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Barricaded man arrested for assault after officers force way into apartment

Read full article: Barricaded man arrested for assault after officers force way into apartment

A man who barricaded himself in an apartment on Houston’s southside was arrested after officers forced their way in.

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Attorney questions edited body cam footage in police shooting last month

Read full article: Attorney questions edited body cam footage in police shooting last month

An attorney representing a shooting suspect is raising questions about edited body camera footage released by the Houston Police Department from an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month.

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Gunfire chase ends in fiery crash in northeast Houston; gunmen flee scene on foot

Read full article: Gunfire chase ends in fiery crash in northeast Houston; gunmen flee scene on foot

A car crash resulted from a chase involving two drivers firing guns at each other.

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$7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayor’s proposed budget

Read full article: $7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayor’s proposed budget

Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.

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Two men arrested in deadly southeast Houston home invasion that left roommates shot

Read full article: Two men arrested in deadly southeast Houston home invasion that left roommates shot

Two men, Jordan T. Smith and Desmore Letre Modlist, have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly home invasion shooting in southeast Houston.

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Man shoots himself after robbery at Papa Johns, standoff with HPD

Read full article: Man shoots himself after robbery at Papa Johns, standoff with HPD

A suspect shot himself after robbing a Papa Johns in west Houston. The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. near SH-6 and Richmond Avenue.

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Houston police release video of person of interest in fatal shooting

Read full article: Houston police release video of person of interest in fatal shooting

Houston police have shared surveillance footage of a male person of interest they would like to question regarding a fatal shooting at an apartment complex nearly six months ago.

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HPD ends quota requiring officers to initiate at least 1 traffic stop per day

Read full article: HPD ends quota requiring officers to initiate at least 1 traffic stop per day

Houston Police Department has ended a policy that required officers to issue at least one traffic citation per day.

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Man charged after being shot while driving car towards HPD officer during chase near Galleria

Read full article: Man charged after being shot while driving car towards HPD officer during chase near Galleria

A man has been charged in an incident where he was shot by an HPD officer while allegedly attempting to run him over near the Galleria.

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‘Hostile trespasser’ dies after being shot by Houston police officers after encounter in Spring Branch

Read full article: ‘Hostile trespasser’ dies after being shot by Houston police officers after encounter in Spring Branch

One person is dead after being shot by a Houston police officer in the Spring Branch area Friday.

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Billboards launched in Houston for Missing Children’s Day campaign honoring Devine Tollett

Read full article: Billboards launched in Houston for Missing Children’s Day campaign honoring Devine Tollett

Houston has launched a billboard campaign for Missing Children’s Day, featuring Devine Tollett, who disappeared five years ago.

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Harris county approves law enforcement raises — without final plan to fund $270 million budget hole

Read full article: Harris county approves law enforcement raises — without final plan to fund $270 million budget hole

After months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to move forward with pay raises that would bring sheriff’s deputies and constable officers up to the same pay scale as Houston police. But now the county faces a new challenge: how to pay for it.

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Harris County constables demand pay equity for deputies after HPD contract approval

Read full article: Harris County constables demand pay equity for deputies after HPD contract approval

Harris County constables are demanding pay equity for their deputies following the Houston City Council's approval of a five-year contract that raises Houston Police Department (HPD) officer salaries by 38%, making them the highest-paid in Texas.

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Police investigating 2-year-old girl’s death in W. Houston

Read full article: Police investigating 2-year-old girl’s death in W. Houston

Police are investigating after a 2-year-old girl died in West Houston Wednesday.

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Civil rights lawyer hosts press conference at City Hall citing racial profiling in HPD traffic stops

Read full article: Civil rights lawyer hosts press conference at City Hall citing racial profiling in HPD traffic stops

Civil rights activists will be hosting a press conference at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to challenge city councilmembers about racial profiling within Houston Police Department.

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Man shot by Houston officer after robbing Family Dollar still hospitalized, was wielding machete when shot

Read full article: Man shot by Houston officer after robbing Family Dollar still hospitalized, was wielding machete when shot

The 33-year-old suspect who was shot by a Houston police officer last Friday following a robbery call at a Family Dollar remains hospitalized.

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Who was the young man found on a Houston sidewalk in 1979?

Read full article: Who was the young man found on a Houston sidewalk in 1979?

In 1979, a young man was found deceased on a sidewalk in Houston, identified only as Harris County John Doe.

