21-year-old man shot and killed in car at a southwest Houston apartment complex, police say
According to police, the man managed to drive out of the complex after being shot multiple times, but crashed across the street.
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9-year-old on e-bike injured in crash in north Harris County
Precinct 4 Constable deputies are investigating after a 9-year-old riding an electric dirt bike was struck by a vehicle on Pinto Point Drive in the Creekside Park area near Kuykendahl Road. The child was transported to a local hospital. The driver stayed at the scene and is coope...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7800 North Loop
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7800 North Loop (North Interstate Highway 610) about 12:20 am. today (August 27). The identity of the deceased male, 21, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences...
2 hospitalized in major crash on US 90 in NE Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said a driver and his passenger were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 90 on Tuesday.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10400 Gulf Freeway
Houston police have learned a man injured in a crash in the 10400 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road about 4:10 p.m. on August 19 has died. The identity of the deceased male, 59, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institut...
Man charged with felony DWI after crash with Harris County deputy kills child passenger: Court docs
Court records state that the ongoing investigation may lead to a higher charge being filed for the alleged intoxicated driver who collided with a deputy's vehicle, killing a child passenger....
Investigation into Male’s Death at 810 Jensen Drive
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 810 Jensen Drive about 8:40 a.m. today (August 24). The identity and cause of death of the male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant ...
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they say are thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced Monday. Alexander Bigelow, 29, has been charged in an ongoing investigation by Con...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10001 Gulf Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10001 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 8 p.m. on Sunday (August 23). The identity of the deceased female, 59, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sci...
Undercover chat operation leads to arrest of man accused of soliciting minor in Harris County
A Harris County man was arrested after investigators say he used online messaging to arrange a meeting with someone he believed was a child. Maximiano Torres, 28, was charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover operation conducted by the Harris County Prec...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 6200 Bingle Road
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 6200 block of Bingle Road about 7:50 a.m. today (August 21). The identity of the deceased male, 46, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division S...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10600 Northwest Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash in the 10600 block of Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) about 9:45 p.m. on August 20. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular...
Investigation into Deceased Male at 4330 Bellfort Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 4330 Bellfort Street about 10:25 a.m. today (August 20). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Ca...
Coffee with a Cop
Residents are invited to join the West University Place Police Department for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, August 27, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Buffalo Grille, located at 4080 Bissonnet St....
Pregnant woman stabbed during visit at Houston home, suspect in custody
Harris County Precinct 3 deputies have arrested a suspect after a pregnant woman was stabbed during a visit at a home in Houston’s Greenwood neighborhood. Deputies responded to an in-progress call with a life in danger at 12323 Dona Ln. this morning. Upon arrival, they observed a...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1900 Gulf Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 1900 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday (August 18). The identity of the deceased male, 25, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic S...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 100 North Freeway
Houston police are investigating an auto-pedestrian fatal crash that occurred in the 100 block of North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 10:10 p.m. on August 18. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute ...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 900 Potomac Drive
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 900 block of Potomac Drive about 10:20 p.m. on August 18. The identity of the deceased male, 63, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Serg...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12405 North Gessner Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 12405 North Gessner Road about 10:30 a.m. on August 18. The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Sergeant M. Cass reported: HPD patro...
Facebook Marketplace Post Leads to Recovery of Eight Stolen Tailgates, Two Arrests
On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a call for a stolen tailgate on 1960 Road West in northwest Harris County. The victim told deputies he recognized the tailgate in a Facebook Marketplace post and arranged to meet the seller. Deputies met the sel...
87-year-old woman attacked and robbed by man at Bellaire Transit Center, police say
A man with an extensive criminal record is behind bars after police say he punched an 87-year-old woman in the face while attempting to rob her of her purse....
Man killed after fight between KIPP middle school girls in southwest Houston, HPD says
A man is dead and another is injured after shots were fired amid an argument between KIPP middle school girls in southwest Houston on Monday, according to HPD....
Man killed, another male injured in shooting at southwest Houston apartment complex
Houston police officers are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon that left one man dead and another male injured. It happened just before 4;30 p.m. at the Oakmoor Apartments near Airport Boulevard and Almeda Road. Lieutenant Larry Crowson with the Houston Police Department s...
