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Houston PD officer, 2 children among 5 hospitalized in two separate crashes in NE Houston
Read full article: Houston PD officer, 2 children among 5 hospitalized in two separate crashes in NE HoustonInvestigators say they were called initially to look into a woman getting hit by a car, but while police were blocking off the scene, a suspected drunk driver with 2 small children hit an officer's patrol car.
Fifth Ward woman arrested throwing frozen burrito at store employee’s head
Read full article: Fifth Ward woman arrested throwing frozen burrito at store employee’s headA woman has been arrested after allegedly throwing a frozen burrito at an employee’s head in the Fifth Ward earlier this week.
Houston auto parts business charged with violating used oil regulations
Read full article: Houston auto parts business charged with violating used oil regulationsThree individuals and the Houston-based L&Y Business, LLC face felony charges for violating the Texas Used Oil Act, resulting in hazardous contamination at a salvage yard on Airline Drive.
‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬
Read full article: ‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬Everyone in Texas seems to have a mutual enemy after getting a Blue Alert early Friday morning to find a man accused of shooting an officer.
Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoax
Read full article: Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoaxThe petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.
Texas Blue Alert issued for suspect linked to Memphis officer shooting
Read full article: Texas Blue Alert issued for suspect linked to Memphis officer shootingA Blue Alert has been issued in Texas for Seth Altman, 33, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a law enforcement officer in Memphis, Texas.
Nearly a year after Greyhound bus terminal moves to East End, neighbors say they notice uptick in crime
Read full article: Nearly a year after Greyhound bus terminal moves to East End, neighbors say they notice uptick in crimeIt’s been almost a year since the Greyhound bus station moved from Main Street downtown to Harrisburg Blvd. in the Magnolia Park section of the East End neighborhood.
Mother of 8-year-old boy beaten to death by partner pleads guilty to injury of a child charges
Read full article: Mother of 8-year-old boy beaten to death by partner pleads guilty to injury of a child chargesThe mother of a 8-year-old boy who was beaten to death by her partner has pleaded guilty.
2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing children
Read full article: 2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing childrenThe Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office says a Harris County man is now behind bars following a child pornography and sexual abuse investigation.
Harris County father sentenced to life in prison after brutal 2020 rape, murder of infant daughter
Read full article: Harris County father sentenced to life in prison after brutal 2020 rape, murder of infant daughterLuis Luna has been in jail since August 2020 after prosecutors said he brutally raped and murdered his 8-month-old daughter, Savayah Mason, inside his west Harris County apartment.
‘It’s really bad what they’re doing’: Elderly man speaks out after being beaten, robbed by 2 unidentified men
Read full article: ‘It’s really bad what they’re doing’: Elderly man speaks out after being beaten, robbed by 2 unidentified menHouston police are asking for the public’s help to identify two young men who assaulted and robbed an elderly man with a cane in the middle of the day.
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.
Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud scheme
Read full article: Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud schemeFour people are accused of an elaborate rental fraud scheme targeting more than a dozen Harris County properties involving a stolen identity.
Houston rookie police officer relieved of duty following family violence arrest
Read full article: Houston rookie police officer relieved of duty following family violence arrestJonathan Torres is charged with assault of a family member and unlawful restraint. He was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Houston Police Department. The alleged crime happened while Torres was off-duty.
14-year-old Willis High School student charged following false threat of having AK-47 in bag
Read full article: 14-year-old Willis High School student charged following false threat of having AK-47 in bagA 14-year-old Willis High School student has been charged with making a false alarm after an incident during a class change at the school.
46-year-old Fort Bend County man gets life in prison for sexually abusing child over 14-year period
Read full article: 46-year-old Fort Bend County man gets life in prison for sexually abusing child over 14-year periodA judge in Fort Bend County has sentenced a 46-year-old man to life in prison without parole for sexually abusing a child over a 14-year period.
IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchair
Read full article: IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchairOf all the places someone could hypothetically hide drugs, the inside of a motorized wheelchair probably wouldn’t be your first guess. However, that’s the exact hiding spot that was snuffed out by officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Clues that could have helped solve the Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: Clues that could have helped solve the Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpoint
Read full article: Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpointSecurity footage showed one of the robbers held the door open and stayed outside, while the other two entered wearing masks and held a cashier at gunpoint.
Man found shot to death on sidewalk in west Houston, 2 others at large
Read full article: Man found shot to death on sidewalk in west Houston, 2 others at largeInvestigators are piecing together how a fight Tuesday night between three men escalated into one of them getting shot and left for dead in west Houston.
Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant reveals
Read full article: Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant revealsFranklin Pena and Johan Martinez-Rangel have been indicted for capital murder in Harris County and each have a $10 million bond.
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.
Third arrest made in 2018 shooting death of 75-year-old outside SE Houston grocery store
Read full article: Third arrest made in 2018 shooting death of 75-year-old outside SE Houston grocery storeHouston police have charged a third suspect, Darius Limar Sonnier, with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 75-year-old That Huu Le outside an H-E-B parking lot on January 20, 2018.
19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy Freeway
Read full article: 19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy FreewayLaw enforcement and family members have identified a teenager who was shot and killed as he drove to pick up his girlfriend Friday night.
Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complexIt happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 17200 block of Hafer Road.
21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris County
Read full article: 21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris CountyTomas Bautista is charged with murder and is currently in the Harris County Jail.
Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violence
Read full article: Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violenceThe consequences of making a school threat or causing violence at Harris County schools are becoming clearer after data shows a double-digit increase in the number of juveniles charged with crimes since the beginning of the school year compared to the same time period last year.
Former Texas City commissioner arrested for DWI while on probation for manslaughter conviction
Read full article: Former Texas City commissioner arrested for DWI while on probation for manslaughter convictionA former Texas City commissioner has been arrested for driving while intoxicated while she was already on probation for her role in a 2017 vehicular crash that left a father and son dead.
Liberty County’s fire marshal fired after theft, oppression arrests
Read full article: Liberty County’s fire marshal fired after theft, oppression arrestsLiberty County officials voted to terminate their fire marshal after he and two other officials were arrested on charges of theft, official oppression and tampering with evidence.
La Marque man accused of kidnapping woman from Sam’s Club parking lot now charged with sexually assaulting teen neighbor
Read full article: La Marque man accused of kidnapping woman from Sam’s Club parking lot now charged with sexually assaulting teen neighborEdmond Wayne Porter, 53, of La Marque, faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and robbery after allegedly abducting a woman at gunpoint in a Sam’s Club parking lot.
Authorities hold press conference seeking tips in 2021 deadly drive-by shooting in SE Houston
Read full article: Authorities hold press conference seeking tips in 2021 deadly drive-by shooting in SE HoustonHouston police and Crime Stoppers have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Giovanni Ornelas, wanted in connection with the deadly drive-by shooting of Albert Castillo Jr.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing more than 100 alleged victims in lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Read full article: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing more than 100 alleged victims in lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsHouston attorney Tony Buzbee says his law firm is representing over 100 people who say they were subjected to sexual assault and abuse by hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Authorities offering up to $100K for information on Houston mail theft
Read full article: Authorities offering up to $100K for information on Houston mail theftOfficials are offering a steep reward for information on the two suspects involved in a sizable mail heist at a Houston apartment complex last month.
Bellville woman charged with stealing more than $10K from local little league baseball
Read full article: Bellville woman charged with stealing more than $10K from local little league baseballA Bellville woman is in custody after she was accused of stealing more than $10,000 from her local little league baseball organization.
Former Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo VP convicted of defrauding millions from investors
Read full article: Former Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo VP convicted of defrauding millions from investorsA former Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo vice-president has been convicted on wire fraud charges, according to FBI Houston.
