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Fox News
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Fox News
Texas driver catches dramatic partial overpass collapse on video
A Texas driver caught a partial overpass collapse on video this week as he was driving underneath it. Leonel Vasquez and his brother were driving on Interstate 27 in Tulia, Texas, from his work in Amarillo when they saw a tractor-trailer hit the overpass, he told Storyful, FOX 4 reported. The tractor-trailer driver suffered minor injuries, FOX 4 reported. No other injuries were reported. The tractor-trailer was hauling a crane when it hit the overpass, Sgt. Adrian Briseno with the Texas Department of Public Safety said, according to KHOU-TV. The overpass remains closed. Tulia is around 50 miles south of Amarillo. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Texas Troopers Take Down ‘Most Wanted' Fugitive With Violent Past
Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety captured one of the state's '10 Most Wanted' fugitives, wanted on assault charges, earlier this week. DPS Troopers arrested Eliud Perez Reyes – a 'violent offender' – in a traffic stop near the southern border on May 26, according to a press release. Reyes was wanted in Hidalgo County and Fayette County on charges ranging from assault with a deadly weapon to theft of property. The troopers pulled over the 45-year-old Reyes in Palmview, a small town along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the release. The suspect was driving a white 2014 Ford Escape, and he 'initially provided a false name to officers when asked for identification.' The Palmview Police Department 'assisted in Reyes' investigation.' He was considered 'armed and dangerous.' Reyes was booked into the Hidalgo County Jail May 27, according to jail records. His charge from Fayette County carries a $10,000 bond, and his charge for failing to identify as a fugitive carries a $5,000 bond. Reyes was wanted from Hidalgo County since December 2024 on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a family or household member by impeding breathing or circulation, and sexual assault, the release said. According to Hidalgo County Jail records, he allegedly committed all three offenses on December 10, 2022. Fayette County in Central Texas also issued a warrant for his arrest in January for alleged 'theft of property,' according to the release. Since Reyes lied about his identity in the most recent traffic stop, he also faces a charge for 'failure to identify as a fugitive from justice.' The Mission Police Department had previously arrested Reyes in December 2022, according to jail records. He faced charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a family or household member by impeding breathing or circulation, and sexual assault. Each charge carried a $5,000 bond. Reyes was booked into the jail on December 12 and released on December 23. Earlier that year, in March 2022, the La Joya Police Department arrested Reyes for driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. He was given a personal recognizance bond of $5,000. Reyes was booked on March 6 and released the same day. Texas' Most Wanted Texas DPS is still seeking the public's help finding the nine other fugitives on the '10 Most Wanted' list, according to the release. The governor's Public Safety Office funds cash rewards for 'any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, Sex Offenders or Criminal Illegal Immigrants.' One of these suspects – Stephen Joseph Vess, an alleged pedophile — has ties to Rockwall County, in the eastern portion of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He is wanted for sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. Vess was arrested in Rockwall County for sexual assault of a child and bonded out in 2014, according to the listing. He allegedly committed sexual assault of a child on August 26, 2014, according to Rockwall County Jail records. His bond was set at $50,000, and he was released on September 18 that year. He reportedly failed to appear in court later that year, and warrants for his arrest were issued from Rockwall County on November 13, 2014. Officials are offering up to a $3,000 reward. The 'Most Wanted' suspect with the most recent arrest warrant is . The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office arrested him in May 2023 for 'alleged involvement in the shooting and killing of his neighbor' in Forney, just east of the DFW metroplex. While living near Grand Saline in East Texas, McEuen allegedly removed his ankle monitor on May 5, 2025, and failed to appear for trial in Kaufman County. Since then, county officials issued arrest warrants for capital murder by terror threat, murder, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Another warrant was 'issued out of Van Zandt County' for arson of a home. Police have been seeking another suspect, Arthur DeWayne Carson, for the longest time among those on the 'Most Wanted' list – nearly 12 years. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued an arrest warrant in October 2013 for a parole violation, and the Hays County Sheriff's Office issued an arrest warrant in September 2014 for aggravated robbery. Carson was last known to be in Austin 'and believed to be homeless.' Texas DPS maintains another, separate '10 Most Wanted' list for sex offenders, several of whom have ties to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In Dallas, Cecil Colby Smith is wanted for child abuse and failure to register; Billy Morris Kelly is wanted for failure to comply with registration. In Grand Prairie, Gregory Jon Pecina Jr. is wanted for kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, failing to register as an offender, and violating probation after being charged with sexually assaulting a child. In Irving, Michael Evan Scott is wanted for violating registration requirements, and violating probation after being charged with indecent exposure to a child. 'All tips are anonymous — regardless of how they are submitted — and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name,' the release reads. 'Do not attempt to apprehend these fugitives; they are considered armed and dangerous.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
