23-year HPD veteran charged with sexual assault of a child
A Houston PD sergeant appeared in court Wednesday morning, and is facing two counts of aggravated assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child.
A Houston PD sergeant appeared in court Wednesday morning, and is facing two counts of aggravated assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child.
Man killed following apparent drug deal gone sideways in south Houston, police say
Houston police say the incident appears to be drug-related but the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.
Houston police say the incident appears to be drug-related but the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.
Houston police investigating deaths from two different Halloween parties
Authorities are investigating what led up to some deadly shootings in the Houston area during two different Halloween parties, one on the north side and the other on the south side.
Authorities are investigating what led up to some deadly shootings in the Houston area during two different Halloween parties, one on the north side and the other on the south side.
Sheriff: 6 cyclists injured, 3 hospitalized following crash in north Liberty County
Officials say a group of six bicyclists were participating in a ride from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida when a car crashed into them in Liberty County, just northeast of Houston, injuring three of the cyclists.
Officials say a group of six bicyclists were participating in a ride from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida when a car crashed into them in Liberty County, just northeast of Houston, injuring three of the cyclists.
Police: 10-year-old accidentally shot, killed in northwest Houston
Police say based on the initial signs, it appears the shooting was accidental, but the child, 10, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police say based on the initial signs, it appears the shooting was accidental, but the child, 10, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Relatives of boys found living abandoned with their deceased brother's remains speak out
A mother charged after her sons were found living with their deceased brother, went before a judge Wednesday. Relatives of the boys found spoke with our Damali Keith, who tells us more about what she learned.
A mother charged after her sons were found living with their deceased brother, went before a judge Wednesday. Relatives of the boys found spoke with our Damali Keith, who tells us more about what she learned.
Grieving families uplift one another while awaiting justice
The Key Event Space hosted a grief gathering Saturday for those dealing with loss. For some, it was a chance to focus on another family's challenges.
The Key Event Space hosted a grief gathering Saturday for those dealing with loss. For some, it was a chance to focus on another family's challenges.
HCSO: 3 children abandoned, skeletal remains of another child found in Harris Co. apartment
Harris County authorities say they found three kids abandoned in the apartment and what appears to be skeletal remains of another child.
Harris County authorities say they found three kids abandoned in the apartment and what appears to be skeletal remains of another child.
Wrong-way driver killed following multi-vehicle crash that hospitalized 3, including a child
Officials are piecing together a deadly crash overnight Sunday in west Harris County, where a wrong-way driver was killed and three people, including a child, were hospitalized.
Officials are piecing together a deadly crash overnight Sunday in west Harris County, where a wrong-way driver was killed and three people, including a child, were hospitalized.
FOUND: Police looking for Pasadena teen reported missing for nearly a week
Texas EqquSearch confirmed Zoe Templeton, 17, has been found safe after she was reported missing Oct. 17 in Pasadena.
Texas EqquSearch confirmed Zoe Templeton, 17, has been found safe after she was reported missing Oct. 17 in Pasadena.
Katy man sentenced for killing wife, burning body in their backyard
Officials say Jay Hammersley, 46, strangled his wife before he cremated her body in the backyard.
Officials say Jay Hammersley, 46, strangled his wife before he cremated her body in the backyard.
Driver shoots other after crash in Fort Bend County, authorities say
Authorities say shortly after the crash, one of the drivers got out of their car and shot at the other driver several times.
Authorities say shortly after the crash, one of the drivers got out of their car and shot at the other driver several times.
Houston police will be out in force during Astros games and watch parties
Fans won?t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has more on the extra measures Houston police are taking to protect the city during the ALCS.
Fans won?t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has more on the extra measures Houston police are taking to protect the city during the ALCS.
Houston police will be out in force during Astros games and watch parties
Fans won’t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game.
Fans won’t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game.
HPD Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks passes away after battle with COVID-19
Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks, who has been an officer with the Houston Police Department since June 1994, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with COVID-19, the police chief said.
Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks, who has been an officer with the Houston Police Department since June 1994, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with COVID-19, the police chief said.
Stafford man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing girlfriend's child
"This case is a mother’s worst nightmare: to witness your child being sexually abused, and worse, by someone you trusted enough to invite into your home," said the lead prosecutor.
"This case is a mother’s worst nightmare: to witness your child being sexually abused, and worse, by someone you trusted enough to invite into your home," said the lead prosecutor.
Bounty hunter fatally shoots wanted person in West Harris Co, authorities say
An investigation is underway after authorities said a bounty hunter fatally shot a wanted person at a West Harris County apartment complex on Monday.
An investigation is underway after authorities said a bounty hunter fatally shot a wanted person at a West Harris County apartment complex on Monday.
Houston Police Department welcomes 41 new officers
Congratulations to the newest officers of the Houston Police Department.
Congratulations to the newest officers of the Houston Police Department.
Man suddenly passes away at Harris Co. Joint Processing Center moments after arrest
Authorities say they were responding to a single-vehicle crash when the driver became "combative"
Authorities say they were responding to a single-vehicle crash when the driver became "combative"
Crowbar-wielding man shot in the head during apparent road rage incident, deputies say
Based on the preliminary information, it appears the incident began when one of the vehicles cut off the other. One of the drivers, later identified as the victim, then reportedly got out of his car with a crowbar.
Based on the preliminary information, it appears the incident began when one of the vehicles cut off the other. One of the drivers, later identified as the victim, then reportedly got out of his car with a crowbar.