CRIME
Houston murder suspect arrested 2 weeks after being released on bail before court filing; new federal charges filed
Read full article: Houston murder suspect arrested 2 weeks after being released on bail before court filing; new federal charges filedA Houston murder suspect who was mistakenly released just hours before charges were formally filed has been taken into custody after two weeks on the run, FBI Houston announced Friday.
Former Beaumont correctional officer gets 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine
Read full article: Former Beaumont correctional officer gets 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamineA former correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to trafficking methamphetamine connected to a federal prison in Southeast Texas, prosecutors said.
Teacher at Livingston Junior High on leave after substance discovered during medical incident
Read full article: Teacher at Livingston Junior High on leave after substance discovered during medical incidentA Livingston Junior High teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave after a substance was found on campus, according to Livingston Independent School District officials.
Klein High School student arrested after gun found on campus; students reported weapon to staff
Read full article: Klein High School student arrested after gun found on campus; students reported weapon to staffA student at Klein High School was arrested Friday morning after school officials say he brought an unloaded handgun onto campus.
Former La Porte youth sports coach arrested, 48,000+ child abuse images found, records show
Read full article: Former La Porte youth sports coach arrested, 48,000+ child abuse images found, records showA former La Porte youth sports coach is facing felony charges after investigators say they uncovered tens of thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material linked to his phone and online accounts.
Former Angleton ISD teacher indicted for allegedly assaulting student
Read full article: Former Angleton ISD teacher indicted for allegedly assaulting studentA teacher at Angleton Heritage Junior High has been indicted on a criminal charge after a 12-year-old student and her family said he physically assaulted her at school.
Suspect who died in shootout with HPD SWAT officers identified as convicted sex offender
Read full article: Suspect who died in shootout with HPD SWAT officers identified as convicted sex offenderHouston police have confirmed the identity of the suspect who was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department SWAT officer during a shootout.
Southwest pilot deboards plane at Hobby Airport after taser found, triggering TSA rescreening
Read full article: Southwest pilot deboards plane at Hobby Airport after taser found, triggering TSA rescreeningA taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.
Sharpstown 18-year-old dies after being shot while handling gun, girlfriend gives statement to HPD
Read full article: Sharpstown 18-year-old dies after being shot while handling gun, girlfriend gives statement to HPDHomicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.
Montgomery County detectives find missing minor, arrest 2 women for child trafficking
Read full article: Montgomery County detectives find missing minor, arrest 2 women for child traffickingMontgomery County detectives found a missing minor and arrested two Houston women, Norma Lewis and Niasia Harrell, for child trafficking. The investigation led to the discovery of online advertisements featuring the minor, prompting a meeting at a local hotel where the suspects were apprehended. The women were charged with a first-degree felony, and the minor received care before being reunited with their parents.
Sugar Land postal worker accused of stealing mail may have targeted envelopes with checks inside
Read full article: Sugar Land postal worker accused of stealing mail may have targeted envelopes with checks inside\A United States Postal Service employee in Sugar Land is behind bars, accused of stealing mail. A source confirmed to KPRC 2 News that law enforcement is now looking into whether he specifically targeted envelopes containing checks.
Clear Lake man accused of holding wife with disability captive in bedroom for 5 years, leaving her 1 egg per day
Read full article: Clear Lake man accused of holding wife with disability captive in bedroom for 5 years, leaving her 1 egg per dayA Clear Lake man is facing serious charges after investigators say he held his disabled wife captive inside their home for years, severely restricting her access to food and communication.
Man tied to Texas and Oklahoma rape cases captured after years-long investigation
Read full article: Man tied to Texas and Oklahoma rape cases captured after years-long investigationA man accused of raping two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been taken into custody after a yearslong investigation, according to law enforcement.
18-year-old now faces federal charges in Heights murder of Austin woman
Read full article: 18-year-old now faces federal charges in Heights murder of Austin womanAn 18-year-old is now facing federal charges in the murder case of a 61-year-old Austin woman who was visiting Houston to support a friend undergoing cancer treatment.
18-year-old held without bond in Heights murder of Austin woman
Read full article: 18-year-old held without bond in Heights murder of Austin womanAn accused killer remained jailed Monday after authorities say he shot and killed a 61-year-old Austin woman who was in Houston to support a friend undergoing cancer treatment.
Klein Collins High School student accidentally fires gun in school bathroom, Klein ISD confirms
Read full article: Klein Collins High School student accidentally fires gun in school bathroom, Klein ISD confirmsOfficials with Klein Independent School District confirmed Monday afternoon that a student accidentally discharged a firearm inside a restroom at Klein Collins High School.