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3 hospitalized after driver crashes into ambulance in west Houston

Read full article: 3 hospitalized after driver crashes into ambulance in west Houston

An ambulance taking a stroke victim to a hospital was hit by another vehicle, prompting two more people to be hospitalized.

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Houston police seek public’s help in locating three persons of interest in fatal shooting of teen

Read full article: Houston police seek public’s help in locating three persons of interest in fatal shooting of teen

Houston police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy last weekend.

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Man found decomposing in Edgebrook-area home during missing persons investigation

Read full article: Man found decomposing in Edgebrook-area home during missing persons investigation

Crime scene tape was seen surrounding a home in Clear Lake after a search warrant led investigators to the body of a man on Tuesday afternoon.

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Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murder

Read full article: Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after mother’s murder

Over a decade after the unsolved murder of Angela Wafer, her family and Houston Police detectives continue to seek public assistance in identifying her killer.

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Key highlights in Houston police union’s 5-year contract proposal

Read full article: Key highlights in Houston police union’s 5-year contract proposal

The Houston Police Officers’ Union voted to approve a new five-year contract, several provisions continue longstanding policies that shape the department’s operations and oversight.

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Tensions rise at Harris County Commissioners Court over deputy pay raise

Read full article: Tensions rise at Harris County Commissioners Court over deputy pay raise

Tensions erupted during a Harris County Commissioners Court meeting as deputies demanded urgent pay raises, highlighting a 20% pay gap compared to Houston Police Department salaries.

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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 witnesses

Despite 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.

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Houston police union approves “generational” contract to increase salaries, recruit new officers

Read full article: Houston police union approves “generational” contract to increase salaries, recruit new officers

A historic new contract has been approved to help recruit new officers, as well as raise officers' salaries. Right now, starting officers are making $64K a year, but this new contract will bump that to $81K a year. On top of that, the new contract adds 500 more officers to the department.

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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 Mustang

Three young men, ranging between 18-20, were arrested after stealing a Mustang and leading officers on a brief chase.

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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 pursuit

Charges have been filed against an armed man who was arrested in a shooting incident in which Houston Police Department officers during a pursuit.

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Man caught on camera stealing cigarettes, overpowering clerk at Houston store

Read full article: Man caught on camera stealing cigarettes, overpowering clerk at Houston store

Houston police are seeking help to identify a man who robbed a convenience store twice on January 1, 2025.

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Houston reaches tentative five-year contract agreement with police officers’ union

Read full article: Houston reaches tentative five-year contract agreement with police officers’ union

Mayor Whitmire will be joined by Police Chief J. Noe Diaz and members of the HPOU at City Hall to outline the agreement’s salary updates, benefits, and recruitment efforts.

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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 chase

The 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.

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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 account

Investigators 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.

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Suspect in 2023 Houston murder arrested after DNA links him to crime scene

Read full article: Suspect in 2023 Houston murder arrested after DNA links him to crime scene

LaPatrick Deshawn Mitchell, 25, has been charged with the murder of 68-year-old John Williams after DNA evidence linked him to a crime scene in Houston. Williams was shot inside his home on February 21, 2023, and died from his injuries on May 16, 2023.

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Trans murders unsolved: Four years later, family seeks justice for Iris Santos

Read full article: Trans murders unsolved: Four years later, family seeks justice for Iris Santos

Four years after the murder of Iris Santos, a transgender woman shot outside a West Houston Chick-fil-A, her family continues to seek justice as the case remains unsolved.

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PHOTOS: 7 teen suspects wanted in north Houston smoke shop robbery

Read full article: PHOTOS: 7 teen suspects wanted in north Houston smoke shop robbery

Seven suspects, aged 15 to 18, robbed a smoke shop in north Houston on December 20, 2024, at around 10 p.m.

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Neighbors call for shutdown of southeast Houston club after Easter Sunday shooting injures four

Read full article: Neighbors call for shutdown of southeast Houston club after Easter Sunday shooting injures four

Neighbors living near a southeast Houston club say they’re fed up with the violence, noise, and chaos they’ve endured for years — and they’re now calling on the city to shut the club down after a shooting Easter Sunday left four people injured.

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4 people shot outside southeast Houston bar; police investigating possible after-hours operation

Read full article: 4 people shot outside southeast Houston bar; police investigating possible after-hours operation

Preliminary details indicate an SUV drove past the location, turned around, and opened fire on a crowd standing outside the “Social Empire” bar.

