The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for a robbery by force. On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm, the complainant was walking into a convenience store, located at the 1600 block of Collingsworth, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that he was suddenly approached from behind by an unknown male, who forcibly grabbed his backpack that he was holding. The complainant refused to let go of the bag until a second suspect joined in and began to drag him towards their vehicle. The suspects were then able to gain control of the complainant’s backpack and got into a Jeep Gladiator, driven by a third suspect, and fled the location. Houston PD #1004330-23 The complainant had to make a bank run at the Nazari Progressive Federal Credit Union at 117700 University Boulevard prior to the incident and was followed by the suspects. Suspect description: Two unknown race males wearing dark clothing. Vehicle description: Jeep Gladiator. 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 Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for an aggravated robbery. On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at around 3:30 pm, the complainant had just returned home at the 2000 block of Wilde Rock Way, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that as he was rolling his trash bins towards his house, a maroon Toyota Camry slowly rolled by and an unknown male exited the back passenger seat and ran towards him while holding a gun and demanding his property. The suspect searched the complainant’s pocket, removing his wallet, and then took his backpack, which had his computer and iPad. The suspect then ran back to the Toyota Camry, got into the rear passenger seat, and then fled the location. Houston PD #1201914-23 The complainant stated that just prior to the incident, he had gone to a Bank of America at 5218 W. 34th and withdrew money. It is likely that the suspects followed the complainant home from the bank. Suspect description: Black male, 17 to 30 years old, wearing a blue pullover and blue matching pants. Vehicle description: Maroon Toyota Camry. 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL NEWS RELEASE --- DATE: March 17, 2023 SUBJECT: Oxnard Police release Critical Incident Community Briefing video of officer involved shooting incident, and additional information LOCATION: 100 Block of West Fourth Street, Oxnard SUSPECT: Adam Barcenas, Hispanic Male, 60-year-old Oxnard Resident CONTACT: Alex Arnett, Commander (805) 385-7620 | alex.arnett@Oxnardpd.org The Oxnard Police Department has released a Critical Incident Community Briefing video of the officer involved shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. The public can view the Critical Incident Community Briefing video on the Oxnard Police Department’s YouTube channel: / oxnardpolice . The link to the Critical Incident Community Briefing video will also be available on the Oxnard Police Department’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Immediately preceding the shooting incident, three Oxnard Police Department officers were conducting a DUI investigation on the north side of the 100 block of West Fourth Street, between ‘A' Street and Oxnard Boulevard. Officers Shayn Schwartz, Alexus Santos, and Bryce Parker were finishing up the investigation. Officer Santos was standing on the sidewalk with a member of the public when the suspect, Adam Barcenas, quickly approached from the west. Barcenas was not involved with the DUI investigation. Barcenas was yelling at the officers, repeatedly stating that he hated them. Barcenas was wielding a steel bar, approximately five feet in length, with both hands. Barcenas continued to yell at the officers as he advanced towards them. Officers Santos and Parker drew their tasers, and Officer Schwartz drew his service firearm. The member of the public was directed to move away from the danger, and the officers commanded Barcenas to put the bar down. Barcenas ignored the officers’ commands and continued to advance towards the officers in an aggressive and threatening manner. Barcenas advanced on Officer Schwartz, and Officer Schwartz fired four shots from his firearm. Three of the four bullets struck Barcenas. Barcenas was shot in the inner thigh of his right leg, his left hip and his left upper torso. Simultaneously, Officer Santos fired her taser. The taser probes struck Barcenas, but embedded in Barcenas’ clothing and did not penetrate his skin. Officer Parker did not fire his taser. Following the shooting, the officers rendered first aid until EMS personnel arrived on scene. Barcenas was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, and was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:30 A.M. Witnesses at the scene provided statements to detectives. The officers, as well as the members of the public who were present at the scene, were not harmed during the incident. [This is an excerpt. The full news release can be found here: https://www.oxnardpd.org/news-release... ]