Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman last seen in Baytown

The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing woman last seen in Baytown last month. Officials are looking for 38-year-old Amy Sonier.

Houston Area Women's Center creates hub for Spanish-speaking abuse victims

Houston Area Women's Center is also kicking off its campaign to encourage abuse victims to have a Safety Plan before leaving, especially for east Houston's Hispanic population, who are reportedly three times less likely to reach out for help.

Child sexual assault suspect dies of apparent suicide at Harris County jail

Investigators said Fabian Cortez, 41, was arrested on felony charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and child pornography. Hours later, he was found unconscious at the Joint Processing Center restroom at the Harris Co. Jail.

Families with missing loved one's need to know about NAMUS, event upcoming at Texas Center for the Missing

In this week's edition of "The Missing," Gabby Hart brings us the story of a woman who fought to see a critical law passed in our state, after a daunting experience trying to find her own father who had already been buried as a John Doe.

Suspected chop shop raided in Harris County, multiple arrests made

Multiple suspects were arrested after the Harris County Sheriff's Office SWAT team raided a suspected chop shop on Thursday afternoon.

Stalled train next to Harris County jail causes major delays

The train reportedly stalled at the North San Jacinto Crossing near the jail and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the area is a major entry/exit point for the central business district.

Community leaders, law enforcement officials partner to reduce gun violence

Organizers will be working with law enforcement officials to create billboard campaigns to bring the message of gun safety as well as share information about gun safety classes and gun locks.

Family files federal lawsuit against Harris County Jail, claims guards beat man into a coma

Attorneys for Adael Garcia say the man was booked into the Harris County jail on November 24, 2022, and was brutally beaten on November 26. FOX 26 also confirms that state jail inspectors visited the facility Tuesday afternoon.

Harris County Sheriff's Office responds to FOX 26 exclusive investigation of jail in chaos

In its response, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says the crisis in the jail requires significant action on the part of all participants in the Harris County Criminal Justice system.