and locating a sophisticated suspect wanted for two bank robberies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The first robbery occurred on Wednesday, July 3, at Texans Credit Union on Telecom Parkway in Garland. Dubbed “Derby Desperado” for their stylish attire, the suspect entered the credit union at 1:30 p.m. dressed in a dark-colored suit, a crisp white shirt, a dark tie with light-colored stripes, polished brown shoes, a fashionable light fedora-style hat with a dark band, a white KN95 or surgical mask, and bright blue surgical gloves. According…
A surrogacy escrow management company and its owner face a lawsuit from at least 23 families and an FBI investigation for allegedly misappropriating millions of dollars intended for surrogates’ medical expenses and fees. Dominique Side, owner of Houston-based Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC (SEAM), is accused of diverting escrow funds to support a lavish lifestyle and a music career. SEAM, which acts as an intermediary between Intended Parents and surrogates, received deposits from families to pay surrogate mothers. However, in June, millions of dollars reportedly disappeared from SEAM’s accounts, leaving families across the country and globally in a precarious position…
Wednesday marked the second day of Amazon Prime Day, bringing with it a plethora of deals. However, police in North Texas are sounding the alarm about porch pirates who are actively targeting unprotected packages. NBC 5 interviewed an Arlington resident who narrowly avoided having his family’s high-value shipment stolen. Dao Ton, who lives in southwest Arlington, recounted how his home surveillance cameras captured an unfamiliar car pulling into his driveway just before his scheduled delivery of thousands of dollars’ worth of tech supplies. “A lady got out, glanced at the porch, then jumped into the flowerbed,” Ton described. “When she…
Change is underway along a well-traveled corridor in Keller, as crews are actively repaving a section of Bear Creek Parkway between Whitley Road, Elm Street, and Rufe Snow Drive. The city announced on Wednesday that these improvements will also include measures aimed at slowing down drivers, prompted by a recent incident involving 14-year-old Nina Alvarez, who was severely injured in a crosswalk collision. “We’ve taken into account a lot of the feedback we received online, including suggestions, and we’re doing as much as possible to enhance safety on our streets,” said Alonzo Linan, Keller’s Director of Public Works. In response…
Night three of the Republican National Convention featured prominent Texas political figures rallying around a critical election issue: border security. Governor Greg Abbott, in his primetime speech on Wednesday, urged voters to support candidates who prioritize securing the border, completing the border wall, and enforcing immigration laws. Abbott criticized the Biden administration for what he described as its failure to address the border crisis adequately. “When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris refused to visit Texas and witness the border crisis they created, I took action. I started bussing illegal immigrants to Washington D.C.,” Abbott stated, highlighting his administration’s response to…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A tragic series of shootings involving teenagers unfolded on Tuesday night in Houston. The first incident occurred around 6:57 p.m. in the 6300 block of Rogerdale, near the West Beltway in Alief. Houston Police Department responded to find two 15-year-olds, one of whom had been shot in the back. They had pulled over on Rogerdale and called 911 while en route to the hospital. Witnesses reported the shooting may have occurred at a corner store as they were on their way to Alief Learning Center to collect money. Shortly after this, around 8 p.m., officers were…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — One week after Hurricane Beryl, many residents are still grappling with power outages and house damage. Late Monday afternoon, local officials announced the creation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund, which has already raised $3 million. “The funds will be distributed by trusted nonprofits, which will determine the recipients,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Hidalgo noted that over 68,000 homes in Harris County have been damaged, with 142 homes completely destroyed. FEMA funding has also been approved. “Short-term assistance of $750 is available, and it can be provided within 48 hours,” Hidalgo explained. Long-term…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Concerns are rising about the possibility of another hurricane hitting this season, especially since it’s still early. While no one can predict with certainty if we’ll face another hurricane, Weather Team explored how often the Lone Star State has been struck by multiple hurricanes in a single season. Since reliable hurricane records began in 1851, Texas has experienced six seasons with multiple hurricanes: 1854, 1886, 1909, 1942, 1989, and 2008. In each of these seasons, at least one hurricane affected southeast Texas. The worst season was in 1886, when four hurricanes hit Texas. The most devastating…
