Harris Co. Institute of Forensic Science determines cause of death for prisoner who died while being released
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Science has released the cause of death for a prisoner that was being released from the Harris County Jail back in July but later died.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Science has released the cause of death for a prisoner that was being released from the Harris County Jail back in July but later died.
Mistakenly released Harris County inmate caught in Florida, officials say
Troy Dugas was mistakenly released from Harris County Jail on Sunday. According to HCSO, it appears jail staff did not properly document Dugas state prison sentence in his file.
Troy Dugas was mistakenly released from Harris County Jail on Sunday. According to HCSO, it appears jail staff did not properly document Dugas state prison sentence in his file.
Man with 20 Warrants arrested for street racing in Harris County
A man with 20 outstanding warrants was arrested by Constable Mark Herman's deputies after being caught street racing.
A man with 20 outstanding warrants was arrested by Constable Mark Herman's deputies after being caught street racing.
Deadly shooting at Humble apartment complex under investigation
A man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Humble apartment complex, and several individuals have been detained as the Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates the ongoing case.
A man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Humble apartment complex, and several individuals have been detained as the Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates the ongoing case.
Man shot during altercation on private property in Harris County
A man was shot and injured after allegedly trespassing on a property, with the shooter remaining at the scene as police investigate.
A man was shot and injured after allegedly trespassing on a property, with the shooter remaining at the scene as police investigate.
Northwest Harris County: Dog attack leaves woman seriously injured; authorities seeking more information
A woman was allegedly attacked by dogs on Mills Road Saturday night. Harris County authorities are looking for more information on the incident.
A woman was allegedly attacked by dogs on Mills Road Saturday night. Harris County authorities are looking for more information on the incident.
Harris County sheriff speaks on man's death while leaving jail, video
Alexis Jovany Cardenas, 32, died on July 8 while leaving the Harris County Jail. Authorities claim he physically resisted detention officers who were escorting him out.
Alexis Jovany Cardenas, 32, died on July 8 while leaving the Harris County Jail. Authorities claim he physically resisted detention officers who were escorting him out.
Houston-area crime: Nearly two dozen jugging suspects arrested in joint operation, officials say
Montgomery and Harris County authorities reported about 20 arrests following an operation targeting jugging crews. Law enforcement also shared advice on how to prevent being targeted.
Montgomery and Harris County authorities reported about 20 arrests following an operation targeting jugging crews. Law enforcement also shared advice on how to prevent being targeted.
Northwest Harris County: Suspect in critical condition following deputy-involved shooting, 1 deputy injured
The incident was reported on Wolsley Court near Highway 290 and Highway 6.
The incident was reported on Wolsley Court near Highway 290 and Highway 6.
Harris County Sheriff's Office reports 11th inmate death of 2025
According to officials, the 62-year-old was pronounced deceased shortly after he was found unresponsive.
According to officials, the 62-year-old was pronounced deceased shortly after he was found unresponsive.
Texas flooding: Harris County Sheriff's Office collecting supplies for Kerr County victims
Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at any HCSO District Substation.
Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at any HCSO District Substation.
East Harris County: Man missing out of Channelview for nearly three weeks
Jafaris Reese was last seen on June 8 on Pennygent Lane. Anyone with information can call the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers
Jafaris Reese was last seen on June 8 on Pennygent Lane. Anyone with information can call the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers
Three Harris County inmate deaths reported in two days
Authorities say three inmates suffered medical emergencies in jail between Sunday and Monday.
Authorities say three inmates suffered medical emergencies in jail between Sunday and Monday.
Man charged with murder in North Harris County fatal shooting
21-year-old, Angel Gomez Montanez, has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old, stemming from an argument over rent.
21-year-old, Angel Gomez Montanez, has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old, stemming from an argument over rent.
Tomball suspect in custody after barricading himself inside home, sheriff says
Officials say a suspect barricaded himself inside his home on Bogs Court near FM 2978.
Officials say a suspect barricaded himself inside his home on Bogs Court near FM 2978.
Harris County Jail faces federal lawsuit over alleged 2023 assault on inmate
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Harris County Jail and several of its officers, alleging a brutal 2023 assault on a then-22-year-old inmate.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Harris County Jail and several of its officers, alleging a brutal 2023 assault on a then-22-year-old inmate.
2 Harris County Jail inmates die within a week
Two Harris County Jail inmates died just days apart. Their deaths remain under investigation.
Two Harris County Jail inmates died just days apart. Their deaths remain under investigation.
Man shot, killed in Channelview following arguments involving suspect, officials say
Harris County authorities are looking to charge a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man in Channelview on Friday night.
Harris County authorities are looking to charge a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man in Channelview on Friday night.
5 juveniles arrested, suspected in several Katy aggravated robberies
Four 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old have been arrested and charged in connection with several aggravated robberies in Katy that happened earlier this month.
Four 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old have been arrested and charged in connection with several aggravated robberies in Katy that happened earlier this month.
Harris County Sheriff's Office asks for pay raises for deputies
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is warning that the county could risk losing officers to higher-paying agencies if a pay raise for law enforcement is not put in place.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is warning that the county could risk losing officers to higher-paying agencies if a pay raise for law enforcement is not put in place.