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Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud scheme

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-10-02 22:07:02

SUMMARY: Houston Police have arrested four individuals in a major real estate fraud scheme involving identity theft, primarily in the Katy area. The suspects allegedly used a stolen identity to lease 13 homes, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, and then rented the properties out, some via Facebook Marketplace. Harold Doyle, a realtor with a revoked license, led the group, which included couples previously linked to a road rage incident. Authorities warn potential renters to stay cautious and avoid unverified platforms to prevent falling victim to scams, especially in Houston’s active rental market.

Four people are accused of an elaborate rental fraud scheme targeting more than a dozen Harris County properties involving a stolen identity. Two of the suspects, Benjamin and Nazly Greene, went viral in 2022 during a road rage shooting caught on camera that made national headlines. The couple is now charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.

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Dallas woman, 19, kills elderly man over phone in Facebook Marketplace meetup: police

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-11-14 21:14:27


SUMMARY: A 19-year-old woman, Amaya Madrano, faces capital murder charges after allegedly shooting 66-year-old Ahmad Alola during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in Dallas. Alola, a patriarch of his family, was killed near an elementary school while attempting to sell an iPhone 15. Surveillance footage captured the interaction between the two, showing Madrano shooting Alola before fleeing the scene. Police linked Madrano to the crime through her distinct tattoos and her social media account, which was selling a similar phone shortly after the incident. Madrano, already on probation for a previous assault, has a bond set at $1 million.

Police say Ahmad Alkhalaf, a 66-year-old husband and father from Sasche, was murdered in the middle of the afternoon at an Oak Cliff gas station just off I-35 and South Marsalis Avenue. A 19-year-old woman is charged with his murder.

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ISIS-linked Houston man indicted, planned 9/11 style terrorist attack | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-14 16:41:00

SUMMARY: Anas Said, a 28-year-old from Houston, was indicted and arrested for attempting to provide material support to ISIS. Following the October 7 Hamas attacks, Said allegedly planned a terrorist attack on military recruiting centers in Houston and expressed intentions to harm the Israeli community and former President George W. Bush. Investigators found evidence of his ongoing support for ISIS, including propaganda creation and explosive-making research. He had been under FBI surveillance since 2017 for viewing ISIS literature. Accused of being a national security threat, he faces a maximum 20-year sentence if convicted.

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Texas officers apprehend human smugglers, rescue unaccompanied children | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-14 09:56:00

SUMMARY: Texas DPS troopers are actively apprehending human smugglers and rescuing unaccompanied minors along the border through Operation Lone Star. Recent arrests included a smuggler leading a vehicle chase, multiple apprehensions of Mexican nationals, and discovery of individuals hiding in vehicle gas tanks. Notably, a TikTok video helped locate a coyote guiding migrants. Troopers stopped a group of 114 illegal crossers, including 13 minors, while efforts have led to over 900 rescues of unaccompanied children since Biden took office. The operation has resulted in over 525,800 illegal border crossers apprehended and a significant decrease in illegal crossings by 51%.

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