Inmate dies at Galveston County Jail after being tased, sheriff says
An investigation is now underway after an inmate died at the Galveston County Jail, according to Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset.
Harris County crime: Man arrested, charged with opening fire on his neighborhood with an AR-15
A man is in jail after firing an AR-15 at his own neighbors in a Northeast Harris County neighborhood, leaving homes riddled with bullet holes and residents traumatized.
Houston attorney, his wife arrested, as HPD homicide detectives search for missing man
A Houston attorney's home is at the center of an investigation after a man who was last seen there has now gone missing.
Montgomery County burglary suspects arrested, including possible father and son
Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Montgomery County home and stealing jewelry and firearms.
Ex-Houston Park Ranger Joey Lamar Ellis charged with extortion, FBI seeks more victims
The FBI's Houston Field Office and the Houston Police Department (HPD) are seeking potential victims of Joey Lamar Ellis, a former Houston Park Ranger accused of using his position to extort and possibly assault individuals in various parks across the city.
Houston Police Department civilian employee arrested for DWI
A Houston Police Department civilian employee was arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to a news release. Houston police said Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst Fahim Adnan Baqui was arrested.
Houston crash: Off-duty HPD officer in hospital after crane escort accident
An off-duty Houston Police Department (HPD) officer was injured early this morning in a motorcycle crash while escorting a crane in northeast Houston.
Short-term rental pool party ends in fatal shooting, raising concerns
A short-term rental pool party turns deadly, leaving a 21-year-old young man shot to death. The shots rang out last night in the 7100 block of Orville Street in Trinity Gardens.
Houston short-term rental shooting: Man dies after shooting outside northeast Houston pool party
A shooting outside a Houston short-term rental that was hosting a pool party left one man dead late Sunday night in northeast Houston.
Texas EquuSearch assists in finding a missing 8-year-old boy with autism in Richmond
The search for a missing 8-year-old boy had ended in heartbreak. Ryan Akagbusi disappeared on Saturday and his body was found the following morning.
Fort Bend Amber Alert: Missing boy Ryan Akagbusi found deceased in neighborhood lake
The search for 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi, who was reported missing from Fort Bend County, ended in tragedy this morning when he was found in a lake near his home by Texas EquuSearch volunteers.
HPD says Grammy nominated Houston gospel music producer could face even more sexual assault charges
A Grammy-nominated gospel music producer is facing sexual assault charges after multiple women accused him of drugging and assaulting them. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging them to come forward.
Houston police officer involved in fatal shooting, family demands transparency
The family of a man shot and killed by a Houston police officer is demanding answers and the release of body camera footage, while community activists question the use of force in the incident.
Houston names J. Noe Diaz and Thomas Muñoz as official police and fire chiefs
Houston City Council has officially voted on new leadership for the police and fire departments. With Mayor John Whitmire's recommendation, J. Noe Diaz has been appointed as Police Chief, and Thomas Muñoz as the Fire Chief.
Montgomery County accident: Truck roof ripped off in deadly crash
A fatal accident occurred when a Chevrolet pickup truck veered off the road, struck a fallen tree, and lost its roof in Montgomery County on Sunday.
Montgomery County crime: Woman faces felony charges after setting fire to porch
A woman has been arrested and charged with 1st Degree Felony Arson after being caught on camera setting fire to a porch early Tuesday morning.
Houston Police Department reassigns 2 commanders, exact reasoning unclear
FOX 26 has learned that two commanders with the Houston Police Department have been reassigned.
New Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz vows transparency, increased staffing
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Noe Diaz as the new police chief, promising a fresh start for the department amid staffing shortages and ongoing investigations.
Katy Police Chief J. Noe Diaz will be new chief of Houston Police Department
The Houston Police Department has announced their new police chief will be current Katy police chief and former Texas Ranger, J. Noe Diaz.
Houston Police Department release final report on suspended case investigation
The final report on the Houston Police Department's suspended case investigation has been released.