Investigation into Deceased Female at 6103 North Freeway
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 6103 North Freeway (Interstate Highway 45 North) about 11 a.m. on Saturday (August 15). The identity and cause of death of the deceased female, 47, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 600 West 11th Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 600 West 11th Street about 4:25 a.m. on Saturday (August 15). The identity of the deceased male, 52, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crim...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 6900 Memorial Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 6900 Memorial Drive about 12:55 a.m. on Sunday (August 16). The identity of the deceased male, 21, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 13310 Cullen Boulevard
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one male and the wounding of four others that occurred at 13310 Cullen Boulevard about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday (August 16). The identity of the deceased male, 26, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Ins...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on N. Sam Houston Parkway near Fairbanks, Harris County Precinct 4 says
All eastbound lanes have reopened on Beltway 8 near Gessner Road after a motorcycle crash, according to Houston TranStar.
Houston church service disrupted after gunfire reported outside building, members rattled
A church service in Houston was disrupted late Sunday morning after reports of gunfire near a church in southwest Houston, according to a churchgoer who reached out to KPRC 2. The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened at 14109 South Post Oak Road. HPD said the call...
Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, c...
Southside Place officer attacked by bird outside police station, surveillance video shows
The surveillance video shows the bird diving and attacking the officer in the parking lot of the Southside Place police station.
1 killed, 3 hospitalized after four-vehicle crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said . The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan...
3 Harris County deputies have access to Flock system suspended; Deer Park Police Department disciplines officer
Two different law enforcement agencies say they are either reviewing or have disciplined employees for misuse or potential misuse of the Flock camera system. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it has suspended three deputy’s access to the Flock system and launched a review o...
Houston community groups question whether Home Depot worked with ICE during recent detention
Community organizations gathered outside a southwest Houston Home Depot on Friday to question whether the retailer had cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. PREVIOUS: ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect FIEL, PSL, CREC...
Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 249 in NW Harris County
A woman was killed late Thursday night after being hit by a vehicle in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 13300 block of Highway 249 for a reported auto-pedestrian crash. Investigators said the woma...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 14300 Northwest Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 14300 Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) about 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday (August 12). The identity of the deceased male, 35, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Scien...
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a series of health and safety concerns....
Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO
ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able to avoid prosecution by turning in his peace officer license....
Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented crime victims and witnesses less likely to report crimes to police. Those concerns are renewed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement detai...
Investigation into Male’s Death at 2200 Nance Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found in the 2200 block of Nance Street about 3:10 p.m. on August 11. The identity and cause of death of the male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division ...
Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
Mother of 2-year-old brought unconscious to Spring gas station arrested, accused of failing to seek medical attention
The mother of a 2-year-old girl, who was brought unconscious to a Spring gas station and later rushed to a hospital, has been arrested and charged. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Jazmin Cisneros, 28, allegedly failed to seek medical attention after becoming aware that he...
Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
Investigation into Male’s Death at 11800 Astoria Boulevard
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 11800 Astoria Boulevard about 9:55 a.m. today (August 11). The identity and cause of death of the male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Se...
Investigation into Male’s Death at 1200 North Eldridge Parkway
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found in the 1200 block of North Eldridge Parkway about 6:10 p.m. on August 10. The identity and cause of death of the male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide...
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 15100 Waterloo Drive
Houston police have learned a man injured in a crash in the 15100 block of Waterloo Drive about 3:55 a.m. on August 8 has died. The identity of the deceased male, 21, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crim...
Investigation into Female’s Death at 3900 North Freeway
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 3900 North Freeway (North interstate Highway 45) about 11:35 a.m. on August 10. The identity and cause of death of the female is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences....
Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
Investigation into Deceased Male at 6300 Gulf Freeway
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 6300 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 10:10 a.m. today (August 10). The identity and cause of death of the male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences....
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8001 Mesa Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male and wounding of female that occurred at 8001 Mesa Drive about 5:25 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 8). The identity of the deceased male, 24, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic ...
Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat. The pickup did not go into the building but there...
Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police. The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County warra...
Man appears in court, charged with hitting toddler multiple times in Harris County
29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments , keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary injunctio...
2ND UPDATE: Suspect Charged, Arrested in Fatal Shooting at 8700 Blackhawk Ridge Lane
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a male in the 8700 block of Blackhawk Ridge Lane about 3:55 p.m. on May 7. The juvenile male suspect, 16, was referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Authorities on a charge of aggravated robbery...