Habitual career thief now wanted for alleged Houston hit-and-run
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen.
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen.
Wanted hit-and-run suspect convicted for thefts in multiple counties
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen. FOX 26's Randy Wallace breaks down the cases.
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen. FOX 26's Randy Wallace breaks down the cases.
Repeat Harris County thief convicted 4 times this year keeps avoiding prison
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has turned his neighborhood into a frequent target for theft. Despite four felony convictions this year and nine felony convictions overall, Richard Herrin has repeatedly received time-served sentences, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties against habitual felony thieves.
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has turned his neighborhood into a frequent target for theft. Despite four felony convictions this year and nine felony convictions overall, Richard Herrin has repeatedly received time-served sentences, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties against habitual felony thieves.
Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves.
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves.
Man accused of killing Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda back in jail after bond is revoked
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars.
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars.
Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat offenders to avoid prison.
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat offenders to avoid prison.
Breaking Bond: Harris County judge repeatedly ends woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily'
FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains what one Harris County Judge did to end a woman's probation in this edition of "Breaking Bond."
FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains what one Harris County Judge did to end a woman's probation in this edition of "Breaking Bond."
Convicted Harris County double killer caught in New York
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.
Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.
3 defendants released on PR Bonds after competency rulings now wanted after missing court
Three defendants charged with violent felony offenses are now wanted after being released on personal recognizance bonds following competency restoration at Vernon State Hospital.
Three defendants charged with violent felony offenses are now wanted after being released on personal recognizance bonds following competency restoration at Vernon State Hospital.
Defendants released on PR Bonds after competency rulings now wanted after missing court
Three defendants charged with violent felony offenses are now wanted after being released on personal recognizance bonds following competency restoration at Vernon State Hospital. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Three defendants charged with violent felony offenses are now wanted after being released on personal recognizance bonds following competency restoration at Vernon State Hospital. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.
Catalytic converter thefts could double this year in Harris County
Harris County officials say catalytic converter thefts are increasing at an alarming pace and could reach twice last year's total, driven in part by the growing value of precious metals found inside the devices. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Harris County officials say catalytic converter thefts are increasing at an alarming pace and could reach twice last year's total, driven in part by the growing value of precious metals found inside the devices. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Altuve burglar cuts off ankle monitor
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve's house, removes ankle monitor, flees
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.
Javian Major sentenced to prison after violating probation in funeral fraud case
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.
Harris County electronic monitoring program doesn't track defendants who become fugitives
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services.
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services.
Pretrial Services doesn't track wanted fugitives
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains in his ongoing series "Breaking Bond."
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains in his ongoing series "Breaking Bond."