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Update 4:14 PM: The roadway is cleared

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TRAFFIC: The Friendswood Police Department is currently working a two vehicle accident at the intersection of FM 2351 and S. Friendswood Drive. One individual is being transported to a local hospital to treat injuries. Avoid the area.

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TRAFFIC: The Friendswood Police Department is currently working a two vehicle accident at the intersection of FM 2351 and S. Friendswood Drive. One individual is being transported to a local hospital to treat injuries. Avoid the area.

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Update 1 PM: Joshua has been located safe

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(1/2) MISSING PERSON, August 21, 2024: The Friendswood Police Department received a report at 11:18 PM, on August 20th about a missing person, Joshua Gross, 23. He was last seen wearing the orange shirt pictured below, teal pants with SpongeBob Squarepants, and brown house shoes.

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(2/2) According to family members, Gross is believed to have left his home in the 400 block of Linda Lane on foot at approximately 2:47 PM, on August 20th. Family also told officers that Gross suffers from mental illness.

Contact FPD with any information at 281-996-3300.

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(1/2) MISSING PERSON, August 21, 2024: The Friendswood Police Department received a report at 11:18 PM, on August 20th about a missing person, Joshua Gross, 23. He was last seen wearing the orange shirt pictured below, teal pants with SpongeBob Squarepants, and brown house shoes.

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The thoughts and prayers of the Friendswood Police Department are with @HCSOTexas and the family of Deputy Fernando Esqueda, who was tragically killed on duty. They are requesting anyone with information to call 713-221-6000 or @CrimeStopHOU 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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The Friendswood Police Department, volunteer fire department, and emergency medical services are conducting training at Friendswood Junior High,1000 Manison Pkwy, on July 9-10, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM. This training exercise is NOT open to the public.

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🚗📷FOURTH OF JULY PARADE TRAFFIC REMINDER: FM 518 (Friendswood Dr.) will be shut down in both directions from 9:50 AM- 11:00 AM, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the annual 4th of July Parade. Please use Sunset Dr. or Blackhawk Blvd. as alternate routes.

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Law enforcement training and exercises will be taking place at the former Cline Elementary School, 505 Briarmeadow Avenue, on July 3, from 8 AM – 3 PM. There will be a police presence in the area. This training exercise is NOT open to the public.

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Update 10:20 PM: Through the diligent work of Friendswood officers and the Ft. Worth Police Department, Josephine was located safely in Ft. Worth, Texas. Thank you to the community for your willingness to provide information.

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(1/2) MISSING CHILD: The Friendswood Police Department received a report of a missing child on July 2, 2024. Friendswood police were told by family that Josephine Whipple, 13, of Friendswood, was last seen on Thursday, June 27, 2024, when she said she was going to spend the night

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(2/2) with a friend. She was wearing a white sleeveless shirt and black skirt. The Friendswood Police Department believes that Josephine could be in danger and is asking anyone with information to call 281-996-3300.

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(1/2) MISSING CHILD: The Friendswood Police Department received a report of a missing child on July 2, 2024. Friendswood police were told by family that Josephine Whipple, 13, of Friendswood, was last seen on Thursday, June 27, 2024, when she said she was going to spend the night

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🚍🎆FRIENDSWOOD’S EVENING CONCERT & FIREWORKS: There will be no public parking at Centennial Park. Shuttles will run from 6:15 - 8:45 PM. The shuttle at Mary Queen Catholic church is available for those with special needs. See all shuttle locations below.

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(2/2)Hilton admitted to shooting two males inside of his home. One of the male victims succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital. The other male victim sustained life altering injuries from the incident and continues his path to recovery.

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(1/2)On June 25, 2024, a Galveston County Grand Jury indicted Connor Hilton,17, on charges of Murder and Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury. These charges are related to a shooting that occurred on December 23, 2023.

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The Friendswood Police Department and @TxDPS will be conducting training and exercises at the former Cline Elementary School, 505 Briarmeadow Avenue, on June 26-27, from 8 AM – 5 PM. There will be a police presence in the area. This exercise is NOT open to the public.

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🇺🇸FOURTH OF JULY PARADE TRAFFIC: FM 518 (Friendswood Dr.) will be shut down in both directions from 9:50 AM- 11:00 AM, on Thursday, July 4, 2023, for the annual 4th of July Parade. Please use Sunset Dr. or Blackhawk Blvd. as alternate routes.

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The Friendswood Police Department will be conducting training at the former Cline Elementary School, 505 Briarmeadow Avenue, on June 24-25, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM. There will be a police presence in the area. This training exercise is NOT open to the public.

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The Friendswood Police Department will be conducting training at the former Cline Elementary School, 505 Briarmeadow Avenue, on June 20, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM. There will be a police presence in the area. This training exercise is NOT open to the public.

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The Friendswood Police Department will be conducting training at the former Cline Elementary School, 505 Briarmeadow Avenue, on June 17-18, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM. There will be a police presence in the area. This training exercise is NOT open to the public.