Former gang leader charged with orchestrating killing of Tupac Shakur can serve house arrest
A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 can be released from jail and serve house arrest with electronic monitoring ahead of his trial in June, a judge decided Tuesday.
New DOJ initiative targets Houstonโs most violent criminals
A violent crime initiative announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice will bring a new focus on prosecuting Houstonโs most disruptive criminals and targeting gang members, who law enforcement leaders say are responsible for a disproportionate amount of violent crime in the city.
Alleged gang member brings gun into jail, arresting officer claims he missed it during pat down due to manโs large size, docs show
An alleged gang member who was arrested Tuesday managed to bring a gun into a Harris County Jail facility because an arresting officer failed to find it during a body search, according to an affidavit.
โEight Trey Gangster Cripsโ member with lengthy criminal history sentenced to fed time for weapons violation: DOJ
Brandon Deshun Hawkins, 36, pleaded guilty on Sep. 29, 2021, to being a felon in possession of a firearm. For that offense, he was sentenced Wednesday to serve to 37 months in federal prison.
Officials seek public help in locating known gang member wanted in 2 Harris County shooting incidents
HOUSTON Houston Police Department is searching for Samantha Molina, a confirmed gang member. Molina, 20, is accused of aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in two separate shooting incidents in Harris County. On May 19, police say Molina had a confrontation with a complainant at a Houston apartment complex located in the 3100 block of Crestdale Drive. When they arrived at the gas station, Molina is accused of holding the man at gunpoint and demanding money from him. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online on the Houston Crime Stoppers website.
Judge weighs whether to charge girl as adult in 2018 slaying of Lamar High School student
HOUSTON โ A judge will decide whether a teenage girl will be tried as an adult in connection with the slaying of Lamar High School student DeLindsey Mack, according to investigators. The teenage girl now charged in his death told Mack and the other girl that she had to leave, investigators said. Along with the Lamar High Schol student and Johnson, Daveโon Thomas is also a suspect charged in connection with the case. They mentioned that the juvenile female suspect was smart, more mature than the average person in detention and manipulative. KPRC 2 will not make the identity of the teenage girl charged in Mackโs death public unless she is charged as an adult.