Former HPD Sergeant wrote letter regarding 264,000 uninvestigated incidents back in 2021
A Houston Police Department Sergeant wrote a letter in 2021 regarding the 264,000 criminal incidents marked with code that were suspended for "lack of personnel".
A Houston Police Department Sergeant wrote a letter in 2021 regarding the 264,000 criminal incidents marked with code that were suspended for "lack of personnel".
WANTED: Houston man wanted for fatal stabbing at car wash on Harwin Drive
The fatal stabbing happened in the parking lot of a car wash on Harwin Drive.
The fatal stabbing happened in the parking lot of a car wash on Harwin Drive.
Houston crime: Resident shot after altercation with complex security at Scott & Faulkner complex
A dispute between apartment complex security guards and a resident escalated into a shooting in south Houston.
A dispute between apartment complex security guards and a resident escalated into a shooting in south Houston.
HPD suspended reports scandal: 'Some' charges filed in ongoing investigation
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner gave a brief update on the more than 250,000 suspended incident reports being investigated due to a "lack of personnel" code.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner gave a brief update on the more than 250,000 suspended incident reports being investigated due to a "lack of personnel" code.
Houston police provide latest details on deadly double shooting
Houston police have released the latest information following a deadly double shooting in southeast Houston on Monday evening.
Houston police have released the latest information following a deadly double shooting in southeast Houston on Monday evening.
Houston officers shoot, kill armed suspect
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has the latest on the investigation and spoke with one neighbor about what happened.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has the latest on the investigation and spoke with one neighbor about what happened.
Houston shooting: Suspect dead following officer-involved shooting on Shadowdale Drive
The Houston Police Department is on the scene following a deadly officer-involved shooting on Shadowdale Drive.
The Houston Police Department is on the scene following a deadly officer-involved shooting on Shadowdale Drive.
Marriott hotel bomb threat determined to be swatting incident: MCSO
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center was evacuated after a reported bomb threat, but has returned to normal operations, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center was evacuated after a reported bomb threat, but has returned to normal operations, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Harris County crash: 18-wheeler crash leads to 100 gallons of spilled diesel near Crosby-Lynchburg
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a crash near Crosby-Lynchburg on 2930 US-90 involving an 18-wheeler and a sedan.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a crash near Crosby-Lynchburg on 2930 US-90 involving an 18-wheeler and a sedan.
Montgomery County crime: Authorities need help identifying suspects in jugging incident
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in a recent bank jugging incident.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in a recent bank jugging incident.
Houston jugging: Woman sues plaza for lack of security, seeks justice and prevention of future incidents
A disabled woman files a lawsuit against Dun Huang Plaza in Southwest Houston following a violent robbery, highlighting concerns over inadequate security measures and aiming to prevent similar incidents.
A disabled woman files a lawsuit against Dun Huang Plaza in Southwest Houston following a violent robbery, highlighting concerns over inadequate security measures and aiming to prevent similar incidents.
Houston mayor defends Chief Troy Finner as case shelving probe continues
Mayor John Whitmire stands by Chief Troy Finner amidst criticism over Houston Police's failure to investigate a quarter million criminal complaints, implementing an oversight panel to address the crisis and citing past practices under previous chiefs.
Mayor John Whitmire stands by Chief Troy Finner amidst criticism over Houston Police's failure to investigate a quarter million criminal complaints, implementing an oversight panel to address the crisis and citing past practices under previous chiefs.
Houston crime: Person of interest sought in deadly January shooting on Savoy Drive
Join the hunt: Houston Police seek public assistance in locating Michael Scruggs, a person of interest in a January shooting case.
Join the hunt: Houston Police seek public assistance in locating Michael Scruggs, a person of interest in a January shooting case.
Houston police union urges impartiality in Chief Finner's investigation
The Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU) has demanded an impartial investigation into the practices of the Houston Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, regarding the SL Code.
The Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU) has demanded an impartial investigation into the practices of the Houston Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, regarding the SL Code.
Houston murder: Chevron store clerk killed on Gulf Freeway
The clerk was armed at the time of the shooting, but it hasn't been determined if he fired back at the suspects.
The clerk was armed at the time of the shooting, but it hasn't been determined if he fired back at the suspects.
16-year-old led Montgomery County authorities on 120 mph high-speed chase
Montgomery County law enforcement were led on two separate chases on Monday, one of which was a high speed chase by a 16-year-old who was accused of robbery.
Montgomery County law enforcement were led on two separate chases on Monday, one of which was a high speed chase by a 16-year-old who was accused of robbery.
Criminal Justice Advocates call for Houston Police Chief's removal or restraint
Growing outrage surrounds Houston Police Chief Troy Finner as calls for his resignation escalate over the revelation of a quarter-million uninvestigated cases, sparking intense controversy and demands for accountability.
Growing outrage surrounds Houston Police Chief Troy Finner as calls for his resignation escalate over the revelation of a quarter-million uninvestigated cases, sparking intense controversy and demands for accountability.
Houston shooting: Transgender woman fatally shot on Country Creek Drive, suspect sought
Houston Police probe fatal shooting of transgender woman, seeking public assistance in identifying suspect.
Houston Police probe fatal shooting of transgender woman, seeking public assistance in identifying suspect.
Harris County toddler hit by rideshare driver dies, family members beat up driver in retaliation
According to a preliminary investigation by Harris County Sheriff's Office, the rideshare driver was dropping off a family on Waverly Drive with the 1-year-old girl as a passenger. When the passengers exited the vehicle, the driver evidently thought his path was clear, not knowing the child was in front of the vehicle, and proceeded forward, hitting the child.
According to a preliminary investigation by Harris County Sheriff's Office, the rideshare driver was dropping off a family on Waverly Drive with the 1-year-old girl as a passenger. When the passengers exited the vehicle, the driver evidently thought his path was clear, not knowing the child was in front of the vehicle, and proceeded forward, hitting the child.
Montgomery County deputies shoot, kill suspect attempting to flee traffic stop
The two deputies involved in the shooting incident have 2.5 years and less than one year of law enforcement experience.
The two deputies involved in the shooting incident have 2.5 years and less than one year of law enforcement experience.