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Temple police make arrest in Thursday robbery
By Roland Richter at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police made quick work of tracking down a suspect from Thursday's South 31st St smoke shop robbery with Trayvon Lacole Monta Houston now in jail. Bond has been set at quarter-million dollars for Houston who is charged with first degree felony aggravated robbery in the...
Key takeaway Bond has been set at quarter-million dollars for Houston who is charged with first degree felony aggravated robbery in the case.
Why this matters in The Waco
The swift arrest of Trayvon Lacole Monta Houston in connection with the South 31st St smoke shop robbery demonstrates the Temple police department's ability to respond effectively to violent crimes in the area. With bond set at $250,000, the severity of the charge against Houston, a first degree felony aggravated robbery, reflects the seriousness with which local law enforcement approaches such incidents. This case will likely be closely watched by residents and business owners in the vicinity of South 31st St, who may be concerned about the potential for similar crimes in the future. As the case against Houston moves forward, it will be worth observing how the local justice system handles the prosecution of this alleged offense, and what measures may be taken to prevent or respond to similar incidents in the Waco area. The outcome of this case may have implications for community safety initiatives in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police made quick work of tracking down a suspect from Thursday's South 31st St smoke shop robbery with Trayvon Lacole Monta Houston now in jail. Bond has been set at quarter-million dollars for Houston who is charged with first degree felony aggravated robbery in the...
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