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Harris County Attorney Menefee Responds to Governor Abbott’s and General Paxton’s New Policy Banning Healthcare For Transgender Children

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Harris County Attorney Menefee Responds to Governor Abbott’s and General Paxton’s New Policy Banning Healthcare For Transgender Children

Yesterday Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a formal Attorney General Opinion concluding that parents who allow their transgender children certain gender-affirming health care—including puberty suppressants—may be guilty of “child abuse” under the Texas Family Code. Today Governor Abbott stated the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (“DFPS”) “will enforce” General Paxton’s opinion and “investigate & refer for prosecution any such abuse.”

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee—whose office represents DFPS in civil child abuse cases in Harris County—issued the following statement in response:

“Governor Abbott and General Paxton are ignoring medical professionals and intentionally misrepresenting the law to the detriment of transgender children and their families. My office will not participate in these bad faith political games. As the lawyers handling these cases, we owe a duty of candor to the courts about what the law really says. We’ll continue to follow the laws on the books—not General Paxton’s politically motivated and legally incorrect ‘opinion.’”

About the Harris County Attorney’s Office

Christian D. Menefee serves as the elected, top civil lawyer for Texas’ largest county. The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents the county in all civil matters including lawsuits. Menefee leads an office of 250 attorneys and staff members. He entered office at 32 years old, making him the youngest person and first African American elected as the Harris County Attorney.

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WANTED FOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IMPEDING BREATH

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WANTED FOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IMPEDING BREATH

Earlier today, Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division – Adult Sex Crimes Unit held a press conference to ask for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for Aggravated Sexual Assault and Aggravated Assault Impeding Breath.

On or about Sunday, December 19, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the victim was sexually assaulted as she was jogging along the trail at the park located at the 6800 block of West Orem and the 13600 block of Blue Ridge which runs along the Greenway Bayou Sims Access located in Southwest Houston. During the incident, the suspect attacked the victim from behind grabbing their neck, held a sharp object to their back and threatened to harm them if they didn’t comply. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Watch the press conference here. Spanish remarks were available.

Suspect Description:
Hispanic male approximately 25-35 years old, approximately 5’05”, 150 pounds, medium complexion, black hair, brown eyes. He has a rosary tattoo on his lower right hand, with four letters possibly “C and D “. Forensic sketches below.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

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City of Houston kicks-off Houston InspiraPublic Health Storytelling Campaign funded by Environmental Protection Agency Grant

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City of Houston kicks-off Houston InspiraPublic Health Storytelling Campaign funded by Environmental Protection Agency Grant

HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner and environmental justice representatives kicked-off the “Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira,” public health storytelling campaign today at the Houston Climate Justice Museum and Cultural Center in Second Ward.

In October 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Houston a $200,000 grant to create and launch a public health campaign to engage environmental organizations, artists, and storytellers to inspire awareness and action to improve health and safety outcomes.

The campaign is aimed at educating people and improving lives in five of the Complete Communities: Acres Homes, Alief/Westwood, Kashmere Gardens, Near Northside, and Second Ward.

“I am optimistic and excited about this initiative that will raise awareness and uplift communities in our city that have for decades been under-resourced, overlooked, and felt the direct impacts of climate change,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “I want to thank the EPA for awarding us this opportunity and I look forward to the collaboration between the environmental organizations, the Complete Communities, and the Houston artists to help tell our city’s story, while bridging the gap between equity and opportunity for all residents to succeed without barriers.”

The Mayor’s Offices of Cultural Affairs and Government Relations are leading this work with the Office of Complete Communities, Resilience and Sustainability and the Houston Health Department. The City of Houston is also working with environmental partners such as Air Alliance Houston, Citizens Environmental Coalition, Environmental Defense Fund, and Houston Wilderness.

In the City of Houston, life expectancy can vary by more than 20 years between zip codes. COVID-19 has only reinforced the disproportionate negative impact in the most vulnerable populations.

This project will focus on the risks communities face from elevated levels of environmental pollutants, primarily PM2.5 (strongly associated with concrete batch plants) and benzene both of which can increase and exacerbate the health risks associated with COVID-19. The selected storyteller will work with the City of Houston, environmental and community stakeholders over a six-month period in a selected community.

In 2016, the residents of Acres Homes organized and demanded that the Soto Concrete Batch Plant on DeSoto St. not open due to the learned health risks and inequities in an already hurting community. Pulitzer Prize Recipient and Chief Political Cartoonist Nick Anderson voiced the communities’ concerns through a cartoon which raised awareness and eventually had the developer withdraw his permits.

