53-year-old man in custody at Harris County Jail dies after contracting bacterial meningitis
Read full article: 53-year-old man in custody at Harris County Jail dies after contracting bacterial meningitisThe man, whose identity is being withheld in accordance with medical privacy laws, had been in the hospital since Tuesday, after he began displaying symptoms while housed in the 1200 Baker Street jail facility.
Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicle
Read full article: Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicleThe Conroe Police Department said a 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after a crash with a Conroe ISD police vehicle Wednesday evening.
Kingwood man who murdered his wife in front of their little boy takes his own life in court before sentencing
Read full article: Kingwood man who murdered his wife in front of their little boy takes his own life in court before sentencingHarris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen shared only preliminary details, saying a defendant ingested drugs while he was awaiting sentencing at the criminal courthouse.
Harris Co. deputies unharmed after man fires with a jammed rifle in possible swatting call
Read full article: Harris Co. deputies unharmed after man fires with a jammed rifle in possible swatting callA man in Harris County, identified as Kenyon Levor Coleman, was arrested after allegedly firing at deputies during a suspected swatting incident in Humble.
Suspect barricaded inside La Porte home after firing gun in domestic incident now in custody
Read full article: Suspect barricaded inside La Porte home after firing gun in domestic incident now in custodyLaw enforcement say a man who barricaded himself inside a La Porte home after firing a gun in a domestic disturbance is now in custody.
Unidentified man found dead in Jersey Village in 1982 still a mystery after 40 years
Read full article: Unidentified man found dead in Jersey Village in 1982 still a mystery after 40 yearsIn November 1982, a man was found dead after being struck by a vehicle in Jersey Village, Texas, and remains unidentified 40 years later.
Man who killed wife in front of family charged with manslaughter, records show
Read full article: Man who killed wife in front of family charged with manslaughter, records showDaniel Chairez Roldan has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing his wife, Ruby Chairez, in front of family members at their Jacinto City home.
Houston immigrant attorney pleads guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from undocumented clients
Read full article: Houston immigrant attorney pleads guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from undocumented clientsA 58-year-old Houston man, Jesus Carlos Silva, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for defrauding individuals with false promises of legal immigration status.
Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measures
Read full article: Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measuresA 21-year-old man was taken to a hospital and will be charged after deputies in Montgomery County said he threatened to “shoot up” an elementary school in The Woodlands if law enforcement didn’t respond to the scene.
Man crashes stolen vehicle, gets trapped inside after chase with Houston police
Read full article: Man crashes stolen vehicle, gets trapped inside after chase with Houston policeInvestigators said they tried pulling over the driver in a stolen vehicle but he kept going for a few blocks until he went airborne and crashed, trapping him inside.
Caught mid-burglary, suspect tells HPD: ‘I’m ready for my PR bond and I’ll be out quick’
Read full article: Caught mid-burglary, suspect tells HPD: ‘I’m ready for my PR bond and I’ll be out quick’Devin Burgess was arrested after admitting to breaking into a building on Houston's north side for the third time, specifically targeting TVs.
Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting pole
Read full article: Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting poleA man died late Sunday night after authorities say the driver crashed his truck on the North Freeway, causing it to catch fire and trapping him inside.
Man killed after getting dragged by train in SE Houston: police
Read full article: Man killed after getting dragged by train in SE Houston: policeResidents reported to police that the man usually hangs out in the area, but it's unclear if he was sitting on the tracks when he was hit by the train and dragged about 300 feet with his legs missing.
Channelview man released on parole for child sex crimes rearrested for soliciting undercover deputy posing as teen girl
Read full article: Channelview man released on parole for child sex crimes rearrested for soliciting undercover deputy posing as teen girlChristopher Joseph Lakner, 33, was arrested by the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
One man is dead, and another is in police custody after a shooting in east Houston
Read full article: One man is dead, and another is in police custody after a shooting in east HoustonAccording to police, the suspected gunman told officers that he shot the man out of self-defense and claimed the other man had made threats against him.
Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen car
Read full article: Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen carA man who was involved in a police pursuit in the Katy area has been rushed to a hospital after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County driveway
Read full article: Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County drivewayAuthorities say the woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her as she got out of her girl friend's car when they were coming back from a club.
Suspected DWI driver arrested after crashing into woman in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Suspected DWI driver arrested after crashing into woman in Downtown HoustonA man was put in handcuffs Sunday night after police believe he was driving drunk when he hit a woman with his car in Downtown Houston.
Murder suspect who killed man over parking spot accused of cutting off ankle monitor ahead of sentencing
Read full article: Murder suspect who killed man over parking spot accused of cutting off ankle monitor ahead of sentencingAuthorities are on the hunt for Christopher David Hernandez, who was convicted of murdering a man over a parking dispute.
14-year-old hit by drunk driver while riding bike in northwest Harris County
Read full article: 14-year-old hit by drunk driver while riding bike in northwest Harris CountyA 14-year-old cyclist had a close call in northwest Houston when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Jamarcus Jefferson, who was later charged with DWI and failure to stop and render aid.
