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.

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.

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.

Houston shooting: Two men shot while sitting at stop sign, suspect at large

The Houston Police Department is looking for a man charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a shooting on March 24.

2 babies abandoned in Houston area within hours, authorities seek parents

Two newborns are found abandoned in separate incidents in Houston, prompting authorities to urge parents to utilize the Baby Moses Law for safe infant surrender.