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Houston family seeks justice for murdered son, Manuel Estrada III

Read full article: Houston family seeks justice for murdered son, Manuel Estrada III

A Houston family, led by mother Diana Martinez, seeks justice for Manuel Estrada III, who was murdered in December 2022 near LBJ Hospital.

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Buyers duped in $220K Facebook Marketplace scam as thieves clone truck VINs

Read full article: Buyers duped in $220K Facebook Marketplace scam as thieves clone truck VINs

Four GMC Denali trucks, valued at more than $220,000, have been recovered as part of an ongoing VIN cloning investigation led by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Unit.

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Body found floating in Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston

Read full article: Body found floating in Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston

HPD says police and crews from the Houston Fire Department are at the bridge near the intersection of I-69 and I-10.

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Charges filed against robbery suspects who almost hit Houston police officer with stolen Mustang

Read full article: Charges filed against robbery suspects who almost hit Houston police officer with stolen Mustang

Charges have been filed against three men who were driving a car that nearly struck a Houston Police Department officer, leading the officer to fire his gun at the vehicle.

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12 arrested in after-hours nightclub raid in north Houston

Read full article: 12 arrested in after-hours nightclub raid in north Houston

Twelve people were arrested after a Houston Police raid at an after-hours nightclub in north Houston.

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Robbery suspects arrested after officer fires at stolen Mustang in Houston

Read full article: Robbery suspects arrested after officer fires at stolen Mustang in Houston

Three men were arrested in Houston after allegedly stealing a Mustang at gunpoint and leading police on a chase.

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19-year-old fatally shot through car window outside family’s Houston home

Read full article: 19-year-old fatally shot through car window outside family’s Houston home

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot while sitting in his parked car outside his family's home in Houston. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on N. MacGregor Way when someone fired through the passenger window.

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$5K reward offered in Houston donut shop robbery case

Read full article: $5K reward offered in Houston donut shop robbery case

Houston Police are seeking public assistance to identify two male suspects involved in an aggravated robbery at a donut shop on 6100 Telephone Road, which occurred on March 29.

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Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in murder-suicide during parking lot takeover; new boyfriend injured by gunfire

Read full article: Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in murder-suicide during parking lot takeover; new boyfriend injured by gunfire

Two people have been killed, and one has been injured in a shooting at a restaurant in northwest Houston.

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Speeding Jeep driver killed in wrong-way crash in NW Houston

Read full article: Speeding Jeep driver killed in wrong-way crash in NW Houston

Drivers asked to avoid E. T.C. Jester between 20th Street and Ella Blvd until the investigation into a deadly crash has concluded.

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7-year-old hit by stray bullet while eating McDonalds in north Houston

Read full article: 7-year-old hit by stray bullet while eating McDonalds in north Houston

Investigators believe there was a gunfight in the apartment parking lot that carried into the street when one of the stray bullets went through an apartment, hitting a little boy eating a Happy Meal from McDonalds.

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Man’s body found floating in Brays Bayou in SE Houston

Read full article: Man’s body found floating in Brays Bayou in SE Houston

Houston Police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in Brays Bayou.

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Major wreck between two cars on Eastex Freeway injures around 10 people

Read full article: Major wreck between two cars on Eastex Freeway injures around 10 people

Multiple people were injured after being involved in a major car crash on the Eastex Freeway Saturday night.

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Vandalism or domestic terrorism? Tesla keyed in Houston parking lot

Read full article: Vandalism or domestic terrorism? Tesla keyed in Houston parking lot

Tesla keyed in a Houston parking lot—criminal mischief, not terrorism, says HPD.

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‘Pointless, cruel and pathetic’: Houston teen arrested for robbery and posting explicit footage online

Read full article: ‘Pointless, cruel and pathetic’: Houston teen arrested for robbery and posting explicit footage online

A Houston teenager has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, invasive visual recording, and aggravated robbery, after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint, forcing him to strip naked, and posting explicit footage of the incident online.

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‘I’m wanted:’ Father arrested for abandoning children in north Houston crash that left 5 hospitalized

Read full article: ‘I’m wanted:’ Father arrested for abandoning children in north Houston crash that left 5 hospitalized

Five people including four children were taken to a hospital after a major crash in North Houston Tuesday.

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How to protect yourself from ‘jugging’ crimes

Read full article: How to protect yourself from ‘jugging’ crimes

Houston police are warning residents about a crime trend called "jugging," where criminals target individuals leaving banks with large cash withdrawals, often following them to their next location to rob

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Man ambushed, shot in attempted robbery at northwest Houston apartments

Read full article: Man ambushed, shot in attempted robbery at northwest Houston apartments

A man in his 20s was ambushed and shot multiple times in an attempted robbery outside the Diamond Ridge Apartments in northwest Houston.

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Houston man accused of stabbing K-9, killing father with dumbbell while out on bond found guilty of murder

Read full article: Houston man accused of stabbing K-9, killing father with dumbbell while out on bond found guilty of murder

Ryan Mitchell Smith, the man accused of stabbing a K-9 officer with a butcher knife and then killing his father with a dumbbell in 2022, was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.

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Man shot in drive-by, then again while seeking help inside liquor store

Read full article: Man shot in drive-by, then again while seeking help inside liquor store

A man was shot multiple times in Houston's Third Ward, initially outside a liquor store by a suspect in a drive-by shooting involving a white or silver Dodge Charger, and then again inside the store by another individual.

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8-year-old girl with autism dies after drowning in SE Houston drainage ditch

Read full article: 8-year-old girl with autism dies after drowning in SE Houston drainage ditch

Houston Police are investigating after a child was found inside a drainage ditch on the southeast side and died at a hospital Monday evening.

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Man found shot to death inside car at SE Houston apartment complex

Read full article: Man found shot to death inside car at SE Houston apartment complex

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting incident at The Life at Clearwood apartments where a man in his mid-30s was found shot to death inside a Nissan Altima late Sunday night.

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Two HPD officers seriously injured in Northwest Houston crash

Read full article: Two HPD officers seriously injured in Northwest Houston crash

Two Houston police officers were seriously injured in a crash in Northwest Houston.

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What Houston PD says happened when deputy shot, killed an inmate during fight over gun at hospital

Read full article: What Houston PD says happened when deputy shot, killed an inmate during fight over gun at hospital

New details shared by Houston police are giving a broader picture about what happened when a San Jacinto County deputy shot and killed a man in custody inside a Kingwood hospital room.

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Pop-Off Politics: Get ready to pay more for the Harding Street civil defense

Read full article: Pop-Off Politics: Get ready to pay more for the Harding Street civil defense

Houston City Council will have to vote on increasing the maximum contract for legal services to defend the city and Art Acevedo for what happened during the deadly Harding Street Raid in 2019.

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Family mourns ‘miracle baby’ killed in Midtown shooting

Read full article: Family mourns ‘miracle baby’ killed in Midtown shooting

Family members have identified 21-year-old Julian Comeaux as the victim of a recent shooting in Midtown.

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Charges dismissed for 8 Houston police officers linked to deadly 2019 Harding Street raid

Read full article: Charges dismissed for 8 Houston police officers linked to deadly 2019 Harding Street raid

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has dismissed 17 charges against eight Houston police officers linked to the tragic 2019 Harding Street raid.

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Possible human skull found near Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s Fifth Ward

Read full article: Possible human skull found near Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s Fifth Ward

HPD says the discovery was made in the 100 block of Hirsch Road.

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Concerns grow over HISD bus stop near sex offender’s residence in southwest Houston

Read full article: Concerns grow over HISD bus stop near sex offender’s residence in southwest Houston

Concerns have arisen in a southwest Houston neighborhood over a HISD school bus stop located near a registered sex offender's residence at the intersection of Gatewood Avenue and Ingomar Way, less than 100 feet away.

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Man wanted for groping 7-year-old girl walking home from school identified, has history of similar attacks

Read full article: Man wanted for groping 7-year-old girl walking home from school identified, has history of similar attacks

Officers with the Houston Police Department are looking for a man who assaulted a 7-year-old girl while she was walking home from school in the Woodland Heights neighborhood two weeks ago.

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Fight over minor crash leads to shooting at Houston gas station

Read full article: Fight over minor crash leads to shooting at Houston gas station

A man was hospitalized after a minor fender bender at a Houston gas station escalated into a violent altercation and shooting,

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One man is critical condition following a shooting in Southwest Houston

Read full article: One man is critical condition following a shooting in Southwest Houston

According to HPD, officers from the Southwest Patrol Division responded to a call about a shooting at a motel near 13900 Main Street on Saturday evening.

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Houston police looking for man who groped 7-year-old girl while she walked home from school in Woodland Heights

Read full article: Houston police looking for man who groped 7-year-old girl while she walked home from school in Woodland Heights

Officers with the Houston Police Department are looking for a man who assaulted a 7-year-old girl while she was walking home from school in the Woodlands Heights neighborhood.

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One man is in the hospital following a shooting near Acres Homes

Read full article: One man is in the hospital following a shooting near Acres Homes

According to HPD, officers were called to a home on Wilburforce Street and Carver road at 2:30 Sunday morning.

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Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE Houston

Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE Houston

A woman was taken to the hospital after police say she was hit by an HPD vehicle while she was crossing the street Thursday.

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Who wins? Houston police, firefighters have friendly snowball fight!

Read full article: Who wins? Houston police, firefighters have friendly snowball fight!

If you were wondering what our first responders are up to during Houston’s winter storm, having a snowball fight might not be at the top of your list. Sure enough, that’s exactly what they were up to!

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Houston police searching for missing elderly man with dementia in west Houston

Read full article: Houston police searching for missing elderly man with dementia in west Houston

Houston police are seeking public assistance in finding 77-year-old Frank Edward Jackson, who has dementia and has been missing since January 14, 2025.

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HPD: Officers shot man after hit-and-run crash in West Houston

Read full article: HPD: Officers shot man after hit-and-run crash in West Houston

Houston police officers shot a man after a hit and run crash in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

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Houston man arrested for impersonating city official...again

Read full article: Houston man arrested for impersonating city official...again

Maurice Calvin Turner, 49, was arrested on January 5, 2025, in Houston for allegedly impersonating a city official to defraud a local resident by offering to paint her curb address for payment

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Man hit and killed by car while walking along southbound lanes of I-45 in North Houston

Read full article: Man hit and killed by car while walking along southbound lanes of I-45 in North Houston

Houston Police say the person died at the scene.

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Cousin charged with murder in Houston’s first homicide of 2025

Read full article: Cousin charged with murder in Houston’s first homicide of 2025

Houston Police are at the scene of a deadly shooting on the northeast side of town Thursday.

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Former HPD captain predicts enhance security for Houston Chevron Marathon following New Orleans attack

Read full article: Former HPD captain predicts enhance security for Houston Chevron Marathon following New Orleans attack

With the Chevron Houston Marathon just 16 days away, safety concerns have escalated following the terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

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‘A Belgian-born hero’: Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz

Read full article: ‘A Belgian-born hero’: Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz

The Houston Police Department honors K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born hero whose four years of faithful service and courage left an indelible mark on the department that will never be forgotten.

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Search underway for suspect who fled into Buffalo Bayou after police chase

Read full article: Search underway for suspect who fled into Buffalo Bayou after police chase

A police chase in Houston involving a stolen vehicle ended near Buffalo Bayou early Friday morning. Officers captured three suspects, but a fourth remains missing after jumping into the water.

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Wrong-way crash on I-45 near Quitman kills 2, lanes reopen after morning delays

Read full article: Wrong-way crash on I-45 near Quitman kills 2, lanes reopen after morning delays

A fatal two-car crash occurred early Thursday morning on I-45 South near the White Oak Drive exit, according to the Houston Police Department.

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Houston police staffing crisis: Low pay behind slow response

Read full article: Houston police staffing crisis: Low pay behind slow response

In Houston, complaints about longer response times, prioritization of calls, and delayed investigations have become commonplace.

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‘He was my only son’: Mother of 16-year-old artist killed during teen club shooting before taking stage

Read full article: ‘He was my only son’: Mother of 16-year-old artist killed during teen club shooting before taking stage

Houston Police responded to the shooting at 10126 Jensen Road on Saturday around 11:30 p.m. Investigators said someone opened fire during a teen pop-up club being held in the building. King was set to perform.

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Multiple arrests happen as Mayor Whitmire, HPD work together to patrol Washington Corridor

Read full article: Multiple arrests happen as Mayor Whitmire, HPD work together to patrol Washington Corridor

This weekend, Houston-area law enforcement agencies worked together with Mayor John Whitmire to patrol one of the city’s most rambunctious areas. Their efforts seemed to pay dividends, as multiple stops led to arrests of would-be criminals in the Washington Corridor.

