Wednesday, April 22, 2026

ARRESTED: Suspect arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery (DW)

 

Houston PD # 434876-26

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for Aggravated Robbery, stemming from an incident that occurred on Saturday, April 04, 2026, at around 4:00 P.M., at city street at the 300  block of Travis St., in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33, is charged with Aggravated Robbery  in the 248  State District Court. Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33 booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, who was standing outside in the city street,  an unknown male approached the complainant and requested money. The complainant declined to provide any money, at which point the suspect walked away. A short time later, the suspect returned from behind the complainant and rushed toward him.

The suspect attacked the complainant while stating that he intended to take the complainant’s chain. During the assault, the suspect stabbed the complainant and then fled the area on foot. 

A Houston Police Robbery Detective conducted a follow up investigation and established  Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33, as a possible suspect.  Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33 was then identified charges of  Aggravated Robbery were filed on Friday, April 10, 2026, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Metro PD Officers were dispatched to downtown TC Metro Rail Platform located at 1800 Milam St. with a possible suspect of aggravated robbery. Houston PD officers were contacted to meet with the Metro PD officers and took Suspect into custody.

Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33, was then transported to the Harris County jail and booked on the Aggravated Robbery warrant.


Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Robbery in the 4000 block of Lyons Avenue. Houston PD# 381118-26

 

Houston PD #381118-26

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an Robbery. Houston PD #381118-26

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at around 6:55 P.M., The complainant reported that he arrived at a convenience store located at 4000 Lyons Avenue in Houston, Texas. While inside the establishment, a male suspect entered the store. The complainant and the suspect subsequently engaged in a physical altercation outside the business. The suspect then forced the complainant back into the store, compelled him to withdraw cash from the ATM, and took the money from him. After the incident, the complainant returned to his vehicle and departed the location.

Suspect description: 

#1 male, dark t-shirt, dark pants and dark shoes

Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.