El Paso family pleads for help finding missing 24-year-old last seen in southwest Houston
Read full article: El Paso family pleads for help finding missing 24-year-old last seen in southwest HoustonAn El Paso family is urgently searching for their daughter, who disappeared while visiting friends in Houston earlier this month.
The Evidence Room, Episode 42-The Sniper
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Episode 42-The SniperA serial sniper was responsible for killing two armored truck couriers during a surge in commercial robberies in 2016. Intensive surveillance and a coordinated sting stopped a third attack, resulting in the death of Redrick Batiste and life sentences for his accomplices.
HPD releases bodycam footage of fatal shooting after man slashes officer during mental health episode
Read full article: HPD releases bodycam footage of fatal shooting after man slashes officer during mental health episodeOfficers believe the suspect was having a mental episode when he stabbed the officer.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor’s office
Read full article: Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor’s officeA woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.
Video: Pedestrian struck by vehicle after being pepper-sprayed by another driver near Montrose
Read full article: Video: Pedestrian struck by vehicle after being pepper-sprayed by another driver near MontroseHouston police have released a video months after a man was pepper-sprayed and then hit by a car, hoping someone will recognize the vehicle, the Houston Police Department says.
Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartment
Read full article: Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartmentA Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
Mother found intoxicated, sleep on ground in 47-degree weather with 3-month-old child
Read full article: Mother found intoxicated, sleep on ground in 47-degree weather with 3-month-old childA mother was facing charges after police allegedly found her intoxicated and asleep on the ground holding her 3-month-old baby.
Hedwig Village officer used license plate reader to locate suspects accused of shooting HPD officer
Read full article: Hedwig Village officer used license plate reader to locate suspects accused of shooting HPD officerAfter hearing the vehicle description on the radio, the officer located the car and trailed it until she had backup.
Funeral in Houston stopped mid-service as owners face identity-theft accusations
Read full article: Funeral in Houston stopped mid-service as owners face identity-theft accusationsThe Houston Police Department served a warrant at a Houston funeral home after the owners are accused stealing the identities of the deceased and operating the business without a license.
Houston council member proposes change to HPD policy on ICE warrants; police union calls it ‘impossible’
Read full article: Houston council member proposes change to HPD policy on ICE warrants; police union calls it ‘impossible’Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to HPD’s general orders that would give officers discretion over when to contact immigration authorities. The Houston Police Union is rejecting the idea, saying officers are legally required to notify agencies about open warrants.
Home invasion turns deadly after masked men break down door at apartment complex near River Oaks
Read full article: Home invasion turns deadly after masked men break down door at apartment complex near River OaksAn investigation is underway after a man was found dead and another was left injured following a burglary at an apartment complex in the River Oaks, according to the Houston Police Department.
Mom’s rental car records link notorious repeat offender to violent jugging of 71-year-old man in Bellaire
Read full article: Mom’s rental car records link notorious repeat offender to violent jugging of 71-year-old man in BellaireA four-month Houston Police Department investigation of a 71-year-old man’s violent robbery in the Bellaire area has led to charges being filed against a serial robbery suspect, according to court records.
Houston police union seeks New York police officers following mayoral election
Read full article: Houston police union seeks New York police officers following mayoral electionThe Houston Police Department is looking to recruit officers from the New York Police Department who may be upset with the outcome of the 2025 mayoral election.
VIDEOS: HPD releases bodycam video of police fatally shooting man armed with AR-15 in northeast Houston neighborhood
Read full article: VIDEOS: HPD releases bodycam video of police fatally shooting man armed with AR-15 in northeast Houston neighborhoodHouston police officers shot and killed a man they said was firing off his gun in a neighborhood in Northeast Houston.
Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter after crash kills three in SW Houston
Read full article: Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter after crash kills three in SW HoustonA driver has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in southwest Houston that left three people dead.
‘He hated fire:’ Family says Houston man found burning under freeway was murdered
Read full article: ‘He hated fire:’ Family says Houston man found burning under freeway was murderedA gruesome discovery under a Houston freeway has left a family searching for answers after a man was found hanging and on fire, in what police are investigating as a potential homicide.
Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offenders
Read full article: Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offendersWith Halloween just around the corner, Houston's law enforcement is stepping up to ensure a safe trick-or-treating experience for everyone.
Human skeletal remains found inside portable restroom in downtown Houston
Read full article: Human skeletal remains found inside portable restroom in downtown HoustonAn investigation is under after human skeletal remains were found inside a portable restroom Tuesday in downtown Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
2 women fatally hit by vehicle while fighting in the middle of the street in SE Houston
Read full article: 2 women fatally hit by vehicle while fighting in the middle of the street in SE HoustonOfficers said the two women, who are well-known in the area, were fighting, which spread to the middle of the road and were rolling around on the ground when they were hit.
