Houston, TX — On the evening of December 24, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM, Houston Police Department (HPD) officers responded to a report of a male threatening to detonate a device containing sarin gas at Lakewood Church, located at 3700 Southwest Freeway. male the
HPD officers identified the suspect en route by linking him to a separate call from earlier in the day. Upon arrival, officers briefed the church’s security team before locating the suspect and two duffel bags.
The male suspect was taken into custody without incident. The HPD bomb squad and Houston Fire Department (HFD) Hazmat team were called to assess the scene. After thoroughly examining the suspect’s belongings, no threats or hazardous materials were found.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has accepted third-degree felony charges against the suspect. No injuries were reported, and the incident remains under investigation.