Anderson unveiled a new cartoon during today’s campaign kick-off titled “The Hidden Cost of Concrete Batch Plans,” that can be seen below.

“With this grant, we hope to help change the environmental consciousness of Houston, to empower and activate traditionally underserved communities to effect change,” said Artist Nick Anderson. “We encourage all artists who have a passion to help the underserved communities, especially those who live in these five communities, to apply.”

To learn more about the Houston Inspira campaign, please visit https://moca.submittable.com/submit/218525/houston-inspira.

A video of today’s campaign kick-off can be found here.

Conflicto Rusia-Ucrania: Biden y Putin podrían reunirse

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21 February, 2022

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Conflicto Rusia-Ucrania: Biden y Putin podrían reunirse

Biden anunciará sanciones contra regiones separatistas de Ucrania El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, “pronto” firmará una orden ejecutiva con sanciones económicas para las autoproclamadas repúblicas separatistas de Donetsk y Lugansk, en el este de Ucrania, informó este lunes en un comunicado la portavoz de la Casa Blanca, Jen Psaki La orden ejecutiva prohibirá nuevas inversiones, comercio y otras transacciones económicas por parte de instituciones y ciudadanos estadounidenses en Donetsk y Lugansk, indicó Psaki. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, reconoció este lunes la independencia de esas dos repúblicas separatistas, en lo que supone una escalada a la tensión que ha rodeado Ucrania desde hace semanas.

Letonia tomará “medidas más energéticas” ante apoyo ruso a separatistas de Ucrania El presidente de Letonia, Egils Levits; el primer ministro del país, Krisjanis Karins, así como la presidenta de su Parlamento, Ināra Muizniece, instaron hoy a adoptar “las medidas más enérgicas” posibles tras la decisión de Rusia de reconocer las autoproclamadas repúblicas separatistas de Ucrania. La decisión del presidente Vladímir Putin es “un nuevo ataque contra la independencia, la soberanía y la integridad territorial de Ucrania”, tras la anexión de Crimea de 2014, que pretende cambiar ilegalmente las fronteras de Europea, afirmaron, en un comunicado conjunto. El reconocimiento de estas repúblicas separatistas es “una violación del derecho internacional”, fundamentado en “razones inventadas” y desinformación, con lo que Rusia trata de “cambiar el curso político” de Ucrania. El presidente, el jefe del Gobierno y la presidenta del Parlamento de la república báltica instan por tanto a la comunidad internacional a “tomar las medidas más enérgicas posibles” para detener la agresión rusa y apoyar a Ucrania.

Houston Texans announce Lovie Smith’s 2022 coaching staff

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Houston Texans announce Lovie Smith’s 2022 coaching staff

It had been known from the time that Smith was hired as the head coach that Pep Hamilton would be the offensive coordinator and Frank Ross would be the special teams coordinator.

They aren’t the only holdovers from a year ago: Sean Baker (assistant special teams), Danny Barrett (running backs), Ilir Emini (defensive assistant/nickels), Ben McDaniels (wide receivers/pass game coordinator), DeNarius McGhee (offensive assistant), Miles Smith (linebackers), and Dino Vasso (cornerbacks) were all on last season’s Texans coaching staff. McDaniels gets the bump up from being an offensive assistant/assistant wide receivers a year ago.

This is the full 2022 Houston Texans coaching staff:

NAME

Lovie Smith – Head Coach

Pep Hamilton – Offensive Coordinator

Frank Ross – Special Teams Coordinator

Sean Baker – Assistant Special Teams

Danny Barrett – Running Backs

Tim Berbenich – Tight Ends

Ben Bolling – Defensive Assistant

Jacques Cesaire – Defensive Line

Joe Danna – Safeties

Ilir Emini – Defensive Assistant / Nickels

Dele Harding – Defensive Assistant

Hal Hunter – Assistant Offensive Line

Kenyon Jackson – Assistant Defensive Line

Ben McDaniels – Wide Receivers / Pass Game Coordinator

DeNarius McGhee – Offensive Assistant

Robbie Picazo – Offensive Assistant

Miles Smith – Linebackers

Dino Vasso – Cornerbacks

George Warhop – Offensive Line

Ted White – Offensive Assistant / Quarterbacks

Is there a coaching hire y’all are most intrigued or excited about? Let us know in the comments.