Man accused of putting weights inside fish during Texas tournament
Read full article: Man accused of putting weights inside fish during Texas tournamentA Texas man was arrested and charged after authorities say he tampered with a fish and manipulated its weight during a fishing tournament on Lake Fork.
Suspect who allegedly fled traffic stop taken into custody after standoff in Mission Bend
Read full article: Suspect who allegedly fled traffic stop taken into custody after standoff in Mission BendA standoff with a suspect who allegedly fled from Harris County deputies during a traffic stop has come to an end in Mission Bend.
Woman charged after man stabbed during fight at northwest Harris County home
Read full article: Woman charged after man stabbed during fight at northwest Harris County homeAn investigation is underway after a man was stabbed at a home in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
HPD: Husband, wife shoot each other during fight in Southwest Houston
Read full article: HPD: Husband, wife shoot each other during fight in Southwest HoustonIn a domestic disturbance in Southwest Houston, a husband and wife shot each other with the same gun during a fight at their home on Danfield Drive. Both were taken to the hospital in stable condition, and it remains unclear what charges they may face.
18-year-old charged with capital murder after woman killed during robbery in Heights
Read full article: 18-year-old charged with capital murder after woman killed during robbery in HeightsDarius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
Mother convicted on capital murder charge after throwing 17-month-old daughter off Galveston hotel balcony
Read full article: Mother convicted on capital murder charge after throwing 17-month-old daughter off Galveston hotel balconyChannel Jasmine Yonko was convicted of capital murder for the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah Yonko, in Galveston, Texas, after throwing her off a hotel balcony and stabbing her. Despite her defense claiming legal insanity, the jury found her guilty based on evidence showing she was aware of her actions, including fleeing the scene and attempting to hide evidence.
Woman killed in Heights robbery; suspect arrested after chase near Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Woman killed in Heights robbery; suspect arrested after chase near Southwest FreewayA woman was shot and killed during a possible robbery in the Heights area around midnight. Houston Police pursued a suspect in a stolen SUV, leading to a chase that ended near the Southwest Freeway when the driver crashed and barricaded himself in an apartment complex. The suspect was arrested with the assistance of HPD Air Support, S.W.A.T., and K-9 units. Another individual dressed as Spider-Man was briefly detained but later released.
3 arrested in Montgomery County, accused of possessing drugs and identifying documents of unrelated person
Read full article: 3 arrested in Montgomery County, accused of possessing drugs and identifying documents of unrelated personPrecinct 3 deputies in Montgomery County arrested three people Wednesday after they were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple drugs as well as identifying documents and credit cards of an unrelated elderly person.
VIDEO: Man tied to string of burglaries in Montrose finally caught on camera
Read full article: VIDEO: Man tied to string of burglaries in Montrose finally caught on cameraA surveillance video of a serial burglar targeting homes in the Montrose area has been released to the public in hopes that someone will recognize him, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
Jackpot! Harris County Precinct 4 Constables shut down illegal gaming operation
Read full article: Jackpot! Harris County Precinct 4 Constables shut down illegal gaming operationIn the gaming industry, the old saying is “the house always wins,” but on Thursday afternoon law and order turned the tables on an illegal game room in North Harris County.
34-year-old man charged, accused of intentionally causing major crash that injured 2 others in Lake Jackson
Read full article: 34-year-old man charged, accused of intentionally causing major crash that injured 2 others in Lake JacksonA 34-year-old man is charged after police in Lake Jackson say he intentionally crossed a median in order to cause a crash.
‘Coverall Crook’: FBI seeks suspect alleged to have robbed Houston banks 3 times in 2 weeks
Read full article: ‘Coverall Crook’: FBI seeks suspect alleged to have robbed Houston banks 3 times in 2 weeksThe FBI is seeking public assistance in identifying the 'Coverall Crook,' a suspect in three recent bank robberies in Houston. The suspect, described as a man in his mid-50s with a graying goatee, committed the robberies at two different banks, leaving with cash on two occasions and fleeing on a bicycle. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.
Death originally believed to be suicide leads to woman’s arrest, charged with husband’s murder in Montgomery County
Read full article: Death originally believed to be suicide leads to woman’s arrest, charged with husband’s murder in Montgomery CountyNine months after Lonnie Moore was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car, initially believed to be a suicide, his wife Breyanai Moore has been arrested and charged with his murder. The investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office revealed evidence contradicting the initial suicide assessment, leading to Breyanai's arrest with assistance from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
Austin police release 911 calls, bodycam from Sixth Street mass shooting that killed 3
Read full article: Austin police release 911 calls, bodycam from Sixth Street mass shooting that killed 3Austin police will hold a media-only press conference Thursday at noon to release critical details about the March 1 shooting in the West Sixth Street entertainment district.