CRIME
2 Harris County Pct. 4 deputies hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver fleeing law enforcement
Read full article: 2 Harris County Pct. 4 deputies hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver fleeing law enforcementDuring the pursuit, two deputies were struck by the suspect. The suspect then rammed into another patrol vehicle in the 21600 block of Dawn Timbers Court.
19-year-old booked into jail after Huntsville police officer severely injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Read full article: 19-year-old booked into jail after Huntsville police officer severely injured in crash with stolen vehicleA 19-year-old suspect who authorities say severely injured a Huntsville police officer after crashing into his patrol car while driving a stolen vehicle has been booked into jail.
Police deaths nationwide poised to fall below 100 for first time since 1940s
Read full article: Police deaths nationwide poised to fall below 100 for first time since 1940sFor the first time since the 1940s, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide is poised to drop below 100, marking a historic milestone in law enforcement safety.
New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run death
Read full article: New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run deathA northwest Harris County father is entering the new year hoping for answers after his only son was killed in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run — even as he knows no explanation will ease the loss.
Man dies days after Christmas eve hit-and-run in southeast Houston, police seek help
Read full article: Man dies days after Christmas eve hit-and-run in southeast Houston, police seek helpThe Burica family is devastated after losing Erick, 43, who died several days after a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.
Neighbors speak up for Harris County Treasurer after arrest
Read full article: Neighbors speak up for Harris County Treasurer after arrestNeighbors of Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt are speaking out about her character following her recent arrest, saying the public doesn’t see the full picture of her community work.
Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018
Read full article: Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.
DPS helicopter hit by laser during Harris County manhunt; suspect arrested
Read full article: DPS helicopter hit by laser during Harris County manhunt; suspect arrestedPilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
No holiday getaway: 6 stolen vehicles recovered in Baytown chop shop investigation
Read full article: No holiday getaway: 6 stolen vehicles recovered in Baytown chop shop investigation’Twas the week before Christmas, and while most people were focused on last-minute shopping and holiday plans, investigators were busy shutting down a suspected chop shop in Baytown.
VIDEO: Body camera, surveillance footage show events leading to HPD shooting in NW Houston traffic stop
Read full article: VIDEO: Body camera, surveillance footage show events leading to HPD shooting in NW Houston traffic stopNewly released body camera and surveillance footage show how a routine traffic stop for expired registration on Dec. 4 near Antoine Drive and West 34th Street in northwest Houston escalated into a police shooting.
Child caught in crossfire during southeast Houston shooting, community demands action
Read full article: Child caught in crossfire during southeast Houston shooting, community demands actionA 7-year-old girl is on the road to recovery after being shot during a fight at the Cullen Park apartment complex near Cullen and Wenda overnight.
7-year-old injured in shooting after argument at apartment complex in SE Houston
Read full article: 7-year-old injured in shooting after argument at apartment complex in SE HoustonA 7-year-old girl was injured in a shooting after a dispute between two groups outside the Cullen Apartments in southeast Houston.
2 teens shot in parking lot after late-night Houston house party
Read full article: 2 teens shot in parking lot after late-night Houston house partyTwo teens hospitalized after a late‑night shooting near a south Houston party by Blodgett & Delano; one in critical condition. Police seek witnesses and video.
Suspect arrested after deputies bust alleged rooster fighting ring in Crosby
Read full article: Suspect arrested after deputies bust alleged rooster fighting ring in CrosbyHarris County deputies raided an alleged Crosby animal‑fighting ring, finding about 300 live roosters and 50 dead; five cited and one arrested on misdemeanor charge.
Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO says
Read full article: Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO saysMan from Porter arrested Christmas Day for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old; charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency, held without bond.
Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of work
Read full article: Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of workA Christmas Eve break-in at a Houston small business is drawing attention not only because of what was stolen, but because of what those items represent to the city’s culture.
No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incident
Read full article: No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incidentHouston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.
Kerr County flood survivors victimized again, this time by cyber thieves
Read full article: Kerr County flood survivors victimized again, this time by cyber thievesOn July 4, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, unleashing one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history and killing 135 people. In Kerr County, families lost homes, businesses, pets, keepsakes – entire lives were swept away in the muddy, violent rush of water.
27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand Parkway
Read full article: 27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand ParkwayAuthorities in Fort Bend County have charged a 27-year-old woman in a fatal wrong-way crash that killed three people on the Grand Parkway over the weekend.
Bellaire PD honors Sgt. Jimmie Norman on anniversary of his death in line of duty
Read full article: Bellaire PD honors Sgt. Jimmie Norman on anniversary of his death in line of dutyThe Bellaire Police Department released a social media post honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Sgt. Jimmie Norman, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in 2012.
Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf FreewayA wanted fugitive who previously escaped from custody after being taken to a hospital is back in custody following an arrest at a southeast Houston hotel, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Man chasing woman down street with car fatally strikes bystander on Houston’s south side
Read full article: Man chasing woman down street with car fatally strikes bystander on Houston’s south sideA woman died after authorities say a man who had been in an argument with a different woman chased her down the street with his vehicle, but lost control and struck the bystander.
Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris County
Read full article: Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris CountyA year after a 1-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in northeast Harris County, the child’s mother has been charged.
Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-run
Read full article: Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-runThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in November that took the life of a 34-year-old man.