Family of North Shore HS football player makes emotional plea for communityโs help in solving his murder
The family of Jarvon Coles, a North Shore High School football player who was killed in a drive-by shooting near a house party in Humble, will join the Harris County Sheriffโs Office homicide unit at a news conference regarding the incident.
Man seen waving handgun shot by Houston Police after pointing it at them on cityโs north side
The Houston Police Department said officers were involved in a shooting with an armed suspect who was waving around a gun on the cityโs north side.
Houston ISD police chief says there are active discussions about metal detectors in schools after stabbing incident
One day after a student was stabbed in a fight with another student at Houston ISDโs Sterling High School, HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner spoke about the districtโs security protocols and what they are doing to keep kids safe.
The car, parking lot and woman that connect suspect to Missouri City momโs murder
Davante Clark and his girlfriend were sleeping in the parking lot near Karen Milesโ apartment when the Missouri City mother disappeared.
Do you recognize this teen or his tattoo? He may be connected to the murder of another teen in Brookshire
An 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
After day of school threats and violence in Houston area, law enforcement warns of significant consequences
There were at least five schools across the Houston metro area that dealt with school threats or violence on Wednesday, resulting in lockdowns or secure modes at campuses, which impacted thousands of students and teachers.
8 years later, family of murdered woman finally gets justice
Jarvis Hickerson is now guilty of capital murder and was sentenced to life in prison without any possibility of parole, meaning he will die in a Texas prison.
Houston woman who tried to rent several properties with stolen identity gets deferred adjudication for 3 years
A woman who attempted to rent several properties in Southeast Texas using a stolen identity has plead guilt.
Houston man who murdered ex-girlfriend, has history of domestic violence gets life in prison
A grieving family of a woman who was murdered in 2016 has gotten some since of closure after the man responsible for her death was sentenced.
Houston ISD police investigating bomb threat at Bellaire HS; school placed on secure mode
Bellaire High School has been placed in secure mode after a bomb threat was made during the school day Wednesday.
Houston PD releases identities of men arrested in home invasion, shooting of officer
Houston Police Department has released the identities of the three men who were arrested for a Spring Branch home invasion that left an officer wounded by a gunshot.
Galveston PD officer fired amid allegations of assaulting teenagers at birthday pool party
The Galveston County District Attorney's Office said former police officer Jared Rivas was indicted on eight charges related to assaulting teenagers during a pool party.
Grand jury indicts both suspects accused in murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray
A Harris County grand jury has indicted both suspects accused in the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.
Man arrested after being wanted for killing childโs mother during birthday party in E. Houston
A Houston man is now wanted after being charged with killing his childrenโs mother at a birthday party Thursday night.
Houston PD identifies officer shot during home invasion
A Houston police officer was shot while responding to a home invasion and armed robbery Spring Branch. Hours after the shooting, the officer has now been released from the hospital.
Spring Branch homeowner recounts how armed robbers posed as delivery drivers, tied up his family
A Houston-area family was left horrified Tuesday morning, after two armed robbers disguised as delivery drivers forced their way into their home. The shooting led to two suspects being arrested and an officer being shot in the leg.
Barricaded man arrested after threatening to shoot someone in Harris County standoff
A suspect in Harris County was safely apprehended after a standoff with deputies, following threats to shoot an occupant in the home.
โHeโs a hero in my book:โ Houston police officer shot while responding to home invasion in Spring Branch; 2 arrested
Investigators said the officer was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital in unknown condition and two people were detained. A search is underway for a third person.
Teen charged with capital murder in NW Harris County for what was initially reported as a car crash
An 18-year-old woman, Janiah Edmonds, has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of Ronald Burns, 42, on FM 1960.
โItโs a violating experience:โ Man caught on camera stealing generator near Memorial Park neighborhood
A homeowner tells KPRC 2 he was outside fixing his broken fence when he noticed something was not right. Oil bottles were scattered everywhere and his brand-new generator sitting in his garage was gone.
Ammunition, SWAT targets among $20K worth of stolen property recovered in NW Harris County
Constable deputies were advised the contents in that trailer were worth about $20,000, which included ammunition โand targets used to host SWAT training.โ
2 teens hurt in drive-by shooting blocks away from NRG Stadium
Investigators say the shooters pulled up in a blue truck and opened fire, hitting the two teenagers blocks away from the NRG Stadium, but there are no signs that it had anything to do with the game.
Off-duty deputy injured in crash caused by motorcycles possibly trying to take over Hardy Toll Rd., sheriff says
An off-duty deputy with Harris County Sheriffโs Office is in serious condition after multiple crashes involving motorcycles happened on the Hardy Toll Rd. on Sunday.
Father wanted after being charged with killing mother during childโs birthday party in E. Houston
A Houston man is now wanted after being charged with killing his childrenโs mother at a birthday party Thursday night.
Security guard charged with shooting coworker outside strip center in SW Houston
The security guard who was taken into custody after allegedly shooting his coworker outside of a strip center in southwest Houston has been charged with murder.