Source: click2houston

Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of February 21, 2022

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Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of February 21, 2022

HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of February 21, 2022. Over a dozen sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week.

Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Site locations, schedules, and appointment information is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Fixed Vaccination Sites

The department’s new vaccination incentive program will award 12 people $1,000 gift cards and provide $50 gift cards to hundreds of additional people.

People who get their first dose or booster shot at eligible health department vaccination sites between January 29 and March 10, 2022, will be entered into drawings for $1,000 gift cards. Two $1,000 winners will be selected every Friday through March 11 for a total of 12 winners over six weeks.

Any dose of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the department’s fixed sites, located at:

Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main St.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller Rd.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington St.
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd.
- Mondays-Saturdays: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Health center and multi-service center vaccination sites close at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Pop-up Vaccination Sites

The department and its partner agencies will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at a pop-up site located at:

UHCL Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., 770582
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 22 and 24, 2022: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stanaker Public Library,  611 S. Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr., 77011
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 22, 2022: 1-5 p.m.
Grissom Elementary, 4900 Simsbrook Dr,. Houston, 77045
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 23, 2022: 5-7 p.m.
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 790 Austin St., 77002
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 24, 2022: 8-10 a.m.
Pentecostal Baptist Church, 8310 Southview St., 77051
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 24, 2022: 12-2 p.m.
James H. Law Elementary School, 12401 S. Coast Dr., 77047
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 25, 2022: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hartman Middle School, 7111 Westover St., 77087
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 26, 2022: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7843 Park Pl., Blvd., 77087
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 26, 2022: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Crestmont Community Center, 5200 Selinsky Rd., 77048
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 26, 2022: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Benbrook Elementary School, 4026 Bolin Rd., 77092
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 26, 2022: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunny’s Flea Market, 8705 Airline Dr., 77037
- $1,000 Incentive Eligible
- Feb. 27, 2022: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for ages 18 and up and Pfizer is authorized for ages 5 and up.

In-Home Vaccination

Free in-home COVID-19 vaccination is available to qualifying older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.

People may call 832-393-4301 to about qualify for the program.

Testing Sites

The department and its partner agencies offer dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites across the city.

A list of testing sites and schedules is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

The CDC recommends people who have symptoms and most people who had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 infection.

Vaccination and testing site schedules may shift during the week to meet community need. Find the latest information at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

17-year-old dies after being injured during brawl involving Katy ISD students, sheriff says

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17-year-old dies after being injured during brawl involving Katy ISD students, sheriff says

The teen was among the seven injured on Feb. 14 during a fight at Beckendorff Park. A charge against a juvenile has been upgraded to murder, the sheriff says.

KATY, Texas — A 17-year-old has died from the injuries he sustained a week ago during a fight at a park in the Katy area, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said Marlon Robinson died Sunday at a hospital.

A charge filed against a juvenile in connection with the fight has been upgraded to murder, the sheriff said.

The teen was among the seven people who were injured on Feb. 14 during a fight at Beckendorff Park in the 1800 block of Katyland Drive just after 3 p.m., according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Thomas Gilliland. He said anywhere from 11 to 18 people were involved in the fight.

Authorities initially said the fight began over two girls, but later said they weren’t sure what started it.

“It’s not like these things happen every day,” Gilliland said.

Authorities said two of the victims were stabbed and taken to hospitals via Life Flight. Officials said they believe one of the stabbing victims was 18 years old and the other appeared to be a juvenile. Both were in critical condition at the time. Two other teens were stabbed and are expected to be OK.

Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody and was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two others were taken to area hospitals via ambulance. One of them was also considered a suspect, according to Gilliland.

Here’s a list of the victims, according to authorities:

Male, 18, stabbed, non-life-threatening
Male, 17, stabbed, life-threatening, stable
Male, age unknown, stabbed, non-life-threatening
Male, 16, stabbed, life-threatening, stable
Male, age unknown, blunt force trauma
Male, 19, contusions and blunt force trauma
Male, 16, contusion, blunt force trauma

According to Precinct 5 authorities, the fight started at Paetow High School and ended at the park. It’s unclear if all of the people involved in the fight go to Paetow HS.

Authorities said at least one knife was found at the scene.

