SAN JACINTO COUNTY

A former Texas reserve peace officer, deemed the “ghost hunter,” has reached a plea deal after being convicted of sexually assaulting two women, but prosecutors said there were more victims.

Fifteen dogs were rescued from separate animal cruelty cases late last week in San Jacinto County, according to the Houston Humane Society.

A former Texas Reserve Peace Officer now charged with sexual assault is off the street and behind bars now after his bond is revoked.

The Houston Police Department released surveillance video and bodycam videos from an officer-involved shooting in which a San Jacinto County deputy constable and the suspect died on Feb. 23 at PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston.

A funeral service was held Thursday for San Jacinto County Deputy Constable Neil Adams, who was fatally shot at the PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston.

The body of San Jacinto County Deputy Constable Neil Adams, who was fatally shot Wednesday at the PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston, was escorted by law enforcement officials Monday.

Houston nonprofit The 100 Club is stepping in to support family members of fallen San Jacinto County Precinct 1 deputy constable Neil Adams.

A San Jacinto County Precinct 1 deputy constable who was fatally shot at PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston Wednesday afternoon has been identified, authorities said.

The San Jacinto County officer was off duty working a second job at the time of the shooting.

An officer was killed and one suspect was transported to the hospital Wednesday after a shooting at PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston, according to authorities.

No one was injured after a small plane hit a pole in San Jacinto County Thursday afternoon, the sheriff’s office confirmed.

San Jacinto College has received an all-clear after a brief lockdown due to police finding a person shot at the central campus.

A man is accused of sexually assaulting several women after luring them to go ghosting hunting with him, officials said this week.

NEW WAVERLY, Texas – A fire station under construction in San Jacinto County was nearly destroyed by fire Wednesday. The fire was reported about noon at the construction site for the Punkin-Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department. The sleeping area, kitchen and meeting room were in the part of the $1.2-million building that was destroyed by the blaze. The building has been in the planning and construction stages for about two years. It was set to open on Jan. 1.

POINT BLANK, Texas Two people were killed and three others were injured Saturday night in a shooting at a childs birthday party, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriffs Office. On Saturday around 9:30 p.m., San Jacinto deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 4400 block of Counts Road in Point Blank, Texas. The other victims conditions are unknown, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriffs Office. According to the San Jacinto County Sheriffs Office, a birthday party was being held for a 4-year-old child at the residence when the suspect arrived and began shooting inside the home. During the initial investigation, deputies noted that the home was dirty but found one shelf drawer completely emptied, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriffs Office.

BREAKING: DPS says San Jacinto County Deputy Bryan Pfluger was not wearing a seatbelt when he clipped another deputys car. https://t.co/BJ4xnxtVTW pic.twitter.com/UrUKLw2hpo Mycah Hatfield (@MycahABC13) December 22, 2019COLDSPRING, Texas (KTRK) -- A San Jacinto County deputy has died in a crash that happened when he tried to avoid hitting a colleague, authorities said.The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office said 36-year-old Bryan Pfluger was killed Saturday in the crash that happened on Hill Lane near Highway 150 around 8 p.m.Pfluger and another deputy responded to a dispatch call in separate vehicles. They were driving eastbound on SH 150.The Texas Department of Public Safety said one deputy reduced his speed to make a right turn onto Hill Lane. That's when Pfluger maneuvered to the right, clipping the deputy's patrol car and rolling several times.Pfluger was ejected from his vehicle. Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a seat belt.Pfluger was transported to a hospital, where he died.

COLDSPRING, Texas (KTRK) -- A San Jacinto County deputy has died in a crash that happened when he tried to avoid hitting a colleague, authorities said.The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office said 36-year-old Bryan Pfluger was killed Saturday in the crash that happened on Hill Lane near Highway 150 just after around 8 p.m.Pfluger and another deputy responded to a dispatch call in separate vehicles. They were driving eastbound on SH 150.The Texas Department of Public Safety said one deputy reduced his speed to make a right turn onto Hill Lane. That's when Pfluger maneuvered to the right, clipping the deputy's patrol car and rolling several times.Pfluger was ejected from his vehicle. Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a seat belt.Pfluger was transported to a hospital, where he died. The other deputy wasn't seriously injured.The sheriff's office said Pfluger has worked at the small department for four years.In 2018, the deputy received a commendation for purchasing wood for a senior citizen.Pfluger leaves behind a wife and baby.Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

