Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Alexander Kristopher Cowley arrested, accused of child sexual abuse

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy with 11 years of service, assigned to the Critical Incident Response Team has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a child, according to court documents obtained this week.

New details on Harris County deputy accused of child assault
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A Harris County deputy is behind bars himself for allegedly assaulting a minor. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the new details from the courtroom.

HPD reports 17 transfers to ICE; Harris County sheriff explains different jail process

Houston police’s quarterly immigration report details 88 immigration-related encounters, including releases and ICE transfers, as LULAC raises community trust concerns.

Comparing ICE interactions with Houston Police, Harris County Sheriff's Office
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A newly released Houston Police Department report offers a closer look at encounters involving immigration authorities, while separate Harris County jail figures highlight the different ways local agencies interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. FOX 26's Karys Belger compares the two agencies.

Harris County deputy accused of child assault
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A deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's was arrested for allegedly assaulting a family member for almost a decade. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the reportable details.

Houston mosque embraces stronger ties with law enforcement appreciate
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A Houston mosque brought law enforcement, elected officials and community members together Sunday to show appreciation and encourage stronger relationships between officers and the people they serve. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the story.

Thieves target another Houston film studio
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An gang of thieves have targeted another Houston film studio. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Teen dead in north Harris County shooting, suspect at large

A 17-year-old boy was killed Sunday evening in a shooting in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for two people believed to be involved, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris County deputy shooting suspects' GPS monitor requirements addressed

Crime Stoppers and Harris County Pretrial Services address the questions surrounding the GPS monitor requirements for the suspect arrested in the shooting of a Harris County deputy.

HPD to launch new report management system aimed at improving case tracking, transparency

The Houston Police Department is preparing to launch a new report management system that department leaders say will modernize how officers file reports, investigators track cases and more.

Suspect in Harris County deputy shooting was wanted before incident
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Officials say the Channelview man accused of shooting a Harris County deputy had been wanted months prior to Wednesday night's incident. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains the case.

Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt

A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.

20-year-old arrested, accused in multiple Fort Bend County business burglaries

Fort Bend County authorities have taken a 20-year-old suspect into custody after an investigation into a string of late-night break-ins at local businesses.

Man shot by off-duty deputy in west Harris County

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a home Sunday in the Mission Bend area, according to the sheriff’s office.

Montgomery County Detention Officer killed in motorcycle crash

Montgomery County Detention Officer Anon Hoffman, a two-year veteran whose parents also work for the sheriff’s office, has died following a motorcycle crash in Austin County.

Suspect charged in fatal shooting of man, woman at Houston apartment complex

Houston police arrested and charged a 53-year-old man in the fatal shooting of a man and woman at an apartment complex in Southwest Houston.