Person hospitalized after crash involving ICE agents in NW Harris County, officials say
ICE agents were pursuing a 52-year-old driver who failed to drive properly through an "S" curve, HCSO said.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 Katy Freeway
Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in the 7900 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road about 5:55 a.m. today (October 22). The identity of the deceased male, believed to be 30, is pending notification to family members by the Harris...
Teen injured when suspected drunk driver crashes into bedroom, records show 5 prior DWI convictions
A 15-year-old girl says her bed likely saved her life when a suspected drunken driver crashed into her bedroom Monday evening in northwest Harris County....
Teen boyfriend arrested after woman found with multiple stab wounds, two dogs shot dead in North Harris County
A teenager is behind bars after a woman was stabbed multiple times and two dogs were shot and killed in what Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is calling an intimate partner violence investigation. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Tuesday night to a disturbance i...
Firefighter hospitalized after vacant apartment fire in southwest Houston, according to HFD
Emergency crews responded to the blaze at an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Tuesday evening, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Man accused of fatal Cypresswood apartment fire faces new arson charges as toddler remains hospitalized
The man accused of setting a Spring apartment building on fire, killing his own brother and injuring several others including a 3-year-old boy, is now facing additional charges. Matthew Atwater, who has been in the Harris County Jail on a murder charge since the July fire at the ...
Man accused of posing as attorney at Harris County crash scene faces rare charge
A man accused of posing as an attorney and offering legal assistance to a driver involved in a crash along the North Beltway is facing a rarely filed criminal charge....
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3500 Pasadena Freeway
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 3500 block of Pasadena Freeway about 4 a.m. on October 16. The identity of the deceased female, 22, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Bui and...
Firefighters battle southwest Houston apartment complex blaze, HFD says
Houston firefighters explained that windy conditions and a broken fire hydrant complicated their response to the blaze.
Austin man accused of soliciting Houston teen for sex, inviting her family to Trump rally
An Austin man who recently moved to Texas from Florida was arrested Thursday night for allegedly soliciting sex from a 15-year-old Harris County girl. Hunter Kufta, 32, is charged with online solicitation of a minor. Austin police assisted in his arrest. Kufta allegedly repeatedl...
More than a hundred arrests made in HCSO operation targeting suspects in serious crimes
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a coordinated warrant roundup with state and federal agencies resulted in 117 arrests, including 79 involving domestic violence offenses. Operation Break the Cycle focused on suspects who posed an ongoing risk to victims and their families....
Investigation into Male’s Death at 512 McKee Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 512 McKee Street about 9:30 a.m. on today (Oct. 14). The identity of the deceased male, 23, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. ...
Suspect chase ends in crash near death investigation scene in West University Place area: Police
A police chase in West University Place ended in a crash in front of the iconic Cleburne Cafeteria, all while a separate death investigation was taking place only a block away....
DA has no access to ICE-driven vehicle that hit man, Sean Teare says
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare shared new details on Tuesday in his office's independent investigation into a crash involving an ICE-driven vehicle that was pursuing a man....
Investigation into Male’s Death at 625 North York Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found 625 North York Street about 8:20 a.m. today (Oct. 13). The identity and cause of death of the male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant ...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10300 Tanner Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 10300 Tanner Road about 5:10 a.m. today (Oct. 13). The identity of the deceased female, 38, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicul...
Fatal crash involving 3 vehicles shuts down all eastbound lanes of I-10 East Freeway
At least one person is dead after a major crash involving three vehicles, including one that caught fire, shut down all eastbound lanes of the I-10 East Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. HCSO spokesperson Terry Garza confirmed a fatality but did not provid...
1 person reported dead after crash in northwest Harris County Tuesday morning, officials say
SkyEye was above the scene Tuesday morning and saw several police cars on the roadway blocking both ways on Tanner Road near Gessner and the Beltway.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5317 Harrisburg Boulevard
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of man that occurred at 5317 Harrisburg Boulevard about 9:30 p.m. on October 10. The identity of the deceased male, 39, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide ...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 12200 Bissonnet Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 12200 Bissonnet Street about 8:40 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 11). The identity of the deceased male, 31, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crim...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 South Loop East
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7900 South Loop East (South Interstate Highway 610) about 5:05 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 10). The identity of the deceased male, 41, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 6200 Parker Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 6200 Parker Road about 12:55 am today (Oct. 12). The identity of the deceased male, 29, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular C...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7500 Richmond Avenue
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7500 Richmond Avenue about 1:50 a.m. on October 10. The identity of the deceased male, 66, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Divisio...
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into 18-wheeler on East Freeway
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening after crashing into an 18-wheeler on the East Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 14300 block of the East Freeway eastbound feeder road, near Beltway 8. According to ...
Emergency crews respond to 2-alarm apartment fire in southwest Harris County, Community VFD says
Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in southwest Harris County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Community Volunteer Fire Department.
Mother arrested for reckless driving with children inside vehicle in northeast Harris County, Precinct 4 says
According to Precinct 4 officials, the mother was arrested for reckless driving while children, including an infant, were inside the vehicle.
Driver killed, Houston Police Department officer injured in multiple crashes in southwest Houston, according to police department
The Houston Police Department said a driver was killed and a police officer was injured after multiple crashes in southwest Houston.
Two men hurt after argument over dog leads to gunfire at southwest Houston grocery store, HPD says
The Houston Police Department is investigating after two people were hospitalized after a shooting at a grocery store in southwest Houston on Friday night....
