Ex-Harris County deputy accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl

A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to court documents.

Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case

Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

Texas Game Wardens investigate illegal killing of nearly 12-foot alligator in Liberty County

Texas Game Wardens are investigating the illegal killing of a nearly 12-foot alligator in northwest Liberty County. A family said they found the gator floating along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in July after it was shot in the head.

11-foot alligator's shooting death under criminal investigation
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Texas authorities have launched a criminal investigation after a family found a large alligator shot and killed in Liberty County. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to the family that found the gator and learned why the killing is deemed illegal.

Report shows Houston crime decline, different results for other parts of Texas
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A national report says crime rates have been dropping across the country, but some parts of Texas aren't following the trend. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart breaks down the numbers.

Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge

Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause.

DOJ: Kingwood clinic owner sentenced for selling 3 million opioids to 'drug dealers'

Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud.

Houston-area clinic owner sentenced for illegal opioid sales
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The owner of a now-closed Kingwood clinic has been sentenced after officials say she used the clinic to sell opioids to "street-level drug dealers." FOX 26's Karys Belger shares the details.

Harris County officials raise awareness on e-bike safety
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Harris County health officials are not against the use of electric bikes and scooters, but they want parents of be aware of potential safety issues. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour breaks down the county e-bike numbers and shares what officials and an e-bike store owner want families to know ahead of the new school year.

$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.  

Tupac Shakur murder: Trial for suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis set to begin Monday

Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime.