HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF

A Harris County Sheriff’s sergeant was hurt in a major crash with a possible wrong-way driver on the I-45 North Freeway HOV lane, according to authorities.

Harris County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they said shot and killed his own friend at a home in Channelview early Monday.

The property owner who rented out his home on Airbnb spoke out after he found out three teens were shot during a homecoming afterparty late Saturday night.

The family of a man shot and killed in the Katy area on Christmas Eve is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Homicide Division.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot during a road rage incident in northwest Harris County Thursday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s County said.

Crime Stoppers and the Harris County Sheriff’s Homicide Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Ashod Williams.

Harris County Sheriff says the shooting at the open-air market arose from an “altercation” that involved at least two guns and all five of the people.

Harris County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a hit-and-run that left one man dead early Sunday.

Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect who they said shot and killed a man at a carwash in the northeast side of town Sunday evening.

A man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole a forklift and led Harris County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase through the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Two people were arrested after the Harris County Fire Marshalls Office and the Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies Office shut down an unpermitted boarding home Monday morning.

Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle parked outside a north Harris County business Friday afternoon.

An Uber Eats driver was hit by gunfire while driving at a northwest Harris County neighborhood, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Saturday morning.

Harris County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects who fled the scene of a shooting following an altercation Wednesday afternoon.

Several homes were evacuated Monday evening due to a gas leak in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Constable Sherman Eagleton.

Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a brazen carjacking that took place on July 6.

Harris County, Texas – President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Harris County Sheriff, Ed Gonzalez, as the new director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Department of Homeland Security in a news release last week. Since his election as sheriff of Harris County in 2016, Gonzalez has been a vocal opponent of ICE immigration policies publicly calling for changes in the way the organization handles immigration issues. Not others who are not threats.”During his two terms as sheriff, Gonzalez ended a program in place well before his election which trained a handful of Harris County deputies to determine the immigration status of prisoners. If confirmed, Gonzalez would be the first official director of ICE since Sarah Saldaña stepped down in January of 2017. In addition, if Gonzalez is confirmed for his new position as Director of ICE, an acting sheriff for Harris County would be selected by the Commissioners Court.

HOUSTON – A driver is dead after being ejected from a vehicle on Mesa Drive early Saturday, Harris County Sheriff’s deputies said. The victim was driving northbound in the 2100 block of Mesa Drive at about 1:05 a.m. He failed to maintain a single lane and negotiate a curve in the roadway, deputies said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident is under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division.

Democrat Ed Gonzalez will serve a second term as Harris County Sheriff after a victory over Republican candidate and former deputy constable Joe Danna. Gonzalez captured 900,980 votes (57.36 percent), while Danna received 669,877 votes (42.64 percent). The 51-year-old former police officer and Houston city councilman was heavily favored against Danna, who previously ran for constable in Precinct 1, where he was removed from his job as a deputy constable in 2012. Gonzalez oversees some 4,600 employees, the county jail, and nearly 1,800 square miles, including unincorporated Harris County and 41 municipalities. To limit the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak, Gonzalez sought the “compassionate release” of inmates charged with misdemeanors; however, a judge halted the program.

KATY, Texas – Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating in the Katy area after a man was seriously injured by someone who they believe is his relative. Deputies said the incident happened in the 6700 block of Albion Crescent Drive. According to investigators, an older, injured adult was transported via LifeFlight following the incident. Deputies said a man is detained.

HOUSTON – Harris County Sheriff’s deputies and the Houston Police Department are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead in a possible murder-suicide in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. At 2:56 p.m. Monday, Gonzalez tweeted that deputies were en route to the 14400 block of Wildwood Springs Lane where the man and woman were pronounced dead. @HCSOTexas Investigators are enroute to a possible murder-suicide at the 14400 block of Wildwood Springs Ln in NE Harris County. Two adults, a male and female, have been pronounced deceased at the scene. As of 4:30 p.m., law enforcement officials were waiting for the medical examiner’s office to arrive as investigations continue.

