Houston couple arrested for counterfeit forgery in Baytown
Baytown police arrested Koretha Griffin of Houston and driver Ronald Daryl McDonald for attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills in the 2300 block of N Alexander. Authorities found about 16,000 in fake bills and 14 more in the vehicle. Secret Service assisted, as investigators seek connections to other counterfeit cases in the area.
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Shawn Fischer
Koretha Griffin
Houston
N. Alexander
Griffin
Ronald Daryl McDonald
Police Department
Craft
Secret Service
Pawn shops see rising business in tough economy
In Baytown, Action Pawn and EZPawn report more customers using pawn services this winter, with items like jewelry and holiday goods brought in to cover weekly expenses. Local shoppers say pawns offer a cheaper alternative to credit cards and payday loans, though experts warn of recurring debt cycles.
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Action Pawn
Baytown
Herrera
Kevin Dugger
Dugger
Ezpawn
Jonathan McCain
McCain
Colin Napp
Debt Counseling Corporation
Napp
Last day to apply for disaster assistance from Ike
Homeowners renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Ike must register with FEMA by Monday. Call 1-800-621 FEMA or 1-800-462-7585 for TTY or visit www fema gov to apply. See FEMA page 3 for details.
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FEMA
Fema.gov
Sunday benefit for teen hit and run victim Adrian Elias
Family and friends of 14 year old Adrian Elias host a Sunday benefit at Baytown Skate Park 500 S. Airhart Dr beginning at 1 p.m. A $1 donation supports Elias. Two meat barbecue plates are $7, with brisket and chicken plus sides. An auction offers baked goods and gift packages. Local musicians Troy Boutin and Jeremy Kilgore perform. Elias attended Horace Mann Junior School and was last seen at Unidad Park before the Baytown Christmas parade on Dec 5.
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Baytown
S. Airhart Drive
Troy Boutin
Jeremy Kilgore
Elias
Horace Mann
Unidad Park
Texas Avenue
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