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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns homeowners of ‘suspicious man’ knocking on doors in Cinco Ranch neighborhood
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns homeowners of ‘suspicious man’ knocking on doors in Cinco Ranch neighborhoodThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners to stay alert after a suspicious man visited several homes in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood over the weekend.
8-year-old boy with autism reported missing in Richmond found dead in lake
Read full article: 8-year-old boy with autism reported missing in Richmond found dead in lakeAfter a lengthy search that led into Sunday morning, FBCSO said Texas Equusearch found Ryan “in the lake near his last known location.” He tragically did not survive, authorities confirmed in a phone call with KPRC 2.
8-year-old boy with autism reported missing in Richmond
Read full article: 8-year-old boy with autism reported missing in RichmondRyan, who is autistic and nonverbal, was last seen at around 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 24. He is around 5′0″ and weighs 75 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing this pink shirt with an iguana design along with underwear and no pants or shoes.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leads
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leadsThe remains were exhumed on July 10. The man, described as a dark-haired white male, approximately 6 feet tall, around 50 years of age, and weighing between 180-185 pounds, was found decapitated, with his hands and legs amputated off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge on June 11, 1964.
Internal investigation launched after 61-year-old missing man found dead in ditch in Fort Bend Co.
Read full article: Internal investigation launched after 61-year-old missing man found dead in ditch in Fort Bend Co.The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference to give additional information and update on its investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch by construction workers on June 11.
Married Texas elementary school teachers found dead in murder-suicide during Spring Break
Read full article: Married Texas elementary school teachers found dead in murder-suicide during Spring BreakTwo elementary teachers at the Lamar Consolidated School District were found dead on Monday, according to Lamar CISD.
9 people found malnourished with injuries inside Fort Bend County group home
Read full article: 9 people found malnourished with injuries inside Fort Bend County group homeSeveral people were rescued from a Fort Bend County group home Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Fort Bend County man takes lives of 3 adults and child in disturbing murder-suicide, authorities uncover motive
Read full article: Fort Bend County man takes lives of 3 adults and child in disturbing murder-suicide, authorities uncover motiveDeputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office are providing an update on a murder-suicide in which four adults and one child were killed in Richmond.
4 adults, child dead in shooting believed to be domestic violence related in Fort Bend County
Read full article: 4 adults, child dead in shooting believed to be domestic violence related in Fort Bend CountyFour adults and a child are dead after a shooting in Fort Bend County authorities said appears to be a case of domestic violence.
FBCSO holds press conference after multiple suspect were arrested on prostitution-related charges
Read full article: FBCSO holds press conference after multiple suspect were arrested on prostitution-related chargesThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a press conference on Thursday after multiple suspect were arrested on prostitution-related charges.
68-year-old missing man found dead in Fort Bend County, deputies say
Read full article: 68-year-old missing man found dead in Fort Bend County, deputies sayThe 68-year-old man who was reported missing on Saturday was found dead in Sugar Land Monday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Man gets life sentence for hitting acquaintance with pickup truck in front of Needville home after fight, killing him
Read full article: Man gets life sentence for hitting acquaintance with pickup truck in front of Needville home after fight, killing himA Fort Bend County jury sentenced a 30-year-old man to life in prison this week for running over another man in Needville in 2022, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Suspects arrested after man was grazed by bullet during shooting at Fort Bend Co. youth football game
Read full article: Suspects arrested after man was grazed by bullet during shooting at Fort Bend Co. youth football gameTwo suspects have been arrested in a shooting following a football game in Richmond Saturday, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said.
3 men arrested in connection with kidnapping, human smuggling scheme in Fort Bend County
Read full article: 3 men arrested in connection with kidnapping, human smuggling scheme in Fort Bend CountyThree men in connection with a kidnapping and human smuggling case were arrested on Aug. 30, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, charged with destroying human corpse after body was found in field in Fort Bend Co.
Read full article: 2 arrested, charged with destroying human corpse after body was found in field in Fort Bend Co.Authorities with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested and are now facing charges for their role in a murder last week.
Highway 90 closed for several hours due to fuel leak caused by 3-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler near Rosenberg
Read full article: Highway 90 closed for several hours due to fuel leak caused by 3-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler near RosenbergA fuel leak has shutdown the westbound lanes of Highway 90 and FM 1875 following a major accident involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
CAUGHT ON CAM: Fort Bend Co. homeowner leaves ‘stinky surprise’ for porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery drivers
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAM: Fort Bend Co. homeowner leaves ‘stinky surprise’ for porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery driversA community in Fort Bend County is fed up with porch pirates stealing their packages.
Motorcycle rider goes off overpass, lands on Fort Bend County patrol car
Read full article: Motorcycle rider goes off overpass, lands on Fort Bend County patrol carAn investigation was underway after a motorcycle rider went off the overpass of State Highway 288 and landed on a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, according to the Houston Police Department.
