Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the assault of a woman and a man at 6119 Ridgeway Drive about 7 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 21).
The suspect, Harold Lynn Celestine (b/m, 60), is charged with aggravated assault of a family member in the 339th State District Court and criminal mischief in Harris County Criminal Court #9. He is not in custody. A 2014 booking photo of Celestine is attached to this news release.
The female victim, Lasheak Wilborn, 40, suffered severe burns. The male victim, Robbie Hollingsworth, 56, sustained a minor burn to his shoulder. Both victims were transported to an area hospital in stable condition by Houston Fire Department paramedics.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Sergeant L. Garcia reported:
Suspect Celestine and Ms. Wilborn, who are in a dating relationship, were visiting Mr. Hollingsworth when they got into an argument. Celestine then set Wilborn on fire. Mr. Hollingsworth assisted Wilborn and managed to put out the fire. Celestine then fled the scene. He is believed to be driving a gold-colored 2005 Honda Accord.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Harold Celestine is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Harold Lynn Celestine (2014)
JFC/KJS 11-23-20
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