Shotgun-wielding man with 'history of mental illness' shot by officers in Montgomery County
Investigators said the man “was known to law enforcement and had a history of mental illness" and responding officers found him at the scene "armed with what appeared to be a shotgun."
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office solves 43-year-old cold case
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has concluded the oldest cold case homicide investigated and solved by the department.
One facial hair leads to arrest of Houston man with 12 felony warrants
It only took one strand of facial hair from the scene of a jewelry theft to help detectives arrest Jaythan Gilder, who they found had 12 felony warrants.
Bodies believed to be two missing people located in Montgomery Co.
The bodies of two people were found in a wooded area of New Caney on Sunday. Authorities say the bodies are linked to two different missing persons cases in the area.
Men on 4-wheelers find bodies of missing couple in wooded area of Roman Forest
An investigation is underway after the bodies of two people were found in Montgomery County's Roman Forest on Sunday morning.
Baby taken from Spring home after shooting found safe in Corsicana; suspect dead
A man accused of shooting two women in Spring and fleeing with his infant son has died in North Texas, authorities say. The baby was found safe in Corsicana.
Investigation underway into suspected drug-related deaths of 2 Woodlands High School students
Authorities say two Woodlands high school seniors may have died after an overdose of drugs.
Evidence of prostitution, human trafficking found at popular Houston nightclub, authorities say
Officials say a multi-agency investigation at a popular Houston nightclub led to its bar permit being revoked after getting reports of human trafficking.
Montgomery Co. authorities arrest 4 suspects in catalytic converter theft
Four suspects were arrested in connection with a catalytic converter theft that occurred late Sunday night, authorities said.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office promotes autism awareness with day of fun for over 60 families
We're told the Sheriff's Office is also currently pioneering a law enforcement autism training program that will help officers better serve those with autism.
Sexual assault suspect accused of using dating apps to target women with children
According to a press release, Epifanio A. Jimenez of Willis, Texas is said to have been “targeting women with children through dating apps and asked to spend time with them and their children.”
Planned police presence expected in one Montgomery Co. area on Tuesday morning
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, they will be working with a local production company to film a recruiting video.
New complaints surface about Spring daycare currently under investigation
In April 2021, FOX 26 first told you about a Spring mother who claimed employees from a local daycare broke her 3-month-old baby’s arm.
Detective uses crime fighting tool to track down his birth mother
A Homicide detective in Montgomery County solved his own 37-year-old cold case where he was searching for his birth mom for more than 20 years.
3 children found in the Sam Houston National Forest after spending night in the dark rain
Some are calling it a miracle that three little kids survived alone all night in the Sam Houston National Forest. FOX 26’s Damali Keith has more from residents in Montgomery County.
3 children found safe after overnight search in Sam Houston National Forest
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says it appears the three young children got lost and were found on a road about a mile away from where they entered the woods.
Wrong-way driver detained after pursuit on I-45, Houston police say
Houston police say a driver was detained after driving the wrong way on I-45 early Thursday morning as authorities pursued and tried to get him to stop.
Malnourished horses found, seized by Montgomery Co. deputies
Montgomery County Sheriffs are investigating a case involving multiple injured horses.
Teen killed after UTV crashes, rolls over in Montgomery
A 15-year-old girl has died, sadly after police say she and a few other teenagers were riding a UTV in Montgomery County, when it lost control, crashed, and caused her to get trapped under it.
Man allegedly seen taking rideshare vehicle to victim's house to assault them, deputies say
A manhunt is underway for a man involved in an assault case in Montgomery County, where officials say he was seen getting into a rideshare vehicle to the victim's home, where the assault occurred.