Take Me Home Program created to help missing elderly make it home safely

If you've ever experienced it, you know the terror that comes with having an elderly loved one go missing. Now there's a new initiative designed to help.

Houston crime: Family hears fatal gunshots that killed 17-year-old teen

Sheriff's deputies are searching for a gunman that killed a teenager who was outside in his own neighborhood. The shots rang out in Northwest Harris County.

Harris County Deputies honor fallen colleague on Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time for families to honor loved ones who have passed away. This weekend, the Harris County Sheriff's Office and community members gathered to remember their own fallen deputies in a special ceremony.

2 babies abandoned in Houston area within hours, authorities seek parents

Two newborns are found abandoned in separate incidents in Houston, prompting authorities to urge parents to utilize the Baby Moses Law for safe infant surrender.

Humble crime: Who killed Jarvon Coles? Reward money goes up while family launches non-profit

The Harris County Sheriff’s Homicide Division, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or charging of those responsible for the murder of 18-year-old Jarvon C. Coles.

Three Harris County jailers indicted for assaulting, beating inmate into a coma

The family says that on the day after Thanksgiving, Garcia was beaten severely by guards. He suffered a brain injury causing him to go into a coma and lose part of his skull.

Houston murder: Man killed outside home on Wimbledon Oaks Drive leaving for work

Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a deadly early-morning shooting that occurred in the 13300 block of Wimbledon Oaks Drive in Houston.

Harris County Deputy struck: Driver was talking on phone hands-free prior to deadly collision, authorities say

While trying to help at a crash scene, Harris County Deputy John Coddou was struck and killed by a driver who was on his phone hands-free and swerved into the median where Coddou was standing.

Procession for fallen HCSO Deputy John Coddou
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office honors fallen Deputy John Coddou who died while helping at a crash scene on Tuesday morning.