A 28-year-old Florida woman is wanted after Harris County Precinct 1 Constable investigators say she created a fake online fundraisers impersonating the family of Camp Mystic counselor Chloe Childress, who passed away in the devastating Independence Day floods in Kerr County, Texas.

Harris County deputies are searching for Susana Hernandez, 83, who went missing Monday while walking her dog near her family’s home. She has dementia.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Houston families are battling sewage spills in their yards and waterways as city aid falls short.

Blackwell and fellow retiree Jim Haney became whistleblowers after capturing video evidence of the pollution in the Woodland Trails West subdivision. They’re careful documentation helped police.

A dangerous street race on Highway 249 in Harris County ended in flames Thursday night, injuring several people and resulting in criminal charges for a driver.

Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen shared only preliminary details, saying a defendant ingested drugs while he was awaiting sentencing at the criminal courthouse.

A robbery suspect fleeing in a vehicle crashed into a Houston METRO bus, causing multiple injuries.

With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Houston-area law enforcement agencies are teaming up once again to keep impaired drivers off the roads.

Jeffrey Michael Broome, 47, is charged with online solicitation of a minor following an investigation by the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

Investigators with the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office are searching for three people charged with stealing copper wire from a northwest Houston business.

A church youth ministry volunteer has been arrested for possession of child pornography, including videos of underage girls engaging in sex acts, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Thursday.

The Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office says one of their K9 officers, K9 Boni, died following surgery for a twisted spleen.

KPRC2 Investigator Bill Spencer shows you three ways to beat the juggers at their own game.

Authorities said Carrick Green, 43, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for hanging the pup by its neck.

John Derrick Taylor, a 55-year-old math teacher and powerlifting coach at Texas City High School, was arrested for allegedly planning to meet a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl for sex, who was actually an undercover detective.

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

As Houston gets ready to celebrate Pride Weekend—with Beyoncé in town, Astros games on deck, and one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods in the spotlight—some in Montrose say what’s happening outside the celebrations is getting harder to ignore.

Justin Franklin and Christina Pivirotto have been charged with theft for the crime, allegedly committed on June 2.

Illegal dumping in Harris County has become a pressing issue, with residents like Montrose Cunningham facing prolonged battles against abandoned waste in their neighborhoods. Cunningham's struggle with a massive pile of discarded items outside his Tomball home, left by former tenants, underscores the challenges in addressing unauthorized dumping. Despite seeking help from various local authorities, the waste remained until media attention prompted action. Harris County has intensified efforts to combat this issue, deploying undercover cameras and enforcing penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Officials urge residents to report incidents through designated hotlines and caution against fraudulent waste removal services. The emphasis is on the environmental impact and the collective responsibility to protect the community's living space.

Detectives allege Jonathan Beyleveld, a lieutenant in the TX National Guard, "sent and requested sexually explicit photos as he tried to arrange a meeting with the undercover detective to have sex and drink alcohol."

A Houston-area neurologist, Jason Robert Thonhoff, has been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor.

Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.

A female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 has reportedly shot near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.

Surveillance footage revealed Lakesha Laquesha Neal violently abusing two dogs, including choking and kicking, at an apartment complex on Greens Road.

Man arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup generators from 30 Texas businesses. Using stolen credit card information, he purchased the generators and resold them in Harris County on Facebook Marketplace.

The owner of a Kemah landscaping business has been arrested after he allegedly solicited an undercover officer posing as a teenage girl for sex.

A dentist in the Houston area has been charged after being caught with over 100 canisters of nitrous oxide in the back seat of his car after a traffic stop in The Heights.

A year-long investigation in Harris County Precinct One has resulted in the largest drug bust ever recorded there, with five individuals arrested and charged.

A Houston Heights resident is speaking out after falling victim to a bank jugging incident, calling for increased security and faster police response amid a rise in these types of crimes across the city.

Law enforcement officials discovered a secret cockfighting ring operating out of a backyard in northeast Houston.

