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Boxer Jermall Charlo arrested in Texas on felony assault charge
Middleweight champion boxer Jermall Charlo was arrested Friday in Texas on a felony charge of assaulting a family/household member after having a previous conviction, according to Fort Bend Jail records. Charlo, 31, was still in custody on Friday night, a jail official told ESPN. According to records, he was arrested… Original Article: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/33269763/jermall-charlo-arrested-texas-felony-assault-charge
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Jermall Charlo Arrested On 3rd Degree Felony Assault Charges In Fort Bend County, Texas
Jermall Charlo has been the subject of several hot boxing rumors in recent days. The latest news break, however, has him back in legal trouble outside the ring. The unbeaten two-division and reigning WBC middleweight titlist was arrested Friday afternoon in Fort Bend County, Texas, following a warrant executed for his arrest. Charlo was charged…
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Boxing Star Jermall Charlo Arrested, Booked On Felony Assault Charge
Boxing star Jermall Charlo is in trouble with the law again … TMZ Sports has learned he was arrested on Friday in Texas. A Fort Bend County Jail official tells us … the 31-year-old was booked at around 1:30 PM CT after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s…
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5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Feb. 11
1. 41 arrested, including 5 pimps, in Fort Bend County human trafficking operations; 7 rescued, including juvenile, DA says. Nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies joined together in three sting operations across the Houston area, resulting in the arrest of 41 alleged perpetrators, including five pimps, and seven rescues – one being a juvenile, according…
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Fort Bend ISD launching tours to educate public about CTE studies, businesses
Fort Bend ISD is opening free public tours to share about learning opportunities within its career and technical education department and its student-run businesses, per a news release. On HoustonChronicle.com: Four Fort Bend County fire departments acquire improved breathing equipment. The seven scheduled tours will take place at the James… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-launching-tours-to-educate-public-16911522.php
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Q&A: Get to know the Democratic candidates for Fort Bend County judge ahead of March primaries
There are four candidates vying for the position of Fort Bend County judge, including two Republicans and two Democrats. The primary will be held on March 1 with early voting taking place Feb. 14-25. The winners for each party in the March primaries will be on the ballot in the November general election. Original Article:…
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FBISD sets dates for career and techincal education, Sugar Land 95 tours
An educational exhibit for students and the general public detailing the story of the Sugar Land 95 will soon be available to the public. Fort Bend ISD has announced that starting Feb. 22, from 10-11:15 a.m., the exhibit, which serves as the first phase of the district’s SL95 Memorialization Project, and is designed to honor…
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Stretch of highway renamed after Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-collector Carmen Turner
The section of Highway 90 and Texas Parkway in Missouri City will be renamed after Fort Bend County’s current tax assessor-collector Carmen P. Tuner. Turner, who assumed office on Jan. 1, 2021, is the county’s first African American tax assessor-collector. “I always try to give back to the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Stretch-of-highway-renamed-after-Fort-Bend-County-16908380.php
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Seven victims rescued, included One juvenile victim
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Dozens of people accused of human trafficking in Fort Bend County are now off the streets. The Fort Bend County District Attorney`s Office worked with the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance and partnering agencies to conduct three multi-day proactive operations in October and November of 2021 and January of 2022. In total, the…
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Three human trafficking operations in Fort Bend County lead to 41 arrests, 7 rescues
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office recently partnered with other agencies for three proactive operations to fight human trafficking, leading to 41 arrests and seven rescues. The arrests included five traffickers or pimps, and the rescues included one child sex trafficking victim, according to District Attorney Brian Middleton. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Three-human-trafficking-operations-in-Fort-Bend-16908984.php
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News 2 Know: Shaun White takes flight for final time on halfpipe, misses podium in 5th Olympic Winter Games, and more
Good morning from Click2Houston.com! It’s Friday, Feb 11, 2022. Want to go see ‘Hamilton’ at Hobby Center but don’t want to spend too much on tickets? A digital lottery is set to open to customers beginning 10 a.m. on Friday. KPRC 2 Investigative Reporter Amy Davis… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/meta/newsletter/2022/02/11/news-2-know-shaun-white-takes-flight-for-final-time-on-halfpipe-misses-podium-in-5th-olympic-winter-games-and-more/
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George encourages people to vote
Feb. 14 is a very special and important day. It is the day early voting begins in Fort Bend County. “The right to vote should never be taken for granted,” said Fort Bend County Judge KP George. “Ours is an amazing nation — many across the world don’t have this right. It is your duty…
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Dozens arrested in Fort Bend County sex trafficking sting
Multiple county agencies went undercover for months, leading to 41 arrests. As reporter Brittany Ford explains, it’s one of the many approaches against trafficking. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/video/news/crime/dozens-arrested-in-fort-bend-county-sex-trafficking-sting/285-2376057d-c5e0-4544-863d-79c33e8d703e
