Murder suspect wanted in New Orleans captured in Houston area Wanted murder suspect in New Orleans arrested in Houston
A man wanted for a murder in New Orleans has been captured in Houston after being on the run, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations Unit. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – A man wanted for a murder in New Orleans has been captured in Houston after being on the run, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations Unit.
Precinct 4 deputies assisted the United States Marshals Service and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office with a warrant service in the 18500 block of Timber Forest Drive.
The man was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect’s identity has not been released. Details surrounding the murder case have not been disclosed.
Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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