Father arrested, charged after 4-year-old shot at home in Katy, authorities say
Read full article: Father arrested, charged after 4-year-old shot at home in Katy, authorities sayA father has been arrested and charged after his 4-year-old son was shot at a Katy home and rushed to a west Houston hospital Thursday night, deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said.
Re-route, drivers: Crash involving 18-wheeler closes intersection of FM-1093 Fulshear and FM-1463, authorities say
Read full article: Re-route, drivers: Crash involving 18-wheeler closes intersection of FM-1093 Fulshear and FM-1463, authorities sayA crash involving an 18-wheeler and another vehicle closed the intersection of FM-1093 and FM-1463 in both directions Tuesday, authorities said.
2 motorcyclists struck by hit-and-run driver on Highway 36 in Fort Bend County, deputies say
Read full article: 2 motorcyclists struck by hit-and-run driver on Highway 36 in Fort Bend County, deputies sayA man was taken into custody after two motorcycles were struck during a hit-and-run incident Sunday on Highway 36, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? FBCSO searching for missing 13-year-old boy with medical history
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? FBCSO searching for missing 13-year-old boy with medical historyThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Sunday in Richmond.
Have you seen him? Search underway for 13-year-old with ‘medical history’ last seen in Richmond Sunday, FBCSO says
Read full article: Have you seen him? Search underway for 13-year-old with ‘medical history’ last seen in Richmond Sunday, FBCSO saysFort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy with a “medical history” that was reportedly last seen in Richmond Sunday.
FBCSO deputy injured after motorcycle crash near Pearland area, authorities say
Read full article: FBCSO deputy injured after motorcycle crash near Pearland area, authorities sayA deputy with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is hurt after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle near Pearland Monday morning, according to FBCSO.
Missing 15-year-old girl found safe, reunited with family; case still remains under investigation, deputies say
Read full article: Missing 15-year-old girl found safe, reunited with family; case still remains under investigation, deputies sayA 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday has been found safe and reunited with family on Wednesday, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, HPD dealing with staffing shortages, recruitment and retention issues
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, HPD dealing with staffing shortages, recruitment and retention issuesLaw enforcement agencies across the state are dealing with staffing shortages, retention and recruitment.
Search underway for missing woman last seen with ex-boyfriend in El Campo, FCSO says
Read full article: Search underway for missing woman last seen with ex-boyfriend in El Campo, FCSO saysA search is underway for a missing 18-year-old woman who was reportedly last known to be with her ex-boyfriend, according to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Have you seen Thelma? Deputies searching for missing 52-year-old woman last seen in Fort Bend County
Read full article: Have you seen Thelma? Deputies searching for missing 52-year-old woman last seen in Fort Bend CountyThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating 52-year-old Thelma Alvarado, who was reported missing on June 5.
Bond set at 10K for Stafford pastor accused of indecent assault against woman, deputies say
Read full article: Bond set at 10K for Stafford pastor accused of indecent assault against woman, deputies sayA bond has been set at $10,000 for a pastor accused of committing indecent assault against a woman since 2020, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Click It or Ticket’: Campaign helps FBCSO step up crackdown of seat belt violators
Read full article: ‘Click It or Ticket’: Campaign helps FBCSO step up crackdown of seat belt violatorsThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help crack down on unbuckled drivers and passengers during the busy Memorial Day holiday as part of a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign.
FBCSO: Man barricaded inside Richmond home found dead following nearly half-daylong SWAT standoff
Read full article: FBCSO: Man barricaded inside Richmond home found dead following nearly half-daylong SWAT standoffThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead following a SWAT standoff in Richmond Saturday.
FBCSO: Identity released of hit-and run suspect shot, killed after stabbing deputy
Read full article: FBCSO: Identity released of hit-and run suspect shot, killed after stabbing deputyThe identity of a man who was shot and killed by Fort Bend County deputies after a hit-and-run incident has been released to the public.
Woman charged with murder after stabbing her big sister to death during fight, police say
Read full article: Woman charged with murder after stabbing her big sister to death during fight, police sayA fight between two sisters ended with one being stabbed to death and the other arrested, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Deadly shooting near Townewest Elementary in Fort Bend ISD prompts campus lock out, FBCSO says
Read full article: Deadly shooting near Townewest Elementary in Fort Bend ISD prompts campus lock out, FBCSO saysTownewest Elementary School has been placed on a precautionary lockdown after deputies said a body was found near the Fort Bend ISD campus.
Residents in Sienna neighborhood on edge after two homes burglarized on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Residents in Sienna neighborhood on edge after two homes burglarized on New Year’s EveAfter learning two of his neighbor’s homes were burglarized on New Year’s Eve, Sienna resident Samson Bouri had a message for anyone looking to do the same to him.
