Alyssa Ford

Minneapolis

Journalist at Freelance

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Houston Teen Charged With Murder in Glen Manor Drive Shooting Death of

15 hours ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting that occurred on Glen Manor Drive last Saturday, ending the life of 18-year-old Brandon Price. Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, led by Sergeant C. Ponder and Detective J. Meister, responded to a call and discovered Price with gunshot wounds; despite the efforts of the Houston Fire Department paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene, as detailed in the Houston Police Department's news release.
Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Elder Fraud Ring Sentenced to 46 Months

18 hours ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Source: Unsplash/ Pepi StojanovskiA sizeable elder fraud ring has been dismantled, and one of its ringleaders, Hardik Jayantilal Patel, 37, has been sentenced to just under four years in federal prison. Patel, who resided illegally in Lexington, Kentucky, pleaded guilty last December and is now facing 46 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release.
Liberty County Commissioner David Whitmire Indicted on Charges

19 hours ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Liberty County Commissioner David Whitmire has been indicted by a grand jury and now faces criminal charges. The charges include sexual assault, official oppression, and solicitation of prostitution, as confirmed by Whitmire’s attorney, Chris Tritico, in a report by Click2Houston. Tritico told that Whitmire plans to turn himself in and post bond this morning. The indictment was issued after a closed grand jury session yesterday.
Guatemalan Man Convicted of Illegal Reentry into the U.S., Faces Up to

19 hours ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Source: Unsplash/ Carles RabadaA Guatemalan man has been convicted of reentering the United States illegally, reports the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas. Found guilty by a jury, Leonardo Fernando Batz could now face up to two years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office announcement, the verdict came after less than an hour of deliberation, concluding a three-day trial.
Texas Executes Moises Sandoval Mendoza for 2004 Murder of Rachelle

21 hours ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Yesterday, the State of Texas executed Moises Sandoval Mendoza, who was convicted of the 2004 murder of Rachelle O’Neil Tolleson. Mendoza had confessed to abducting, sexually assaulting, and killing the 20-year-old mother. He was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m. in Huntsville, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Fugitive Apprehended and Accomplice Charged with Obstructing Justice

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

A coordinated law enforcement effort led to the arrest of a fugitive and a woman accused of obstructing justice last week in Harris County. On April 17, deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 4 executed a warrant and arrested Marshall Tyler, a wanted fugitive, along with Regina Chevalier, a suspected accomplice. The arrest took place in the 300 block of Kirkstall Drive after deputies received a tip about Tyler's location.
Man Charged with Assault on a Peace Officer Following Disturbance on

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Violence erupted in the 16400 block of Stuebner Airline Road on Monday, leading to the arrest of a man after an altercation with deputies. Responding to a disturbance call, deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 4 encountered a volatile situation where Enrique Guerrero reportedly threatened to kill several people at the scene. The situation rapidly escalated when Guerrero attempted to evade arrest.
Three Charged with Felony Theft After Coordinated Heist at Southeast

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Source: Google Street ViewHarris County officials have charged three individuals with felony theft following a calculated and disconcerting heist that involved stealing puppies and various pet merchandise from The Pet Place, a pet store in Southeast Houston. Destiny Elizabeth Estrada, Elmer Geovanny Velasquez-Lopez, and Carmen Montes are the accused in a case that's rendered all too real by surveillance video footage.
Historic $42 Million Memorial Groves Project to Revitalize Houston's

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

The Memorial Park Conservancy has announced plans for a $42 million renovation project called Memorial Groves, which will transform 100 acres of Memorial Park in Houston. The project aims to honor the city’s World War I history, particularly the legacy of Camp Logan, where 70,000 troops trained between 1917 and 1919. As reported by CW39, the renovation will include over 2,000 bald cypress trees, a water feature integrated into an earth mound, and a visitors' center.
Houston Celebrates National Coin Week with a $10,000 Treasure Hunt by

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Alyssa Ford

Houstonians have a chance to participate in a treasure hunt offering over $10,000 in rare coins and gold as prizes. U.S. Coins & Jewelry, a local business celebrating its 40th anniversary, is hosting the event during National Coin Week. The treasure will be hidden at five locally owned businesses around the region, with clues posted on social media starting on Monday and running through Saturday as per as news report.