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$1M bond set for teen accused in Friendswood shooting that left another teen dead
Read full article: $1M bond set for teen accused in Friendswood shooting that left another teen deadA 18-year-old has died after a shooting in Friendswood Saturday and investigators are working to enhance the charges against a 17-year-old suspect.
Former Friendswood Mustang Booster Club president sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $200K
Read full article: Former Friendswood Mustang Booster Club president sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $200KThe former president of the Friendswood Mustang Booster Club was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for stealing more than $200,000 from the organization.
2 Friendswood PD officers injured after attempting to free victim from single vehicle crash, officials say
Read full article: 2 Friendswood PD officers injured after attempting to free victim from single vehicle crash, officials sayTwo officers with Friendswood Police Department are hurt after attempting to free a victim following a single vehicle crash Sunday morning, officials said.
Human remains found in search for missing Friendswood man, police say
Read full article: Human remains found in search for missing Friendswood man, police sayThe Friendswood Police Department said they located a set of human remains Monday in the search for a missing man who was last seen Saturday morning.
Recognize this vehicle? Police searching for vehicle seen leaving area days before man’s body was found inside Friendswood home
Read full article: Recognize this vehicle? Police searching for vehicle seen leaving area days before man’s body was found inside Friendswood homePolice are investigating after a man was found dead inside of a Friendswood home on Monday.
Gas line fire extinguished in Friendswood, roadway remains closed
Read full article: Gas line fire extinguished in Friendswood, roadway remains closedA roadway remains closed in Friendswood as emergency crews continue to monitor the cause of a natural gas line fire that took hours to extinguish Tuesday evening.
Sweeny police chief arrested in Friendswood, accused of driving while intoxicated, officials say
Read full article: Sweeny police chief arrested in Friendswood, accused of driving while intoxicated, officials saySweeny Police Chief John Barnard charged after being arrested for DWI in Friendswood on Feb. 21, 2021, according to Friendswood Police Department. FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – Sweeny police chief John Barnard was arrested Sunday after being accused of driving while intoxicated in Friendswood, according to Friendswood Police Department. Barnard has been charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at 1:31 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Parkwood Avenue, according to police records. Officials said Barnard has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation is pending.
Friendswood bar owners arrested for allegedly interfering with inspection. Couple says they were targetted for refusing to close
Read full article: Friendswood bar owners arrested for allegedly interfering with inspection. Couple says they were targetted for refusing to closeFRIENDSWOOD, Texas The owners of Friends Pub in Friendswood, Texas arent shy about their refusal to shut down per Texas Gov. In fact, theres a large banner outside their establishment emblazoned with the words We refuse to shut down. Abbotts orderOn August 3, Friendswood police officers arrived at the West Parkwood Avenue pub to do a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission inspection. They were finished with the inspection and we asked them what are you waiting for to leave, Randar said. Randar said he refused to close his establishment because his business and staff have suffered enough during the first statewide mandatory closure.
Body pulled from water of Lake Friendswood Park Thursday night
Read full article: Body pulled from water of Lake Friendswood Park Thursday nightA body was pulled from the water of Lake Friendswood Park Thursday night, according to the Friendswood Police Department. FPD said the victim possibly drowned in the lake after going into the water at about 6 p.m. Thursday. The League City Dive Team assisted in the search and rescue operation that went on for about two to three hours until the person’s body was recovered. As officials searched, friends and family members of the victim were nearby, praying. It is unclear what the person was doing in the water and if they were with other people or by themselves.