Now hiring: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recruiting for several positions, including deputies, dispatchers
Read full article: Now hiring: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recruiting for several positions, including deputies, dispatchersKnow someone who needs a job? The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office will hold a hiring event for multiple officer positions this Friday and Saturday.
Arrest made in road rage shooting that killed 20-year-old student, FBCSO confirms
Read full article: Arrest made in road rage shooting that killed 20-year-old student, FBCSO confirmsJust 24 hours after a man was killed in an alleged road rage shooting, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said the gunman who had fled the scene is now in custody.
Fort Bend County authorities report sharp increase in traffic accidents, fatalities in 2021
Read full article: Fort Bend County authorities report sharp increase in traffic accidents, fatalities in 2021Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that it plans to step up enforcement after seeing a sharp increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2020.
Luxe vehicles worth $528K recovered in Fort Bend County theft ring, authorities say
Read full article: Luxe vehicles worth $528K recovered in Fort Bend County theft ring, authorities sayThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to hold a news conference about a luxury vehicle theft case which remains under investigation.
3 men arrested after robbing victim of his landscaping equipment, FBCSO says
Read full article: 3 men arrested after robbing victim of his landscaping equipment, FBCSO saysThree men were arrested after a man was robbed of his landscaping equipment while using it, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
FBCSO: Children involved in fatal wreck on US 90-Alt near FM 1952; All lanes closed in both directions
Read full article: FBCSO: Children involved in fatal wreck on US 90-Alt near FM 1952; All lanes closed in both directionsFort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies are at the scene of a fatal crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler in central Fort Bend County.
Body recovered in Richmond identified as missing Allison Chapman Kempe, authorities say
Read full article: Body recovered in Richmond identified as missing Allison Chapman Kempe, authorities sayThe body of missing Allison Chapman Kempe, a 41-year-old resident of Richmond, Texas, has been recovered, according to local authorities.
Father shoots son in neck after argument in Whole Foods parking lot near Katy, FBCSO says
Read full article: Father shoots son in neck after argument in Whole Foods parking lot near Katy, FBCSO saysAuthorities are investigating after a father shot his son in the parking lot of a Whole Foods in Katy Tuesday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Family of man killed by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office sergeant holds news conference
Read full article: Family of man killed by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office sergeant holds news conferenceThe family of a man killed by a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office sergeant during an altercation at a private event held a news conference Wednesday.
Man killed by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office sergeant in shooting during altercation in Needville, officials say
Read full article: Man killed by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office sergeant in shooting during altercation in Needville, officials sayA man was killed in an officer-involved shooting by a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office sergeant during an altercation Sunday at a private event, according to the sheriff’s office.
10 people injured in 2-vehicle crash in Fresno, authorities say
Read full article: 10 people injured in 2-vehicle crash in Fresno, authorities sayThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon in Fresno. Officials said at least 10 people were injured. The crash was reported after 3 p.m. near Kansas and Pecan streets. Officials said four adults and four minors in an SUV were transported to the hospital. The two adults in the other vehicle involved were also taken to the hospital.
Search underway in Fort Bend County after suspect takes off while being served felony warrant, deputies say
Read full article: Search underway in Fort Bend County after suspect takes off while being served felony warrant, deputies sayMISSOURI CITY, Texas – Deputies are searching for a suspect who has a felony warrant out of Brazoria County, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Deputies said an FBCSO deputy was serving the suspect the warrant from another agency when he took off on foot in the 3300 block of Ivy Mill Lane. The incident happened between 10:30-11:30 a.m.He’s wearing red shorts, no shoes and a black t-shirt, according to law enforcement. He's wearing red shorts, no shoes & black t-shirt. Call Dispatch 281-341-4665 pic.twitter.com/ar58XVmgVv — FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) January 13, 2021This is a developing story.
FBCSO detention officer admits to sexual contact with inmate, authorities say
Read full article: FBCSO detention officer admits to sexual contact with inmate, authorities sayRICHMOND, Texas – A Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department employee with more than four years of service is now charged with improper sexual relationship with an inmate. Authorities said Monday that Nathan Carr, 31 -- a FBCSO civilian detention officer -- was removed from contact with inmates on Jan. 7 around 12:45 p.m. after an inmate came forward and told a sheriff’s department employee about what was happening between Carr and another inmate. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said the gender of the victim has not been released and “shouldn’t matter,” though added that the information would eventually be released. Fort Bend authorities said Carr was removed from contact with inmates and “admitted to his inappropriate conduct” and was arrested on Saturday at 9 p.m. and was relieved of duty without pay. Improper sexual relationship with an inmate is punishable of up to 2 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, Fagan said.