Man arrested after barricading self in west Houston apartment, shooting cousin in foot
Read full article: Man arrested after barricading self in west Houston apartment, shooting cousin in footA man was taken into custody Wednesday morning after he shot his cousin initiated a police standoff in a west Houston apartment.
Authorities say Baytown man searched ‘Is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant?’ hours before fatally shooting fiancé
Read full article: Authorities say Baytown man searched ‘Is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant?’ hours before fatally shooting fiancéA Baytown man is behind bars after investigators say he shot his fiancé and attempted to stage the scene as a suicide.
Man wielding stick shot after approaching another man at American Legion Hall in Crosby
Read full article: Man wielding stick shot after approaching another man at American Legion Hall in CrosbyA man has been taken to a hospital after authorities say he was shot at the American Legion Hall in Crosby.
Mystery man dropped off at Houston hospital in 1978, decades later no one knows who he is
Read full article: Mystery man dropped off at Houston hospital in 1978, decades later no one knows who he isIn 1978, an unidentified man between 25 and 35 years old, with distinct features such as long black hair and a scar on his forearm, was left dead at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Body pulled from Buffalo Bayou after man falls to his death in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Body pulled from Buffalo Bayou after man falls to his death in Downtown HoustonFirst responders have recovered the body of a man from Buffalo Bayou after authorities say he fell to his death in Downtown Houston Monday.
Recognize him? Man wanted in 15 robberies across southwest Houston since October
Read full article: Recognize him? Man wanted in 15 robberies across southwest Houston since OctoberThe Houston Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect believed to be behind a string of 15 robberies in southwest Houston since October.
Driver in chase with Houston police seen turning car’s lights on and off
Read full article: Driver in chase with Houston police seen turning car’s lights on and offInvestigators said they tried pulling the man over inside the loop near the Galleria before he sped off, driving up to 100 mph and turning his lights on and off during the chase.
A man is accused of punching and bloodying another passenger who was sleeping on a US flight
Read full article: A man is accused of punching and bloodying another passenger who was sleeping on a US flightAn airline passenger is sitting in jail in Virginia after being accused of an unprovoked attack on a fellow passenger who was sleeping.
Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed man in NW Houston
Read full article: Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed man in NW HoustonWitnesses tell police they saw a man on the ground (it's unclear what caused him to be in the line of moving traffic) but that's when a driver ran over the pedestrian, killing him and continued driving.
Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris County
Read full article: Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an armed man who tried to force his way into his ex-girlfriend or wife’s home was shot and killed Tuesday.
Homeowner shoots, kills man smashing windows at neighboring houses in NW Harris County
Read full article: Homeowner shoots, kills man smashing windows at neighboring houses in NW Harris CountyInvestigators say a man grabbed what appeared to be a shovel and broke a glass window to one of the houses but was shot by a nearby homeowner, killing him.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns homeowners of ‘suspicious man’ knocking on doors in Cinco Ranch neighborhood
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns homeowners of ‘suspicious man’ knocking on doors in Cinco Ranch neighborhoodThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners to stay alert after a suspicious man visited several homes in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood over the weekend.
Man just released from Montgomery County Jail steals truck from parking lot, said he was tired of waiting
Read full article: Man just released from Montgomery County Jail steals truck from parking lot, said he was tired of waitingA man who had just been released from the Montgomery County Jail found himself back in jail Friday, this time for vehicle theft.
Man crashes into fence a couple miles away from where he was shot in east Houston
Read full article: Man crashes into fence a couple miles away from where he was shot in east HoustonInvestigators say at least 15 shots were fired at the original crime scene and several shell casings were recovered. A little more than 2 miles away, a man hit a fence and was found shot to death inside his crashed-out car.
Man shot by officers had been banging on car windows holding knives, charged at police in Deer Park
Read full article: Man shot by officers had been banging on car windows holding knives, charged at police in Deer ParkA man was shot and killed in Deer Park after police say he charged at them while they were responding to a disturbance call Wednesday morning.
A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years
Read full article: A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 yearsFrench authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leads
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leadsThe remains were exhumed on July 10. The man, described as a dark-haired white male, approximately 6 feet tall, around 50 years of age, and weighing between 180-185 pounds, was found decapitated, with his hands and legs amputated off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge on June 11, 1964.
Man arrested after barricading himself in apartment with female hostage, shooting at police
Read full article: Man arrested after barricading himself in apartment with female hostage, shooting at policeAfter firing a weapon at police, a man has barricaded himself in a Houston-area apartment unit with a hostage.
Man wanted for human smuggling arrested in Spring by Harris County constable deputies
Read full article: Man wanted for human smuggling arrested in Spring by Harris County constable deputiesIt all started when deputy constables were tracking down a stolen motorcycle and discovered the man they were placing in handcuffs was wanted on several open warrants including human smuggling by the U.S. Marshal's office.