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.
Mauricio Reyes: Missing special needs teen from Channelview disappeared weeks ago
Missing special needs teen, Mauricio Reyes, hasn't been seen in two weeks and his family is hoping you can help bring him back home safely.
Missing special needs teen, Mauricio Reyes, hasn't been seen in two weeks and his family is hoping you can help bring him back home safely.
Shooting at Hermann Park near the Houston zoo; one woman shot by security guard
According to HPD, a security guard shot a woman around 2:15 pm Friday afternoon.
According to HPD, a security guard shot a woman around 2:15 pm Friday afternoon.
Houston Mayor forms committee to review HPD's handling of 250,000+ suspended incident reports
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes decisive action by launching an Independent Review Committee to investigate the unsettling case of 264,000 police reports coded 'lack of personnel,' unraveling a shocking mystery within the city's law enforcement.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes decisive action by launching an Independent Review Committee to investigate the unsettling case of 264,000 police reports coded 'lack of personnel,' unraveling a shocking mystery within the city's law enforcement.
Houston family celebrates as 2-year-old shot Friday is home from the hospital
A 2-year-old who was shot on Friday is now home from the hospital.
A 2-year-old who was shot on Friday is now home from the hospital.
Houston mom in mourning after her 18 year old son, star student and athlete was shot to death
Houston mother mourns the senseless shooting death of her promising 18-year-old son, Jarvon Coles, as the community rallies for justice, remembering the North Shore High School senior's bright future cut short outside a house party in Humble.
Houston mother mourns the senseless shooting death of her promising 18-year-old son, Jarvon Coles, as the community rallies for justice, remembering the North Shore High School senior's bright future cut short outside a house party in Humble.
Houston crime: Unmarked Houston police vehicle hit by gunfire, road rage involving another vehicle suspected
An investigation is now underway after an unmarked Houston Police Department vehicle was struck by gunfire.
An investigation is now underway after an unmarked Houston Police Department vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Houston murder: Shooting at Vegas Hookah Bar & Grill, woman killed
One man and one woman were shot. The woman, a bystander in the shooting, was pronounced dead at the scene.
One man and one woman were shot. The woman, a bystander in the shooting, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fort Bend men stole 1,300 gallons of diesel fuel from gas stations: FBCSO
Two men in Fort Bend County were arrested and charged for allegedly stealing more than 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from local gas stations using battery-operated pumps.
Two men in Fort Bend County were arrested and charged for allegedly stealing more than 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from local gas stations using battery-operated pumps.
HPD Chief Finner addresses how 264,000 cases ended up suspended
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner apologizes to Houstonians who've had their cases suspended due to HPD being short-staffed.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner apologizes to Houstonians who've had their cases suspended due to HPD being short-staffed.
“CHIEF FINNER MUST GO!" sign posted on US-59 bridge at Mandell Street
A local advocacy group is calling for Houston police chief, Troy Finner to step down.
A local advocacy group is calling for Houston police chief, Troy Finner to step down.
NASA engineer charged with sexually assaulting women he met online
A NASA Engineer has been charged with two felonies after being accused of attacking two different women after meeting them online.
A NASA Engineer has been charged with two felonies after being accused of attacking two different women after meeting them online.