Six Pasadena HS students treated for pepper spray exposure

  PASADENA, TX (KTRK) -- An incident involving pepper spray at Pasadena High School sent six students to the hospital Thursday.

It happened shortly before 11am during a lunch period. School officials say two female students got into an altercation that required Pasadena ISD police to use pepper spray.

As a result, they say five students were transported by ambulance to Bayshore Hospital for treatment. A sixth student was transported to Bayshore by a parent. One of those taken to the hospital was one of the females involved in the altercation.

School officials say by early afternoon, all six students had been treated and released.

Both students involved in the altercation were cited for disorderly conduct/fighting.

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Case of indecent exposure reported in bookstore

The man is described as a white male in his early 30's, with a stocky build, brown hair and the sides of his head shaved. He was wearing a long white hooded sweater, dark knee length work out shorts and flip flops.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit is asking the public's help in identifying a man wanted for indecent exposure.

On Saturday at about noon, deputies responded to the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located at 5300 W FM 1960 in reference to a male in the children's book area touching himself inappropriately.

The manager confronted the man, described as a white male in his early 30's, with a stocky build, brown hair and the sides of his head shaved. He was wearing a long white hooded sweater, dark knee length work out shorts and flip flops.

The manager approached the suspect and asked if he could help him find a book, the male then stated, "Oh here it is," and immediately exited the building.

Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to contact the HCSO Crimes Against Children Division at 713-830-3250.

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Chemical exposure testing underway for Freeport residents

FREEPORT, TX (KTRK) -- Hundreds of residents in the Freeport area are being asked to line up to be tested for possible metal exposure. A frightening thought for many families; it's the first step in determining whether residents may have been exposed to potentially hazardous pollutants from a nearby chemical plant.

Experts have started collecting samples for the voluntary test that will help the state figure out if residents are being exposed to high amounts of some metals.

Mary Galvan is a Freeport mother of four.

"Constantly I'm taking them to the doctor, wondering why are they always suffering allergies," she said.

Galvan was among those getting information early Thursday on tests which the state is conducting. It's collecting urine samples from those living in certain neighborhoods in an effort to determine if those living there are being exposed to excessive levels of cobalt, molybdenum and nickel. They've been found here in both the air and soil.

Dr. Carrie Bradford with the Department of State Health Services said, "I think if people are concerned, they should be tested. It's a chance for them to have a free test done to see what they have in their body."

While state officials have not said publicly where the metals originated, Gulf Chemical and Metallurgical Corporation admits it produces them as a byproduct of its operation. A company executive says it pled guilty to 11 felony charges in 2010 of violations of the Clean Water Act, paying a $2.5 million fine.

Three hundred samples will be chosen at random from those who participate in testing. The metals can cause skin, eye or airway irritation, and in some studies can cause cancer.

Mary Galvan characterizes her level of concern as "high."

"Ten! It's my children. I want to know what's going on with their health," she said.

You can pick up everything you need at the Freeport Historical Museum at 311 East Park. To participate you just have to have the sample returned by 6pm Sunday.

Collection will take place at the following times: May 3 from 4pm - 7pm May 4 from 10am - 7pmMay 5 from 10am - 7pm May 6 from 1pm - 6pm

Residents can pick up urine collection cups with sample collection instructions at the clinic and can drop off their urine samples for testing. No appointment is needed, however urine samples must be provided to DSHS staff before 6pm on May 6.

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HPD officer accused of indecent exposure, assault

According to Galveston police, HPD officer Miles Dumas was in a bar in the 2300 block of Strand early Wednesday when he exposed his genitals to a group of men and women. He was escorted out, where he reportedly stabbed a man.

  GALVESTON, TX (KTRK) -- A Houston police officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly exposing himself to patrons in a Galveston bar and then stabbing a man after he was escorted out.

According to Galveston police, HPD Officer Miles Dumas, 24, was in a bar in the 2300 block of Strand when he exposed his genitals to a group of men and women. Dumas was then reportedly confronted by the men in the group and escorted outside by bar personnel.

Police say the disturbance escalated outside with Dumas reportedly stabbing one man. A friend of Dumas reportedly struck another man in the face with a pistol. Both suspects fled the scene along with another man, identified as Michael Brady.

Dumas was arrested a short time later and was charged with indecent exposure and aggravated assault. His bonds total $41,000. Brady was charged with failure to report a felony. Charges are pending against the third suspect.

As for the victims, they were both transported to UTMB with what appears to be injuries that are not life-threatening.

An HPD spokesperson tells us Dumas, who works out of Westside patrol, will be relieved of duty with pay pending the outcome of an investigation. He's been on the force since this past September.

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