Houston police have charged 18-year-old Jefferson Velasquez with murder in a Midtown shooting, and he was already in the Harris County Jail facing a separate murder charge from a house party in East Harris County. Records show both deadly shootings happened under similar circumst...
A man who fell into a manhole in Spring has been rescued and taken to a hospital, officials with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said. Constable deputies responded to the incident in the 24600 block of Cypresswood Drive at James C. Leo Drive. Constable Deputies, Fire ...
After being arrested for a Harris County shooting that killed a 17-year-old last year, an 18-year-old is now accused of another deadly shooting in Houston's Midtown from earlier this year. Arrest in deadly Midtown shooting Harris County court records confirm police's announcement...
Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four days. T...
A tractor-trailer rolled over Wednesday in the Willowbrook area. The crash was reported about 11 a.m. in the 6600 block of Theall Road, near the intersection of Shiloh Church Road. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office described the crash as "major" in a Facebook post a...
Fire officials said a man was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters. No one else was reportedly inside the home.
Harris County deputies arrested a group of eight individuals after they were seen allegedly trespassing on the property of a closed private business along the North Freeway. 8 arrested in alleged TikTok trend Constable Mark Herman says they received a suspicious person call about...
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars. Dremone Francis, charged with capital murder in the 2024 killing of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Fernando Esq...
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A group of eight people was arrested after authorities say they trespassed onto an abandoned property in Spring as part of a viral TikTok trend. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, deputies recently responded to Main Street America, a long-closed attract...
There is complete roadway closure in northwest Houston after a concrete truck overturned on Grand Parkway, according to Harris County officials. Houston Transtar shows all main lanes of SH-99 Grand Parkway West at Cypress Rosehill are closed due to a vehicle accident. The Cy-Fair...
At least four people including a child were wounded in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, a hospital spokesperson said. Police were investigating the shooting and urged people to avoid the area. Harborview Medical Center spokesperso...
A suspect is charged with capital murder after her ex-girlfriend and her brother were fatally shot in north Harris County. A 19-year-old man is in custody and charged with capital murder after authorities say he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her older brother during a family...
Authorities have responded to a reported shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says they are assisting the Humble Police Department with the incident. @HCSOTexas deputies are assisting the Humble P...
Officials said the incident started with a family disturbance over child custody before the suspect stole a truck, crashed it, and then shot and killed a man....
An argument between an estranged couple in northern Harris County allegedly led up to a deadly shooting, two car wrecks, and three people — including an infant — being sent to the hospital overnight. Harris County: Argument leads to crashes, deadly shooting An investigator at the...
A man has been found guilty of a crash that killed a Harris County deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024 . Man found guilty in death of Katherine Hutson Omar Jose Alvarado, 24, was found guilty on two counts of intoxication manslaughter. One of the charges was manslaugh...
What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two teenagers were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant ...
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning. Harris County Sheriff's Office Sgt. arrested, charged According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Freder Munoz was arrested. Officials said Munoz ha...
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TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County. HCSO says multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
The crashed happened around 11 a.m this morning on the Katy Freeway near SH-99 Tropical Storm Bertha moves through Houston today According to Fire Chief Deacon Tittel with Harris County ESD- 48, two people suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital. ...
A woman and a man are charged with the murder of a 20-year-old woman, who deputies said was shot inside a vehicle in April.
Authorities say a suspicious item originally believed to be an explosive device was found during the execution of a search warrant at a southeast Houston home. Later, on Thursday afternoon, KPRC 2 learned the suspicious item was fireworks packed together, according to the Harris ...
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said. Harris County shooting: Second person arrested, charged with murder in connection to April 2026 shooting 22-year-old Alyzae Davila was charged with murder by officials o...
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening. Harris County crash: Vehicle falls onto Southwest Freeway from Beltway 8 HOV lane According to officials, the vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto Sout...
Harris County District Court Judge Hazel B. Jones set bond at a total of $800,000 Wednesday morning for the unlicensed Houston funeral home director accused of posing as the spouse of a dead man to steal his estate worth more than $2 million. PREVIOUS: Funeral home director arres...
A driver is dead after crashing into a toll plaza along Beltway 8 overnight, according to Harris County Precinct 5 deputies. The crash happened just before midnight at the Central Plaza Tollway South near Tanner Road. Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects Houst...
Two men who were inside the van when federal immigration agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have been formally certified by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as victims of alleged violent crimes, according to newly filed federal court documents. Daniel Tirad...