Watch 2 New Orleans jail escapees be captured after leading police on high-speed chase
Watch 2 New Orleans jail escapees be captured after leading police on high-speed chase Two jail escapees, Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27, remain at large. Show Caption Hide Caption New Orleans resident says sheriff 'failed us' after jail escape New Orleans resident Lakisha Catchings lives near where one of 10 escaped inmates was apprehended. She says the sheriff failed to protect the city. Police bodycam footage shows the moment two New Orleans jail escapees were taken into custody after leading officers on a high-speed chase and dodging law enforcement for nearly two weeks. Jermaine Donald and Leo Tate were arrested in Huntsville, Texas, on May 26 after leading law enforcement officers from various agencies on a high-speed chase throughout the city. Both men were charged with outstanding warrants for escaping the jail on May 16, but Donald also faces a charge of resisting an officer. Donald's original charges, for which he was in the New Orleans jail, were illegal carrying a weapon and second-degree murder. Tate's original charge was obstruction of justice. Once apprehended, both men were taken to the Walker County Jail for processing, according to Huntsville police. Huntsville police released the bodycam footage of the arrests on May 27 via Facebook, saying in the social media post, 'This incident underscores the vital role of cooperation and communication among local, state, and federal agencies. Such collaboration is essential to safeguard not only our residents but all communities.' The department also said Donald was additionally charged with evading in a vehicle by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Watch Texas law enforcement apprehend New Orleans jail escapees New Orleans escapees arrested in Texas, police body cam footage shows Two New Orleans escapees Jermaine Donald and Leo Tate, were captured in Texas, according to Huntsville Police Department. How many New Orleans jail escapees remain at large? When the escapes happened on May 16, a total of 10 inmates fled the Orleans Parish jail. So far, eight have been caught, meaning only two are still on the run. The search for escapees Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27, is ongoing. According to Orleans Parish court records, Masey is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle. There's also a warrant for his arrest in St. Tammany Parish for second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse involving strangulation and violation of a protective order involving battery stemming from a November incident, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office told USA TODAY. Groves was incarcerated after being convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder in October in connection with a 2018 shooting during Mardi Gras. He had been awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge since October, court records show. How did the inmates escape the New Orleans jail? Authorities said the inmates pulled open faulty sliding cell doors, tore out a bathroom to create a hole in the jail, and then climbed a wall to escape. Three were recaptured by the end of the same day, while two more were caught a week later. New Orleans authorities announced awards of up to $20,000 per inmate for information leading to the arrests of the escapees. So far, at least 13 people have been arrested, including an inmate who did not flee, for collaborating with the escapees. Six arrests were announced on May 26, including that of Diamond White, 21, on charges that include principal to aggravated escape and obstruction of justice for helping Massey, according to Louisiana State Police spokesperson Sgt. Kate Stegall. Other arrests announced May 26 included Lenika Vanburen, 28, Tyshanea Randolph, 27, Patricia Vanburen, 18, Angel McKay, 41, and Lenton Vanburen Sr., 48. All face charges of accessory after the fact, and are accused of aiding 26-year-old escapee, Lenton Vanburen. All were booked into the Plaquemines Parish jail, Stegall said. A spokesperson for Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson's office has not responded to requests for comment, but previously said she took 'full accountability' for the breach. Contributing: John Bacon, Michael Loria & Chris Kenning/USA TODAY Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
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2 Arrested in Connection with Death of 18-Year-Old Kayaker in Texas Jet Ski Hit-and-Run on Memorial Day Weekend
Two people have been arrested after Texas teen Ava Moore, 18, was killed in a jet ski hit-and-run on Sunday, May 25, authorities have confirmed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a press release that Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and an unnamed male have been arrested in connection with the incident "Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time," the Texas Game Wardens said in a previous release while announcing the teenager's tragic deathTwo people have been arrested after a teenage kayaker died in Texas over Memorial Day weekend after being struck by a jet ski whose driver allegedly fled the scene. In a Tuesday, May 27 press release, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and an unnamed male, both reportedly in the U.S. illegally, had been arrested following the death of Ava Moore, 18, on the evening of May 25 at Lake Grapevine in Tarrant County. Gonzalez, from Venezuela, is suspected of striking and killing Moore, while the man arrested is suspected of helping her "flee the scene of the crime," per the release. After leaving the scene, the pair allegedly subsequently committed "a hit-and-run after striking another vehicle," the press release continued. 