Harris County sheriff speaks on man's death while leaving jail, video

Alexis Jovany Cardenas, 32, died on July 8 while leaving the Harris County Jail. Authorities claim he physically resisted detention officers who were escorting him out.

Video shows arrest of suspect in Arkansas state park murders

The teacher accused in the “completely random” murders of a couple who were hiking with their children at an Arkansas state park had his first court appearance Friday.

Man arrested for deadly stabbing at southwest Houston apartment complex, police say

Samuel Gidney was found fatally stabbed at his apartment on Hillcroft Avenue in early June. Nearly two months later, police say another man has been arrested.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face 'substantially' higher prison sentence: prosecutors

As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related convictions, prosecutors say he could face "substantially" more time in prison than they originally thought.

Intimate digital abuse investigation underway
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A 21-year-old man is facing two felony charges for a crime investigators say is on the rise, revenge porn.

Two alleged gang members face life sentences for deadly 2022 Houston shooting

In 2022, Terry and Travonte Ardoine were arrested and charged for the death of Shaquille Lewis. Now, federal officials say the shooting was gang-related.

Harris County: 18-year-old suspect may be tied to several robberies
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An 18-year-old was sent to a hospital after he allegedly got shot while robbing someone in east Harris County. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains the information from officials and court records.

DOJ sets up compensation fund for Backpage sex trafficking victims

The Department of Justice is launching its largest-ever victim compensation effort for survivors of sex trafficking facilitated through Backpage.com.

Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says

A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.