CRIME
Man accused of killing pregnant Houston woman Ashanti Allen arrested after taking bus to Louisiana, using her debit card
Read full article: Man accused of killing pregnant Houston woman Ashanti Allen arrested after taking bus to Louisiana, using her debit cardThe wanted man accused of killing a pregnant Houston woman whose disappearance sparked widespread concern has been taken into custody in Louisiana, according to new information confirmed Monday.
3 arrested, including 19-year-old, after road rage shooting leads to crash in west Harris County
Read full article: 3 arrested, including 19-year-old, after road rage shooting leads to crash in west Harris CountyA chaotic and dangerous situation unfolded in west Harris County after a crash involving multiple vehicles may have stemmed from a rolling disturbance and gunfire between drivers, according to deputies.
Spring caretaker arrested after allegedly leaving disabled adults without supervision for hours
Read full article: Spring caretaker arrested after allegedly leaving disabled adults without supervision for hoursA Spring caretaker in the is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left two disabled adults without proper supervision for several hours.
Teenager shot at N Houston apartment complex; 14-year-old suspect detained
Read full article: Teenager shot at N Houston apartment complex; 14-year-old suspect detainedDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting involving two teenagers at an apartment complex in north Houston.
One woman dead, one injured from shooting in northwest Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: One woman dead, one injured from shooting in northwest Harris County, deputies sayA shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County left one woman dead and another injured on Sunday morning, according to Precinct 4 deputies.
Ashanti Allen case highlights safety planning after pregnant woman’s death
Read full article: Ashanti Allen case highlights safety planning after pregnant woman’s deathPolice continue searching for Kevin Faux, the man accused in the death of pregnant Houston woman Ashanti Allen, a case her family says is now highlighting the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of speaking up.
‘Two sides to this story’: Defense challenges inappropriate relationship charges for former Goose Creek CISD counselor
Read full article: ‘Two sides to this story’: Defense challenges inappropriate relationship charges for former Goose Creek CISD counselorA former Goose Creek Memorial High School counselor is out on bond after being charged with felony offenses tied to what investigators describe as an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.
Ashanti Allen murder suspect Kevin Faux still at large; Family questions how man with violent history is free
Read full article: Ashanti Allen murder suspect Kevin Faux still at large; Family questions how man with violent history is freeHouston police are still searching for Kevin Faux, the man charged with capital murder in the death of Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old who was eight months pregnant when she disappeared.
Houston Police lieutenant arrested in online solicitation of minor case
Read full article: Houston Police lieutenant arrested in online solicitation of minor caseA Houston Police Department lieutenant has been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover investigation, authorities said.
Magnolia city secretary breaks silence after mayor’s assault, official oppression indictment
Read full article: Magnolia city secretary breaks silence after mayor’s assault, official oppression indictmentFor the first time, Magnolia City Secretary Christian Gable is speaking out, sharing what she says she endured at the hands of the man sworn to lead her city.
Trial date set for Houston man accused of killing pregnant wife in The Heights
Read full article: Trial date set for Houston man accused of killing pregnant wife in The HeightsA trial date has been set for a man, charged with capital murder in connection to the death of his pregnant wife in The Heights in 2024.
23-year-old arrested after calling police to confess to fatal shooting of teen at Cypress apartment complex
Read full article: 23-year-old arrested after calling police to confess to fatal shooting of teen at Cypress apartment complexOne person has been detained after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a northwest Harris County apartment complex Wednesday.
Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during rides
Read full article: Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during ridesA Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.
Pastor’s daughter shot arriving home from church; boyfriend uses car to stop suspected shooter
Read full article: Pastor’s daughter shot arriving home from church; boyfriend uses car to stop suspected shooterA woman has been hospitalized after being shot by a man who had been stalking her, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted on charges related to alleged sexual relationship with student
Read full article: Former Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted on charges related to alleged sexual relationship with studentA school counselor at a Goose Creek CISD high school is wanted on felony charges related to allegations of a sexual relationship with a student.