New mugshot released of man accused of shooting Harris County Pct. 4 corporal to death
Read full article: New mugshot released of man accused of shooting Harris County Pct. 4 corporal to deathA new mugshot has been released of Athir Murady, 40, who is charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Cpl. Maher Husseini.
Houston woman charged in Bissonnett gas station shooting that left man critically injured
Read full article: Houston woman charged in Bissonnett gas station shooting that left man critically injuredA Houston woman, Alexus Domique Bonner, 29, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a 40-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at a gas station on Bissonnet Street on Sept. 24.
Gerald Goines’ mugshot released day after jury convicts him of murder in Harding St. Raid
Read full article: Gerald Goines’ mugshot released day after jury convicts him of murder in Harding St. RaidOfficials have released Gerald Goines’ mugshot nearly 24 hours after a guilty verdict was returned in the high-profile murder trial in the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
$5,000 reward offered for arrest of Houston child sex offender
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered for arrest of Houston child sex offenderThe Houston Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Jose Duarte, a 42-year-old suspect wanted for indecency with a child, based on a report filed on June 28, 2022.
Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance call
Read full article: Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance callInvestigators say the shooter was taken into custody after an exhaustive search requiring two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region.
‘I can’t sleep’: Harris County mother angry after stray bullet comes through room where her 2 kids were sleeping
Read full article: ‘I can’t sleep’: Harris County mother angry after stray bullet comes through room where her 2 kids were sleepingA Harris County woman is anxious and angry after a stray bullet came through her home and came dangerously close to striking her two sleeping children.
Gerald Goines convicted of murder: What other Houston officers have been convicted for killing people?
Read full article: Gerald Goines convicted of murder: What other Houston officers have been convicted for killing people?Before Wednesday, there were a few other cases against Houston police officers that resulted in convictions for negligent homicide.
15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this week
Read full article: 15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this weekAuthorities say a 15-year-old Willis ISD student has been charged after another student and a school official overheard him making a threatening comment towards a school.
Who killed Kenneth Thomas? $5,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: Who killed Kenneth Thomas? $5,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-runKenneth Bertran Thomas, an Uber driver, was killed in a hit-and-run incident on July 28 while inspecting his vehicle on the I-10 East Freeway near the Kress exit in Houston.
League City man arrested for wife’s murder after eviction
Read full article: League City man arrested for wife’s murder after evictionA 62-year-old man, Charles McCoy, Jr., was arrested and charged with murder after League City police discovered his wife, Susan McCoy, dead in their home during an eviction process.
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.
WATCH TONIGHT: Return to the Texas Killing Fields in the season premiere of ‘The Evidence Room
Read full article: WATCH TONIGHT: Return to the Texas Killing Fields in the season premiere of ‘The Evidence RoomSeason 6 of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday, Sept. 25 exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Houston defense attorney charged with sneaking drugs to incarcerated defendant, possession of child pornography
Read full article: Houston defense attorney charged with sneaking drugs to incarcerated defendant, possession of child pornographyA defense attorney in Houston might be in the market for representation of his own after being charged with several lofty crimes.
Suspect in Pct. 4 Corporal’s murder transferred from Galveston County to Harris County Jail
Read full article: Suspect in Pct. 4 Corporal’s murder transferred from Galveston County to Harris County JailThe suspect in the killing of a Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable has been moved from the Galveston County Jail to the Harris County Jail.
Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licenses
Read full article: Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licensesThree officials from the Liberty County Fire Marshal’s Office, including Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller, have been arrested on charges of theft, official oppression, and tampering with evidence.
21-year-old New Caney man sentenced to 40 years for child pornography
Read full article: 21-year-old New Caney man sentenced to 40 years for child pornographyNicholas Aaron Bates, a 21-year-old from New Caney, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for possessing child pornography, alongside additional drug and domestic violence charges.
FBI conducting search warrants at more than 15 locations across Houston. What we know
Read full article: FBI conducting search warrants at more than 15 locations across Houston. What we knowFBI Houston along with local law enforcement are conducting a sweeping court-authorized operation at multiple locations throughout the Houston area Tuesday.