FBCSO launches ‘Take Me Home’ program to help find, return loved ones at risk of wandering
Read full article: FBCSO launches ‘Take Me Home’ program to help find, return loved ones at risk of wanderingHOUSTON – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office launched the “Take Me Home” program to help law enforcement officers easily find and return loved ones who are at risk of wandering. The program was 15 months in the making, all to better serve the Fort Bend Community. Here is how it worksIn the new program, developed by the Pensacola Police Department, families can register their loved ones with cognitive disabilities such as Autism, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and down syndrome. To register an individual online, you submit a current digital picture, demographic information and caregiver contact information. Click here to register a loved one.
Teen brothers killed in Fresno shooting were randomly targeted, family says
Read full article: Teen brothers killed in Fresno shooting were randomly targeted, family saysTwo teens, Devin Massey and Jonathan Massey, were killed Saturday in a shooting outside a Fresno home, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Teen brothers were killed and one person was seriously injured Saturday in a shooting outside a Fresno home, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the victims as Devin Massey, 15, and Jonathan Massey, 17. In a written statement released on Sunday, the family said the boys were randomly killed and asked for prayers and justice. Driveway shootingAt approximately 8 p.m. Saturday, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s units were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Broadmore Drive in reference to a shooting.
Children among those injured in crash in Fort Bend County
Read full article: Children among those injured in crash in Fort Bend CountyAt least three people, including children, were injured in a crash Monday in Fort Bend County. The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. on Jeske Road and Roesler Road, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the children involved in the crash were around the ages of 12 and 14. The kids and their mother were transported to a hospital via Air Med and a second Air Med is on the scene, authorities said. Authorities have not given details on what may have caused the crash, the extent of the injuries of it there are any fatalities.
2 children airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after 3-car pileup on Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
Read full article: 2 children airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after 3-car pileup on Fort Bend Parkway Toll RoadHOUSTON – Two children, ages 4 and 10, were airlifted to a hospital in critical condition after a major three-vehicle wreck on the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road Tuesday evening, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Three adults were also taken to the hospital with injuries, officials said. The wreck was first reported at 6:11 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road near Farm-to-Market 2234, officials said. Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Trever Nehls said the parents of the children were driving in the right-most northbound lane behind a relative’s vehicle that had a flat tire. The northbound lanes of the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road were closed for several hours as officials investigated.
Former Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy charged in death of deputy constable
Read full article: Former Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy charged in death of deputy constableHOUSTON – A former Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with criminal negligent homicide in the shooting death of a 37-year-old deputy constable in the Sienna Plantation area of Missouri City in May. Chadwick Devin McRae, 49, of Stafford, is charged in the death of Caleb Rule, records show. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office released a statement about McRae, saying he was terminated following an internal investigation due to violation of the office’s Use of Force Policy as it related to Rule’s death. “This situation is tragic,” Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian M. Middleton said. And the death of Deputy Rule, who was on duty serving his community at the time of his death, is an unbearable loss for his wife, children, and extended family.”The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office referred questions to the Texas Rangers, as the lead investigative agency, and the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.
Residents work quickly to remove anti-police graffiti in Richmond subdivision
Read full article: Residents work quickly to remove anti-police graffiti in Richmond subdivisionRICHMOND, Texas – Tuesday Morning, near one of the entrances of the well-to-do Richmond neighborhood, anti-police graffiti coated a brick wall and a pavilion about a 1/4 mile away in the same subdivision. Waterside Estates, which appears to mirror the diversity of Fort Bend County as a whole, is not accustomed to this sort of crime. Yes, I have, in Fort Bend County, but I’m just going to say it like this: This right here isn’t going to solve anything,” said Kirby Williams, who grew up in Waterside Estates. “We have a very diverse community here in Fort Bend County and we all get along well together. We haven’t seen any issues at all except for today,” Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Major Chad Norvell said.
18-wheeler flips over, dumps trash in Richmond
Read full article: 18-wheeler flips over, dumps trash in RichmondRICHMOND – Crews continue to clean up trash spilled on the side of the road in Richmond, according to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. An 18-wheeler carrying trash flipped over near FM 762 and Brazos Lake Drive, according to deputies. Deputies are conducting traffic control. Update: Cleanup continues after a truck spilled trash on the side of the road. Deputies are conducting traffic control.
Woman given 50% survival chance after being thrown off vehicle; driver arrested
Read full article: Woman given 50% survival chance after being thrown off vehicle; driver arrestedAccording to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the driver identified as 49-year-old Watts Vaughan said he was visiting the woman, who is his acquaintance. Deputies said he refused to let the woman borrow $10, and when he started to drive away, the woman jumped on his hood. Vaughan continued to drive away and at one point took a sharp left turn, and the woman was thrown off his vehicle. In the video, a black SUV is seen traveling down Morton League Road with the woman on the hood. Investigators said Vaughan admitted to making that turn to throw the woman off the hood of the SUV.