Three-Month Investigation Leads to Major Drug Bust in Brazoria County, Suspect in Custody

On December 6, 2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Southern Brazoria County SWAT Team, the Brazoria County Special Response Team, and the Brazoria County Narcotics Task Force carried out a search warrant at a home located in the 23000 block of SH 35 in Sweeny, Texas. Following a three-month narcotics investigation, the operation … Read more

Humble Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault That Left Elderly Victim in Critical Condition

Following an incident that left 80-year-old Earl Hollins very ill, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced an arrest. The incident happened in Humble, Texas, on Friday, December 7, 2024, in the 1400 block of W. FM1960. Investigators from the Deputies and Violent Crimes Unit identified the alleged suspect as Anthony Ray Boycea, 57. Boyce, who … Read more

Chambers County Sheriff Investigates Dangerous ‘Door-Kicking Challenge’ Reports

The viral door-kicking challenge is a social media fad in which people kick doors as a practical joke while documenting the act. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is looking into instances related to this challenge. In addition to being disruptive, authorities caution that this action has serious risks. The challenge can be interpreted by homeowners … Read more

Houston Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Persons of Interest in East Houston Fatal Shooting

The public is being asked to help Houston police find two people of interest who are wanted for interrogation in connection with the shooting death of 34-year-old Johnny Felder, who was discovered dead on November 23, 2024, at around 7:30 p.m. near 7800 Tidwell Road in East Houston. After responding to reports of a shooting … Read more

Alvin Man Arrested for Operating Illegal Chop Shop, $320k in Stolen Vehicle Parts Recovered

As a member of the Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force, investigators from the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office detained Christopher Knippers, 43, of Alvin, Texas, on charges of first-degree felony theft of property worth more than $300,000. The task team started the investigation in May 2024 after receiving a tip that indicated Knippers was operating … Read more