Louisiana couple arrested in Baytown, charged with attempted murder of teen

Authorities in Terrebonne Parish in Louisiana have charged a Thibodaux couple in connection with an attempted murder investigation of a 15-year-old that was discovered during a traffic incident in Baytown, Texas.

Nigerian sentenced for $5.7M scheme with victims in more than 20 countries

Uche Victor Diuno was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted victims in over 20 countries by impersonating bank executives and promising fake investments.

WWII veteran victim of fraud scheme by alleged 'Christian' company

A 92-year-old World War II veteran was scammed out of more than $300,000 in a shocking fraud scheme orchestrated by a group posing as a Christian investment company.

Clear Lake High School student had gun in backpack: officials

A Clear Lake High School student is facing criminal and disciplinary consequences after a handgun was found in the student’s backpack on Wednesday morning, officials say.

Houston crime: Two more suspects await trial in Galleria shooting case, shooter sentenced to 60 years

In a decisive resolution to a high-profile case, a 22-year-old suspect has pleaded guilty to dual counts of homicide in connection to the tragic 2021 double murder at a Galleria-area establishment.

DUI driver in deadly Florida migrant bus crash that killed 8 denied bond: judge

Bryan Maclean Howard, who is facing eight counts of DUI manslaughter after a deadly bus crash in Marion County, was denied bond by a judge Wednesday.

Houston man accused of kidnapping New Mexico baby whose mother, another woman were shot, killed

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, 26-year-old Alek Isaiah Collins, of Manvel, was charged by criminal complaint with interstate kidnapping of a child for allegedly kidnapping a New Mexico girl whose mother and another woman were found shot and killed at a park.

Houston shooting on Shannon Hills Drive; teen in critical condition

A teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition after reportedly shooting himself while handling a gun in the backyard of a Houston home, authorities say.

Harris County judge takes no action against woman
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For the second time in a week, we find a judge taking no action against a defendant on probation and free from jail on bond at the same time. FOX 26's Wallace has more in this segment of Breaking Bond.

Houston rodeo lawyer allegedly solicited minor
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Jeffrey Downing from Houston was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor. Downing was an attorney with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and is on administrative leave. FOX 26's Abigail Dye breaks down the case and dangers hiding in your home.

Nearly $1M worth fentanyl seized in Louisiana
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Fentanyl is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year and some cities around the country are seeing more of it. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz is in Lafayette, Louisiana where the city had its largest fentanyl bust ever.

Boeing faces charges for violating settlement post 737 Max crashes

Boeing is under scrutiny by the Justice Department for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement related to the fatal crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft.

How to avoid fake e-commerce site scams
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A new report finds hundreds of thousands of consumers who made online purchases should not expect to get their merchandise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the so-called retailers were likely trying to collect valuable personal information, instead.

Child advocate calls for change in school systems
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A Katy ISD teacher was accused of producing thousands of images of child porn. Some of them were allegedly produced on the school campus. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a victim's advocate who is alarmed with the increase in similar cases.

‘So I raped you’ suspect detained in France after 3-year search

A man accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sent her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you," was captured in France.

Harris County crime: Two teens accused in home invasion
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FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith explains how a 13 and 18-year-old were involved in a home invasion, according to officials.