CRIME
‘I shot your mom’: Man found guilty of ambushing, killing wife after divorce filing
Read full article: ‘I shot your mom’: Man found guilty of ambushing, killing wife after divorce filingA man has been found guilty of murdering his wife in 2023 after authorities say he ambushed her at her new home after she filed for divorce.
New crime dashboard gives Houston residents real-time access to local data
Read full article: New crime dashboard gives Houston residents real-time access to local dataHouston residents now have an online tool to track crime in their neighborhoods thanks to a new interactive dashboard launched by the City of Houston.
DPS urges Texans to use iWatchTexas program to report suspicious activity
Read full article: DPS urges Texans to use iWatchTexas program to report suspicious activityThe Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about a tool they can use to help keep their schools and communities safe.
Man dies after being shot at southwest Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Man dies after being shot at southwest Houston apartment complexHouston police are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot and killed early Monday morning at a southwest Houston apartment complex on South Gessner Road.
Man dies after being shot, making it to nearby store for help in north Houston
Read full article: Man dies after being shot, making it to nearby store for help in north HoustonHouston police are investigating a fatal shooting in north Houston after a man who was shot late Sunday night made it to a nearby store for help before dying at the hospital.
Texas City man charged in Highway 146 shooting
Read full article: Texas City man charged in Highway 146 shootingJohn Pierce, 22, was arrested in Texas City for allegedly shooting Jeremiah Olmstead on State Highway 146. Pierce faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct. Olmstead is hospitalized in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing with police seeking further information from the public.
Man shot dead outside business in Southwest Houston
Read full article: Man shot dead outside business in Southwest HoustonA man was shot and killed outside a business in the 11400 block of Bissonnet Street, southwest Houston, on Friday night. Police responded to a shooting call at around 10:30 p.m. and found the deceased man in the parking lot. Details about the victim or suspect are currently unavailable, and the Houston Police Department Homicide division is investigating.
3 detention officers at Harris County Jail charged over March 2024 inmate assault
Read full article: 3 detention officers at Harris County Jail charged over March 2024 inmate assaultThree Harris County detention officers have been charged after allegedly being involved in an incident that caused bodily injury to an inmate.
73-year-old stockbroker arrested in months-long child exploitation investigation
Read full article: 73-year-old stockbroker arrested in months-long child exploitation investigationA 73-year-old stockbroker is facing three first-degree felony charges following a months-long child exploitation investigation led by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
Two of Texas’ most wanted fugitives arrested in separate operations in Houston, Waco
Read full article: Two of Texas’ most wanted fugitives arrested in separate operations in Houston, WacoTwo of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted fugitives have been captured in separate operations in Houston and Waco, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Friday.
‘We’re sick’: Family finds out from KPRC 2 about murder suspect’s release from jail hours before being charged
Read full article: ‘We’re sick’: Family finds out from KPRC 2 about murder suspect’s release from jail hours before being chargedHours after Houston police announced that a suspect had been arrested and charged in a murder earlier this week, KPRC 2 News confirmed that the suspect had actually been released on bond hours before the murder charge was filed.
Short chase ends in crash on Kuykendahl Road; suspect taken into custody
Read full article: Short chase ends in crash on Kuykendahl Road; suspect taken into custodyA man was arrested after a reported vehicle break-in led to a short pursuit and crash on Kuykendahl Road in northwest Houston, deputies say.
Procession planned from Houston to Katy for fallen Fort Bend County deputy
Read full article: Procession planned from Houston to Katy for fallen Fort Bend County deputyA morning procession for Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kenneth Lewis is expected to cause traffic delays as it travels from the medical examiner’s office to a funeral home.
Baby injured as breastfeeding mother robbed at gunpoint, two men on the run
Read full article: Baby injured as breastfeeding mother robbed at gunpoint, two men on the runTwo suspects are on the run after Houston Police say a breastfeeding mother was robbed at gunpoint and her baby fell to the ground during the incident.
Man shot to death at Memorial-area apartment complex; second shooting victim dropped off at nearby emergency room
Read full article: Man shot to death at Memorial-area apartment complex; second shooting victim dropped off at nearby emergency roomHouston police say a man was found shot to death in the parking lot of a Memorial-area apartment complex Wednesday evening.
Ex-Harris County prosecutor flashed badge during arrest for allegedly choking girlfriend, cops say
Read full article: Ex-Harris County prosecutor flashed badge during arrest for allegedly choking girlfriend, cops sayA former Harris County prosecutor is out of a job and facing a felony charge, accused of strangling his girlfriend at a child’s birthday party in Montgomery County on Sunday evening.
