Texas woman found guilty for attempting to smuggle 3-year-old into Laredo
Salma Galilea Veliz, 25, was found guilty of attempting to smuggle a 3-year-old undocumented child into the U.S. and sentenced to federal prison.
Spirit Airlines pilot arrested at airport on child stalking charges
Spirit Airlines confirms the crew member was removed from duty pending investigation into the matter.
Houston youth ministry volunteer arrested after hundreds of child pornography images found
A youth ministry volunteer in Harris County was arrested after police found hundreds of images of child pornography on his computer.
$10,000 worth of viral Labubu toys stolen from store in Los Angeles County
A group of thieves stole more than $10,000 worth of the viral Labubu toys from a store in Los Angeles County.
Harris County crime: Squatters found at home of family that was vacationing
The two men are facing several charges in connection with the incident. But that's not the full story.
Family on vacation comes home to burglary
Two men are spending the night inside of the Harris County Jail after a wild home burglary. Deputies say they broke into a family's home while they were on vacation. But that's just the beginning of this story.
Pasadena softball coach charged, wanted for not returning parents' money
According to police, more victims have come forward with accusations against Thaddeus Lewis from the last four years.
Softball coach charged with theft
Criminal charges have been filed against an 18 and under softball coach accused of taking money from parents and then just disappearing.
Two men arrested, charged with squatting in Harris County home while owners were on vacation
Two men were arrested in Harris County after allegedly breaking into a home, using the family’s belongings, and living there while the owners were on vacation.
U.S. Army soldier with top-secret clearance accused of spying for Russia
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier has been arrested on espionage charges for allegedly attempting to provide classified information about the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russian representatives in exchange for citizenship.
At least seven women assaulted while walking in Houston
More women are coming forward saying they were sexually assaulted while walking alone or with their dog on popular trails and areas across Houston. FOX 26 learned there have been at least seven similar attacks.
Off-duty Harris County deputy constable reassigned after allegedly pulling gun during family dispute
A Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constable has been reassigned amid an internal investigation after a video showed her brandishing a gun during a confrontation while off-duty.
FULL VIDEO: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy pulls gun during confrontation
A Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constable has been reassigned amid an internal investigation after a video showed her pulling a gun during a confrontation while off-duty.
More women speak out about assaults on popular Houston trails
Following FOX 26 Jillian Hartmann's initial report of sexual assaults along Houston-area walking trails, more women are reaching out and saying the same thing happened to them.
Video: Off-duty Harris County deputy constable pulls gun during confrontation
An investigation is underway against a Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable after a video showed her pulling a gun during a family-related incident. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a family member of the man who the gun was pulled on.
Arlene Alvarez shooting death: Murder charge dropped; suspect awaits manslaughter trial
In 2022, authorities say Tony Earls Jr. shot at 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez's family, mistaking their vehicle for a person who had just robbed him. Since then, it's been a back-and-forth of charges filed and dropped.
Galveston County: Man charged following deadly shooting near Bacliff supermarket
Officials say the suspect and victim got into a fight when a gun was pulled.
San Angelo sex offender gets 80 years for sexual exploitation of multiple children
A San Angelo man was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of two young girls, a crime committed while he was a registered sex offender, federal authorities announced.
Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say
Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Former Galveston County jailer indicted in inmate's death
Skyler Ray Chapman, a former Galveston County Jail, has been indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas back in September 2024