Source: khou

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CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON FUGITIVE FRIDAY

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CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON FUGITIVE FRIDAY

HOUSTON – In an effort to keep our neighborhoods safe, Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help locating the following individuals that have active Felony and/or Misdemeanor Warrants.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspects featured. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

The following individuals all have active warrants as of February 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm.

SAMANTHA ANN BATEMAN

W/F 03-25-02 5’03”/175 Lbs. Red/Blu
FRAUD/USE/POSS ID INFO- 5-9 ITEMS
Warrant #: 1755755
Last known location: Spring Texas

CHRISTOPHER LEE MICHAEL CASTEEL

W/M 02-20-02 5’10”/160 Lbs. Bro/Bro
UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
Warrant #: 1747499
Last known location: La Marque Texas

CLAUDIA MIREYA DOMINGUEZ

W/F 10-04-88 5’02”/180 Lbs. Bro/Bro
THEFT <$2,500 2/MORE PREV CONVS x3
Warrant #: 1753675, 1754658, 1756261
Last known location: Tomball Texas

BRIANNA NICHOLE GUNDERSON

W/F 07-26-95 5’10”/150 Lbs. Bro/Haz
UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE, POSS CS PG 1/1 B <1G
Warrant #: 1755460, 1755461
Last known location: Pasadena Texas

TISMON DAMON

B/M 06-13-00 5’11”/167 Lbs. Blk/Bro
ASLT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPED BRTH/CIRCU
Warrant #: 1756263
Last known location: Houston Texas

TONEISHA “ASHLEY V” HINES

B/F 03-29-87 4’11”/150 Lbs. Blk/Bro
CONTINUOUS VIOL AGAINST THE FAMILY, VIOL BOND/PRO ORD 2+TIMES W/I 12 mo
Warrant #: 1744893, 1756202
Last known location: Houston Texas

CAMERON GARRETT

W/M 10-27-83 6’01”/220 Lbs. Bro/Haz
POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
Warrant #: 1756241
Last known location: Tomball Texas

ROBERTO VITAL JR.

W/M 02-20-97 6’00”/220 Lbs. Blk/Bro
THEFT >=$30,000 <$150,000
Warrant #: 1756266
Last known location: Highlands Texas

ANTHONY LESTER WILLIAMS

B/M 07-12-92 6’04”/230 Lbs. Blk/Bro
FRAUD USE/POSS CRDIT/DEBIT CAR
Warrant #: 1756618
Last known location: Missouri City Texas

DAIJEE LEE WILLIAMS

B/F 02-03-97 5’09”/189 Lbs. Blk/Bro
FLSE STMNT OBTAIN CREDIT $30K-150K, TAMPER GOVT RECORD
Warrant #: 1756097, 1756096

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WANTED: Suspect responsible for murder

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Crime Stoppers and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Warrants Division need the public’s assistance locating fugitive Floyd Douglas IV, who is wanted for Murder.

On Friday, May 28, 2021, fugitive Floyd Douglas IV shot the victim in the 900 block of Milam St. in Houston, Texas. During the incident, the victim was actively crossing the street when struck by gunfire caused by the fugitive. Afterwards, the fugitive fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim later died as a result of the injuries sustained.

Fugitive Floyd Douglas IV is a black male, 26 years old, approximately 5’6”, 215 lbs., with brown eyes, black hair and multiple tattoos placed throughout the body.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

FUGITIVE: FLOYD DOUGLAS IV

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Harris County Attorney Menefee Responds to Governor Abbott’s and General Paxton’s New Policy Banning Healthcare For Transgender Children

WANTED FOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IMPEDING BREATH

City of Houston kicks-off Houston InspiraPublic Health Storytelling Campaign funded by Environmental Protection Agency Grant

Conflicto Rusia-Ucrania: Biden y Putin podrían reunirse

Houston Texans announce Lovie Smith’s 2022 coaching staff

Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of February 21, 2022

17-year-old dies after being injured during brawl involving Katy ISD students, sheriff says

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CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON FUGITIVE FRIDAY

SAMANTHA ANN BATEMAN

CHRISTOPHER LEE MICHAEL CASTEEL

CLAUDIA MIREYA DOMINGUEZ

BRIANNA NICHOLE GUNDERSON

TISMON DAMON

TONEISHA “ASHLEY V” HINES

CAMERON GARRETT

ROBERTO VITAL JR.

ANTHONY LESTER WILLIAMS

DAIJEE LEE WILLIAMS

WANTED: Suspect responsible for murder