The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery. On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at around 11:50 am, an unknown male entered a general store, located at the 1100 block of Cavalcade, in Houston, Texas. The male approached the counter, displayed a handgun, and demanded the money from the cash register. The suspect then walked around the counter and attempted to open the cash drawer, but was unable to figure out how to open it. When the employee refused to help the suspect, he became frustrated and fled the location in an unknown direction. Houston PD #366244-23 Suspect description: Black male, 5’10 to 6’1, 160 to 180 pounds, maroon hoodie and black pants. Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.

*The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed* The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Jessica Brown. The LAPD’s specialized Force Investigation Division responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses, and supervised the collection of evidence by the Forensic Science Division personnel. The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police, the Board of Police Commissioners, and the Office of the Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with LAPD’s policies and procedures. Los Angeles: On July 9, 2023, at around 8:30am, West Valley Division officers responded to multiple radio calls that were generated for an “ADW” (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) suspect that assaulted several victims in the area of Reseda Boulevard and Hatteras Street. The suspect is described as a female in her 30’s assaulted 4 victims along Reseda Boulevard. Those unsuspecting victims sustained serious head and face injuries, two of which remain hospitalized in stable condition. When officers arrived to the area of the call, they encountered the suspect near the parking lot of a gas station at the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard armed with a metal pipe. As the suspect held the pipe and advanced toward the officers, they deployed a taser and 40mm foam baton round and an officer-involved shooting occurred. The metal pipe was determined to be a metal dumbbell bar, approximately 14 inches long. The suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Additional investigation has revealed that the female is a suspect in similar incidents that occurred yesterday resulting in four victims. A mother and child were in a parked vehicle when the suspect smashed the windows. Two males were also struck with a similarly described weapon yesterday, one in the head causing a cut, and the other in the arm. Both declined medical treatment.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery. On Monday, September 11, 2023 at around 5:30 am, three unknown males entered a convenience store, located at the 6100 block of Wallisville, Houston, Texas. The males attempted to purchase beer and were turned away by the store clerk for being too young. The males walked out of the store and then re-entered with one of the males armed with a handgun. The suspect pointed the gun at the store clerk and demanded the money from the cash register while the second suspect walked over to the cooler and removed several cases of beer. The suspects then fled the location in an older model Chevrolet Tahoe. Houston PD #1301702-23 Suspect #1: Hispanic male, red and white shirt and dark pants. Suspect #2: Hispanic male, red hoodie, dark shorts and white shoes Suspect #3: Hispanic male, dark colored Nike pullover and dark pants. Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.

On Wednesday, February 21, 2023, St. Louis County detectives were involved in a use of force that left one suspect suffering from a non-life-threatening injury. At approximately 2:15 pm St. Louis County police detectives observed a 2016 Ford Explorer with expired temporary license plates driving recklessly on Halls Ferry Road near the intersection of Jennings Station Road in the city of Jennings. Detectives watched the speeding vehicle enter the Halls Ferry Circle and then travel west on Riverview Boulevard. Officers attempted to get behind the to conduct a traffic stop. However, due to the suspect’s manner of driving, they were unable to do so until the vehicle turned northbound on McLaran Drive from Riverview Boulevard. At approximately 2:17 pm, detectives in an unmarked police vehicle activated their emergency lights and siren to attempt a traffic stop. Approximately nine seconds after the emergency lights and siren were activated, the driver turned onto Goodfellow Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle then struck two utility poles. While the disabled vehicle was still rolling forward, the suspect exited his car and fled with a pistol in his hand. The suspect ran onto the parking lot of 8645 Goodfellow Boulevard. While running, the suspect turned, extended his arm, aimed a pistol and fired at detectives in an unmarked vehicle with its lights and siren activated. The suspect was struck by unmarked police vehicles. The suspect was taken into custody and ultimately transported by ambulance to an area hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the suspect, now identified as Taiwansley Jackson, age 42 of the first block of Capital Hill in St. Louis Missouri, was charged with one count of assault first degree, one count of armed criminal action, one count of resisting arrest by fleeing and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm. Charges are merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.