Body of missing Missouri City mother Karen Miles identified; man charged with capital murder
A body found in the woods has been identified as missing Missouri City mother Karen Miles, MCPD confirms.
Man with history of assaulting police, leaves 2 officers injured during arrest in SE Harris County
A man with a history of assaulting law enforcement finds himself once against being charged with the same offense after his recent arrest in southeast Harris County, according to Harris County Precinct 8 Constableโs Office.
$5,000 reward offered to find wanted Houston man accused of sexual contact with child
Investigators say Miguel Aguillon, 58, performed indecent acts on a child on or around Christmas eve back in 2017.
Houston hotel worker arrested on child trafficking and sex assault charges
A Houston man, Tyron Berry, 66, was arrested and charged with child trafficking, compelling prostitution of a child, and two counts of sexual assault during a joint operation by Harris County authorities
Body found in SW Houston after police respond to shooting call
The Houston Police Department says officers were called to a shooting just before 7 a.m. at Harwin Dr. in the Mahatma Gandhi District, where they found a person's body.
Armed man killed by Houston police after topless woman flagged cops down saying she was assaulted
Investigators say it's unclear if the armed man shot at officers but was hit several times in his torso.
Woman shot, killed while celebrating childโs birthday in E. Houston, childโs father is suspect
The Houston Police Department said it happened at 8237 Locksley Road shortly after 8:30 p.m.
Klein ISD student expelled, charged after sending threatening messages with hit list, photo of gun to other students
The district said they were made aware around 9 p.m. Wednesday of group text messages going around between students of Ulrich Intermediate School.
Man accused of murdering Harris County corporal talks about conspiracies, avoids questions about shooting
During the interview, Athir Murady avoided answering direct questions about Husseiniโs Sept. 3 murder and the charges filed against him.
Karen Milesโ friend believed to be last to speak with her before disappearance
Police are still searching for answers after skeletal remains were found during the investigation into the disappearance of 61-year-old Karen Miles, who has not been heard from in nearly three weeks.
Cy-Fair ISD teen arrested for snatching $4K watch from seller he met on Facebook Marketplace
Investigators say Hassan Mohamed, 18, met with the seller at a Walmart on Northwest Freeway and showed him a gun before snatching the watch worth $4,000.
Houston police looking for 2 men caught on camera stealing โlarge sum of cashโ from 80-year-old
Surveillance video shows the moment a man snatches an envelope, police said had "a large sum of cash" inside, and the woman tries to stop him.
13-year-old arrested in SE Houston, caught on camera beating up man over a cigarette
Police said the young men asked a customer at the register โfor a cigarette.โ He declined to give them one, so they went outside to the parking lot and waited for him to come out of the store.
Houston judge limits what attorneys and others can say in Jocelyn Nungaray murder case
Months after two Venezuelan immigrants were charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, one of the suspects asked for a protective order to ensure the media attention about the case wonโt prevent him from having a fair trial. Wednesday morning, that order was rejected when the two men appeared in court
Family of man missing since October has been suspicious about person of interest in Missouri City womanโs disappearance
New documents obtained by KPRC 2 have more information on the person of interest in the disappearance of Karen Miles, a Missouri City mother whoโs been missing since Aug. 21 ties that man to two other stolen vehicles whose drivers have never been found.
Recognize these guys? Theyโre persons of interest in a Houston teenโs murder
Houston police are seeking the publicโs help to identify two men seen in surveillance photos who are wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Michael Smith.
Houston police launch dashboard to track progress of suspended cases
The Houston Police Department has launched a new dashboard to address and track the progress of over 264,000 suspended cases across various divisions, including Special Victims and Homicide.
Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a child
Up to $5,000 in reward money offered for information leading to arrest of man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault of a child
โLooking for trouble:โ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend County
A Houston-area DoorDash driver claims he was shot at after he tried to drive around a group of men riding horses.
Argument between man, boyfriend escalates to deadly gunfight in Channelview area
The Harris County Sheriffโs Office is at the scene of a deadly shooting in the eastern part of the county Tuesday night.
Skeletal remains found in deeply wooded area during search for missing Missouri City mother
Skeletal remains have been found during the search for a missing Missouri City mother, according to the police department.
8 years later, Houston area family finally sees man accused of killing their daughter face trial
Eight years after their daughter was murdered, a family will finally see her ex-boyfriend face trial for capital murder on Tuesday.
2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north Houston
Houston police are searching for brothers Jonathan Jesus Aguilar, 19, and Carlos Jose Aguilar, 25, charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a triple shooting in North Houston on August 17.
$5K REWARD: Houston police asking for publicโs help in identifying Elgin robbery suspect
The Houston Police Departmentโs Robbery Division is seeking the publicโs help to identify a suspect in a robbery at a convenience store on Elgin Street on June 13, 2024.
Arrest made after Cleveland Middle School shooting threat
Cleveland ISD confirmed that a shooting threat at Cleveland Middle School on September 9 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated, but an arrest was made as a precaution.