USPS employee in Houston arrested for having fake temporary dealers tag
Read full article: USPS employee in Houston arrested for having fake temporary dealers tagA Houston postal worker has been arrested, along with another person, for having fake temporary dealers tag, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Fentanyl dealers charged for smuggling drugs in tire wheel to take them from Houston to Laredo
Read full article: Fentanyl dealers charged for smuggling drugs in tire wheel to take them from Houston to LaredoCourt records showed two dealers met up in Laredo to sell fentanyl, and the next day were caught trying to hide the drugs inside a tire wheel.
Atascocita man arrested after threatening neighbor in tree branch dispute
Read full article: Atascocita man arrested after threatening neighbor in tree branch disputeA 72-year-old Atascocita man, Jun Yee, was arrested on September 19 for allegedly threatening to shoot his neighbor during an argument over uncleaned tree branches.
Former Houston FBI agent facing 10-year prison sentence for stealing from homes
Read full article: Former Houston FBI agent facing 10-year prison sentence for stealing from homesProsecutors say, Nicholas Williams, 37, admitted to stealing money and property from several homes while executing search warrants as an FBI special agent in Houston, serving in both the criminal violent gang and counterterrorism squad.
‘Causes you to panic’: Fraudsters convince retired Houston man to deposit $60K to crypto ATM in arrest warrant scam
Read full article: ‘Causes you to panic’: Fraudsters convince retired Houston man to deposit $60K to crypto ATM in arrest warrant scamIt’s a scam becoming all too common across the Houston area: Someone posing as a law enforcement officer claiming to have an arrest warrant in an effort to get money.
10-year-old student accused of making hoax shooting threat against school in Texas Hill Country
Read full article: 10-year-old student accused of making hoax shooting threat against school in Texas Hill CountryA 10-year-old is facing charges, accused of posting a hoax social media threat against a school in a city in the Texas Hill Country.
Baytown teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at wife’s home daycare
Read full article: Baytown teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at wife’s home daycareA Baytown teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl at his wife’s home daycare, according to Baytown Police Department.
Lone Star College University Park briefly locked down after road rage incident near campus
Read full article: Lone Star College University Park briefly locked down after road rage incident near campusA road rage incident near Lone Star College’s University Park campus escalated to gunfire, prompting a brief lockdown.
13-year-old student charged with terroristic threat against Willis ISD schools
Read full article: 13-year-old student charged with terroristic threat against Willis ISD schoolsA 13-year-old student from Lynn Lucas Middle School has been charged with making terroristic threats against Willis High School, Brabham Middle School, and Lynn Lucas Middle School via Snapchat.
10 massage spas in Houston area suspected of human trafficking will be closed, owner agrees to quit industry
Read full article: 10 massage spas in Houston area suspected of human trafficking will be closed, owner agrees to quit industryInvestigators said Yu Sheng Chen has agreed to close 10 massage establishments he owns and quit the industry in Texas.
Woman accused of spitting in Harris County constable deputy’s eye while intoxicated
Read full article: Woman accused of spitting in Harris County constable deputy’s eye while intoxicatedA woman who was already wanted by law enforcement has other charges filed against her during a recent arrest in Spring, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Harris County woman arrested for forcing teen into prostitution for 8 days
Read full article: Harris County woman arrested for forcing teen into prostitution for 8 daysA woman, Erica Adams, was arrested and charged with child trafficking in Harris County after a 15-year-old girl, missing since Sept. 11, returned home on Sept. 19 and revealed she had been forced into prostitution for eight days.
Houston gang member sentenced to life for 5 murders in 2019 crime spree
Read full article: Houston gang member sentenced to life for 5 murders in 2019 crime spreeChristian Ivan Cavazos, a Houston gang member, was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in a 2019 crime spree that resulted in five deaths.