Harris County Deputy struck: Driver was talking on phone hands-free prior to deadly collision, authorities say

While trying to help at a crash scene, Harris County Deputy John Coddou was struck and killed by a driver who was on his phone hands-free and swerved into the median where Coddou was standing.

Procession for fallen HCSO Deputy John Coddou
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office honors fallen Deputy John Coddou who died while helping at a crash scene on Tuesday morning.

HPD Chief Finner: All 4,017 sex crime incidents reviewed, charges filed

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner reports all 4,017 suspended adult sex crime incident reports have been reviewed and dozens of charges have been filed.

Houston man tracks his missing electronics to house in Humble using smart device, investigation now underway

A Houston man's smart device leads to a police investigation after tracking his missing electronics to a neighbor's house, highlighting the need for caution and cooperation with authorities in such situations.

FOX 26 in Focus: Why juveniles are turning to violence
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FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine spoke with former Houston Police Department Chief Charles McClelland about what needs to happen.

Houston Police Department suspension of rape investigations despite DNA evidence drawing fire

Amidst a scandal revealing the Houston Police Department's shelving of nearly 100 rape cases despite DNA evidence linking suspects, victim advocates express outrage over potential serial predators evading justice, while warning of long-lasting repercussions on public trust.

How to reach HPD if you filed a sex crime incident report that was never investigated

HPD has now contacted those victims by phone, email, text or going to their homes but you can reach out to HPD directly at the number inside of the article to see if your incident made the list.

Houston Police Department phone number for suspended sex crimes incident reports

In response to a backlog of 264,000 suspended incident reports, the Houston Police Department (HPD) has launched a dedicated hotline for individuals seeking information or clarification regarding any previous incident report filed with HPD.