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Fruit/citrus tree sale is Saturday
The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will host their annual citrus/fruit tree sale fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m.-noon (or sold out) at the George Pavilion of the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Texas 36 S. in Rosenberg. An estimated 75 different varieties of fruit trees and berries… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/fruit-citrus-tree-sale-is-saturday/article_94f09e01-b871-5cce-9201-355e95768975.html
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Over 40 people arrested after undercover sex trafficking sting in Fort Bend County, authorities say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Dozens of people have been arrested during a multi-agency bust to combat sex trafficking in Fort Bend County. District Attorney Brian Middleton says the arrests were made during a series of undercover operations. “From the statistics in terms of number of arrests and recovery,… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/human-sex-trafficking-sting-fort-bend-county-texas/285-67cdf649-a5bc-4f78-a5c1-c41b006c080c
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Undercover trafficking sting leads to over 40 people arrested in Fort Bend County, authorities say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Dozens of people have been arrested during a multi-agency bust to combat sex trafficking in Fort Bend County. District Attorney Brian Middleton says the arrests were made during a series of undercover operations. “From the statistics in terms of number of arrests and recovery,… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/human-sex-trafficking-sting-fort-bend-county-texas/285-67cdf649-a5bc-4f78-a5c1-c41b006c080c
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Why experts say some political districts never change while others get constantly re-drawn
SUGAR LAND, TX — To understand the population and political change in Central Texas, it helps to understand what’s happened in other parts of the state. Let’s look at Fort Bend County, former stronghold of politicians like Tom DeLay and still a power base for Senator Ted Cruz. To… Original Article: https://www.kxxv.com/news/25-investigates/why-experts-say-some-political-districts-never-change-while-others-get-constantly-re-drawn
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Q&A: Get to know the Republican candidates for Fort Bend County judge ahead of the March primaries
There are four candidates vying for the position of Fort Bend County judge, including two Republicans and two Democrats. The primary will be held March 1 with early voting taking place Feb. 14-25. The winners for each party in the March primaries will be on the ballot in the November general election. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/02/10/qa-get-to-know-the-republican-candidates-for-fort-bend-county-judge-ahead-of-the-march-primaries/
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Spring man arrested on charges of aggravated robbery in Fort Bend County area of Katy
Spring resident Joey Wood was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery at a residence in Katy, Texas, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release on Thursday. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives, in partnership with members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, arrested the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Spring-man-arrested-on-charges-of-aggravated-16848515.php
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Fort Bend Museum Hosts Speaker Series Celebrating County’s Diversity
Fort Bend County has been called the nation’s most diverse. Now, the rich stories of the people who have come to live in the county will be celebrated and explored in a monthly speaker series that will take place on a “first Thursday” cadence at the recently renovated Fort Bend Museum. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/fort-bend-museum-hosts-speaker-series-celebrating-county-s-diversity/article_bbe3d37d-1f55-5487-9199-21a7d3b44c84.html
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More than 40 ‘sex buyers,’ ‘traffickers’ arrested in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Law enforcement officials in Fort Bend County arrested more than 40 alleged ‘sex buyers’ and ‘traffickers’ during a 3-month operation, the District Attorney’s office said Thursday. SEE THE SIGNS: ‘Most important way to help’ human trafficking victims, according to a Houston… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/more-than-40-sex-buyers-traffickers-arrested-in-fort-bend-co
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Driver who killed Houston cyclist could be first charged under Texas’ new Lisa Torry Smith Act, advocates say
A man behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra who hit and killed a 73-year-old cyclist Monday morning in southwest Houston could face a felony charge under a new crosswalk law believed to have never been applied before, advocates said. The dead cyclist was identified as Chung Ko, a Sharpstown… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/lisa-torry-smith-act-new-law-crosswalk-safety-16845102.php
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41 arrested, including 5 pimps, in Fort Bend County human trafficking operations; 7 rescued, including juvenile, DA says
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies joined together in three sting operations across the Houston area, resulting in the arrest of 41 alleged perpetrators, including five pimps, and seven rescues – one being a juvenile, according to authorities. The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/10/41-arrested-including-5-pimps-in-fort-bend-county-human-trafficking-operations-7-rescued-including-juvenile-da-says/
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Spring Man Arrested for Aggravated Robbery in Katy
SPRING, TX — Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives in partnership with members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force arrested suspect Joey Wood, 40, for an aggravated robbery at a residence in Katy, Texas. On January 28, 2022, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at a residence on… Original Article: https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=72260
