Van Buren Street: Houston police investigating murder-suicide
Details are limited, but Houston police said the incident occurred on the 1000 block of Van Buren Street just after 8:15 p.m.
Details are limited, but Houston police said the incident occurred on the 1000 block of Van Buren Street just after 8:15 p.m.
Robber seen attacking clerk at Telephone Rd. convenience store
The robber was caught on surveillance video, provided by Houston PD, pinning a clerk against one of the gaming machines before taking her cell phone and running behind the counter to steal money from the safe.
The robber was caught on surveillance video, provided by Houston PD, pinning a clerk against one of the gaming machines before taking her cell phone and running behind the counter to steal money from the safe.
Officials share preliminary details on plane crash in north Harris County
DPS officials confirmed in a press conference that only the pilot was in the plane, but did not suffer injuries.
DPS officials confirmed in a press conference that only the pilot was in the plane, but did not suffer injuries.
HPD: One man killed in drive-by shooting on Bell Street, suspects found hiding under cars minutes later
Houston police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead. Houston police say the suspects are males between the ages of 15 and 20.
Houston police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead. Houston police say the suspects are males between the ages of 15 and 20.
Montgomery County mothers work to prevent kids dying from fentanyl poisoning
A group of moms and a prosecutor are partnering to spread a message to kids and parents about the dangers of fentanyl.
A group of moms and a prosecutor are partnering to spread a message to kids and parents about the dangers of fentanyl.
Second suspect now in custody after HCSO deputy falls while apprehending suspect
A search is underway for a suspect after a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to detain one man in Katy.
A search is underway for a suspect after a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to detain one man in Katy.
Woman hit and killed by Houston police vehicle on Southwest Freeway feeder road
Two Houston Police Department officers were responding to a shooting call when the driver struck a pedestrian with the patrol vehicle in the 11500 block of the Southwest Freeway feeder road near Wilcrest, officials say.
Two Houston Police Department officers were responding to a shooting call when the driver struck a pedestrian with the patrol vehicle in the 11500 block of the Southwest Freeway feeder road near Wilcrest, officials say.
Former Texas state trooper found guilty of sexually assaulting women during traffic stop
Officials said in statements Lee Ray Boykin Jr., 33, said to authorities, he said he thought he "got away with it" and knew he shouldn't have done it but "just wanted to try."
Officials said in statements Lee Ray Boykin Jr., 33, said to authorities, he said he thought he "got away with it" and knew he shouldn't have done it but "just wanted to try."
Houston PD officer rear-ends sleeping driver on N Freeway
Investigators said the driver fell asleep in the car while the car was still in motion when a Houston PD officer rear-ended the driver.
Investigators said the driver fell asleep in the car while the car was still in motion when a Houston PD officer rear-ended the driver.
Houston PD officer hospitalized after suspected DWI driver crashes into patrol car
Two accidents occurred, officials said, until a Houston PD officer's patrol vehicle was crashed into by a suspected DWI driver.
Two accidents occurred, officials said, until a Houston PD officer's patrol vehicle was crashed into by a suspected DWI driver.
41-year-old man says he was attacked, seriously injured by other inmates in the Harris Co. Jail
In 2021, there were 20 inmate deaths at the Harris County Jail. Last year, that number rose to 27.
In 2021, there were 20 inmate deaths at the Harris County Jail. Last year, that number rose to 27.
Shannon Herklotz, Asst. Chief for Detentions Command at Harris Co. Jail stepping down
Shannon Herklotz, Assistant Chief for Detentions Command will be resigning effective January 20. His leave comes on the heels of plaguing issues surrounding the jail including overcrowding, inmate deaths, and high-turnover for deputies.
Shannon Herklotz, Assistant Chief for Detentions Command will be resigning effective January 20. His leave comes on the heels of plaguing issues surrounding the jail including overcrowding, inmate deaths, and high-turnover for deputies.
Harris County SWAT: Man barricaded inside Spring home sets own house on fire, taken into custody
Harris County SWAT involved in a standoff with a man who set fire to the house where his wife was staying and then hit her with his vehicle when she came outside.
Harris County SWAT involved in a standoff with a man who set fire to the house where his wife was staying and then hit her with his vehicle when she came outside.
Houston police officer hit, killed pedestrian on Aldine Bender in Harris County
A Houston police officer hit and killed a pedestrian in the 5500 block of Aldine Bender Road in north Harris County, authorities say. His family identified him as 24-year-old Caleb Swafford.
A Houston police officer hit and killed a pedestrian in the 5500 block of Aldine Bender Road in north Harris County, authorities say. His family identified him as 24-year-old Caleb Swafford.
Channelview couple dead in second murder-suicide in Harris County in 24 hours
A Channelview couple in their 20s were found shot to death in another apparent murder suicide Wednesday morning. This marks the second murder-suicide in Harris County in the last 24 hours.
A Channelview couple in their 20s were found shot to death in another apparent murder suicide Wednesday morning. This marks the second murder-suicide in Harris County in the last 24 hours.
Officials investigating man found dead in Harris County jail cell
Officials said Jacoby Pillow, 31, was arrested for trespassing on the evening of New Year's Day and was about to be released on bond two days later. However, officials said he "assaulted a detention officer."
Officials said Jacoby Pillow, 31, was arrested for trespassing on the evening of New Year's Day and was about to be released on bond two days later. However, officials said he "assaulted a detention officer."
Police searching for 2 men seen on video holding rideshare driver at gunpoint
"Get the (expletive) out the car before I kill you," one of the robbers is heard saying while pointing a gun at the driver. "I'm trying to give you a chance to live."
"Get the (expletive) out the car before I kill you," one of the robbers is heard saying while pointing a gun at the driver. "I'm trying to give you a chance to live."
HPD says 2022 homicide clearance rate best in three years
Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.
Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.
FOUND: Houston police searching missing woman said to have dementia
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing person. Authorities are looking for 82-year-old Joynell Jenkins.
The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing person. Authorities are looking for 82-year-old Joynell Jenkins.
Houston PD officer hits, kills pedestrian with cruiser on East Fwy
Officials said the officer was driving on the freeway when he suddenly felt a bump so severe it caused the airbags in the cruiser to deploy.
Officials said the officer was driving on the freeway when he suddenly felt a bump so severe it caused the airbags in the cruiser to deploy.