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.

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.

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

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.

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.

2 Harris County Jail inmates die within a week

Two Harris County Jail inmates died just days apart. Their deaths remain under investigation.

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.

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.

Push for Harris County deputy pay increase
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Harris County deputies are asking for a pay increase. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the county is falling behind neighboring counties.

Family of 83-year-old former Harris County inmate wants answers about his death

According to attorney Randall Kallinen, the family wants to know if everything was done to assist Mr. Brandl in his medical care prior to his death.