Additional suspects arrested in Houston County murder of 16-year-old

Additional suspects arrested in Houston County murder of 16-year-old

HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office said they've arrested two additional suspects wanted in connection to the death of 16-year-old Michael Ortiz. AFFIDAVIT: Houston County murdered teen found dead in river, missing left hand According to the sheriff's office, officers with the United States Marshal’s Service's fugitive task force arrested two adults who are believed to be involved in Ortiz's murder. The sheri…

2 more suspects arrested in connection with murder of Houston County teenager, 6 arrests in total

The suspects will be brought to Houston County for arraignment.

ANOTHER CROCKETT MURDER SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN CONROE

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has made 4 arrests in the death of Michael Ortiz. On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning a possible body located on CR 4020 outside Crockett, Texas. Deputies and officers along with investigators from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Crockett Police […]