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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harris County SWAT: Man barricaded inside Spring home sets own house on fire, taken into custody
Harris County SWAT involved in a standoff with a man who set fire to the house where his wife was staying and then hit her with his vehicle when she came outside.
Harris County SWAT involved in a standoff with a man who set fire to the house where his wife was staying and then hit her with his vehicle when she came outside.
Channelview couple dead in second murder-suicide in Harris County in 24 hours
A Channelview couple in their 20s were found shot to death in another apparent murder suicide Wednesday morning. This marks the second murder-suicide in Harris County in the last 24 hours.
A Channelview couple in their 20s were found shot to death in another apparent murder suicide Wednesday morning. This marks the second murder-suicide in Harris County in the last 24 hours.
Officials investigating man found dead in Harris County jail cell
Officials said Jacoby Pillow, 31, was arrested for trespassing on the evening of New Year's Day and was about to be released on bond two days later. However, officials said he "assaulted a detention officer."
Officials said Jacoby Pillow, 31, was arrested for trespassing on the evening of New Year's Day and was about to be released on bond two days later. However, officials said he "assaulted a detention officer."
Off-duty Harris County deputy shot possibly at club on Chimney Rock
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but we're told the off-duty deputy was talking with a woman when another man arrived, confronted the two and a heated argument took place before an apparent gunfight ensued.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but we're told the off-duty deputy was talking with a woman when another man arrived, confronted the two and a heated argument took place before an apparent gunfight ensued.
Man sentenced to death for killing HCSO Sheriff's Deputy gives first interview from death row to FOX 26
After making the hour and a half drive to the Pollunsky unit in Livingston, Robert Solis initially said he changed his mind and he didn't want to do the interview, especially with FOX 26's Randy Wallace.
After making the hour and a half drive to the Pollunsky unit in Livingston, Robert Solis initially said he changed his mind and he didn't want to do the interview, especially with FOX 26's Randy Wallace.
3 people arrested in northwest Houston, one jumped off bridge to avoid arrest
Units with Harris County Sheriff's Office were called about an aggravated robbery in northwest Houston and were able to stop a second one that occurred in the area.
Units with Harris County Sheriff's Office were called about an aggravated robbery in northwest Houston and were able to stop a second one that occurred in the area.
Harris County deputy hospitalized after crash with speeding drunk driver
Witnesses said several bystanders went to help the officer, who in-turn told them to render aid to the other driver, who was described as "extremely intoxicated"
Witnesses said several bystanders went to help the officer, who in-turn told them to render aid to the other driver, who was described as "extremely intoxicated"
Robert Solis sentenced to death for killing Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
"Sandeep changed our Sheriff?s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Twitter. "May he Rest In Peace."
"Sandeep changed our Sheriff?s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Twitter. "May he Rest In Peace."
Robert Solis sentenced to death for killing Harris Co. Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Sandeep changed our Sheriff’s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Twitter. "May he Rest In Peace."
Sandeep changed our Sheriff’s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Twitter. "May he Rest In Peace."
Robert Solis found guilty for death of Harris Co. Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
A grand jury found Robert Solis guilty of Capital Murder for the death of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. This comes a week after he chose to represent himself.
A grand jury found Robert Solis guilty of Capital Murder for the death of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. This comes a week after he chose to represent himself.
Clear Alert issued for missing mother, son last seen in Humble
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office need your help locating a missing mother and her son. Authorities are looking for 49-year-old Michelle Roenz and 17-year-old Tyler Roenz.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office need your help locating a missing mother and her son. Authorities are looking for 49-year-old Michelle Roenz and 17-year-old Tyler Roenz.
National Night Out brings out law enforcement into underserved North Houston community
Law enforcement officials with the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office will be out in full force building relationships and spending time with neighbors in the communities they serve.
Law enforcement officials with the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office will be out in full force building relationships and spending time with neighbors in the communities they serve.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shares preliminary detail on off-duty Harris Co. deputies crash on Katy Fwy
During a press conference, Sheriff Gonzalez described the incident as a "very scary situation" but the deputies were as of Sunday afternoon, listed in serious but stable condition.
During a press conference, Sheriff Gonzalez described the incident as a "very scary situation" but the deputies were as of Sunday afternoon, listed in serious but stable condition.
2 off-duty Harris Co. deputies hospitalized after crash on Katy Fwy
Officials say the off-duty officers were heading westbound on Katy Fwy when it somehow lost control and hit the walls of an exit ramp before it spun across lanes on the freeway and collided with another vehicle.
Officials say the off-duty officers were heading westbound on Katy Fwy when it somehow lost control and hit the walls of an exit ramp before it spun across lanes on the freeway and collided with another vehicle.