30-year-old woman free on bond for injury to a child charge now accused of murder
One woman accused of fatally stabbing a man had repeatedly violated her bond conditions for months prior, officials said.
One woman accused of fatally stabbing a man had repeatedly violated her bond conditions for months prior, officials said.
30-year-old woman free on bond now accused of murder
One woman accused of fatally stabbing a man had repeatedly violated her bond conditions for months prior, officials said.
One woman accused of fatally stabbing a man had repeatedly violated her bond conditions for months prior, officials said.
3 defendants featured in Breaking Bond reports for getting sweetheart deals in court are now wanted
A Houston man convicted of posing as a funeral director to defraud grieving families is now wanted after allegedly violating probation, while two brothers tied to prior Heights burglaries are once again facing new accusations.
A Houston man convicted of posing as a funeral director to defraud grieving families is now wanted after allegedly violating probation, while two brothers tied to prior Heights burglaries are once again facing new accusations.
Is tougher Texas catalytic converter theft law actually leading to more jail time?
In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?
In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?
19-year-old on probation, free from jail on 3 bonds, now accused of murder
According to court documents, Lillie violated his bond at least half a dozen times.
According to court documents, Lillie violated his bond at least half a dozen times.
19-year-old charged with murder while free on 3 bonds
A 19-year-old on probation and free from jail on three bonds is now accused of murder. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
A 19-year-old on probation and free from jail on three bonds is now accused of murder. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Harris County judge grants bond to 31-year-old convicted thief with 37 felony charges
You would think being on the run and racking up more criminal charges at the same time would mean no bond set or a high bond after getting arrested. That's not what happened to Dequavia Denise Rogers.
You would think being on the run and racking up more criminal charges at the same time would mean no bond set or a high bond after getting arrested. That's not what happened to Dequavia Denise Rogers.
Harris County judge grants bond to convicted thief with 37 felony charges
In this "Breaking Bond" report, FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains how a convicted thief with 37 felony charges was given bond by a Harris County judge.
In this "Breaking Bond" report, FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains how a convicted thief with 37 felony charges was given bond by a Harris County judge.
Houston murder defendant violates his bond conditions 7 times, court takes no action
We first told you about Cardarius Woodard in June 2023 regarding repeated bond condition violations. Almost three years later, according to court documents, the bond violations continue.
We first told you about Cardarius Woodard in June 2023 regarding repeated bond condition violations. Almost three years later, according to court documents, the bond violations continue.
Houston murder defendant violates bond conditions 7 times, court takes no action
We first told you about Cardarius Woodard in June 2023 regarding repeated bond condition violations. Almost three years later, according to court documents, the bond violations continue.
We first told you about Cardarius Woodard in June 2023 regarding repeated bond condition violations. Almost three years later, according to court documents, the bond violations continue.
Judge denies bond to habitual thief
For the first time, we see a judge deny bond to a habitual thief who racked up three more criminal charges after being freed on a PR bond. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
For the first time, we see a judge deny bond to a habitual thief who racked up three more criminal charges after being freed on a PR bond. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Judge denies bond for habitual thief Eric Torres after multiple felony theft charges
Most of the time, the criminal justice system does little to punish convicted thieves, like 34-year-old Eric Torres, because theft is a non-violent crime. But 184th Judge Katherine Thomas showed Torres she's not playing.
Most of the time, the criminal justice system does little to punish convicted thieves, like 34-year-old Eric Torres, because theft is a non-violent crime. But 184th Judge Katherine Thomas showed Torres she's not playing.
Man charged with sex crimes involving children free from jail on low bond amounts
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free on bonds totaling $185,000 when, by law, he could be denied bond.
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free on bonds totaling $185,000 when, by law, he could be denied bond.
Man charged with sex crimes involving children now out on bond
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free from jail on low bond amounts.
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free from jail on low bond amounts.
Harris County murder suspect violates bond conditions twice, nothing happens
A 20-year-old charged with murdering a 21-year-old acquaintance violates his bond conditions twice, and the court takes no action.
A 20-year-old charged with murdering a 21-year-old acquaintance violates his bond conditions twice, and the court takes no action.
Breaking Bond: Murder suspect violates bond conditions twice, nothing happens
A 20-year-old charged with murdering a 21-year-old acquaintance violates his bond conditions twice, and the court takes no action.
A 20-year-old charged with murdering a 21-year-old acquaintance violates his bond conditions twice, and the court takes no action.
Breaking Bond: 53 defendants rack up 5 felony theft charges in 2025
In 2025, 53 defendants walked in and out of the Harris County Jail after being charged with felony theft at least five times.
In 2025, 53 defendants walked in and out of the Harris County Jail after being charged with felony theft at least five times.
Breaking Bond: Repeat felony theft suspects
53 defendants in Harris County were charged with five felony theft cases in 2025. One 28-year-old defendant picked up nine felony theft charges in 2025 and was even allowed to remain on probation. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
53 defendants in Harris County were charged with five felony theft cases in 2025. One 28-year-old defendant picked up nine felony theft charges in 2025 and was even allowed to remain on probation. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
2 students, 1 adult charged with taking guns to area high schools in a 16-day period last month
Two students and one adult have been charged with taking guns to area high schools in 16 days last month. One of those students and the adult are free from jail on low bond amounts.
Two students and one adult have been charged with taking guns to area high schools in 16 days last month. One of those students and the adult are free from jail on low bond amounts.
Students, adult charged with bringing guns to schools
Two students and one adult have been charged with taking guns to area high schools in 16 days last month. One of those students and the adult are free from jail on low bond amounts. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Two students and one adult have been charged with taking guns to area high schools in 16 days last month. One of those students and the adult are free from jail on low bond amounts. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.