FBI Houston had a busy year in 2025, starting off the first day of the year by investigating the New Orleans terror attack, enduring the longest federal government shutdown while protecting the community along with the Texas Gulf Coast.
FBI Houston is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect dubbed the “Cougar Campus Crook” who robbed a TDECU bank on the University of Houston campus on October 28
Ramanan Pathmanathan, described as one of the most prolific child predators and sextortionists, was extradited to the U.S. and faces multiple federal charges, including exploitation of minors from Texas and other states.
A Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.
DON'T FALL FOR IT! “The Harris County District Clerk’s Office does not send text messages requesting payment for court costs or fees. Let alone do we collect any payments for toll or traffic violations,” said District Clerk Burgess.
Officials did not share details related to the sexual assault, but confirmed with KPRC 2's Bryce Newberry they are investigating the crime on the cruise ship, which docked in Galveston.
Houston FBI agents have arrested Xu Zewei, a suspected hacker linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, in Milan for allegedly stealing COVID-19 research data.
Officials in Houston are asking for the public’s help identifying the man behind an “April Fools’ Day” foiled bank robbery in southwest Houston. The man allegedly threatened his own family during the attempted heist.
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies, in collaboration with the FBI Houston Safe Streets Task Force, executed narcotics search warrants at two locations in Harris County, seizing large quantities of illegal drugs.
The FBI Houston Field Office has launched a federal civil rights investigation to seek more victims of a Houston park ranger accused targeting members of the LGBTQ community by demanding money or sexual favors in exchange for not being arrested at Cullen Park.
The 2-month program aims to educate community about federal law enforcement
FBI Houston has issued a warning alert on China’s government is possibly targeting U.S.-based individuals who question the legitimacy or authority of the Chinese Communist Party.
FBI Houston is conducting a massive arrest operation targeting alleged violent gang members throughout the city Thursday.
Residents in southeast Houston and Harris County may see a large number of FBI agents, police, military and helicopters next week, but don’t be alarmed.
A Grimes County toddler who went missing from a wooded area near his home for three days, triggering a region-wide search reunited with officers and the Good Samaritan who found him one year ago.
The FBI released new photos Wednesday of a serial bank robbery suspect they said has struck again in the Houston area, and want the public’s help tracking him down.
The bank robbery suspect originally dubbed ‘Little Red Robbing Hood’ has struck again, but this time, he was wearing blue, FBI Houston Field Office representatives said.
The FBI Houston bureau needs the public help in finding a man they described as “Little Red Robbing Hood.”
Law enforcement officials have cleared a second man believed to have been connected to the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl from Missouri City, police said.
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The FBI Houston Crimes Against Children squad said a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen in northeast Houston has been found.
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The FBI Houston Public Corruption Task Force has created an email for the public to report suspicion of public corruption directly to FBI special agents.
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A 32-year-old Houston man was arrested Friday for assaulting law enforcement in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a release from the FBI.
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The United States Postal Inspection Service, the Houston Police Department and the Houston Fire Department assisted the FBI in Houston in a review of suspicious mail sent to Houston Jewelry, including two letters hazmat crews inspected on Tuesday.