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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
13-year-old charged with capital murder in deadly Del Valle shooting
The Brief Another teen was arrested and charged in connection to a murder in Del Valle back in May The 13-year-old was charged with capital murder Two other suspects were arrested back in May: a 12-and 13-year-old. Both are charged with capital murder as well AUSTIN, Texas - Another teen was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Del Valle back in May. The 13-year-old was charged with capital murder. In May, two other suspects were arrested and charged with capital murder in the same case. Their ages were 12-and-13-years-old. What we know According to the U.S. Marshals Office, a 13-year-old was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection to a deadly shooting on May 3. Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force conducted a fugitive investigation where officers surrounded a home in the 1800 block of Post Road in San Marcos. The teen was arrested following a barricaded situation. A .40-caliber pistol was also found in the home after a search warrant was conducted. The backstory Police said on May 3, around 3:21 a.m., Travis County deputies received a call from a family reporting their vehicle had been stolen from their driveway in the Sun Chase Neighborhood, in southeast Travis County. At the exact same time, APD received a call that a person had been hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Ross Road and Thome Valley Drive, near Del Valle Elementary School. An investigation revealed Anthony Salas, 20, was shot, hit with a vehicle, and killed as he tried to get his family's stolen vehicle back near the intersection. The Source Information from the U.S. Marshals Office and previous FOX 7 Austin coverage
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities charge 4 more people in last year's deadly Juneteenth shooting in Round Rock
The U.S. Marshal Service's Lone Star Fugitive Task Force has arrested four more suspects who were involved in the shooting that killed two women and injured 14 other people during Round Rock's annual Juneteenth celebration last year, police said Monday. Terrell Hatch, 18, of Pflugerville; Payton Green, 20, of Pflugerville; Terren Jackson, 18, of Manor; and 17-year-old Amarjai Terry of Manor were being held in the Williamson County Jail on Monday, Round Rock police said in a social media post. They are all charged with engaging in organized criminal activity with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, a first-degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison, police said. Three other people previously charged in the shooting include 19-year-old Keshawn Dixon, who was charged with deadly conduct, and 17-year-old Ricky Thompson, who was charged with aggravated assault. A juvenile also was previously charged. More: Police: Deadly Round Rock Juneteenth shooting was dispute between rival rap groups Police have said the shooting on June 15 was the result of an altercation between two rival rap groups. Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, of Manor, and Ara Duke, 54, of Pflugerville, died at the scene at Old Settlers Park after the shooting. Vicknair and Duke had been attending the celebration and were not associated with the altercation that preceded the shooting, police have said. More: 17-year-old arrested in fatal shooting at Round Rock Juneteenth festival, police say "The Round Rock Police Department remains committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families," said the social media post. "We thank the Williamson County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for their continued support and partnership in this investigation." This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Police charge 4 more people in fatal Round Rock Juneteenth shooting
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Midland felon sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography
Mar. 28—MIDLAND — A Midland man was sentenced in federal court to 360 months in prison for child pornography production and drug and firearm offenses. According to court documents, Job Jasso Jr., 27, led a Midland County Sheriff's Office deputy on a high-speed chase following an attempted traffic stop on March 13, 2024. Jasso crashed the vehicle and fled on foot, leaving a 17-year-old female in the passenger seat. A search of her phone revealed multiple sexually explicit photos of Jasso and the minor female. On March 25, 2024, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and other partnered agencies executed an arrest warrant at a hotel where Jasso was staying. Inside the room, Jasso and the minor victim from the March 13 incident were naked and taken into custody. Two firearms were seized during the arrest. An executed search warrant also revealed additional firearms, along with firearm accessories and ammunition, drug paraphernalia, 63.2 grams of fentanyl pills, and other related items. Review of a recovered smartphone found approximately 44 images and two videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and child exploitative material (CEM) depicting the minor victim. A search warrant return for a cloud storage account also uncovered 12 videos of CSAM and CEM of the minor victim. Jasso had previously been convicted in the 142nd District Court in Midland for aggravated kidnapping and received a sentence of five years' confinement. On Aug. 28, 2024, Jasso was indicted for one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; one count of possession with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl; one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime; and one count of possession of stolen firearms. A federal jury found him guilty of all four counts Nov. 6, 2024. A second indictment was filed Sept. 25, 2024, for two counts of production of child pornography. Jasso was also found guilty on both of those counts in a federal trial Dec. 10, 2024. U.S. District Judge David Counts sentenced Jasso to 360 months in prison for both child pornography charges, as well as a concurrent 300 months in prison for the other four counts. Judge Counts also ordered Jasso pay $55,000 in restitution. "Jasso has amassed a troubling criminal record over the years, carelessly placing others—including minors—in grave danger through his illicit actions," said Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas. "The 30-year sentence that he will now serve in federal prison is a significant penalty that appropriately fits the multiple offenses for which he was found guilty by a jury." "This sentence serves as a reminder to all predators. We will not allow crimes against children to go unpunished," said John Morales, FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge. "While this significant sentence cannot repair the damage done, it is a warning to those who engage in this behavior: FBI and our law enforcement partners will be relentless in our pursuit of child predators." The FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety, Odessa Police Department, and Midland County Sheriff's Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Sloane prosecuted the case. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested for murder following auto-ped crash near Zilker Park: APD
The Brief A man was arrested for murder after killing another man near Zilker Park APD said the incident happened on Monday, Feb. 3 AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested for murder after the death of a man near Zilker Park, police said. RELATED: Man dead after auto-ped crash near Zilker Park: police The backstory Police said on Feb. 3, around 3:09 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the 700 block of Azie Morton Road. When officers arrived, they found the caller, 43-year-old Arthur Richter. Richter told officers someone pulled a gun out on him and then left the area. Around 3:22 p.m., APD received multiple calls saying a person was "flung off the hood" of a car leaving the area. When officers arrived, they found the victim, James Hough. Hough was taken to a local hospital, but later died from his injuries. The investigation showed Richter called in the initial disturbance against someone who left before officers arrived. Richter stayed on the scene and got into another altercation with someone else, later identified as Hough. Richter assaulted Hough, took his phone, and returned to his car. Hough stood in front of the car and climbed onto the hood trying to get his phone back. Police said Richter drove out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed with Hough still on the hood. Richter slammed on the brakes, throwing Hough from the car, which later caused his death. Richter left the area in his car. On Feb. 5, Richter was arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Temple for murder. Anyone with information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest. The Source Information from the Austin Police Department
