Pearland teenager goes on trial for Capital Murder
By Stacey Glaesmann and Kristi Nix Brazoria County Jail Ryan Antonio Matthews, who was indicted by a Brazoria County Grand Jury on two counts of Capital Murder on July 24, 2014 for the alleged killing...
View ArticleJudge OKs plan for feds, Pearland man to split seized cash
A federal judge has finalized an agreement between federal authorities and a Pearland man to split more than $90,000 seized during a traffic stop. The claimant in the civil forfeiture case, Muhnad T....
View ArticleIdentity theft, IRS tax fraud cases reported in Friendswood
FPD RELEASE The Friendswood Police Department has received 28 separate reports of identity theft involving someone fraudulently filing tax refunds using personal identifying information with the IRS...
View ArticleJury hears opening statements in Pearland teen’s Capital Murder trial
By Stacey Glaesmann Arrijana Hill ANGLETON — Jurors heard opening statements Tuesday morning in the Capital Murder trial of Ryan Matthews, 17, who stands accused of the slaying of Dawson High School...
View ArticlePolice: Pearland woman and her boyfriend assault her mother during robbery...
By Kristi Nix A Pearland woman is facing charges of drug possession, assault and robbery after she and her boyfriend reportedly attacked her mother during an alleged robbery attempt. The suspects,...
View ArticlePearland teen found guilty of Capital Murder
By Stacey Glaesmann Ryan Matthews ANGLETON — Ryan Antonio Matthews, 17, was found guilty on two counts of Capital Murder Thursday (April 23) during a late evening delivery. The jury had requested to...
View ArticleLocal man arrested for vandalizing Police Department
By Stacey Glaesmann sglaesmann@hcnonline.com Joseph Fraley, 38, was arrested on Saturday (Apr. 18) at approximately 4:45 a.m. for Criminal Mischief – State Jail Felony after he rode a scooter into the...
View ArticleMother of drowned twins arrested on Mother’s Day
PRESS RELEASE The mother of twins, who both died from a drowning incident that took place on February 17, has been arrested for two counts of Manslaughter. Barbara Ramirez-Sifuentes, age 23, was...
View ArticlePolice Seek Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect
The Prosperity Bank branch at 11451 Broadway in Pearland was robbed by a suspect brandishing a handgun on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at approximately 9:10 a.m. The suspect was described as a black male in...
View ArticleHouston teen arrested on felony theft charges
By Kristi Nix A Houston teenager working as a cashier at Home Depot in east Pearland was arrested on felony theft charges after he allegedly undercharged or gave away merchandise with a fraudulent...
View ArticleBeware: Jury Summons Scam
The City of Pearland has received numerous reports from residents who have received threatening calls from individuals stating that there is a warrant issued for their arrest for missed jury service....
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