HOUSTON – Harris County Sheriff’s deputies said they are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead in a home in northwest Harris County. Deputies said the shooting happened in the 11220 block of Timber Crest around 11:10 p.m. Dozens of shell casings from a 9mm, shotgun and carbine were found from the street to the front yard, investigators said. Deputies said a motorcycle that appeared to have been ditched was located in the street outside of the residence. A shotgun was found in the grass near the motorcycle, deputies said.

Spring, Texas Incumbent Ed Gonzalez is taking the lead in the Democratic Primary, while Joe Danna takes the lead in the Republican Primary in the race for Harris County Sheriff. Out of the 123,723 early and absentee votes for the Democratic Primary, Gonzales received 91,729 of the votes ahead of Jerome Moore who received 23,498 votes. Harry Zamora coming in third place with 8,496 votes. Joe Danna is taking the lead in the Republican Primary with 50,397 of the 92,016 early and absentee votes cast while Paul Day received 23,455 votes and Randy Rush at 18,164 votes. The winners of the Democratic and Republican Primaries will face off in November for the position of Harris County Sheriff.

Two dead in multi-car accident in North HoustonHarris County Sheriff deputies were called to the 2900 block of West Mount Houston Road around 7:30 p.m. on reports of a major accident involving at least six vehicles. The accident was caused by a car that was traveling at a high speed while changing lanes, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. less Harris County Sheriff deputies were called to the 2900 block of West Mount Houston Road around 7:30 p.m. on reports of a major accident involving at least six vehicles. The accident was caused by a car that was ... more Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Two dead in multi-car accident in North Houston 1 / 1 Back to GalleryTwo people died Sunday evening in a multi-car accident in north Houston. Harris County Sheriff deputies were called to the 2900 block of West Mount Houston Road around 7:30 p.m. on reports of a major accident involving at least six vehicles.

PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Two workers have died while cleaning a chemical tank in Pasadena, Harris County Sheriff deputies say.Deputies responded to reports of a work incident at a chemical transportation plant on Underwood Road near West Fairmont Parkway around 1:30 a.m.Deputies say both workers went into the back of an 18-wheeler tank and never came out.Investigators believe the workers may have been overcome by some kind of fumes. An investigation is underway.

PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Two workers have died while cleaning a chemical tank in Pasadena, Harris County Sheriff deputies say.Deputies responded to reports of a work incident at a chemical transportation plant on Underwood Road near West Fairmont Parkway around 1:30 a.m.Deputies say both workers went into the back of an 18-wheeler tank and never came out.Investigators believe the workers may have been overcome by some kind of fumes. An investigation is underway.

PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Two workers have died while cleaning a chemical tank in Pasadena, Harris County Sheriff deputies say.Deputies responded to reports of a work incident at a chemical transportation plant on Underwood Road near West Fairmont Parkway around 1:30 a.m.Deputies say both workers went into the back of an 18-wheeler tank and never came out.Investigators believe the workers may have been overcome by some kind of fumes. An investigation is underway.

2 workers dead after chemical plant incident in PasadenaQuala, 5100 Underwood Road, is shown Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Pasadena where two workers died early Saturday cleaning a chemical tank, according to Harris County Sheriff's deputies. Quala, 5100 Underwood Road, is shown Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Pasadena where two workers died early Saturday cleaning a chemical tank, according to Harris County Sheriff's deputies. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer Photo: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 10 Caption Close 2 workers dead after chemical plant incident in Pasadena 1 / 10 Back to GalleryTwo workers died early Saturday cleaning a chemical tank in Pasadena, according to Harris County Sheriff's deputies. Authorities say that the workers were cleaning a chemical tank and may have been "overcome by fumes." When he didn't return, another employee went to check on him.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 17-year-old was shot Friday afternoon in what authorities believe was a robbery attempt.It happened in the 12800 block of Mosielee St. near Fallbrook Dr. just before 1 p.m.The victim was walking to a friend's house when two men began following him, Harris County Sheriff's Sgt, Ben Russell said.The pair attempted to steal the victim's cell phone when they struggled and a shot was fired.The 17-year-old was conscious and talking to deputies before he was taken to a hospital, Russell said. A cell phone was located at the scene, but it wasn't known if it belonged to the teen.Investigators were reviewing surveillance video that shows what happened, but no description of the suspects was given.