First responders have recovered the body of a man from Buffalo Bayou after authorities say he fell to his death in Downtown Houston Monday.

The Harris County District Courts are reportedly being evacuated after there was a fire on one of the floors.

Investigators say Aaron Holt was indicted by a grand jury after he was accused of contacting a witness in a domestic violence case to get a victim to drop the charges.

There are calls for legislative changes to prevent deed fraud after KPRC 2′s story about three properties getting transferred to a complete stranger and stamped by the same notary.

A 31-year-old business owner has been arrested after authorities said he attempted to meet and engage in sexual acts with a minor Friday morning.

The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosen’s Office.

Are you ready to chow down on some Bar-B-Que? The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just announced details about its 2023 World Championship Bar-B-Que contest.

KPRC 2′s Rilwan Balogun interviewed James White, the Executive Director for the Texas Funeral Service Commission, on Monday, and he confirmed that Javian Major and Sandy Broussard are not licensed funeral directors.

A daughter said she nearly missed her father’s funeral service after she started questioning whether the service director had a license.

Two people have been arrested, accused of using a fraudulent Houston funeral business to forge signatures and steal thousands of dollars by illegally obtaining the life insurance policies from the family’s of deceased loved ones.

A former youth softball coach is accused of grooming one of his players before having her spend the night at his apartment.

A man was charged on Monday after being accused of carrying out a warranty deed scam in Houston, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

A former University of Houston - Downtown employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars in public money on personal purchases when she worked as an administrative assistant in the Division of Advancement and University Relations, records show.

A local company offers car inspection and emissions testing online. Just pay $120. But police say it's 100% illegal and could get you in trouble.

A man in northwest Harris County said he was wrongfully tased and detained by Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constables.

The 2023 Walk Like MADD is happening on September 23, 2023 at Champion Forest Jersey Village.

A 38-year-old West University man who was reported missing on June 21 was found safe Monday night at a San Antonio bus stop, officials said.

A woman escaped a home in Tomball Friday after she was reportedly held against her will, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s Office said.

The superintendent for Itasca ISD, located in north Texas near Dallas, has been arrested and charged after authorities say he planned to travel to the Houston area to engage in sexual acts with a 15-year-old.

Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss a growing scam in the Houston area.

Bond was set at $20,000 for a post office clerk accused of stealing money and checks from mailboxes.

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen released a Voter Safety and Integrity PSA to spread the word about the county’s Elections Security Task Force, which was established to help ensure the safety of all voters and elections operations.

The scammer allegedly tells the resident they missed their Federal Grand Jury date, resulting in a warrant for their arrest. He goes on to say they have two options to settle their warrant. The first option is to either serve 72 hours in jail or to pay and handle the warrant in civil court.

Two suburban Houston men are accused of committing conspiracy and fraud after receiving millions of dollars from companies attempting to purchase much-needed personal protection equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not deliver anything and spent the money on lavish purchases instead, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

Following the announcement of Harris County Toll Road initiative “Tag, You’re It,” more than 20 fake paper tags have been cited this week since the launch.

KPRC2 Investigator Bill Spencer shows you three ways to beat the juggers at their own game.

Are you looking for a way out of an abusive or harmful situation or know someone who is? There is help.

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen was front and center on Thursday announcing the donation of more than $180,000 to the South Texas College of Law Eviction Defense Project.

“I’m a wife. I’m a mother and a deputy with Precinct 1, and I am a sexual assault survivor,” the deputy said.

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen made national headlines last September for showing how families were being evicted during the pandemic. In the days that followed, Rosen and his team raised $252,000 through a GoFundMe account to help those dealing with evictions.

Officials are investigating a cannonball found in downtown Houston Thursday afternoon, according to Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen.

Another female deputy has come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

A lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct involving high-ranking members of the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Office is expected to file Monday morning.

A Harris County Precinct 1 Deputy who died by suicide was also being investigated for several allegations of sexual abuse involving minors, according to the Alvin Police Department.

