Cypress Springs, Cypress | News, Crime, Lost Pets, Free Stuff (2024)

HHARRIS COUNTY2+ weeks agoAgencyAnyone can be a victim of a scam. Please read the PSA below to know how to recognize this popular scam being used on many in our communities right now.80Like

HHARRIS COUNTY2+ weeks agoAgencyCrime Stoppers joins the Alvarez Family, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and Houston Police Department Investigators for an update on the indictment of Tony Earls Jr. , who was indicted yesterday by a Harris County Grand Jury for murder in the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022. Since the day of her murder, Crime Stoppers of Houston has worked and supported the Alvarez Family, advocating on Arlene's behalf as they navigate the criminal justice system and continue to seek justice. https://fb.watch/rHOdjIHe3V/118Like

TTHE OFFICE OF TED HEAP, HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 52+ weeks agoAgencyPrecinct 5 Protection Plan: The 'Emergency' Scam Precinct 5 reminds our senior citizens to watch for so-called "Grandparent" or "Emergency" scams. These scams can be costly, not to mention embarrassing. But many smart people are duped and victimized through these illegal cons every day. The Grandparent scam often preys on older people, playing off their emotions and sense of family loyalty. Con artists will call or email their targeted victims, letting them know that a grandchild or other relative has supposedly been injured, robbed or arrested while traveling overseas and needs money ASAP for bail money, lawyer’s fees, hospital bills or another fictitious expense. The victim is urged not to tell anyone, such as the grandchild’s parent, because they don’t want them to find out about the trouble they’ve supposedly gotten into. The grandparent is often tricked out of thousands of dollars. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the median financial loss from these scams is $2,000, and, for those 70 years old and older, the median is $9,000. To detect and avoid the “Emergency” Scam: • Beware of any urgent solicitation of funds, especially if it is needed to pay for unexpected bills such as bail money, lawyer’s fees or doctor bills. • Even if you feel the call is legitimate, independently contact the relative the con artist is claiming to be, or to represent, at a known phone number to verify the details of the story. • Scam artists’ payment method of choice is the wire transfer. Any urgent request to wire money should be treated suspiciously. • These scams often call late at night in an attempt to confuse their potential victims. • If you are a victim of this scam, contact Precinct 5 or your local law enforcement agency immediately. Constable Ted Heap’s Victims Assistance Unit can help those who are victims of these crimes and many others as well. This includes information on your rights as a victim, assistance with crime victims compensation, support in navigating the criminal justice system, information on agencies that support crime victims, and accompaniment to court and medical facilities as requested by law enforcement or victims. #Precinct5protects Please contact our Victims Assistance Office for more information at 281-578-2513. We have more resources available at our website: https://constablepct5.com/index.php/victims-assistance/ Connect with Precinct 5 here: Facebook: Ted Heap, Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Instagram: Ted.Heap.Constable Twitter: @HCpct54Like

HHARRIS COUNTY2+ weeks agoAgencyMarcus Cox-Davis, age 24, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder. “This defendant had no regard for anyone else when he used a gun to rob and steal, and now the victim’s family will never again see this hardworking and beloved woman,” DA Ogg said. “This agreement ensures that the defendant will spend decades in prison with no appeals.” We are grateful to Assistant District Attorneys Chandler Raine and Michael Hanover for their work on the case. #publicsafety https://www.harriscountyda.com/armed_robber_who_killed... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marcus Cox-Davis, de 24 años, fue condenado a cadena perpetua después de declararse culpable de asesinato. "Este acusado no tuvo en cuenta a nadie más cuando usó un arma para robar y quitar la vida, y ahora la familia de la víctima nunca volverá a ver a esta mujer trabajadora y querida", dijo la fiscal Ogg. "Este acuerdo garantiza que el acusado pasará décadas en prisión sin posibilidad de apelación". Estamos agradecidos a los Fiscales Adjuntos Chandler Raine y Michael Hanover por su trabajo en el caso. #SeguridadPública95Like

HHARRIS COUNTY2+ weeks agoAgencyHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg spoke with both ABC13 Houston and KHOU 11 News concerning Muhammad Rafay and Angel Barrientos following the charges brought against them for fentanyl murder. "Both of these men are facing up to life in prison. That's a lot of leverage for our prosecutors to try and extract more information from the mid-level dealer about where the supply came from," DA Ogg said. … “People who are profiting literally as merchants of death by selling people poison for a few bucks now can be prosecuted for the crime of murder.” https://tinyurl.com/4dmfr8bu --------------------------------------------------------------- La Fiscal del Distrito del Condado de Harris, Kim Ogg, habló con ABC13 Houston y KHOU 11 News sobre Muhammad Rafay y Angel Barrientos luego de los cargos presentados contra ellos por asesinato con fentanilo. "Ambos hombres enfrentan hasta cadena perpetua. Eso es mucha presión para nuestros fiscales intentar obtener más información del traficante de nivel medio sobre de dónde provino el suministro", dijo la fiscal Ogg. ... "Las personas que están obteniendo beneficios literalmente como comerciantes de muerte al vender veneno a las personas por unos pocos dólares ahora pueden ser procesadas por el delito de asesinato".111Like

HHARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE2+ weeks agoAgencyThe Harris County Sheriff's Office and Major Saul Suarez joined the Harris County District Clerk at a press conference to raise awareness about jury duty scams in Harris County. We’ve had cases where the scammers would pose as HCSO deputies, and contact victims by phone, claiming they have arrest warrants for missing jury duty. They then coerce victims into paying fines to avoid arrest, often through unconventional methods like gift cards or Bitcoin. If you believe you're a victim of this type of scam, please call 713-221-6000. Remember, the HCSO will never contact you by phone for missing jury duty. If you have any questions or concerns about jury duty, always verify information directly with the Harris County District Clerk's office at 713-755-6392. ___________________________________________________ La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado Harris y el Mayor Saúl Suárez se unieron a la Secretaria de Distrito del Condado Harris en una conferencia para crear conciencia sobre las estafas de servicio de jurado en el Condado Harris. Hemos tenido casos en los que los estafadores se hacen pasar por oficiales de HCSO y contactan a las víctimas por teléfono, alegando que tienen órdenes de arresto por faltar al deber de jurado. Luego les piden que paguen multas para evitar ser arrestados, a menudo a través de métodos poco convencionales como tarjetas de regalo o Bitcoin. Si cree que fue víctima de este tipo de estafa, llame al 713-221-6000. Recuerde, nuestra agencia nunca se pondrá en contacto con usted por teléfono por faltar a su deber de jurado. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre el servicio de jurado, siempre verifique la información directamente con la Oficina de la Secretaria de Distrito del Condado Harris al 713-755-6392.21Like6