Officer fires weapon after shots ring out near SW Houston encampment; pregnant woman hit by bullets dies next day
Read full article: Officer fires weapon after shots ring out near SW Houston encampment; pregnant woman hit by bullets dies next dayPolice said it began as a routine traffic stop when an officer noticed someone firing at a group of people in a nearby alley, which investigators described as a homeless encampment.
Man’s body found in White Oak Bayou during reported drowning call, Houston PD investigating
Read full article: Man’s body found in White Oak Bayou during reported drowning call, Houston PD investigatingThe Houston Police Department said its officers were called to a drowning on White Oak Drive near Gladys.
2 arrested after high-speed chase with stolen truck in SE Houston
Read full article: 2 arrested after high-speed chase with stolen truck in SE HoustonTwo suspects were taken into custody after a stolen pickup led Houston police on a 90-mph chase overnight. Officers say a loaded gun was found inside the truck.
Passenger attempts to open door on United flight after landing at Bush Airport, police say
Read full article: Passenger attempts to open door on United flight after landing at Bush Airport, police sayA passenger was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a door on a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said.
Controversial Houston police officer reinstated with backpay
Read full article: Controversial Houston police officer reinstated with backpayOfficer Lucas Vieira earned approximately $40,000 more than former Police Chief Troy Finner last year, following his reinstatement to the Houston Police Department. The reinstatement came after his termination was overturned, in part, on procedural grounds.
How Houston area law enforcement is stepping up security in light of Michigan church shooting
Read full article: How Houston area law enforcement is stepping up security in light of Michigan church shootingPeace of mind is the goal in light of the tragedy in Michigan, prompting local law enforcement to step up security at churches in the Houston area, so families can feel safe going to their places of worship.
Pedicab driver beaten up, robbed in downtown Houston; police looking for attackers
Read full article: Pedicab driver beaten up, robbed in downtown Houston; police looking for attackersHPD said they are looking for two men accused of beating up the pedicab driver after an argument about the price, but only one of them was caught on camera.
Woman’s body recovered from downtown Houston bayou; police rule out link to other cases
Read full article: Woman’s body recovered from downtown Houston bayou; police rule out link to other casesHPD is investigating after a woman’s body was found in a downtown bayou early Friday, though investigators say it does not appear connected to other recent recoveries.
Harris County finalizes salary parity for law enforcement officers
Read full article: Harris County finalizes salary parity for law enforcement officersHarris County leaders have finalized funding to raise salaries for deputies and constables, bringing their pay in line with Houston Police Department officers.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire addresses serial killer rumors after bodies found in bayous
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire addresses serial killer rumors after bodies found in bayousOver the past week, five bodies have been pulled from Houston bayous and the Houston Police Department plans to address the discoveries in a press conference.
‘His loss is felt deeply’: Houston police officer conducting traffic escort killed in crash
Read full article: ‘His loss is felt deeply’: Houston police officer conducting traffic escort killed in crashA Houston police officer conducting a traffic escort on a motorcycle died when he was struck by another vehicle Wednesday.
‘What’s going on?!’ Residents react to low-flying military helicopters across Houston
Read full article: ‘What’s going on?!’ Residents react to low-flying military helicopters across HoustonFrom Spring Branch to SE Houston and Clear Lake to Midtown and Downtown, a lot of people have posted videos on social media of military helicopters flying low to the ground.
Driver killed in fiery crash after hitting concrete barrier in SW Houston
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after hitting concrete barrier in SW HoustonInvestigators said the car slid along the barricade for a little while before its wheel and suspension broke off and continued skidding down the roadway before coming to a stop.De
Houston police looking for man who robbed elderly victim using walker outside store
Read full article: Houston police looking for man who robbed elderly victim using walker outside storeRECOGNIZE HIM? Surveillance video from HPD shows the elderly man walking toward the store with his walker when an unidentified man suddenly reaches into his pocket and grabs his cash.
Bodycam video shows moments HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest Houston
Read full article: Bodycam video shows moments HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest HoustonThe Houston Police Department released body worn camera video of moments that led up to the deadly shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Aug. 10.
16-year-old boy charged after his father was found stabbed to death inside Pearland home
Read full article: 16-year-old boy charged after his father was found stabbed to death inside Pearland homeThe exact relationship between the driver and the dead man has not been disclosed yet, but is part of the ongoing investigation.
Man attacked during home invasion at apartment complex in Montrose; person detained
Read full article: Man attacked during home invasion at apartment complex in Montrose; person detainedA person has been detained following a home invasion Saturday night at an apartment complex in Montrose, according to the Houston Police Department.
