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Former UH Downtown employee stole nearly $9K for Amazon purchases, rent, then doctored documents…
SUMMARY: A former University of Houston downtown employee has been accused of using public money for personal purchases. The employee, Stephanie Oland, allegedly spent nearly $9,000 on her university charge card, with the majority of the money going towards online orders on Amazon. Oland was arrested after a months-long investigation revealed her actions. The purchases included various items such as health and beauty products, kitchen accessories, and musical instruments. Oland also allegedly altered financial records to cover up her actions. The university takes compliance matters seriously, but all inquiries regarding the criminal case should be directed to the constable's office. Oland had previously faced theft charges 20 years ago and paid restitution. She was also employed by Rice University at the time of her arrest.
A former University of Houston – Downtown employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars in public money on personal purchases when she worked as an administrative assistant in the Division of Advancement and University Relations, records show.
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KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding gives update from Port Lavaca as Beryl approaches
SUMMARY: Good evening from Port Lavaca, Texas. Currently, it’s a beautiful night, but within 24 hours, tropical storm force winds from Barrel will begin around 2 PM Sunday, with stronger impacts expected by sunset. By Monday morning, Barrel is anticipated to make its third and final landfall near Matagorda Bay and Port Lavaca. Evacuations are underway, and all hotels, including ours in Port O’Connor, are closing. The region could face up to six feet of storm surge. Stay updated via the Click2Houston app and the Storm Tracker app for real-time alerts and live updates. We’ll continue monitoring the situation through the night.
KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding is in Port Lavaca and gives an update on current conditions a day before Beryl is forecasted to make landfall in the area.
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Tropical Storm Beryl: Mandatory evacuation orders issued in parts of Texas
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Barrel is forecasted to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas coast. Residents and officials are preparing through evacuations and securing properties. Acting Governor Dan Patrick expanded the disaster declaration to 121 counties, including parts of North Texas. In Matagorda County, voluntary evacuations are advised, with residents urged to be ready for potential flooding and isolated conditions. Long-time homeowners are securing their homes despite previous storm resilience. Coastal areas can expect high tides and flooding, so officials are stressing the importance of preparation. Fox’s Jade Flurry reports from Matagorda County on these ongoing efforts.
Some Texas communities have issued mandatory evacuation orders before Beryl makes landfall.
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FOX 4 News Crime Files: Week of June 30
SUMMARY: A man wanted for a 2022 murder was captured by Richardson police after a “Trackdown” segment aired, thanks to viewer tips. Antoine Franklin, initially arrested for the murder of Devonte Lampkin, had cut off his ankle monitor. The segment helped locate him in a Richardson apartment where he was arrested without resistance. Elsewhere, two men pleaded guilty to robbing Postal Service workers in the DFW area. An Irving Walmart incident saw a man arrested for assaulting a police officer and recording upskirt videos. Additionally, Ules police are seeking hate crime charges against a woman who attempted to drown a Palestinian-American child.
The top crime stories from the week of June 30, including FOX 4 viewers helping track down a murder suspect, a man allegedly taking upskirt videos assaulting an officer, an arrest made 23 years after a baby was found on the side of the road and a Crowley JROTC teacher allegedly shot by his son.
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