Family files federal lawsuit against Harris County Jail, claims guards beat man into a coma
Attorneys for Adael Garcia say the man was booked into the Harris County jail on November 24, 2022, and was brutally beaten on November 26. FOX 26 also confirms that state jail inspectors visited the facility Tuesday afternoon.
Attorneys for Adael Garcia say the man was booked into the Harris County jail on November 24, 2022, and was brutally beaten on November 26. FOX 26 also confirms that state jail inspectors visited the facility Tuesday afternoon.
FBI to review 2 deaths that occurred inside Harris County Jail after sheriff request
The FBI has agreed to review two deaths that occurred in the Harris County Jail, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez who requested the review.
The FBI has agreed to review two deaths that occurred in the Harris County Jail, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez who requested the review.
Off-duty Houston PD officer chases down man who fired off gun in downtown
A man is in custody Saturday night after officials said he tried to flee moments after firing off his weapon in downtown Houston, but he was chased down and caught by an off-duty officer.
A man is in custody Saturday night after officials said he tried to flee moments after firing off his weapon in downtown Houston, but he was chased down and caught by an off-duty officer.
Houston PD officer shoots domestic assault suspect in Kingwood
Authorities say a domestic assault suspect was hospitalized after trying to flee the scene but got into a fight with an officer and during the scuffle was shot.
Authorities say a domestic assault suspect was hospitalized after trying to flee the scene but got into a fight with an officer and during the scuffle was shot.
Houston police searching for 3 suspects wanted in connection with at least 4 smoke shop robberies
The Houston Police Department needs your help identifying three suspects involved in at least four smoke shop robberies.
The Houston Police Department needs your help identifying three suspects involved in at least four smoke shop robberies.
At least 1 killed in 2-vehicle crash on North Freeway service road, police investigating
According to officials, the crash occurred on the 9100 block of the North Freeway service road, around 6:30 p.m.
According to officials, the crash occurred on the 9100 block of the North Freeway service road, around 6:30 p.m.
2 killed in suspected DWI crash in Southwest Houston, driver to be charged with intoxication manslaughter
According to Houston police, the deadly crash occurred on the 2300 block of West Bellfort Avenue, just after 6:30 p.m.
According to Houston police, the deadly crash occurred on the 2300 block of West Bellfort Avenue, just after 6:30 p.m.
Harris County Sheriff's Office responds to FOX 26 exclusive investigation of jail in chaos
In its response, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says the crisis in the jail requires significant action on the part of all participants in the Harris County Criminal Justice system.
In its response, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says the crisis in the jail requires significant action on the part of all participants in the Harris County Criminal Justice system.
2 Suspects barge into Houston cell phone store with guns, steal phones, cash
The Houston Police Department Robbery Division needs your help identifying the suspects involved in an aggravated robbery at a Houston cell phone store.
The Houston Police Department Robbery Division needs your help identifying the suspects involved in an aggravated robbery at a Houston cell phone store.
Two former Harris Co. Jail employees say inmates are running the show
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths.
Last year, 25 inmates died in the Harris County Jail the most inmate deaths in a decade. Just last month, four more deaths.
Elderly woman robbed outside Houston drug store, suspect sought
The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division needs your help locating a suspect involved in the robbery of an elderly woman outside a Houston drug store.
The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division needs your help locating a suspect involved in the robbery of an elderly woman outside a Houston drug store.
Death of Carlos Lugo: Up to $5,000 reward being offered for information
Houston Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department are offering a large reward for information in connection to the death of 14-year-old Carlos Lugo.
Houston Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department are offering a large reward for information in connection to the death of 14-year-old Carlos Lugo.
Human bone remains found at Sam Houston National Forest in Montgomery Co.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human bone remains were found at the Sam Houston National Forest.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human bone remains were found at the Sam Houston National Forest.
Thieves burglarizing vehicles by the dozen in Houston apartment parking areas
Houston police are investigating a new crime trend in Houston involving car break-ins. So far this week, HPD has responded to four apartment complexes where thieves smashed windows to dozens of cars.
Houston police are investigating a new crime trend in Houston involving car break-ins. So far this week, HPD has responded to four apartment complexes where thieves smashed windows to dozens of cars.
30-year-old man fatally attacked by dogs while protecting his own animal, police say
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a man was possibly killed by dogs in northwest Houston.
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a man was possibly killed by dogs in northwest Houston.
Cut and Shoot Asst. Police Chief sexually assaulted children from 1998-2004, sentenced to 80 years
Former Assistant Police Chief Norman Wilkerson, Jr. has been charged with four cases of sexually assaulting children between 10 and 16 beginning back in 1998.
Former Assistant Police Chief Norman Wilkerson, Jr. has been charged with four cases of sexually assaulting children between 10 and 16 beginning back in 1998.
Civil Rights Attorney claims Harris Co. Jail overcrowding because HPD is slow to release video evidence
FOX 26 has consistently reported on Harris County Jail overcrowding and violence; now local Civil Rights attorney Randall Kallinen says a part of the reason the Harris County Jail is so overcrowded, is because video evidence isn't moving quickly enough from the Houston Police Department to the District Attorney's Office.
FOX 26 has consistently reported on Harris County Jail overcrowding and violence; now local Civil Rights attorney Randall Kallinen says a part of the reason the Harris County Jail is so overcrowded, is because video evidence isn't moving quickly enough from the Houston Police Department to the District Attorney's Office.
Harris County Jail death: Inmate dies from 'apparent medical emergency'
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting a man died on Tuesday after what they say was “an apparent medical emergency in the Harris County Jail."
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting a man died on Tuesday after what they say was “an apparent medical emergency in the Harris County Jail."
T.C. Jester Shooting: Houston police searching for man, stolen vehicle following deadly shooting
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a man and stolen vehicle following a deadly shooting on Friday morning.
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a man and stolen vehicle following a deadly shooting on Friday morning.
Deputy's patrol car hit by suspected drunk driver while investigating chase scene
Officials say a chase suspect was being arrested but when a sergeant arrived at the scene to help investigate, his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Officials say a chase suspect was being arrested but when a sergeant arrived at the scene to help investigate, his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver.