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Former Houston VA nurse indicted, accused of lying on VA records about checking on patient who died
Read full article: Former Houston VA nurse indicted, accused of lying on VA records about checking on patient who diedA former nurse at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Houston has been arrested following an indictment for creating false government records, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murder
Read full article: Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murderOver a decade after the unsolved murder of Angela Wafer, her family and Houston Police detectives continue to seek public assistance in identifying her killer.
2 men found dead following shooting in Morgan’s Point neighborhood, near La Porte
Read full article: 2 men found dead following shooting in Morgan’s Point neighborhood, near La PorteAn investigation is underway after two men were found dead following a shooting in a Morgan’s Point neighborhood, near La Porte.
Austin police searching for 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 after sister found locked in closet
Read full article: Austin police searching for 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 after sister found locked in closetAustin police are seeking public assistance to locate Ava Marie Gonzales, a 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 when last seen in the custody of her mother, Virginia Gonzales.
Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lot
Read full article: Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lotConstable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.
Former Montgomery Co. inmate ‘woke up angry’ throws rock at Sheriff’s Office front door
Read full article: Former Montgomery Co. inmate ‘woke up angry’ throws rock at Sheriff’s Office front doorInvestigators said Jordan Oneal, 22, was caught on camera around 11 a.m. throwing a large rock through the Sheriff's Office's front door, and when asked why he did it, said "woke up angry and was having a bad day."
Elderly man arrested after killing man with car following disagreement in League City
Read full article: Elderly man arrested after killing man with car following disagreement in League CityAn elderly man in League City has been arrested after allegedly striking and killing someone with his car following an argument.
Man accused of shooting, killing younger brother in North Harris County
Read full article: Man accused of shooting, killing younger brother in North Harris CountyA domestic dispute turned deadly Saturday night in north Harris County when a man was fatally shot by his brother inside their family home, according to authorities.
‘He’s like my kid’: Baytown woman struggles to find missing dog, receives threatening messages
Read full article: ‘He’s like my kid’: Baytown woman struggles to find missing dog, receives threatening messagesNicole Latour has received several calls from people claiming to have her dog, but they refuse to FaceTime her or meet in person, while demanding money.
Man arrested after firing gunshots in Sugar Land was released in 2019 after allegedly threatening migrants in El Paso
Read full article: Man arrested after firing gunshots in Sugar Land was released in 2019 after allegedly threatening migrants in El PasoAuthorities say the man who was shot by police on Tuesday after a confrontation with officers in the Greatwood area of Sugar Land remains in the hospital.
18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston
Read full article: 18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast HoustonAccording to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Man captured on camera stealing baby turtle from Spring pet store enclosure
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Man captured on camera stealing baby turtle from Spring pet store enclosureAuthorities are searching for a man who was captured on video reaching into a tank and stealing a turtle from a Spring pet store.
Man shot by police in Sugar Land after firing gunshots in Greatwood given $1 million bond
Read full article: Man shot by police in Sugar Land after firing gunshots in Greatwood given $1 million bondAuthorities say the man who was shot by police on Tuesday after a confrontation with officers in the Greatwood area of Sugar Land remains in the hospital.
Hackers steal nearly 20k from small Houston business owner, leaving shop in limbo. How to prevent it
Read full article: Hackers steal nearly 20k from small Houston business owner, leaving shop in limbo. How to prevent itA Spring small business owner faces potential closure after cybercriminals siphoned nearly $20,000 from her business bank account, despite following standard security protocols.
‘It was like watching an episode of COPS’: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damage
Read full article: ‘It was like watching an episode of COPS’: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damageHouston police arrested three people accused of damaging hundreds of telecom cables in a northeast side neighborhood. Police said the trio was hoping to steal copper wire, but mistakenly cut fiber optic cables.
Former KPRC 2 photojournalist injured in head-on crash with suspected repeat DWI offender
Read full article: Former KPRC 2 photojournalist injured in head-on crash with suspected repeat DWI offenderA respected former KPRC 2 photojournalist is recovering in the hospital after a serious head-on collision involving a suspected drunk driver—who had already been arrested for DWI just weeks earlier.
Need a passport? New Houston East End office offers walk-in service only
Read full article: Need a passport? New Houston East End office offers walk-in service onlyThe Harris County District Clerk’s Office (HCDCO) has opened a new location for passport applications inside its Records Center.
Pedestrian killed in SW Houston, hit-and-run driver flees scene full of witnesses
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in SW Houston, hit-and-run driver flees scene full of witnessesDespite the spotty weather, Houston police do not believe weather played a role and several witnesses said they approached the driver, who stayed briefly after the crash but took off before police arrived.
Bodycam video released with Houston police shooting at robbery suspects in stolen Mustang
Read full article: Bodycam video released with Houston police shooting at robbery suspects in stolen MustangThree young men, ranging between 18-20, were arrested after stealing a Mustang and leading officers on a brief chase.
Woman poses as undercover cop to rob, kidnap Houston business owner at gunpoint to collect debt for man
Read full article: Woman poses as undercover cop to rob, kidnap Houston business owner at gunpoint to collect debt for manA woman is facing multiple charges after posing as a Houston police officer during a robbery and kidnapping at a business in February, according to court records.
Charges filed against armed man shot by HPD officers during police pursuit
Read full article: Charges filed against armed man shot by HPD officers during police pursuitCharges have been filed against an armed man who was arrested in a shooting incident in which Houston Police Department officers during a pursuit.
La Porte man faces multiple charges in child sex crime investigation
Read full article: La Porte man faces multiple charges in child sex crime investigationEnrique “Ricky” Vela, a 40-year-old man from La Porte, was arrested on February 26 after a forensic search of his cell phones revealed video files of him sexually assaulting local underaged male children.
Texas court asked to overturn death sentence of Harris County inmate on death row for nearly 50 years
Read full article: Texas court asked to overturn death sentence of Harris County inmate on death row for nearly 50 yearsThe now 68-year-old inmate has been declared incompetent since 1987 when his initial execution was halted due to severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and organic brain dysfunction.
Over a handful of officer-involved shootings reported in Houston since the start of May
Read full article: Over a handful of officer-involved shootings reported in Houston since the start of MayHouston began the month with police shooting a man who they say led them on a chase in a stolen SUV. The next day, Mayor John Whitmire announced a five-year contract agreement with the police officers’ union.
Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case
Read full article: Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Vera’s 2004 cold caseIn Jacinto City, Juanita Vera continues to seek answers in her son Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case, where he was found beaten and hog-tied in a ditch in Fort Bend County.
Off-duty officer shoots 2 teens in his NE Harris County backyard, killing one of them
Read full article: Off-duty officer shoots 2 teens in his NE Harris County backyard, killing one of themIt's believed the two men may have entered the officer's backyard while fleeing a drive-by shooting, but the Sheriff's Office is still working to confirm that.
Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complexResidents at the Bella Vida apartments in North Harris County are on high alert after a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a 13-year-old girl over the weekend.
Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriend
Read full article: Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriendA former NFL tight end has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend in the Houston area in 2021.
Man admits to stabbing roommate multiple times, then goes back to work in another room of home
Read full article: Man admits to stabbing roommate multiple times, then goes back to work in another room of homeA man was arrested and charged after admitting he stabbed another man multiple times inside an apartment, then went back to work in another room of the home while the victim suffered and died, according to records.
FBI arrests man connected to Galleria bathroom child sex assault suspect
Read full article: FBI arrests man connected to Galleria bathroom child sex assault suspectThe FBI has arrested a man on child pornography charges who they say is linked to a man previously arrested for filming himself and others sexually assaulting a child in the bathroom at the Galleria Mall.
Woman killed, man seriously hurt after shooting in NW Houston
Read full article: Woman killed, man seriously hurt after shooting in NW HoustonAuthorities in northwest Houston are trying to piece together what led up to a double shooting late Tuesday night, where a woman was killed and left another man seriously hurt.
Family of man shot by Houston police seeks answers at HPD headquarters
Read full article: Family of man shot by Houston police seeks answers at HPD headquartersThe family of Tony Underwood, a 37-year-old man shot by a Houston police officer last week, gathered at HPD headquarters seeking information about his condition and to request access to see him.
Man shot at multiple times after pulling over to pee in Houston’s midtown
Read full article: Man shot at multiple times after pulling over to pee in Houston’s midtownCharges have been filed against a man accused of shooting at another man who was just trying taking a quick bathroom break at an abandoned strip mall in midtown Houston, records show.
Woman wanted for bomb threats at Houston airport, accused of trying to frame ex lover
Read full article: Woman wanted for bomb threats at Houston airport, accused of trying to frame ex loverA woman accused of trying to frame her ex lover by calling two airports about a bomb threat is now wanted by police.
‘Nothing has happened’: Houston family demands action after 2nd grader allegedly assaulted at HISD elementary school
Read full article: ‘Nothing has happened’: Houston family demands action after 2nd grader allegedly assaulted at HISD elementary schoolThe family of a seven-year-old student at a Houston ISD elementary school is speaking out after they said their child was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in the school’s bathroom.
Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on ThanksgivingJoshua Youngblood, 45, has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual assault following the fentanyl-related death of his daughter, Jade Youngblood, on Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Houston.
Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeing
Read full article: Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeingA car crashed into a home on Fox Scene Drive in north Harris County, leading to two suspects fleeing the scene with minor injuries.
Suspected trespasser shot, killed by deputies outside clinic in NW Harris County
Read full article: Suspected trespasser shot, killed by deputies outside clinic in NW Harris CountyInvestigators said that after security asked the man sleeping in his car to leave, a deputy arrived, and backup had to be called when he refused.
Galveston cruise safety: FBI reports nearly weekly ship investigations as passengers surge
Read full article: Galveston cruise safety: FBI reports nearly weekly ship investigations as passengers surgeFederal investigators are boarding cruise ships nearly every week at the Port of Galveston to investigate crimes committed in international waters, KPRC 2 News has learned, as the Texas port experiences record-breaking passenger volumes.
Rapper CashOut Ace accused of managing ‘prostitution enterprise’ as pimp in Houston
Read full article: Rapper CashOut Ace accused of managing ‘prostitution enterprise’ as pimp in HoustonMiguel Guajardo, who is known online as rapper Cash Out Ace, was arrested earlier Monday and booked into the Harris County Jail for aggravated promotion of prostitution.
Brisket burglary yields big blessing for Southwest side small business owner
Read full article: Brisket burglary yields big blessing for Southwest side small business ownerA Houston barbecue restaurant owner whose business was nearly derailed by theft has experienced an unexpected surge of community support, resulting in thousands of dollars in donations and free repairs.
Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencer
Read full article: Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencerA nursing student and TikTok influencer from the United Kingdom (UK) was stabbed to death in a Houston apartment just days before her college graduation.
Fetterman, Meng, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to return stolen SNAP benefits
Read full article: Fetterman, Meng, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to return stolen SNAP benefitsThree politicians from the northeast United States have introduced an act to protect families relying on SNAP benefits if their funds are stolen.
Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen car
Read full article: Man taken to hospital by helicopter after shooting self during police pursuit in stolen carA man who was involved in a police pursuit in the Katy area has been rushed to a hospital after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years
Read full article: Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four yearsTens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.
Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthday
Read full article: Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthdayA Montgomery County jury handed down a lengthy prison sentence to a man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl on her 13th birthday.
Truck crashes into NW Houston gun store, leaves behind nearly $6K worth of damage
Read full article: Truck crashes into NW Houston gun store, leaves behind nearly $6K worth of damageThe owner of HTX Tactical tells KPRC 2 the truck crashed into the store, but his overnight security guard shot into the truck driver's rear window before they fled from the scene.
Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County driveway
Read full article: Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County drivewayAuthorities say the woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her as she got out of her girl friend's car when they were coming back from a club.
‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house party
Read full article: ‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house partyA prom weekend celebration turned into a tragedy when gunfire erupted at a southeast Houston house party, leaving one teen dead and 13 others injured.
One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston
Read full article: One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast HoustonAccording to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris County
Read full article: ‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris CountyThe parents of a father who was mysteriously stabbed to death in his Northwest Harris County home are speaking out.
Family demands arrest after man killed over parking spot
Read full article: Family demands arrest after man killed over parking spotIn a gathering outside the Houston Police Department, community leaders and family members called for immediate action in the fatal shooting of Abdul Rahman Waziri, a former Afghan military trainer who had resettled in Houston after aiding U.S. forces.
‘I will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law’: Harris County DA sends message to metal thieves
Read full article: ‘I will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law’: Harris County DA sends message to metal thievesThe communication lines running through neighborhoods and along freeways are a vital part of the country’s infrastructure.
From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington state
Read full article: From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington stateFrom dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.
Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in The Woodlands; investigators seek more victims
Read full article: Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in The Woodlands; investigators seek more victimsMontgomery County authorities are investigating a sexual assault incident involving an Uber driver, Janaka Manatunga, who was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman near Market Street in The Woodlands.
Family questions Houston PD’s account of officer’s shooting man during stolen SUV chase
Read full article: Family questions Houston PD’s account of officer’s shooting man during stolen SUV chaseThe family of Tony Underwood, who was shot by a Houston police officer during a pursuit involving a stolen SUV, is demanding answers, asserting he was unarmed and only holding a water bottle.
2 suspects in custody after police chase stolen car from Montrose to Third Ward
Read full article: 2 suspects in custody after police chase stolen car from Montrose to Third WardTwo suspects are in custody after Houston Police say they stole a car from an apartment complex parking garage in the Montrose area.
EXCLUSIVE: KPRC 2 goes inside U.S. Secret Service investigation into stolen SNAP benefits, skimming
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: KPRC 2 goes inside U.S. Secret Service investigation into stolen SNAP benefits, skimmingThe rise in SNAP skimming cases has caught the attention of the top law enforcement agency that oversees financial crimes.
‘I’m scared for my life:’ Residents at senior complex near Jacinto City fear for safety amid crime spike
Read full article: ‘I’m scared for my life:’ Residents at senior complex near Jacinto City fear for safety amid crime spikeResidents at a senior living complex near Jacinto City say a recent surge in crime has left them terrified to leave their homes — and they’re pleading for immediate action.
‘The turkeys have come home to roost’: FBI says former Turkey Leg Hut owner sold drugs out of restaurant
Read full article: ‘The turkeys have come home to roost’: FBI says former Turkey Leg Hut owner sold drugs out of restaurantAfter the arrest of former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price on arson charges related to the 2020 explosion at Bar 5015, federal prosecutors on Thursday argued in court to keep him in custody pending trial, presenting evidence and additional allegations.
Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in Galveston
Read full article: Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in GalvestonGalveston Police say they responded at around 4 p.m. on April 19 to a report of a man taking photos of an underage child on the beach in the 1500 block of Seawall Boulevard.
Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut charged in 2020 bar explosion enters ‘not guilty’ plea at federal court hearing
Read full article: Former owner of Turkey Leg Hut charged in 2020 bar explosion enters ‘not guilty’ plea at federal court hearingLyndell “Lynn” Price, the former owner of The Turkey Leg Hut who now owns The Oyster Hut, has been indicted on three federal charges.
Man found guilty of killing Houston pastor in road rage incident sentenced to 23 years
Read full article: Man found guilty of killing Houston pastor in road rage incident sentenced to 23 yearsProsecutors at one point said Longmire’s claim to be an Uber driver was a pattern of lies and an attempt to create an alibi. Meanwhile, Longmire’s defense attorney argued a jury should determine whether the case has “reasonable doubt.”
Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted captured within days
Read full article: Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted captured within daysTwo of Texas' 10 Most Wanted were captured in separate arrests within days. David Earl Rogers, wanted for aggravated assault and other charges, was arrested in Converse by the U.S. Marshals and DPS Special Agents.
Chase with stolen SUV ends with driver shot by Houston police; family disputes HPD’s account
Read full article: Chase with stolen SUV ends with driver shot by Houston police; family disputes HPD’s accountInvestigators say the driver crashed the stolen SUV but kept the chase going on foot, where he brandished a weapon, prompting the officer to take out his gun and shoot them. The weapon was later recovered at the scene.
Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources say
Read full article: Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources sayShowing up to the home in a gym tank top, Andres Fernandez De La Paz allegedly shot 34-year-old Ediesky Incencio Pineiro in the chest.
Naked man breaks into League City woman’s bedroom — turns out to be her downstairs neighbor
Read full article: Naked man breaks into League City woman’s bedroom — turns out to be her downstairs neighborA $50,000 bond was set for a man facing multiple charges in connection with a burglary and attempted sexual assault, according to the police department.
Lawsuit alleges Discord, Roblox failed to protect Galveston County girl from sexual abuse
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges Discord, Roblox failed to protect Galveston County girl from sexual abuseThe lawsuit, filed by Anapol Weiss, comes after several similar lawsuits against the platforms in the cases of a 13-year-old New Jersey boy and a Florida girl.
2 Helps You: How Greater Houston area homeowners can protect their home from deed theft
Read full article: 2 Helps You: How Greater Houston area homeowners can protect their home from deed theftIt’s a nightmare scenario: discovering your home has been stolen from you without any warning. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis has been delving into cases like these for years, uncovering the unsettling reality of property fraud.
3 arrested outside Eisenhower High School after police confront teens shooting in the bayou
Read full article: 3 arrested outside Eisenhower High School after police confront teens shooting in the bayouHouston police said three teenagers were arrested, but Aldine ISD only confirmed one of the students was arrested.
Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris County
Read full article: Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris CountyAuthorities say Yonghua Lou was arrested on a prostitution charge at 81 Spa on Cypress Creekway, where she was also found to be an unlicensed massage therapist. Additional charges, including human trafficking, are likely, deputies said.
.22 caliber rifle found inside Galena Park High School student’s car
Read full article: .22 caliber rifle found inside Galena Park High School student’s car"We understand this is unsettling news, but please rest assured, the situation has been addressed with the seriousness it deserves," Galena Park High School's principal said in a drafted letter obtained by Harris Co. Precinct 2 Constable Jerry Garcia.
Man found stabbed to death during reported attack in SW Houston
Read full article: Man found stabbed to death during reported attack in SW HoustonInvestigators believe someone at the apartment broke up a fight between about 4 men, but police were later called to the scene shortly afterward, where one of the men was stabbed to death.
Closing arguments expected in trial for Houston pastor’s accused killer
Read full article: Closing arguments expected in trial for Houston pastor’s accused killerThe trial for a man accused of killing a well-known pastor in southeast Houston during an apparent road rage incident is set to conclude Wednesday as closing arguments begin.
‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts say
Read full article: ‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts sayThe cards used by millions of Americans to purchase food for their family don’t have modern security features, experts say.