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen did not hold back in labeling deceased Harris County Precinct One Sergeant Robert Johnson.

A man who investigators said kidnapped a teen girl and locked her inside a storage unit for days while sexually assaulting her has been arrested.

HOUSTON – Investigators said a man with a violent history is in custody following a chase in Houston where he struck several vehicles on Tuesday. The constable’s office said Chambliss had removed an ankle monitor and was out on a PR bond for a murder charge in Hays County, which is southwest of Austin. After roughly two years behind bars, Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau said Chambliss requested his $250,000 bond be reduced. Court records show a judge granted a PR bond with GPS monitor in 2019 “under extreme protest” from the prosecutor. Investigators said Chambliss could face additional charges in Harris County for the chase, but those details have not been released yet.

HOUSTON – Harris County Constable Alan Rosen and representatives from the office of Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Harris Bennett announces an ongoing initiative to combat fake title scams targeting those purchasing used vehicles. On Friday afternoon, officials said they will explain how some victims are targeted and describe innovative new steps to combat fake titles.

HOUSTON – ‘Twas (a few nights) before Christmas and all through the NRG center families packed cars with smiles on their faces. “I think it’s because it’s been a hard time, and I’m tired of not smiling you know,” said one mother. “I wish I had more toys to give away,” said Precinct One Constable, Alan Rosen. “I hope everyone leaves here today with a message of hope,” said Rosen. The only requirement is that parents arrive with their children, aged 3-11, at NRG center.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Where can I get assistance with presents this year? Answer: Deadlines to register for assistance through several holiday gift programs have passed. Sweet Science Boxing Academy and Team Thump Foundation Holiday Toy DriveWhen: 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 25Where: Sweet Science Boxing AcademyDetails: Children must be present in order to receive a gift. Distribute Christmas presents at the Cactus Jack Foundation... Posted by City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) on Thursday, December 17, 2020Do you have a burning H-Town-related question?

This holiday season, the Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen has a present for you. It comes in the form of a big, white, report card attached to your windshield. They then then write out a large report card telling you if you passed or failed as far as protecting yourselves from holiday thieves. ITEMS THAT ARE MOST OFTEN LEFT OUT IN THE OPEN INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF CARS. It’s just Constable Alan Rosen’s way of trying to hammer home the fact that the thieves are out there in force at this time of year.

HOUSTON – Deputy constables could be seen standing in the medians on Tuesday morning collecting donations for elementary-age students who might otherwise go without this holiday season. The toy drive has been held outside of the Dr. Gleem Car Wash for 21 years. Following the drive, toys will be purchased with the donations and bagged up for delivery by members of the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office to students at 22 elementary schools. The event will be held at Dr. Gleem’s Car Wash, located at 3103 Ella Blvd until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Click here to donate to the toy drive.

NOT SO FAST says Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D. and professor of political science at the University of Houston. He says there is a certain element about polling regarding President Trump that can’t be trusted. When asked what the biggest surprise will be on November 3rd, he said it could be a landslide against President Trump. They were given proper legal advice.”Watch this week’s Houston Newsmakers Sunday morning at 10:30amMore Information:Mark Jones, Ph.D., Fellow in Political Science, Baker Institute, Rice University· Website: https://www.bakerinstitute.org/experts/mark-p-jones/· Twitter: @MarkPJonesTXBrandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D. Political Science Professor, University of Houston· Website: https://uh.edu/class/political-science/faculty-and-staff/professors/rottinghaus/index· Twitter: @bjrottingjausConstable Alan Rosen, Author: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out· Website: https://pct1constable.net/· Twitter: Pct1Constable

HOUSTON – Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen and other local officials unveiled an Eviction Assistance Program Wednesday to help those facing eviction due to the coronavirus pandemic. The program is designed to provide resources to help people facing eviction navigate challenges. Some in the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office wondered if anyone would show up on Wednesday for the event, but cars lined up before dawn. The nearly $250,000 raised will fund the new program, which provides free legal help and other services from community partners for tenants and landlords. You can reach South Texas College of Law Houston at 346-250-1069 and Eviction Defense Coalition at 713-982-7340.

