Chase suspect who escaped officers weeks before captured after jumping fences, dodging gunfire by HPD officer
A fleeing suspect who kept Houston police officers on their toes Monday morning has been captured after going on a string of crime sprees this month, according to the Houston Police Department
Pop-Off Politics: Houston Police Department seeks approval for real time crime center
Check out the latest segment of Pop-Off Politics where we dive into important agenda items in Houston! This week, we explore the Houston Police Department's Real Time Crime Center and the Houston Forensic Science Center's efforts to address testing backlogs. Stay informed and engaged with local government. #PopOffPolitics #HoustonNews
‘Go back home:’ Dallas officials send message to stay away from their police chief
After the retirement of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and the appointment of Larry Satterwhite as the acting chief, law enforcement sources have told KPRC 2 Investigates about a potential candidate being eyed for the role of HPD Chief.
Hunt underway for man who killed girlfriend, shot at deputy, and took patrol car for joyride in Houston Museum District
Like something you’d see out of a movie; authorities say after a man shot his girlfriend, he got in a gunfight with officers before stealing one of their patrol cars but returned later to get his car back.
Tragic death of Kay-Alana Turner prompts dialogue on mental health crisis response and de-escalating situations
Following the tragic discovery of the body of Kay-Alana Turner, a woman who may have been experiencing a mental health crisis and fled from deputies, a dialogue has ignited regarding interactions with individuals facing similar challenges during mental health crises.
By the numbers: Houston Police Department completes review of 4,017 adult sex assault cases suspended
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner says the department has completed the review of 4,017 adult sexual assault incident reports that were suspended due to “lack of personnel” and continue to review the 264,000 department wide incident reports that were suspended.
‘It’s very disgusting:’ Someone is dumping bags full of dirty adult diapers in Houston Heights
It’s not uncommon to spot trash littered along streets in Houston. From cigarette butts to beer bottles, it’s an ever growing battle in a city that added 140,000 residents last year alone. However, the junk one Houston Heights neighborhood is seeing isn’t your run of the mill.
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Houston police looking for two men wanted for stealing car with 10-month-old inside
The Houston Police Department has released surveillance video of two separate robberies in hopes that someone can identify the suspects accused of stealing vehicles from their victims, including one where a 10-month-old was inside the car.
At least 5 charged amid Houston police review of over 264,000 suspended cases
Join us for the live update by Houston Police Chief Troy Finner as he provides the latest information on the suspended sexual assault cases investigation. Tune in at 2 p.m. to watch the event live on KPRC 2. #JusticeForVictims #HoustonPoliceDepartment #CrimeInvestigation
‘I have never heard of that’: Houston attorney weighs in after DNA matches found in HPD’s suspended sexual assault cases
In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that 96 rape kits from suspended sexual assault investigations have returned with DNA matches! This alarming development raises serious questions about the handling of these cases and the backlog at the Houston Forensic Science Center. #JusticeForSurvivors #DNAEvidenceMatters #EndSexualAssault #AccountabilityInJusticeSystem
‘Help us find who did this:’ Security footage shows suspects, getaway car in fatal SE Houston gas station shooting
The family of a gas station clerk gunned down by three armed robbers while working at a southeast Houston business on Wednesday morning is calling on the community for help finding the alleged killers.
How to check if your case was suspended by Houston Police Department
Houston residents! 🚨 Have you or someone you know filed a case with the Houston Police Department? 🚓 Make sure to check if your case has been suspended due to a lack of personnel. 😱 Over 200,000 cases have been suspended, including more than 4,000 incidents of sexual assault. #HoustonPoliceDepartment #SuspendedCasesScandal #JusticeForVictims
KPRC 2 Investigates questions Mayor Whitmire over HPD deactivated criminal cases and ongoing investigation
KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Mario Diaz questioned Whimire about the committee he appointed to investigate the Houston Police Department and if they will hold all the leaders of the department accountable, including chief Troy Finner who admitted to knowing about the suspended sexual assault cases since 2021.
Houston mayor outlines duties of independent committee investigating suspended HPD cases, highlights ‘accountability’
A few weeks ago, KPRC 2 Investigates reported that Mayor John Whitmire appointed a private committee to investigate the thousands of suspended sexual assault cases by the Houston Police Department.
Houston Police Union requests recusal of HPD Chief Finner in suspended cases scandal
📢 Breaking News 🚨The Houston Police Officers Union has requested the recusal of Chief Troy Finner from the investigation of the department's suspended cases scandal. Concerns have been raised over the fairness of disciplinary actions when the chief is at the center of the inquiry. #PoliceScandal #InvestigationInProgress #JusticeMatters
Houston mayor’s statement on near decade of crime data manipulation echoes KPRC2 Investigates report
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said today that he believes crime data for the city has been manipulated for nearly the past decade, but he vowed to get to the bottom of whoever is responsible. He also vows to fix the issue.
Who is on the independent committee reviewing the Houston Police Department’s handling of suspended cases?
Joining forces to uncover the truth! Mayor John Whitmire has announced the formation of an Independent Review Committee to investigate the suspended cases scandal involving the Houston Police Department.
Mayor Whitmire to announce Independent Review Committee members assessing HPD’s handling of suspended criminal reports
On Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire will release the names of the people who will make up the Independent Review Committee that will be assessing the Houston Police Department’s handling of thousands of suspended criminal reports.
Police searching for suspect after 1 killed, 1 injured in shooting outside SW Houston hookah bar
Police are searching for two suspects in connection to a shooting that left one woman dead and injured a man outside of a southwest Houston hookah bar on Sunday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston Police Chief: 3,010 sex assault cases reviewed day after mayor orders independent investigation into department
One day after newly-elected Houston Mayor John Whitmire ordered an independent review of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and his staff’s handling of more than 200,000 suspended criminal cases, the top cop spoke out.