Bond set at $1M for army veteran charged in deadly shooting of 11-year-old playing ‘ding dong ditch’
Read full article: Bond set at $1M for army veteran charged in deadly shooting of 11-year-old playing ‘ding dong ditch’We also learned that the suspect served in the Texas National Guard for more than four years.
Silver Alert issued for missing 64-year-old man last seen getting on Houston Metro bus
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 64-year-old man last seen getting on Houston Metro busTexas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 64-year-old Dennis Michael Ramsey.
Homeowner charged with murder after shooting 11-year-old during ‘ding dong ditch’ prank
Read full article: Homeowner charged with murder after shooting 11-year-old during ‘ding dong ditch’ prankInvestigators said Gonzalo Leon, 42, has been charged with shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who witnesses said was last seen running from a house, after ringing the doorbell, "just prior to suffering a gunshot wound."
11-year-old’s fatal ‘ding dong ditch’ prank reignites debate on Texas Castle Doctrine
Read full article: 11-year-old’s fatal ‘ding dong ditch’ prank reignites debate on Texas Castle DoctrineA prank that led to an 11-year-old boy being shot to death in Houston’s Eastside has left many questions unanswered. The case has sparked a lot of conversation about the Castle Doctrine in Texas, which is a part of the state’s self-defense laws.
Suspect detained after 11-year-old shot in back during Houston ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank dies
Read full article: Suspect detained after 11-year-old shot in back during Houston ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank diesA 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot late Saturday night while playing a prank known as “ding-dong ditch” at a home in the 9700 block of Mimbrough in Houston’s Eastside, police said.
Suspected burglar found dead outside north Houston home; 2 HPD officers hurt in crash en route
Read full article: Suspected burglar found dead outside north Houston home; 2 HPD officers hurt in crash en routeAccording to Houston Police, At 2 a.m., officers responded to a burglary in progress call on Blue Bell Road and Sweetwater lane.
Unexploded artillery shell from WWI era found in woods in near Memorial Park
Read full article: Unexploded artillery shell from WWI era found in woods in near Memorial ParkThe Houston Police Department responded to a wooded area near Memorial Park after an “unexploded” bomb was found Monday afternoon.
Houston police SUV crashes through fence, dangles in family’s pool in The Heights
Read full article: Houston police SUV crashes through fence, dangles in family’s pool in The HeightsOfficials and residents in The Heights say a police cruiser crashed through a fence dangled over a ledge at the pool of a home Sunday afternoon.
2 suspects dead after home invasion in SE Houston; police say men posed as officers
Read full article: 2 suspects dead after home invasion in SE Houston; police say men posed as officersA terrifying home invasion ended with two suspects dead late Friday night after they posed as police officers and opened fire on a Southeast Houston home.
Man dies after crashing into utility pole, knocks out power to dozens of customers near Washington Ave.
Read full article: Man dies after crashing into utility pole, knocks out power to dozens of customers near Washington Ave.A man died after police said he crashed into a utility pole and knocked out power to dozens of customers near Washington Avenue.
Man wanted for assaulting multiple women, including kicking pregnant woman, causing her to miscarry
Read full article: Man wanted for assaulting multiple women, including kicking pregnant woman, causing her to miscarryPolice released a sketch of the man, who they say is riding a bicycle in each incident.
Local advocacy group joins family, calls for justice for 18-year-old shot while burying dead guinea pig
Read full article: Local advocacy group joins family, calls for justice for 18-year-old shot while burying dead guinea pigThe family of 18-year-old Emmanuel Menchaca is demanding justice after he was shot three times by a neighbor while burying his pet guinea pig outside his home in Houston.
Harris County pay raise debate heats up as agencies compete for officers
Read full article: Harris County pay raise debate heats up as agencies compete for officersAfter the Houston Police Department boosted pay for officers, agencies across the region are scrambling to keep up and keep their people from leaving for better-paying departments.
Police search for man who attempted to kidnap 7-year-old from backyard in Oak Forest neighborhood
Read full article: Police search for man who attempted to kidnap 7-year-old from backyard in Oak Forest neighborhoodThe suspect is described as a White man, 30 years old, over 6 feet tall, with blonde hair, and a tattoo of a queen on his arm.
Surveillance video released of suspect in fatal stabbing of bicyclist at east Houston trail
Read full article: Surveillance video released of suspect in fatal stabbing of bicyclist at east Houston trailA pedestrian was both stabbed and struck by a vehicle in an early morning incident on N. Drennan Street in east Houston.
Suspected DWI driver arrested after wrong-way crash along Gulf Fwy
Read full article: Suspected DWI driver arrested after wrong-way crash along Gulf FwyDespite how severe the crash looked, police said the suspected drunk driver and the person in the van he crashed into did not suffer any injuries and declined to be taken to the hospital.