Suspect, with open warrant for DWI, charged with 3rd offense following hit-and-run crash in NW Harris County
A man accused of driving while intoxicated after being involved in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County could possibly face multiple charges, according to deputies with Constable Mark Hermanโs Office
Concerns grow about superfund site in NW Harris County; Commissioner now demanding action
More than 20 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency listed a Northwest Harris County shopping center at the 11600 block of Jones Road as a superfund site after county officials say a former dry cleaning business spent more than a decade improperly dumping toxic waste.
Murder suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in northwest Harris County, sheriff says
A suspect who was wanted for several offenses, including murder, was shot and killed Tuesday by law enforcement officers who were attempting to take him into custody, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
โNo wordsโ: Estranged husband shot, killed wife, 4-year-old daughter, mother-in-law before turning gun on himself, HCSO says
An investigation is underway after four people, including one child, were found shot to death inside a northwest Harris County home Thursday morning, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Johnson & Johnson set to begin COVID-19 vaccine trials on children in Houston in next few weeks
Northwest Harris County, Texas โ Enrollment will soon begin for a pediatric Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine trial in Harris County, according to DM Clinical Research. The trial is set to begin in the next few weeks and will include participants who are under the age of 18. Moderna is also about to begin a trial with children under the age of 12. Hasan says other drug companies are also about to begin trials as well. Itโs the one that they best fit into based off of their age, based off their demographic, and based off their medical history,โ Hasan said.
All main lanes of Highway 290 inbound reopened after fatal crash, deputies say
CYPRESS, Texas โ Harris County sheriffโs deputies said they are investigating after a deadly crash on Highway 290 Monday. Deputies said the crash happened on Highway 290 near Huffmeister in Northwest Harris County around 2:54 a.m. According to HCSO, a female driver was critically injured in the crash and a man died. Deputies said the man, who they believe was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. All main lanes of 290 inbound were closed due to the fatal accident, deputies said.
HCSO: Man found dead in trunk after being kidnapped at girlfriendโs home in NW Harris County
A man was found shot to death Saturday afternoon after he was kidnapped from his girlfriendโs apartment in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriffโs Office. A man was found shot to death Saturday afternoon after he was kidnapped from his girlfriendโs apartment in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriffโs Office. Deputies said the man was attacked in the Copperfield area, placed in his vehicle and then found dead in his trunk at an apartment complex on Smiling Wood Lane. It is unclear exactly where the man died, as deputies evaluate at least two crime scenes. When deputies opened the trunk, they found a male that fits the description of the man at the home invasion.
2 people pulled from crash involving fluid spill in northwest Harris County
HOUSTON โ Emergency workers pulled two people from a crash involving a fluid spill Tuesday in northwest Houston, authorities said. The crash happened in the 10000 block of West Gulf Bank at Beltway 8 in Houston. The two people were transported to area hospitals in stable condition, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department. Hazmat and Harris County pollution control are on-scene working to contain fluids spilled in the incident. Authorities did not say what fluids were spilled.
Man barricaded in northwest Harris County hotel taken into custody after hourslong standoff, deputies say
HOUSTON โ A man wanted for family violence barricaded himself for several hours in a hotel in northwest Harris County on Friday, according to deputies. The incident started at 6 a.m. at Days Inn, in the 10600 block of Huffmeister Road. Harris County deputies negotiated with the suspect to come out of the hotel. At 2:30 p.m., deputies said the suspect was finally taken into custody. There were no hostages involved in the standoff, officials said.
Teen confesses to stabbing 2 missionaries inside apartment in northwest Harris County, deputies say
HOUSTON โ A teen was charged in connection with a stabbing attack of two missionaries Sunday after he confessed to the crime, according to Harris County Sheriffโs deputies. Fermanโs mugshot shows scratches on his face, which prosecutors said came from the two stabbing victims when they tried to fight back. In court, it was disclosed that Ferman allegedly confessed to breaking into his neighborsโ apartment in the 7100 block of Smiling Woods Lane in northwest Harris County. Ferman had been drinking right before the stabbing, prosecutors said. Ferman is in Harris County jail on a $120,000 bond for the two charges.
Health officials are treating a northwest Harris County area after West Nile Virus mosquitos discovered Tuesday
HOUSTON โ Harris County Public Health officials have confirmed the first sample of the West Nile Virus in a mosquito in northwest Harris County Wednesday, officials announced in a press release. โThe WNV mosquito sample was identified in the northwest quadrant of Harris County,โ officials wrote. The Mosquito and Vector Control Division of Harris County Public Health began treatment to the area where the disease mosquitos were found on Tuesday to reduce the risk of human infection. โMosquitos are around throughout the year; however, they are more prevalent during the warmer months, and typically most active from June through October,โ officials wrote in a press release. โOut of the 56 species of mosquitoes found in our area, only a handful transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika.โSee a map from the Harris County Health Department that shows which neighborhood is being treated.
2 children, 1 adult hurt after vehicle slams into day care in NW Harris County, officials say
HOUSTON โ Two children and an adult were injured after a vehicle struck a day care Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. The incident was reported around 2 p.m. in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive. Officials said the driver attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. They also said the man, who was in his 20โs, was driving a car reported stolen by his aunt. Please check back for updates.
3 killed in overnight traffic incidents across greater Houston area
HOUSTON โ Three people are dead after they were involved in separate traffic incidents across the greater Houston area. Deputies said the person came out of the woods in the area and tried to cross 1960 when he was hit by the first vehicle. Shortly after being hit by the first vehicle, the person was hit by at least one other vehicle. Man killed in sing-car crash in Needville on Feb. 11, 2020 (KPRC 2)Needville fatal crashHours later, a man died after he crashed into a tree in Fort Bend County. It is unknown if rain was a factor, but it had been raining in the area earlier in the night.
Child flown to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Cypress, deputies say
CYPRESS, Texas โ A child was flown to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Thursday in Cypress, according to Harris County Sheriffโs Office. The incident was reported around 5 p.m. at Creekway Drive and Deep Woods Drive. Deputies said the child, possibly 7 years old, is alert but in extreme pain. Deputies said the child was flown via LifeFlight to a hospital. The driver remained at the scene, deputies said.
Elderly couple distracted by repairman while $40K worth of jewelry stolen
The robbery took less than 5 minutes, but when it was over the thieves stole nearly $40,000 in jewelry from the elderly couple in northwest Harris County, according to the couple. The couple said the crime was carried out while they were deliberately distracted following a knock at the door. The man at the door claimed he was repairing the sprinkler system for the next door neighbor and needed to access their backyard. As the husband led the man to the back, his wife went inside leaving the front door unlocked for her husband to return through. After she returned inside the home, the wife said found three other men inside who quickly rushed out.
4 students taken to hospital following Aldine ISD bus crash
HOUSTON โ Four students were taken to a hospital after an Aldine ISD bus was involved in a crash in northwest Harris County. According to Aldine ISD, four students had to be transported to Houston Northwest Hospital. Aldine ISD says a driver was maneuvering their vehicle out of a McDonaldโs parking lot and a truck struck that car. That car then struck another car and the first car that was struck by the truck hit the bus. Aldine ISD said the schoolโs principal is at the hospital with the students and parents will be notified.
Driver dies after crashing into truck in Northwest Harris County
HOUSTON โ Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Northwest Harris County. Officials say it happened when a man slammed into the back of a pickup on the 3400 block of FM 1960 around 2 a.m. Sunday. His car flipped over and he was partially ejected, killing him on scene. No one in the truck was hurt.