Houston police officer hit, killed pedestrian on Aldine Bender in Harris County
A Houston police officer hit and killed a pedestrian in the 5500 block of Aldine Bender Road in north Harris County, authorities say. His family identified him as 24-year-old Caleb Swafford.
A Houston police officer hit and killed a pedestrian in the 5500 block of Aldine Bender Road in north Harris County, authorities say. His family identified him as 24-year-old Caleb Swafford.
Police searching for 2 men seen on video holding rideshare driver at gunpoint
"Get the (expletive) out the car before I kill you," one of the robbers is heard saying while pointing a gun at the driver. "I'm trying to give you a chance to live."
"Get the (expletive) out the car before I kill you," one of the robbers is heard saying while pointing a gun at the driver. "I'm trying to give you a chance to live."
HPD says 2022 homicide clearance rate best in three years
Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.
Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.
FOUND: Houston police searching missing woman said to have dementia
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing person. Authorities are looking for 82-year-old Joynell Jenkins.
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing person. Authorities are looking for 82-year-old Joynell Jenkins.
Houston PD officer hits, kills pedestrian with cruiser on East Fwy
Officials said the officer was driving on the freeway when he suddenly felt a bump so severe it caused the airbags in the cruiser to deploy.
Officials said the officer was driving on the freeway when he suddenly felt a bump so severe it caused the airbags in the cruiser to deploy.
Authorities increasing security on Houston METRO after recent shootings
Houston Metro Transit Police and the Houston Police Department are increasing security after recent incidents on buses and trains.
Houston Metro Transit Police and the Houston Police Department are increasing security after recent incidents on buses and trains.
Fight between 2 men in SE Houston ends with 1 dead, another in stable condition
One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a fight in southeast Houston on Tuesday evening.
One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a fight in southeast Houston on Tuesday evening.
Houston police expand PEACE program helping officers manage stress, de-escalate emergencies
Houston police expand a pilot program designed to help Houston police manage their stress before it has a chance to affect emergency situations to include yoga.
Houston police expand a pilot program designed to help Houston police manage their stress before it has a chance to affect emergency situations to include yoga.
Snootie Wild murder suspect arrested in Houston
Houston police have arrested a man for the murder of rapper, Snootie Wild. Ivory Duke Williams, 22, is charged with murder for the fatal shooting that occurred around 2 a.m., on February 25.
Houston police have arrested a man for the murder of rapper, Snootie Wild. Ivory Duke Williams, 22, is charged with murder for the fatal shooting that occurred around 2 a.m., on February 25.
Six Hastings High School students involved in bus crash with apparent drunk driver
An apparently intoxicated woman runs a red light crashing into a bus carrying six Hastings High School students.
An apparently intoxicated woman runs a red light crashing into a bus carrying six Hastings High School students.
Mom battling stage 4 cancer pleading with community to help find her missing son with learning disabilities
With cold, rainy weather moving in Tuesday night, one Houston mother is pleading with the community to help find her 17-year-old son, who has multiple learning disabilities.
With cold, rainy weather moving in Tuesday night, one Houston mother is pleading with the community to help find her 17-year-old son, who has multiple learning disabilities.
Senior Officer Vidal Lopez with Houston PD passes away after train crash
“I am deeply saddened to report that Senior Officer Vidal Lopez passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family,” Chief Troy Finner said.
“I am deeply saddened to report that Senior Officer Vidal Lopez passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family,” Chief Troy Finner said.
Wife of HPD Officer hit by a train whispers in his ear the gender of their first baby
Investigators are trying to figure out how the tragedy happened. BNSF says preliminarily it appears the RR crossing gates and lights were working properly.
Investigators are trying to figure out how the tragedy happened. BNSF says preliminarily it appears the RR crossing gates and lights were working properly.
Houston PD officer involved in train crash on Fulton St. while 'reporting to work'
Chief Troy Finner confirmed in a press conference that Vidal Lopez, 42, a senior police officer with HPD was in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a train crash and is "fighting for his life."
Chief Troy Finner confirmed in a press conference that Vidal Lopez, 42, a senior police officer with HPD was in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a train crash and is "fighting for his life."
Houston police respond to 'self-inflicted cutting' call at Sen. Ted Cruz home
Houston police were called to the home of Texas Senator Ted Cruz after a 'self-inflicted cutting call' was received by authorities on Tuesday evening.
Houston police were called to the home of Texas Senator Ted Cruz after a 'self-inflicted cutting call' was received by authorities on Tuesday evening.
Houston police officer shoots at suspect attempting to rob FedEx delivery vehicle
According to special investigators, an HPD officer was in uniform working an extra employment job when he observed what he believed to be a robbery of a FedEx delivery vehicle. The officer took action to stop the robbery and discharged his duty weapon at least one time at the suspect.
According to special investigators, an HPD officer was in uniform working an extra employment job when he observed what he believed to be a robbery of a FedEx delivery vehicle. The officer took action to stop the robbery and discharged his duty weapon at least one time at the suspect.
Houston PD officer hospitalized after getting hit by DWI driver in Acres Homes
Two officers were reportedly helping a citizen Monday evening when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma hit one of the officers and crashed into a patrol vehicle, causing it to spin.
Two officers were reportedly helping a citizen Monday evening when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma hit one of the officers and crashed into a patrol vehicle, causing it to spin.
8-year-old girl was in the car when her mom was killed in 1 of 2 Houston murder-suicides
Two families are grieving after two different murder-suicides in Houston. The first one happened right in front of an 8-year-old girl who had to witness her mom’s murder.
Two families are grieving after two different murder-suicides in Houston. The first one happened right in front of an 8-year-old girl who had to witness her mom’s murder.
2 Houston police patrol vehicles hit by suspects in stolen car
Two people were arrested, investigators said, and one of the officers in the cruiser was taken to a hospital due to a concussion.
Two people were arrested, investigators said, and one of the officers in the cruiser was taken to a hospital due to a concussion.
Houston police increase patrolling for holidays after two women ambushed, robbed
The Houston police says it will be patrolling businesses, especially parking lots, during the holiday season after two women were ambushed and robbed in Baybrook.
The Houston police says it will be patrolling businesses, especially parking lots, during the holiday season after two women were ambushed and robbed in Baybrook.