โWe are relieved:โ Judge Kelli Johnson, known for covering several prominent Harris Co. cases, has DWI charge dismissed
โThis was a case that should never have been filed. Judge Johnson had no alcohol on her breath or drugs in her system," her attorney Chris Tritico said in a statement. "There was, quite frankly, no probable cause to arrest her.
Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigating
Officers believe there may have been 4 people in the home when the shooting went down. The third person was the roommate, who found the victim but investigators said he did not see what happened.
Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonaldโs, 3 children found inside his car
Detectives say two women and three children, ranging from ages 2 to 9-years-old were in the victim's car. Surveillance video also showed someone taking something from the victim after he was shot.
Person of interest charged after man tried to lure Sugar Land teenage girl into car
Charges have been filed on a person of interest following reports of a man trying to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle after she got off a school bus in Sugar Land.
Man shooting at homes in east Harris County detained, charged and has weapons confiscated
The Harris County Sheriffโs Office says a man who was shooting at homes in the Highlands and Crosby area of the county has been detained.
Police release photo of person of interest after โnumerousโ people shot on Kentucky highway
Law enforcement in Kentucky say numerous people have been shot along an interstate highway.
Grandfather accused of leaving 5 kids home alone with no food, AC in 2023 gets deferred adjudication for 3 years
Kevin Turner was charged with one count of endangering a child for the June 2023 incident.
4-year-old child, woman hospitalized after shooting at SW Houston apartment complex
Early this morning, a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in southwest Houston turned violent, resulting in a woman being shot multiple times and a 4-year-old child sustaining a minor injury.
Man charged in deadly carjacking of 90-year-old Navy veteran also tied to UH robbery
Court documents reveal that just days before killing a 90-year-old veteran, the 21-year-old was involved in an aggravated robbery on the University of Houston campus.
Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complex
An 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
Police looking for man who tried to lure teenage girl into car in Sugar Land
Police in Sugar Land are asking the public for help identifying the driver of a vehicle they say tried to lure a teenage girl into his car after she got off a school bus.
Search warrant executed in Houstonโs Greater Uptown area connected to man missing for nearly 3 months
The warrant was executed at a home in the 100 block of Sage Road, the same location where 40-year-old Robert Bond went missing back on June 16.
Funeral arrangements announced for Houston Navy veteran killed during carjacking
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Nelson Beckett, a 90-year-old Houston Navy veteran who was killed during a carjacking Saturday in southwest Houston.
FBI offering $5K reward for information on โSweaty Swindlerโ after NE Houston bank robbery
Authorities are on the lookout for a particularly perspirant man who was involved in a bank robbery in northeast Houston last month.
Inside FBI Houston: KPRC 2 reporter starts Citizens Academy to learn ins, outs of federal investigations
The 2-month program aims to educate community about federal law enforcement
Dashcam captures Harris County Corporalโs murder and โcordialโ conversation with killer
Dashcam video in Corporal Maher Husseini's private car showed how he was killed and how the two men had a 'cordial' conversation minutes before the murder.
21-year-old woman shot by man who alleges she tried to run him over with vehicle after argument in SW Houston
A person of interest is being questioned after a woman was found dead inside a vehicle early Thursday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
$7 million bond set for man charged in carjacking that led to murder of 90-year-old Houston Navy veteran
A $7 million bond was set for the man charged in connection to the fatal carjacking of a 90-year-old Houston Navy veteran.
Deputies investigating manโs body โwith possible traumaโ found in NW Harris County
Homicide detectives are looking into what led up to a man's death on Louetta after his body was found "with possible trauma."
Suspectโs sister describes his erratic behavior before Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal was killed in Houston
Athir Murady is accused of killing Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable Maher Husseini on September 3, 2024 at an intersection in Houston.
Suspect in Harris County Pct. 4 Corporalโs murder booked into Galveston County Jail
The suspect in the killing of a Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable is expected to be moved from a Galveston hospital and booked into jail soon.
โWe lost a brotherโ: Harris County sergeant discusses Cpl. Husseiniโs murder
Colleagues and coworkers were distraught, some in disbelief Tuesday when a Harris County corporal was murdered in broad daylight while stopped at a light on his commute to work.
Sarah Hartsfield murder case doesnโt appear to be going to trial this year
A hearing was held Wednesday afternoon in the Sarah Hartsfield murder case after a new document has been filed, in which her new defense attorney is asking for specific pieces of evidence.
WANTED: Houston police release sketches, vehicle info in assault and possible kidnapping
Houston police are seeking public assistance to identify two individuals involved in an assault and possible kidnapping at a business on Bellaire Blvd. on August 26.
Galveston City Marshal was heading home when he spotted man suspected in slain Harris Co. constable deputyโs killing
Sgt. Nicholas Yeley with Galveston City Marshals told KPRC 2 he was on the phone headed home when he spotted the suspect's vehicle and called in the troops to get him in handcuffs.