HCSO Sheriff: Father charged with murder in death of his own 2-year-old daughter following chase, standoff
A father is facing murder charges in connection to the death of his 2-year-old own daughter following a brief standoff in northwest Harris County.
Authorities investigating man's death after his friend found him inside Harris Co. garage, vehicle missing
Harris County authorities are investigating after a man was found dead inside his garage and his vehicle was missing.
Vehicle with 4-year-old stolen in Harris County, child safely located
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a vehicle with a 4-year-old child was stolen on Monday afternoon.
Austin Hoff sentenced to 23 years for killing ex's new boyfriend after she left him for cheating
Austin Hoff stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend after she left him for cheating and then ended up killing her new boyfriend.
Convicted criminal erroneously released from Harris County Jail; now in custody
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Marcelo Perez Campos, 61, was erroneously released from the Harris County 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.
Harris Co. Jail inmate goes public with death, violence, drug use he says he's witnessed since last October
His name is Kyle French, and he's in the Harris County Jail for violating a protective order. He describes his nearly four months behind bars as "Scary as Hell."
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.
FBI to review 2 deaths that occurred inside Harris County Jail after sheriff request
The FBI has agreed to review two deaths that occurred in the Harris County Jail, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez who requested the review.
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.
Two former Harris Co. Jail employees say inmates are running the show
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths.
Civil Rights Attorney claims Harris Co. Jail overcrowding because HPD is slow to release video evidence
FOX 26 has consistently reported on Harris County Jail overcrowding and violence; now local Civil Rights attorney Randall Kallinen says a part of the reason the Harris County Jail is so overcrowded, is because video evidence isn't moving quickly enough from the Houston Police Department to the District Attorney's Office.
Harris County Jail death: Inmate dies from 'apparent medical emergency'
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting a man died on Tuesday after what they say was “an apparent medical emergency in the Harris County Jail."
Deputy's patrol car hit by suspected drunk driver while investigating chase scene
Officials say a chase suspect was being arrested but when a sergeant arrived at the scene to help investigate, his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Second suspect now in custody after HCSO deputy falls while apprehending suspect
A search is underway for a suspect after a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to detain one man in Katy.
41-year-old man says he was attacked, seriously injured by other inmates in the Harris Co. Jail
In 2021, there were 20 inmate deaths at the Harris County Jail. Last year, that number rose to 27.
Shannon Herklotz, Asst. Chief for Detentions Command at Harris Co. Jail stepping down
Shannon Herklotz, Assistant Chief for Detentions Command will be resigning effective January 20. His leave comes on the heels of plaguing issues surrounding the jail including overcrowding, inmate deaths, and high-turnover for deputies.