Multi-vehicle crash forces temporary closure of Gulf Freeway northbound in SE Houston: TranStar
Officials said a multi-vehicle crash temporarily closed the Gulf Freeway's northbound lanes near Hobby Airport on Sunday evening.
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Wounded person arrives at hospital after southwest Houston shooting, HPD says
While officers responded to Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, HPD said the scene where the shots were fired was on Monarch Road near Almeda Genoa Road....
2 suspects arrested in multiple copper wire thefts at Gallery Furniture worth $70K, Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said it arrested two suspects in multiple copper wire thefts totaling $70K at a Gallery Furniture store.
Driver arrested, accused of going over 100 mph before crashing into car, causing it to roll over, Friendswood PD says
Friendswood PD said a driver was arrested in connection with a rollover crash that left another driver injured earlier this month.
5-year-old left in locked daycare van after driver 'miscounted' passengers, Alvin PD says
Alvin PD said a daycare employee left the 5-year-old in a locked van after the child was picked up from school. Police estimate the child was in the van alone for 30 to 45 minutes....
Friendswood police announce more arrests in alleged gold scheme targeting senior citizens
Three California men are in jail, police said, accused of trying to steal the life savings of a Friendswood man through an elaborate scheme.
Alvin PD search for man they say was involved in an indecent exposure incident
The Alvin Police Department shared a release saying the incident happened on the morning of Sept. 10 in the 2300 block of Fairway Drive.
Man arrested after multiple failed carjackings at Stafford intersection, police say
A 76-year-old Fort Bend County man is counting his blessings after he was shoved to the ground during one of several carjackings that Stafford police say were perpetrated by the same man....
Katy child, 11, dies after crash while riding e-scooter
An 11-year-old child has died after an e-scooter crash near Katy on Thursday afternoon, authorities say. Fort Bend County: 11-year-old dies in crash The crash occurred near the intersection of Rosener Road at Elk Ridge just after 5:15 p.m. in the Pine Mill Ranch subdivision. Acco...
3 men arrested, more possibly involved in string of armed robberies: Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office
Three men are behind bars, and more could be wanted in connection with a multi-agency armed robbery investigation, Fort Bend County officials say.
Burn ban in effect for Brazoria County due to hot, dry conditions
Brazoria County has issued a countywide burn ban due to “to persistent hot, dry conditions and the increasing threat of wildfires," officials said.
Multiple crews responding to large wildfire near FM 2004, Brazoria County Fire Marshal's Office says
Multiple emergency crews are working to put out a large wildfire near Brazoria on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Major crash on William School Road causes delays in Needville, Fort Bend County deputies say
Deputies said the crash at William School Road and Foerster School Road is causing significant delays in the area.
Angleton High School teacher charged one year after inappropriate relationship allegations
A former Angleton ISD teacher was arrested almost one year to the day after the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office began investigating her for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student....
Angleton man arrested near elementary school for possession of child pornography, Brazoria County Sheriff's Office says
A man accused of possessing multiple items of child sexual abuse material was taken into custody last week, the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said.
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell arrested, charged with indecent exposure in Brazoria County, records show
Investigators said La Marque Mayor Keith Bell was arrested by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office on Friday for allegedly exposing himself in an office building....
Motorcycle crash closes Sam Houston Tollway lanes
Emergency crews are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle on the Sam Houston Tollway, local authorities said Sunday afternoon. Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 responded to the scene on the tollway near Gessner Road to investigate the collision. Aut...
High-speed chase ends in rollover crash after suspect steals Harris County patrol car
A 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said. Harris County chase The incident began when a Harris County deputy responded to a trespas...
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...
Woman taken into custody following police pursuit that forced North Freeway shutdown
A vehicle pursuit led by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies ended Sunday morning on the North Freeway with a woman taken into custody. Police chase ends on I-45 The pursuit began in north Harris County near the intersection of FM 2920 and Rhodes Road after deputies attem...
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...
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...
Interstate 10 crash: Fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10. Interstate 10 crash: Fatality reported following 3-car crash According to officials, the crash occurred in the westbound lanes after Freeport. Officials said...
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.
Flock cameras: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras. Flock camera audit: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Deer ...
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...
2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive; mother, her boyfriend arrested in connection
A two-year-old girl has died after she was flown to a hospital for "life-threatening injuries" last week, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The office also says their homicide detectives and the Harris County District Attorney's Office are now reviewing potential n...
Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy. New surveillance video and composite sketches were released hoping someone could help identify the suspect. Shooting on Sabo...
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...
Houston traffic: SH-288 southbound lanes closed after deadly crash
There is complete closure on the southbound lanes of Highway 288 after a deadly crash early Wednesday morning. SH-288 lanes closed Pearland Police Department reports a single car crashed on the highway just south of Beltway 8. The driver was reportedly ejected from the vehicle an...
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. ...
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...
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.