Security guard, customer exchange gunfire after argument about dog inside grocery store in Houston’s Chinatown
Houston police are at the scene of a shooting in the Chinatown area Friday. The shooting happened in the 9800 block of Bellaire Blvd, near Beltway 8. According to Lt. Larry Crowson with HPD, the shooting happened a little after 8 p.m. Officers responded to a reported disturbance ...
Crews responding to house fire, heavy smoke in north Harris County, SkyEye13 shows
Firefighters were seen responding to the scene as heavy smoke filled the air on Friday afternoon.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8500 West Montgomery Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 8500 West Montgomery Road about 11 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 7). The identity of the deceased male, 64, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Cri...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7500 Westheimer Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7500 Westheimer about 10:10 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 8). The identity of the deceased male, 35, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Divi...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 218 East 44th Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 218 E. 44th Street about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 8). The identity of the deceased male, 61, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicid...
Former Klein ISD nurse arrested for allegedly stealing students' ADHD medicine
A former Klein ISD elementary school nurse was arrested in Montgomery County this week after a Harris County grand jury indicted her on several charges related to theft of students’ prescription medication. Rachel Hoffman, 37, faces controlled substance fraud and theft charges , ...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8000 West Tidwell Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 8000 West Tidwell Road about 12:30 a.m. today (Oct. 6). The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divi...
Man flees after Dodge Challenger crashes into traffic signal pole in southwest Houston
A man fled the scene of a crash Tuesday morning after a Dodge Challenger crashed into a pedestrian traffic signal pole in southwest Houston. The crash happened around 3:27 a.m. near the Southwest Freeway feeder road and Fountain View Drive. A witness reported hearing a red Dodge ...
Harris County Fire Marshal's Office K-9 bites another handler at training conference in Rockwall, officials say
Officials said a Harris County Fire Marshal's Office K-9 bit another handler at a training conference in Rockwall.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 16600 Parkridge Court
Houston police are investigating the shooting of a male and the apparent suicide of a second male found at 16600 Parkridge Court about 1:25 a.m. on October 3. The identities of the male victim, 48, and the male suspect, 44, are pending verification by the Harris County Institute ...
Investigation into Skeletal Remains Found at 3500 Blalock Road
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on skeletal remains found at 3500 Blalock Road about 2:45 p.m. on October 2. The identity, gender and cause of death of the individual are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division S...
Brothers exchange gunfire in southwest Houston; 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
Houston Police Department Southwest Division officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 1:27 a.m. on Saturday at a residence in the 16600 block of Parkridge Court, according to HPD. Police say two brothers became involved in a dispute that escalated into gunfire. B...
76-year-old man last seen near Ben Taub Hospital in Texas Medical Center found safe
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a 76-year-old man who went missing near Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Authorities say Vicente De Jesus Sanchez has been located and is safe....
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Crash at 7700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal crash that occurred at 7700 Bellaire Blvd. about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 30). Giovany Flores, 34, is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 174th Criminal District Court. A booking photo of Flores is attached ...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 400 Eastex Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 400 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 10:55 p.m. on September 30. The identity of the deceased female, 21, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crime...
Man charged after investigators say he hid Texas City home from sex offender registry
A Harris County man is facing a felony charge after investigators determined he was living in Texas City instead of the southeast Houston address listed on his sex offender registration, authorities said. Alonzo Longoria, 67, was arrested by Harris County Precinct 1 constables an...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 2130 South Highway 6
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 2130 South Highway 6 about 2:20 a.m. today (Sept. 30). The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divis...
Investigation into Male’s Death at 1001 West Loop South
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 1001 West Loop South (West Interstate Highway 610 South) about 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 29). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3021 Berry Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male that occurred at 3021 Berry Road about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 29). The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divi...
Investigation into Female’s Death at 3351 Persimmon Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 3351 Persimmon Street about 1 p.m. on Monday (Sept. 28). The identity of the deceased female, 25, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD homic...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 11507 Panay Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a female and wounding of a male that occurred at 11507 Panay Drive about 12:55 p.m. on Monday (Sept. 28). The identity of the deceased female, 52, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Fo...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting Incident at 9619 Yupondale Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of an armed male suspect by Houston police officers that occurred at 9619 Yupondale Drive about 9:50 p.m. on Monday (Sept. 28). The identity of the deceased male suspect is pending notification to family members by the Harris Co...
68-year-old dies at St. Joseph Hospital after medical emergency while in custody
Quang Truong, 68, died Thursday after experiencing a medical emergency while in custody, according to information provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Truong was pronounced dead at 5:29 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since Sept. 22. ...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10101 East Freeway
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 10101 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) about 11:55 p.m. on September 26. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 11400 Bissonnet
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 11400 Bissonnet about 1:45 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 27). The identity of the deceased female is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Barrow a...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 18600 Gulf Freeway
Houston police are investigating an auto-pedestrian fatal crash that occurred at 18600 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 9:15 p.m. on September 26. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensi...
Man shot and killed in northwest Harris County, HCSO investigating
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting on Veterans Memorial Drive Sunday night. Deputies got to the scene near W Richey Road around 7 p.m. and found a man with gunshot wounds. The man died at the scene. Homicide detectives and crime scene investigato...
Body found in roadway after possible hit-and-run in southwest Houston, police say
A woman was found dead in the roadway near 11450 Bissonnet Street around 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Houston Police Department . An HFD ambulance crew was traveling through the area when they found the victim with severe head trauma. Officials said the woman appeared to...
18-year-old shot and killed while driving in N. Harris County, suspect at large, deputies say
Deputies said they responded to reports of a single-car crash on Kuykendahl Road, but when they arrived, they realized the driver had been shot multiple times....