HCSO: Business owner shot after firing at deputy he mistook for burglar
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a business owner shot at a deputy that he mistook for a burglary suspect, and the business owner was struck when the deputy returned fire.
HCSO: Construction site worker killed in industrial accident in SW Houston
Authorities said the incident occurred on the 14800 block of Almeda, near West Riley Road.
Suspect arrested in Katy road rage shooting that injured child: HCSO
Kenneth Gray is charged with the aggravated assault of a 9-year-old girl who was hit in the head by a bullet fired into her family’s car.
Man wanted after officer-involved shooting in Montgomery Co. arrested days later
Authorities say he attempted to strike a Montgomery Co. deputy with a vehicle during a traffic stop on Feb. 3.
Fallen Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. honored in candlelight vigil after deadly motorcycle crash
A fallen Harris County Sheriff’s sergeant was honored in a candlelight vigil Tuesday night after he was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
Mother killed, 3 deputies shot in Midtown nightclub parking lot; suspect charged
Houston police say charges have been filed against a 25-year-old man after a shooting in the parking lot of a Midtown nightclub left a woman dead and three deputies injured.
Montgomery Co. deputies searching for suspect wanted for Walmart robbery
The suspect refused, brandished a pistol, and told the associates that he was “done playing around.”
Man arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Montgomery County
If you have been romantically involved with George Glynn Banta, or if your children have spent any time with Banta or his children, (especially at his home either in Trinity County or Montgomery County), the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking that you contact authorities immediately in reference to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office case.
Democrat Eric Fagan defeats Constable Trever Nehls for Fort Bend Co. Sheriff
Democratic candidate Eric Fagan, a former police officer, defeated Republican challenger Constable Trever Nehls in the race for Fort Bend County Sheriff.
Clear Creek HS student claims she was racially harassed, injured by Galveston Co. deputies
A Clear Creek High School student is saying she was racially harassed and injured by three Galveston County deputies on Monday for not wearing her face mask appropriately on Monday.
Portion of Beltway 8 renamed in honor of HCSO Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was killed in the line of duty last year when he was shot during a traffic stop.
Man shares his story in hopes of preventing others from attempting suicide
A local man is hoping that his story will help prevent others from attempting suicide and says he's alive thanks to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Despite early fears, only three COVID-19 deaths at Harris Co. Jail
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales shares the measures put in place to keep thousands of inmates and staff safe at the county jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which have resulted in just three deaths.
Second HCSO employee dies from COVID-19
A second member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has died after a lengthy battle with Coronavirus COVID-19.
Body of missing teen swimmer found in San Jacinto River, deputies say
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for a teenager who went missing while swimming in the San Jacinto River.
Funeral services for HCSO Sgt. Raymond Scholwinski
Sgt. Raymond Scholwinski, who passed away after a battle with COVID-19, served as a member of the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 26 years.
Harris County Sheriff's deputies remember Sgt. Raymond Scholwinski
Sgt. Scholwinski first tested positive for COVID-19 in March and spent several weeks in a hospital. He lost his battle with the virus this week.
Man fatally shot by deputy in southwest Harris County
Multiple agencies are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in southwest Harris County.
HCSO: Deputy shot armed suspect multiple times during foot pursuit
The deputy began to pursue the suspect on foot. The sheriff’s office says at some point the suspect displayed a gun, and the deputy, fearing for his life, fired multiple shots at the suspect.
Retired Harris County sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19
A retired Harris County sheriff's deputy has passed away due to coronavirus COVID-19, announced Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on Twitter.