'My heart breaks for Ava's family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy,' Attorney General Paxton said, per the release. 'My office will continue to work with local, state, and national law enforcement partners to secure justice for Ava,' he added. The Texas Game Wardens also announced Gonzalez's arrest, sharing a photo of the suspect on Facebook on Tuesday. "We are thankful for the help of fellow law enforcement officers from the Texas Attorney General's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations," they wrote. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. In a May 26 news release shared on Facebook, the Texas Game Wardens said Moore had died in the jet ski hit-and-run. A female passenger remained to speak with first responders following the incident, per the release, while "the operator fled with an adult male." "Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time. Texas Game Wardens remain committed to keeping our public waters safe," they said in the release. Moore had 'just returned from Colorado Springs after finishing her 1st year at the Air Force Preparatory School,' according to a GoFundMe page. She had previously been an 'outstanding student and athlete' at Timber Creek High School. The basketball player helped the Lady Falcons to a 71-51 mark across four years, including a 24-10 record in 2022 during her sophomore year and a 17-14 mark during her senior season, Sports Illustrated reported. "As The Moore family is grieving the sudden loss of their beautiful daughter/sister, we would like to ask for the communities help in easing the burden of funeral costs for this family. All money will go directly to the family. Thank you so much for helping," the GoFundMe stated. The page had raised over $31,000 as of Wednesday, May 28. Texas Parks & Wildlife, the Grapevine Police Department and the Attorney General's office did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Suspect arrested in jet ski hit-and-run at Grapevine Lake: Texas game wardens
Texas game wardens have arrested the woman who allegedly struck and killed an 18-year-old kayaker on Sunday at Grapevine Lake, authorities said on Tuesday. Game wardens identified the suspect as Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, according to a Facebook post. Gonzalez was operating the jet ski that hit and killed 18-year-old Ava Renee Moore, a U.S. Air Force Academy student, as she kayaked on Grapevine Lake, authorities said. After hitting Moore, Gonzalez left the scene, officials said. Another woman who was a passenger on the jet ski stayed behind to be interviewed by first responders, but Gonzalez fled with a man in a car that also hit another vehicle, police said. Gonzalez was arrested with help from the Texas Attorney General's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department, the Grapevine Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, according to the game wardens' post. Investigators have not yet said what charges Gonzalez will face. She is expected to be booked into the Tarrant County Jail. It's unclear whether she has a defense attorney. Attorney General Ken Paxton said the man who left the scene with Gonzalez also was arrested with the help of his office's Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Witnesses and first responders tried to save Moore, who had head injuries, but she died after being taken to the emergency room at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, authorities said. Moore was a 2024 graduate of Timber Creek High School in Keller ISD and then committed to play basketball as a student at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, according to her social media. After completing the preparatory school program earlier this month, she had returned to North Texas to spend time with her family for a few weeks before beginning basic training at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs as part of its Class of 2029. 'We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,' Lt. Gen Tony Bauernfeind, the superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, said in a statement on Tuesday. 'Ava's constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team. Our team is focused on providing support to Ava's family, her Prep School Squadron, the Prep School Women's Basketball team, and the entire Academy family.' Support services including chaplains and mental health professionals are available for her classmates, the academy said. Moore's father said in a statement to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV, 'We are grieving the loss of our daughter at this time. Our prayers are also with the young ladies involved, along with their families.' 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Texas bans secret agreements in sex abuse cases → Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ list is here → 18-year-old kayaker killed in hit-and-run crash with jet ski [Get our breaking news alerts.] In his statement, the attorney general said that Gonzalez is from Venezuela and that she and the man who was arrested are both undocumented immigrants. 'Ava Moore's senseless death was caused by an illegal alien who should have never been in our country in the first place,' said Paxton, who is challenging incumbent John Cornyn to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. 'My heart breaks for Ava's family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy. My office will continue to work with local, state, and national law enforcement partners to secure justice for Ava.'