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Gunfight with Houston police sends teen to hospital after officers witness apparent drug deal

Read full article: Gunfight with Houston police sends teen to hospital after officers witness apparent drug deal

Houston PD Chief Noe Diaz says officers saw what appeared to be a drug deal taking place and when they tried to question the young men, they started running and shot at officers.

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Reward offered for information on man found dead inside bullet-riddled car in Third Ward

Read full article: Reward offered for information on man found dead inside bullet-riddled car in Third Ward

In May 2022, Maurice White was shot and killed in his vehicle in Houston's Third Ward by two suspects who fled in a white Ford F-250 Crew Cab.

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SWAT standoff in NE Houston involving stolen car, firearms, explosives ends with suspect’s surrender

Read full article: SWAT standoff in NE Houston involving stolen car, firearms, explosives ends with suspect’s surrender

A standoff on Hopper Road involving a stolen car, firearms, and explosives ended peacefully with the suspect's surrender.

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Harris Co. Deputy crashes into tree after colliding with other driver at intersection

Read full article: Harris Co. Deputy crashes into tree after colliding with other driver at intersection

It's unclear which vehicle ran the red light, but investigators said the officer was heading to a stabbing call with lights and sirens on before the crash happened.

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Police respond to weapon discharge on METRO Bus at South Gessner and Bellaire

Read full article: Police respond to weapon discharge on METRO Bus at South Gessner and Bellaire

Houston Police and emergency services responded to a reported disturbance on South Gessner Road near Bellaire Boulevard early Wednesday morning.

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Sunnyside restaurant owner wants to move after two break-ins in one week

Read full article: Sunnyside restaurant owner wants to move after two break-ins in one week

Burglars took drastic measures to conceal their identities by cutting power to an entire strip mall before breaking into Butter Funk Kitchen just days before Thanksgiving.

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HPD officer who hit and killed woman in front of her kids returns to duty despite crash being under investigation

Read full article: HPD officer who hit and killed woman in front of her kids returns to duty despite crash being under investigation

The Houston Police Department has released video showing the moment a mother of four was struck and killed by a police cruiser in front of her children.

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Houston police release surveillance photo of suspect vehicle in fatal shooting on Caddo Lake Lane

Read full article: Houston police release surveillance photo of suspect vehicle in fatal shooting on Caddo Lake Lane

Investigators said they recovered a handgun and dozens of shell casings at the scene.

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Houston father accused of burning daughter’s hands on stovetop as ‘punishment’

Read full article: Houston father accused of burning daughter’s hands on stovetop as ‘punishment’

Oscar Ovidio Villagas, 39, was arrested in Houston for allegedly disciplining his 10-year-old daughter by burning her hands on an electric stove and forcing her to perform squats while holding a heavy object.

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Metal thieves impacting everything from emergency communications to getting prescriptions filled

Read full article: Metal thieves impacting everything from emergency communications to getting prescriptions filled

The theft of copper from communication lines is a growing issue in Houston and nationwide, affecting critical services such as emergency communications, medical facilities, and internet connectivity for remote workers.

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Houston police chase ends with patrol car crash after officer dragged by fleeing suspect

Read full article: Houston police chase ends with patrol car crash after officer dragged by fleeing suspect

Two Houston police officers were involved in an early morning chase after attempting to stop a driver for running a red light.

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Houston police share safety tips for women living alone, apartment residents

Read full article: Houston police share safety tips for women living alone, apartment residents

The Houston Police Department is offering safety tips for residents, focusing on women living alone, particularly in apartment complexes.

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Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garage

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A 21-year-old man, Enrique Malaquias Bonilla, has been charged with murder for allegedly dropping 23-year-old Sostenos Briones from a six-story parking garage during a robbery on September 26 at an apartment complex on Leona Street in Houston.

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Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheld

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Gerald Goines, the ex-Houston officer found guilty of murder in the Harding Street raid, is pushing for a new trial.

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Family searching for 12-year-old Houston girl they fear is being trafficked

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A Houston family is searching for their 12-year-old daughter after she ran away from home. They are afraid she is now being trafficked.

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WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their car

Read full article: WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their car

The Houston Police Department is searching for Gilberto Lopez Jr., 22, and Isabelle Villareal, 17, who are wanted for robbery with bodily injury after allegedly attacking two individuals in a parking lot on July 29.

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