Court documents show a second woman has been arrested after police say a man was kidnapped at gunpoint outside of a southwest Houston nightclub last month....
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024. On the second day of testimony, Harris County Precinct 5 Assistant Chief Deputy took the stand as prosecutors continued presentin...
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect set the fire intentionally after an argument with his family, with the fire leaving a family member dead and many others injured....
Three men were arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Harris County last week, officials said. Harris County crime: Motorcycle pursuit ends with 3 men in custody Cristobal Martinez, Aldahir Lopez, and Bayron Martinez were each charged with evading arrest in a motor vehicle. A...
Harris County authorities have made an arrest following a deadly apartment fire that occurred early Monday morning. Cypresswood fire: Suspect charged following apartment fire in Harris County According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Matthew Atwater has been charged with fe...
One person is dead after a devastating multi-alarm fire tore through a Harris County apartment complex early Monday morning, destroying an eight-unit building and displacing dozens of residents. Cypresswood apartment fire kills 1 The fire was called in at Cypresswood Apartments o...
A man died trapped inside a burning home while two people were able to escape the house with smoke inhalation injuries, officials said.
A 19-year-old has been arrested for a shooting that injured another young man and killed his younger family member in north Harris County early Sunday morning. Houston crime: Shooting outside Mexcal Cantina The shooting was reported at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday outside Mexcal Cantin...
Crews with the Cy-Fair Fire Department were working a fatality fire Sunday in the 9600 block of Maple Leaf Drive, in the Maple Leaf Gardens subdivision, officials said.Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies are also responding.The Harris County Fire...
A man was arrested Saturday night after admitting to killing his girlfriend during an argument in northeast Harris County, according to authorities. Harris County crime: Girlfriend killed on Maritime Drive The shooting was reported at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Maritime Drive , ...
Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of an unidentified woman who was found unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer early Saturday morning. Woman found dead Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the 1100 block of Blue Be...
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence. Harr...
The Harris County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says one person was shot in the chest at a car wash in southeast Houston Friday and the fleeing suspect allegedly fired a shot at a pursuing deputy.It happened in the 10800 block of Sabo Road around noon Friday.The constable’s office sa...
The man accused of opening fire inside a Kroger grocery store in northwest Harris County is now facing a felony charge as investigators continue piecing together what led to the shooting.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Kaden Ausbrooks has been charge...
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said....
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Alejandro Corona Jr. a homicide, months after he died following a Taser deployment by Houston police outside his east Houston home. His family is now demanding accountability, questioning officers' actions, the delay in CP...
Two men are in critical condition after shots were fired inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies....
A suspect is in custody after attempting to flee from Harris County authorities in a reported stolen vehicle, authorities said. Harris County crime: Stolen vehicle driver in custody after allegedly fleeing from authorities The situation came to an end at the intersection of Nort....
Alvin College cadet Jordan Wilmore graduated from the police academy on July 7, marking the next step in his path toward a career in law enforcement. Wilmore, a 24-year-old Kemah resident, has drawn attention throughout the Houston area for his perseverance and his 7-foot, 3-inch...
A Louisiana woman is behind bars after a crime spree across east Harris County Saturday, according to authorities.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a woman reported being attacked and sexually assaulted while exercising along White Oak Bayou in northwest Harris County on Monday evening, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.Constable Alan Rosen identified the s...
An investigation is underway after a woman who was exercise-walking was attacked, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen. Harris County crime: Woman says she was sexually assaulted by man along White Oak Bayou According to officials, the woman, who was along.....
A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made in Greens Bayou in the 12900 block of Industrial Road.Worker was in altercation before he fell down a construction shaft in east Harris Cou...
Precinct 4 officials said an investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into a residence near Atascocita, causing minor injuries.
Investigators said the driver was impaired and failed to control his speed before hitting the bicycle, sending the cyclist to the hospital, where he later died....
Houston TranStar cameras captured the box truck in pursuit. HCSO said the suspects were allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise.
Precinct 4 Constable Deputies responded to the house on Misty Pines Drive in the Atascocita area on Saturday afternoon.Investigators are working to determine how a pickup crashed into the home. They do say that no one was seriously injured.At last check no one has been charged in...
Two burglary suspects are in Harris County custody and another is on the run after a police chase on the west side of the county. Harris County: Katy Freeway U-Haul chase The sheriff's office confirmed the scene started with a burglary at a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/pl...
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the regio...
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Police said that an officer said discharged a firearm, striking the suspect. No officers were injured at the scene, HPD said.
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