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."
Serial thief facing new charges
On tonight's "Breaking Bond", in a rare move, the District Attorney's Office wants a 40-year-old career thief with almost two dozen felony theft charges under his belt to be held in jail with no bond set. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
On tonight's "Breaking Bond", in a rare move, the District Attorney's Office wants a 40-year-old career thief with almost two dozen felony theft charges under his belt to be held in jail with no bond set. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Harris County murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge; won't spend one day in prison
The family of Jessica Perry says they are devastated and angry after the man who admitted assaulting her and causing her death was sentenced to deferred probation instead of prison time.
The family of Jessica Perry says they are devastated and angry after the man who admitted assaulting her and causing her death was sentenced to deferred probation instead of prison time.
Murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge, sentenced to probation
Relatives of Jessica Perry say they are furious and fearful after Jason Meinelt — the man who admitted assaulting Perry and causing her death — received eight years deferred probation instead of prison time. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Relatives of Jessica Perry say they are furious and fearful after Jason Meinelt — the man who admitted assaulting Perry and causing her death — received eight years deferred probation instead of prison time. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
2 defendants in capital murder cases go missing after release on bond; 1 found in federal custody
Court records now show a man thought to be a fugitive in Harris County is in federal custody and has been for more than a year.
Court records now show a man thought to be a fugitive in Harris County is in federal custody and has been for more than a year.
2 defendants in Harris County capital murder cases go missing after posting bond
Update: Court records now show a man thought to be a fugitive in Harris County is in federal custody and has been for more than a year. Felipe Orutna was taken in by federal agents in December 2024. But court records in Harris County show him as having appeared in their courts as recently as 2025. He had a warrant out for his arrest.
Update: Court records now show a man thought to be a fugitive in Harris County is in federal custody and has been for more than a year. Felipe Orutna was taken in by federal agents in December 2024. But court records in Harris County show him as having appeared in their courts as recently as 2025. He had a warrant out for his arrest.
Harris County catalytic converter theft sentences rarely hit max under Texas law
A new law passed three years ago with much fanfare was supposed to keep catalytic converter thieves behind bars longer. However, that's not what we've uncovered. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
A new law passed three years ago with much fanfare was supposed to keep catalytic converter thieves behind bars longer. However, that's not what we've uncovered. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Harris County catalytic converter theft sentences rarely hit max under Texas law
A Texas law passed to crack down on catalytic converter thefts after the killing of a Harris County deputy is facing new scrutiny, as a review of recent cases shows none of the convicted offenders received the tougher penalties lawmakers intended.
A Texas law passed to crack down on catalytic converter thefts after the killing of a Harris County deputy is facing new scrutiny, as a review of recent cases shows none of the convicted offenders received the tougher penalties lawmakers intended.
DA's office wanted $250K bond for student accused of bringing gun to school twice, judge disagrees
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
Two different bond amounts for cases of guns in school
Harris County prosecutors wanted to set a high bond for an 18-year-old who allegedly brought a gun to school for a second time, but the judge disagreed. FOX 26's Randy Wallace compares the case to that of another 18-year-old on his first gun charge.
Harris County prosecutors wanted to set a high bond for an 18-year-old who allegedly brought a gun to school for a second time, but the judge disagreed. FOX 26's Randy Wallace compares the case to that of another 18-year-old on his first gun charge.