Man shot after stolen tailgate owner arranges armed meetup with alleged sellers in Fifth Ward
Read full article: Man shot after stolen tailgate owner arranges armed meetup with alleged sellers in Fifth WardA man was shot during a gunfire exchange in the parking lot of a restaurant in the Fifth Ward afternoon after a meetup over a stolen tailgate turned violent, according to Houston police.
FIRST ON 2: Former NASA Engineer files lawsuit against HPD and women after sex assault charges dropped
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: Former NASA Engineer files lawsuit against HPD and women after sex assault charges droppedFormer NASA engineer Eric Sim has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Houston police and several women violated his constitutional rights after sexual assault charges against him were dismissed.
Woman loses unborn baby after father allegedly secretly gave her abortion medication in Montgomery County
Read full article: Woman loses unborn baby after father allegedly secretly gave her abortion medication in Montgomery CountyA woman lost her unborn baby after authorities say the father secretly gave her an abortion medication without her consent, Montgomery County investigators said.
‘Slap on the wrist’: Galveston child sex offender gets 3 year sentence in plea deal
Read full article: ‘Slap on the wrist’: Galveston child sex offender gets 3 year sentence in plea dealA Galveston plea deal is drawing criticism after Tony Mason was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual assault of a child.
Murder suspect wanted in New Orleans captured in Houston area
Read full article: Murder suspect wanted in New Orleans captured in Houston areaA man wanted for a murder in New Orleans has been captured in Houston after being on the run, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations Unit.
Shooting suspect believed to be connected to body found in burning truck in Chambers County caught in Oklahoma
Read full article: Shooting suspect believed to be connected to body found in burning truck in Chambers County caught in OklahomaA suspect wanted for allegedly shooting a man and taking his vehicle in East Texas and is also believed to be connected to an incident where a vehicle matching the truck’s description was found burning with a body inside in Chambers County is now in custody.
Mother of man found in Buffalo Bayou still searching for answers nearly two months later
Read full article: Mother of man found in Buffalo Bayou still searching for answers nearly two months laterNearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.
3 masked men accused of attempting to enter Houston-area high school with guns
Read full article: 3 masked men accused of attempting to enter Houston-area high school with gunsA Houston 18-year-old is facing a felony charge after authorities say he and two accomplices were seen carrying a handgun near a Houston ISD high school earlier this month.
Chris Hemsworth will keep you on the edge of your seat in ‘Crime 101’
Read full article: Chris Hemsworth will keep you on the edge of your seat in ‘Crime 101’The new film centers around a string of high-end jewel robberies that start an intense pursuit between a brilliant criminal and a determined investigator.
Katy man pleads guilty in $17M Ponzi scheme that targeted dozens of victims
Read full article: Katy man pleads guilty in $17M Ponzi scheme that targeted dozens of victimsChristopher Knight Lopez of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 40 victims of more than $17 million.
Man shot, killed from officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Man shot, killed from officer-involved shooting in Downtown HoustonA man was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m., and the officer involved was unharmed.
Beloved Spring Branch pastor killed in home burglary; congregation mourns
Read full article: Beloved Spring Branch pastor killed in home burglary; congregation mournsMembers of Iglesia Cristiana Amor y Resurrección gathered Saturday night, comforting one another after the loss of their beloved pastor, Pedro Cantu Garza. For more than 30 years, Cantu guided the congregation, and his sudden death has left the community in deep grief.
Man shot in leg in NW Harris County, authorities search for 2 suspects
Read full article: Man shot in leg in NW Harris County, authorities search for 2 suspectsAuthorities in northwest Harris County are searching for two Hispanic male suspects after a man was shot in the leg on Wimbledon Villas Drive. The shooting occurred on Sunday morning, and the victim is receiving medical treatment, while the public is advised to avoid the area and report any information to law enforcement.
Arrest made in fatal shooting outside convenience store in NW Harris County
Read full article: Arrest made in fatal shooting outside convenience store in NW Harris CountyAlbert Williams, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Glenn Gray, 49, outside a convenience store in northwest Houston. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and despite deputies' efforts, Gray succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Williams reportedly admitted to the shooting during a verbal confrontation after arriving at a hospital with gunshot wounds. He was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
FBCSO deputy dies, days after being struck by vehicle while helping stranded motorist
Read full article: FBCSO deputy dies, days after being struck by vehicle while helping stranded motoristA Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.