Huntsville Happens

POINT BLANK, TEXAS Three people were taken into custody after the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division (DPS CID) executed a search warrant at a residence in the Point Blank area on June 9, 2026. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began when DPS CID […]

By Staff Writer HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – A wanted felon was taken into custody Tuesday evening after Huntsville Police officers located him at the Brookshire Brothers on 11th Street around 6:23 PM. According to police, the suspect Ronald Lewis, 22, of Anna, Texas alleged fled when officers approached him. Police allege Lewis was wanted on multiple […]

By Staff Writer HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – The Texas Board of Criminal Justice Office of Inspector General has arrested former Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate Deidrick Capers, accusing him of operating a counterfeit legal mail drug pipeline that reached prisons across the country. OIG investigators say Capers mailed envelopes disguised as legitimate legal correspondence, but […]

An 18‑Year‑Old Conroe Man Involved in SWAT Standoff At McDonald’s. CONROE, TEXAS – On June 9, 2026, at 2:12 p.m., Conroe Police officers were dispatched to the McDonald’s at 1200 League Line Road after reports of an active disturbance. According to the Conroe Police , when officers arrived, they found 18‑year‑old Jeremiah Lawson sitting inside […]

ONALASKA, TEXAS – A community supported benefit account has been formally established to assist Kelsie Hodge and her six children as they navigate an extremely difficult period following a traumatic series of events. Organizers say the goal is to provide immediate financial stability while the family works toward long‑term recovery and a fresh start. Donations […]

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has expanded its national “Worst of the Worst” database, adding another 5,000 criminal offenders to the public website that highlights arrested individuals identified by federal authorities as posing significant public safety risks. The update brings the total number of offenders displayed on the site to more […]

By Staff Writer CONROE, Texas — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has announced a major development in the homicide investigation of 81‑year‑old James “Mr. Jim” Blount, who was found shot to death inside his Trails End Road home earlier this week. Detectives have now charged the victim’s son, 38‑year‑old Justin Blount, with murder. Deputies were […]

By Staff Writer SOUTHEAST TEXAS — A months‑long investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has dismantled a sprawling burglary ring tied to commercial break‑ins across four Southeast Texas counties, authorities announced Monday. The investigation involved the Huntsville Police and Walker County Sheriff’s Department. The case allegedly began after a burglary […]

By Staff Writer CROCKETT, TEXAS – The Crockett Police Department has arrested a local man after a routine compliance check revealed he was using an unreported social media account, a violation of Texas sex offender registration laws. According to the department, an officer conducted a compliance check earlier this week on James Michael Myers, 45, […]

By Staff Writer HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — An 18 year old Huntsville man with a prior aggravated sexual assault of a child was taken into custody Thursday after authorities say he failed to meet his lifetime sex‑offender registration obligations. Sean Travius K. Walters was arrested on June 4, 2026, at 1:17 p.m. at the 1200 block […]

SHIFT REPORT – 06/03/26 DISTURBANCE📍 200 Block Blalock StPossible known suspect damaged property. WARRANT – EMH📍 2700 Block Montgomery RdKnown subject was detained for an EMH Warrant. DRUGS / WARRANT – SER📍 2300 Block Lake RdMaurice Carl Cook III was arrested for Poss CS PG 1 (F3) and Poss Drug Paraphernalia (MC).Maurice Carl Cook III […]

By Staff Writer CONROE, Texas — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has announced a major development in the homicide investigation of 81‑year‑old James “Mr. Jim” Blount, who was found shot to death inside his Trails End Road home earlier this week. Detectives have now charged the victim’s son, 38‑year‑old Justin Blount, with murder. Deputies were […]

By Staff Writer ONALASKA, TEXAS – The Onalaska Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Bryant Todd Arnold, 35, who is wanted on a felony warrant for Deadly Conduct following an alleged drive‑by shooting investigation in the Canyon Park area. According to the department’s press release, officers launched an investigation on April […]

By Staff Writer COLDSPRING, TEXAS – San Jacinto County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three young adults on felony drug charges following two separate traffic stops assisted by K9 units. According to the Sheriff’s Office, K9 teams were deployed to opposite sides of the county, conducting stops in Point Blank and Shepherd. The dogs alerted deputies to […]

By Staff Writer LIVINGSTON, TEXAS – The investigation into allegations against Doyle Hodge II, a 40‑year‑old area church volunteer preacher previously arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child, has expanded with multiple new charges filed by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigators, Hodge is now additionally charged with Criminal Solicitation of a Minor […]