CHANNELVIEW, Texas (KTRK) -- A 3-month-old was killed when the baby managed to move into a paper bag and suffocated, according to preliminary information from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.This happened at a home in the 14800 block of Shottery Drive near Waterside.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said it's believed the grandmother was home watching the child, whose mother works a night-shift job.While everyone was sleeping, the 3-month-old moved a bit and got into a paper bag. The baby died at the scene.The death is under investigation.

CHANNELVIEW, Texas (KTRK) -- A 3-month-old was killed when the baby managed to move into a plastic bag and suffocated, according to preliminary information from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.This happened at a home in the 14800 block of Shottery Drive near Waterside.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said it's believed the grandmother was home watching the child, whose mother works a night-shift job.While everyone was sleeping, the 3-month-old moved a bit and got into a plastic bag. The baby died at the scene.The death is under investigation.

Spring, Texas A 19-year-old woman has been arrested after a physical altercation turned fatal. On Friday morning, Harris County Sheriff deputies responded to an in-progress call in the 11200 block of Boudreaux road. When deputies arrived they found a wounded man with apparent stab wounds to his chest. HCSO Adult Special Victims Investigator Cisneros said that it was a domestic dispute that turned physical after a knife was introduced. The 19-year-old female was arrested.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Nearly one week after Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal's death, we're hearing his final radio call from the Harris County Sheriff's Office. "Although you are gone, you will not be forgotten. Rest easy our friend," the end of service call said.The call was given Wednesday afternoon after Deputy Dhaliwal's funeral service at the Berry Center in North Harris County.After the funeral, the Hindu Temple in Stafford honored the deputy for his service by lighting the temple blue.On Thursday, Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill is saving all of its receipts from customers who say "sheriff" when ordering their food.Thirty percent of those receipts will go toward the deputy's family. Adriatic Cafe has three locations in Spring, Tomball and Jersey Village.Also, now through Friday, profits from Papa John's orders will be donated to the family when you use the promo code "Houston Cares."

EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Steve Campion uncovers more details in a deadly crash involving deputies transporting a prisoner and a man who has repeatedly offended in the past. Two deputies are injured and a person in transport is killed after the deputys patrol car was struck by a wrong way driver on the Westpark tollway. pic.twitter.com/PAxqm0pySg Jeff Ehling (@JeffEhlingABC13) July 22, 2019Map shows the previous drunk driving arrests involving Patrick Njogu. Rivas died.Deputy Drake had a broken foot, numerous bruises and cuts, and Deputy Zelaya suffered a concussion. Njogu was taken to the hospital with a broken leg.Authorities say Njogu has five previous DWI arrests and three previous convictions in Illinois and Missouri.Teare described Njogu as being highly intoxicated.

Two deputies are injured and a person in transport is killed after the deputys patrol car was struck by a wrong way driver on the Westpark tollway. The probationary deputy had a head injury.Njogu was also taken to the hospital with a broken leg.Authorities say Njogu has five previous DWI arrests and three previous convictions in Illinois and Missouri. These officers are doing their job, protecting us from other people, putting their lives on the line. Heard he was going the wrong way for quite a while before he hit these three people. "Njogu faces a felony murder charge.Authorities say more charges could be coming, including intoxication assault of a peace officer.Right now, Njogu faces five to 99 years in prison.

Robbery suspect in critical condition after fireworks stand shootingBreaking news from Chron.com. Photo: Houston Chronicle Photo: Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Robbery suspect in critical condition after fireworks stand shooting 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA suspect is in critical condition after a fireworks stand employee took the man's revolver and shot him during an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon. According to Harris County Sheriff's deputies, a man who has not been identified approached the fireworks stand on the 14400 block of the North Freeway before 4 p.m. and demanded money from the employees at gun point. The wounded suspect was transported to Houston Northwest Hospital in critical condition. DONT MISS A BEAT: Text CHRON to 77453 to get breaking news alerts by text | Sign up to receive breaking news alerts delivered to your email here.