Investigation into Stabbing at 6130 Werner Street

Houston police are investigating the stabbing of a man at 6130 Werner Street about 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday (February 12).  

The victim, Joel Torres, 23, was transported to an area hospital in an unknown condition.  

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer L. Thornton reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a stabbing call at a business at the above address and learned Mr. Torres had gotten into an altercation with an unknown suspect(s).  At some point during the altercation, Torres was stabbed.  Paramedics transported him to the hospital.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.  

Zachary Griffin Arrested and Charged in Stabbing at 480 West Parker Road

Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the assault of a man that occurred at 480 West Parker Road about 5:45 a.m. on Saturday (Feb. 8).

The suspect, Zachary Javian Griffin, 29, is charged with aggravated assault of a family member in the 338th State District Court. A booking photo of Griffin is attached to this release.

The victim, BJ Jackson, Jr., suffered multiple stab wounds and was transported to an area hospital. 

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Investigator A. Shaikh reported: 

Griffin went to Mr. Jackson's apartment complex at the above address and slashed the tires of Jackson's vehicle's and put sugar into his gas tank.  Griffin, armed with a pocket knife that had been inside Jackson's vehicle, then approached Jackson with the knife raised.  Jackson, in fear of his life, punched Griffin and the two began fighting.  During the struggle, Griffin stabbed Jackson multiple times.  When Jackson saw he was bleeding, he stopped fighting and Griffin fled the scene.  Jackson was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released for multiple wounds to his hands, face and upper body.  Officers located Griffin and arrested him without incident.

Suspect Stabs Manager During Robbery in North Houston

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

On Saturday, January 18, 2020 at around 10:15 am, an unknown male entered the Family Dollar, located at 703 West Rankin, in Houston, Texas. The male walked around the store while looking at items down different isles. At one point, the store manager heard someone in the next isle opening a package and walked over to investigation. The store manager then saw an open knife package and noticed the male placing the knife into his pocket. The male then walked away from the manager and to the cashier while placing a shower curtain on the counter. While acting like he was going to pay for the item, the manager asked the male if he was going to pay for the knife that he had placed in his pocket. The male then suddenly pulled out the knife, grabbed the store manager from behind, and placed the knife to her throat while demanding the money from the cash register. While the cashier was attempting to open the register, the suspect then cut the store manager in the face with the knife, causing it to bleed. The suspect then reached over the counter, grabbed the money from the register, and fled the scene in an unknown direction. Houston PD #82632-20

Suspect description: Black male, 30 to 35 years old, 135 to 160 pounds, 5’5, and light complexion.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org