Former Tomball ISD tax manager federally charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing nearly $1M
Read full article: Former Tomball ISD tax manager federally charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing nearly $1MKristi Williams, former Manager of Property Tax Administration for Tomball ISD, has been federally charged with wire fraud for allegedly embezzling nearly $1 million in tax payments from the district between 2018 and 2023.
FBI Houston: Teen visiting for World Cup safely reunited after online enticement case
Read full article: FBI Houston: Teen visiting for World Cup safely reunited after online enticement caseA 15-year-old European girl visiting Houston for the World Cup was allegedly lured online by an adult to travel to Illinois.
‘No credibility’: FBI Houston releases statement on alleged threats against Houston Stadium during FIFA World Cup
Read full article: ‘No credibility’: FBI Houston releases statement on alleged threats against Houston Stadium during FIFA World CupOfficials with the FBI’s Houston field office have released a statement regarding alleged threats made against Houston Stadium as the venue hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Officials announce details on 10 suspects arrested on federal drug, gun charges in Clinton Park raids led by FBI Houston
Read full article: Officials announce details on 10 suspects arrested on federal drug, gun charges in Clinton Park raids led by FBI HoustonOfficials have released more information regarding a major federal law enforcement operation in Houston’s Clinton Park neighborhood has resulted in 10 arrests on drug and firearms charges, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Multiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhood
Read full article: Multiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhoodA major federal law enforcement operation is underway Tuesday in the Clinton Park neighborhood in east Houston, involving multiple agencies executing court-authorized search warrants.
Texas among top U.S. states in victims of cyber scams, FBI study finds
Read full article: Texas among top U.S. states in victims of cyber scams, FBI study findsAmericans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related scams among the costliest, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Internet Crime Report.
Capital murder charge filed in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case nearly 36 years later
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case nearly 36 years laterA 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.
‘Coverall Crook’: FBI seeks suspect alleged to have robbed Houston banks 3 times in 2 weeks
Read full article: ‘Coverall Crook’: FBI seeks suspect alleged to have robbed Houston banks 3 times in 2 weeksThe FBI is seeking public assistance in identifying the 'Coverall Crook,' a suspect in three recent bank robberies in Houston. The suspect, described as a man in his mid-50s with a graying goatee, committed the robberies at two different banks, leaving with cash on two occasions and fleeing on a bicycle. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.
‘This ends now’: 20 alleged ‘Free Money’ gang members charged in federal RICO indictment in Houston
Read full article: ‘This ends now’: 20 alleged ‘Free Money’ gang members charged in federal RICO indictment in HoustonA federal indictment from the Southern District of Texas has charged 20 men in the Houston area for crimes related to alleged involvement with the Houston-based “Free Money” gang.
Law enforcement links South American Theft Group to 60+ home burglaries in Houston region
Read full article: Law enforcement links South American Theft Group to 60+ home burglaries in Houston regionA transnational criminal organization linked to numerous high-profile burglaries targeting actors and athletes across the United States is now under investigation for similar crimes in the Houston area, according to a search warrant obtained by KPRC 2 News.
FBI Houston links ‘Subzero Suspect’ to two additional armed robberies in area
Read full article: FBI Houston links ‘Subzero Suspect’ to two additional armed robberies in areaOfficials with FBI Houston are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man accused of robbing a Frost Bank in southeast Houston last week.
FBI Houston seeks ‘Subzero Suspect’ in armed robbery at southeast Houston bank
Read full article: FBI Houston seeks ‘Subzero Suspect’ in armed robbery at southeast Houston bankOfficials with FBI Houston are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man accused of robbing a Frost Bank in southeast Houston last week.
‘Anyone can become a victim’: Man indicted in Houston area’s first federal AI child exploitation case
Read full article: ‘Anyone can become a victim’: Man indicted in Houston area’s first federal AI child exploitation caseFor the first time in the Houston area, a federal grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man who allegedly used artificial intelligence apps to create child pornography using photos of victims he knew.
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in 2022 added to FBI Houston most wanted list after jumping bail
Read full article: Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in 2022 added to FBI Houston most wanted list after jumping bailA man charged in the 2022 shooting death of a young mother in northwest Harris County is now one of the Houston FBI’s most wanted fugitives after authorities say he jumped bail and failed to appear in court.
By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in review
Read full article: By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in reviewFBI 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 releases photos of ‘Cougar Campus Crook’ wanted for University of Houston bank robbery
Read full article: FBI releases photos of ‘Cougar Campus Crook’ wanted for University of Houston bank robberyFBI 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
Late FBI Houston agent’s work leads global child sextortion suspect to face U.S. charges
Read full article: Late FBI Houston agent’s work leads global child sextortion suspect to face U.S. chargesRamanan 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.