HOUSTON – For decades, illegal dumping has been a challenge in Houston’s lower-income communities. AdRosen’s office has placed several examples of illegal dumping on their YouTube page. Fines and criminal charges for dumping, other public eyesoresThe criminal charges for illegal dumping can range from a misdemeanor to a felony, separate from fines. There also are many more eyesores than simply illegal dumping and the City of Houston issues fines for those as well. AdGarbage, rubbish and trashFines: 1st Offense $50 to $100, 2nd Offense $100 to $1,500, 3rd Offense $200 to $2,000.

In an emotional press conference Friday, held with Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Al Rosen, 24-year-old Israel Rodriguez said the donated money would help him get his life back together. In between tears, Rodriguez said he was grateful for the money that was donated to help him and his family, including his two young children, ages 2 and 4. “Everybody that helped me out all over the world.”Rodriguez said he’s now staying at a hotel. The public response even touched Rosen, whose office handled the eviction. The constable said his office is also holding off on evictions for now following the recent CDC moratorium.

HOUSTON A man is accused of sexually assaulting a teen that he met through a social media app on June 2, according to investigators with the Human Trafficking Division of the Harris County Precinct One Constables Office. Juan Miguel Moncada, 25 was arrested and charged with two felony offenses: Sexual assault of a child and tampering with evidence on July 30. Women and girls are too often treated as criminals in cases like this, said Constable Alan Rosen. Precinct One has established a hotline where you can always report human trafficking. Anyone with information about human trafficking victims is asked to call 832-927-1650.

HOUSTON – An ex-Houston Chronicle sports reporter was arrested Thursday and faces new charges of attempted sexual assault of a child and online solicitation, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Officials say subsequent investigations led to new charges being filed against him and his arrest Thursday near the 100 block of Chelsea Boulevard, in the city’s Museum District. “Investigators say Atkins began chatting with a 15 year old girl on Instagram last December,” officials wrote on Facebook. We believe the girl was with Atkins on at least three occasions.”Hunter Atkins, 31, faces charges including with attempted sexual assault of a child and online solicitation, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office. Such predators will not be tolerated.”The Houston Chronicle reports Atkins was employed at the newspaper’s sports department until February.

HOUSTON – Two children and an adult were injured after a vehicle struck a day care Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. The incident was reported around 2 p.m. in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive. Officials said the driver attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. They also said the man, who was in his 20’s, was driving a car reported stolen by his aunt. Please check back for updates.

Each driver waited patiently to get free masks and gloves. The initiative was started by Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. “We are focusing on getting masks and gloves in areas and communities that are some of the hardest-hit areas,” Rosen said. Over the next 10 days, his team will be distributing gloves and masks at seven different churches. Harris County Precinct 1 hosts free drive-thru mask, gloves giveaway (Harris County Precinct One)Starting Monday, anyone in Harris County 10 years and older must wear a mask in public, which Galveston County Judge Mark Henry called unconstitutional.

HOUSTON – Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale helped give away 10,000 free masks Friday from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Gallery Furniture North Freeway store to help Houstonians stay safe from COVID-19. The Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office distributed the PPE. God’s Grace Church, 9944 W. Montgomery in Houston, at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Canaan Baptist Church, 5117 Lockwood Drive in Houston, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 7102 N Main in Houston, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Effective Monday, April 27, masks are legally required in Harris County per an executive order signed today by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez addressed Thursday a rumor circulating of a planned mass release of inmates at the county jail. However, the Harris County Sheriff's Office does report that the inmate population is smaller since the coronavirus pandemic took hold. daily jail population was around 9,100. The Harris County Jail is monitoring the temperatures of inmates. Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen has outfitted his deputies with protective gear and insists that prisoners in patrol cars be transported with masks on.