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement
Read full article: Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirementFormer Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.
Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in Houston
Read full article: Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in HoustonTexas EquuSearch has joined the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and considered at high risk.
Harris County officials arrest Louisiana fugitive in Channelview after widespread search
Read full article: Harris County officials arrest Louisiana fugitive in Channelview after widespread searchA significant law enforcement presence has been reported along Sheldon Road, stretching from Interstate 10 to the Bear Bayou area, as authorities actively search for a reported fugitive.
Carpenter found dead in Spring home he was working on; man detained after being found driving his truck
Read full article: Carpenter found dead in Spring home he was working on; man detained after being found driving his truckAn investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.
1 injured in shooting after trail ride event in Southwest Houston, HPD says
Read full article: 1 injured in shooting after trail ride event in Southwest Houston, HPD saysA man was injured in a shooting following an attempted trailer theft after a trail ride event in Southwest Houston. The incident began when the owner saw his trailer being taken and, along with others, pursued the suspected thief, eventually ramming the suspect's truck.
Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminal
Read full article: Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminalA wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Teen killed, another in critical condition after shooting in Sharpstown
Read full article: Teen killed, another in critical condition after shooting in SharpstownA teenager was killed and another critically injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a venue on South Gessner Road in Sharpstown early Saturday morning.
Man in custody after fatal shooting of woman in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man in custody after fatal shooting of woman in northwest Harris CountyA 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.
Suspect fatally shot after struggle with HPD sergeant during traffic stop in north Houston
Read full article: Suspect fatally shot after struggle with HPD sergeant during traffic stop in north HoustonA suspect was fatally shot after a struggle with a Houston Police Department sergeant during a traffic stop on Airline Drive early Saturday morning, according to police.
Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood
Read full article: Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhoodA scary situation unfolded in a Houston neighborhood overnight when a group of thieves tried, and failed, to steal a Ford Raptor pickup truck parked on the street.
Man who allegedly robbed and stole car of Houston Texans player Jaylen Reed sentenced to 10 years in prison
Read full article: Man who allegedly robbed and stole car of Houston Texans player Jaylen Reed sentenced to 10 years in prisonA man, who was already on probation when he allegedly robbed and stole the car of a Houston Texans player earlier this year, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Man found guilty in 2022 fatal shooting of HCSO Deputy Darren Almendarez during catalytic converter theft
Read full article: Man found guilty in 2022 fatal shooting of HCSO Deputy Darren Almendarez during catalytic converter theftA man, who is one of three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez, has been found guilty.
TEA investigating Splendora ISD teacher who accused student in stabbing hoax
Read full article: TEA investigating Splendora ISD teacher who accused student in stabbing hoaxThe Texas Education Agency has opened an investigation into a Splendora ISD teacher accused of staging a stabbing and blaming a student, officials confirmed.
$20K bond set for Splendora High School teacher accused of hoax attack by student
Read full article: $20K bond set for Splendora High School teacher accused of hoax attack by studentThe Splendora High School teacher accused of staging an attack that prompted a major law enforcement response is expected to appear before a Montgomery County judge Friday morning.
Houston police release video of 6 persons of interest in deadly Paradise City shooting
Read full article: Houston police release video of 6 persons of interest in deadly Paradise City shootingHouston police are seeking six persons of interest—three men and three women—in connection with a fatal shooting outside the Paradise City gentleman’s club on April 4, where Miguel Angel Padilla Franco was killed and another man injured.
‘Unusual activity’ prompts criminal investigation at Waller County Tax Office
Read full article: ‘Unusual activity’ prompts criminal investigation at Waller County Tax OfficeThe Waller County Tax Office discovered unusual activity during a routine review, prompting a criminal investigation involving a former employee.
Woman hospitalized after being cut with a razor by another woman during fight at METRO transit center
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being cut with a razor by another woman during fight at METRO transit centerA fight at a METRO transit center ended with one woman hospitalized and another arrested after police say a razor was used by one of the women to cut the other.