Man gets 25 years after elderly Houston woman kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped in bayou
Read full article: Man gets 25 years after elderly Houston woman kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped in bayouA Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.
Fake ‘toll fee,’ traffic violations calls under investigation by FBI, Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Fake ‘toll fee,’ traffic violations calls under investigation by FBI, Harris Co. Sheriff’s OfficeDON'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.
FBI investigating sexual assault allegations on Carnival Breeze cruise ship in Galveston
Read full article: FBI investigating sexual assault allegations on Carnival Breeze cruise ship in GalvestonOfficials 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.
Chinese hacker arrested by FBI Houston agents for COVID-19 data theft
Read full article: Chinese hacker arrested by FBI Houston agents for COVID-19 data theftHouston 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.
FBI Houston seeks information man who threatened his own family during foiled bank robbery on April Fools’ Day
Read full article: FBI Houston seeks information man who threatened his own family during foiled bank robbery on April Fools’ DayOfficials 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.
Large amounts of narcotics seized in FBI, Precinct 4 in Houston raids
Read full article: Large amounts of narcotics seized in FBI, Precinct 4 in Houston raidsHarris 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.
Federal charges filed against ex-Houston park ranger accused of forcing men to commit sexual acts on him while on duty
Read full article: Federal charges filed against ex-Houston park ranger accused of forcing men to commit sexual acts on him while on dutyThe 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.
Inside FBI Houston: KPRC 2 reporter goes through Citizens Academy to learn ins, outs of federal investigations
Read full article: Inside FBI Houston: KPRC 2 reporter goes through Citizens Academy to learn ins, outs of federal investigationsThe 2-month program aims to educate community about federal law enforcement
FBI issues warning of China’s government possibly targeting US citizens who question Chinese Communist Party in Texas
Read full article: FBI issues warning of China’s government possibly targeting US citizens who question Chinese Communist Party in TexasFBI 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 conducting massive arrest operation targeting alleged violent gang members: What we know
Read full article: FBI Houston conducting massive arrest operation targeting alleged violent gang members: What we knowFBI Houston is conducting a massive arrest operation targeting alleged violent gang members throughout the city Thursday.
DON’T BE ALARMED: FBI Houston to conduct ‘large-scale nuclear incident’ training in SE Houston, Harris County this week
Read full article: DON’T BE ALARMED: FBI Houston to conduct ‘large-scale nuclear incident’ training in SE Houston, Harris County this weekResidents 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.
PHOTOS: One year ago - Toddler who vanished for 3 days in Grimes County reunites with officers, Good Samaritan who found him
Read full article: PHOTOS: One year ago - Toddler who vanished for 3 days in Grimes County reunites with officers, Good Samaritan who found himA 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.
‘Big Shades Bandit’ strikes same bank chain 3 times within past few months, FBI says
Read full article: ‘Big Shades Bandit’ strikes same bank chain 3 times within past few months, FBI saysThe 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.
Turn this guy in and get up to $5K. Bank robber dubbed ‘Little Red Robbing Hood’ strikes again, this time wearing blue
Read full article: Turn this guy in and get up to $5K. Bank robber dubbed ‘Little Red Robbing Hood’ strikes again, this time wearing blueThe 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.
Have you seen him? Man described as ‘Little Red Robbing Hood’ wanted for robbing bank, FBI says
Read full article: Have you seen him? Man described as ‘Little Red Robbing Hood’ wanted for robbing bank, FBI saysThe FBI Houston bureau needs the public help in finding a man they described as “Little Red Robbing Hood.”
11-year-old who went missing from Missouri City found safe, FBI Houston says
Read full article: 11-year-old who went missing from Missouri City found safe, FBI Houston saysLaw 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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Amber Alert for missing 13-year-old girl last seen in northeast Houston on Sept. 20 discontinued
Read full article: Amber Alert for missing 13-year-old girl last seen in northeast Houston on Sept. 20 discontinuedThe 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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You can now report public corruption directly to FBI Houston. Here’s how
Read full article: You can now report public corruption directly to FBI Houston. Here’s howThe FBI Houston Public Corruption Task Force has created an email for the public to report suspicion of public corruption directly to FBI special agents.
Houston man arrested for assaulting, pepper-spraying law enforcement during Jan. 6 capitol riot
Read full article: Houston man arrested for assaulting, pepper-spraying law enforcement during Jan. 6 capitol riotA 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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FBI, Postal inspector looking into suspicious mail sent to Houston Jewelry
Read full article: FBI, Postal inspector looking into suspicious mail sent to Houston JewelryThe 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.