San Jacinto County deputy killed in crashA San Jacinto County Sheriffs deputy, Brian Pfluger, died in the line of duty Saturday night in a car crash en route to a burglary scene in Coldspring. A San Jacinto County Sheriffs deputy, Brian Pfluger, died in the line of duty Saturday night in a car crash en route to a burglary scene in Coldspring. Photo: San Jacinto Sheriff's Office Photo: San Jacinto Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close San Jacinto County deputy killed in crash 1 / 12 Back to GalleryA San Jacinto County Sheriffs deputy died in the line of duty Saturday evening in a car crash en route to a burglary scene in Coldspring, officials said. Pfluger and a second deputy were driving separate vehicles en route to the scene when the second deputy slowed down to turn right onto Hill Road, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriffs Office and Texas Department of Public Safety. He was a four-year veteran of the San Jacinto County Sheriffs Office.

COLDSPRING, Texas (KTRK) -- A San Jacinto County deputy has died in a crash that happened when he tried to avoid hitting a colleague, authorities said.The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office said Bryan Pfluger was killed Saturday in the crash that happened on Hill Lane near Highway 150 just after around 8 p.m.Pfluger in one patrol vehicle and another deputy in another vehicle were both responding to a call at the time of the crash, the sheriff's office said.One deputy turned on Hill Road from Highway 150 and took a right, while the other vehicle tried to avoid the crash.The deputies collided, ejecting Pfluger.Pfluger was transported to a hospital, where he died. The other deputy wasn't seriously injured.The sheriff's office said Pfluger has worked at the small department for four years.In 2018, the deputy received a commendation for purchasing wood for a senior citizen.Pfluger leaves behind a wife and baby.Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

COLDSPRING, Texas (KTRK) -- A San Jacinto County deputy has died in a crash that happened when he tried to avoid hitting a colleague, authorities said.The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office said Bryan Pfluger was killed Saturday in the crash that happened on Highway 150 near Hill Road just after around 8 p.m.Pfluger in one patrol vehicle and another deputy in another vehicle were both responding to a call at the time of the crash, the sheriff's office said.One deputy turned on Hill Road from Highway 150 and took a right, while the other vehicle tried to avoid the crash.The deputies collided, ejecting Pfluger.Pfluger was transported to a hospital, where he died. The other deputy wasn't seriously injured.The sheriff's office said Pfluger has worked at the small department for four years.In 2018, the deputy received a commendation for purchasing wood for a senior citizen.Pfluger leaves behind a wife and baby.Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

COLDSPRING – San Jacinto County officials and deputies are mourning the loss of deputy Bryan Pfluger Sunday morning after he was killed in a car crash Saturday night. State troopers said Pfluger hit another patrol vehicle while responding to a burglary call. During the crash, the deputy was thrown from his vehicle, according to DPS. Pfluger was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to DPS. The deputy in the other patrol car did not suffer visible injuries in the crash but was transported to an area hospital as a precaution, according to DPS.

Florida voters head to the pollsOn Tuesday, voters went to the polls to elect a mayor in Houston, decide on a transportation bond, numerous school bonds and a variety of State Constitutional amendments. You can find links to a page with each county's results as well as their official government election website below. Use this tool to find results in your countyApp users, scroll to the bottom of this story for links to countywide results. Access to county-level resultsBelow you can also find election results as well as links to each county's election page. Harris County results and election site Brazoria County results and election site Chambers County results and election site Fort Bend County results and election site Galveston County results and election site Liberty County results and election site Matagorda County results and election site Montgomery County results and election site San Jacinto County results and election site Waller County results and election site Texas State Constitutional Amendments and election siteCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

SHEPHERD, Texas - Two men were arrested after human remains were found in a metal container in San Jacinto County. Authorities said a missing person report for 56-year-old Kirk Buik on Aug. 23 prompted the start of the investigation. According to a report, Buik has been missing since July. A search warrant was obtained and the remains were found in a barrel buried in the ground at a residence in the 700 block of Cherry Creek Road in Shepherd, according to authorities. While authorities wouldn't say that the remains were those of Buik, they did say the search warrant was obtained in connection with his disappearance.

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SHEPHERD, Texas (KTRK) -- The search for a missing San Jacinto County man has ended with a body found in a barrel.New photos shared with us by Bluebonnet News shows the scene earlier Thursday, where a body was found inside a white metal container.The family of the missing man, Kirk Buik, believe the remains are his, but we're told identification will take some time.Buik's family also tells Eyewitness News they believe he was murdered with a hatchet.Two suspects have been arrested. Jack Gonzalez and Matthew Greenwood are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.More charges are expected.