Houston police union seeks New York police officers following mayoral election
Read full article: Houston police union seeks New York police officers following mayoral electionThe Houston Police Department is looking to recruit officers from the New York Police Department who may be upset with the outcome of the 2025 mayoral election.
Investigation underway after 2-year-old girl found dead at west Houston apartment
Read full article: Investigation underway after 2-year-old girl found dead at west Houston apartmentHouston police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive at an Ashford Point Drive apartment. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
Man gets 25 years after elderly Houston woman kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped in bayou
Read full article: Man gets 25 years after elderly Houston woman kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped in bayouA Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.
HPD officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North Freeway
Read full article: HPD officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North FreewayA Houston police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into his patrol vehicle while he was assisting with traffic control on the North Freeway.
4-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in head in SE Houston
Read full article: 4-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in head in SE HoustonA 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.
Teen killed in possible shootout at Fifth Ward apartment complex
Read full article: Teen killed in possible shootout at Fifth Ward apartment complexHouston police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Cleme Manor Apartments on Thursday night, where an 18-year-old man was shot in the upper abdomen and later died at the hospital.
Westbound lanes of Katy Freeway shut down at Beltway 8 after pedestrian struck and killed
Read full article: Westbound lanes of Katy Freeway shut down at Beltway 8 after pedestrian struck and killedThe westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway have been shut down at Beltway 8 after a pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
Security shoots man armed with pipe during fight at Houston wastewater treatment facility, HPD says
Read full article: Security shoots man armed with pipe during fight at Houston wastewater treatment facility, HPD saysPolice say a man armed with a pipe was shot by security after a fight at a Houston water treatment facility Friday morning.
HPD cold case detectives seek tips in murder of Joann Zamora, identified after 30 years
Read full article: HPD cold case detectives seek tips in murder of Joann Zamora, identified after 30 yearsHouston police have identified Joanne Zamora as the woman found murdered in 1992, and investigators are now piecing together her life and relationships as they reopen the decades-old cold case.
Bodycam video shows moments HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest Houston
Read full article: Bodycam video shows moments HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest HoustonThe Houston Police Department released body worn camera video of moments that led up to the deadly shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Aug. 10.
Three decades later, Jane Doe identified; death now investigated as homicide
Read full article: Three decades later, Jane Doe identified; death now investigated as homicideAfter 32 years, the identity of a woman known as "Harris County Jane Doe," found in a Houston wooded area in 1992, has been confirmed as Joann Zamora through investigative genetic genealogy by Moxxy Forensic Investigations
Ex-boyfriend shot, killed by womanโs friend after refusing to stop beating her, Houston PD says
Read full article: Ex-boyfriend shot, killed by womanโs friend after refusing to stop beating her, Houston PD saysDoorbell video showed the ex-boyfriend assaulting the woman, leaving her with bruises and scars, according to investigators. When the friend tried to intervene, police said the ex turned on him as well.
Homeowner charged with murder after shooting 11-year-old during โding dong ditchโ prank
Read full article: Homeowner charged with murder after shooting 11-year-old during โding dong ditchโ prankInvestigators said Gonzalo Leon, 42, has been charged with shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who witnesses said was last seen running from a house, after ringing the doorbell, "just prior to suffering a gunshot wound."
Houston police SUV crashes through fence, dangles in familyโs pool in The Heights
Read full article: Houston police SUV crashes through fence, dangles in familyโs pool in The HeightsOfficials and residents in The Heights say a police cruiser crashed through a fence dangled over a ledge at the pool of a home Sunday afternoon.
Video footage reviewed in West Houston shooting investigation
Read full article: Video footage reviewed in West Houston shooting investigationA shooting occurred in west Houston on Thursday night around 9:30 p.m. near Briar Forest Drive and Brentworth Drive, following a dispute between two groups at an apartment complex.
Man and woman shot while driving home from gathering with children in car
Read full article: Man and woman shot while driving home from gathering with children in carThe incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Bland, and despite no bullet holes found on the car, both adults sustained injuries.
Surveillance video released of suspect in fatal stabbing of bicyclist at east Houston trail
Read full article: Surveillance video released of suspect in fatal stabbing of bicyclist at east Houston trailA pedestrian was both stabbed and struck by a vehicle in an early morning incident on N. Drennan Street in east Houston.
Pedestrian hit, killed by car on Gulf Freeway shuts down southbound lanes
Read full article: Pedestrian hit, killed by car on Gulf Freeway shuts down southbound lanesHPD confirmed the southbound lanes have been shut down at Spur 5 and are expected to remain closed while officers conduct their investigation.
Man charged with murder after killing 2 in crash during high-speed pursuit
Read full article: Man charged with murder after killing 2 in crash during high-speed pursuitThe driver of a vehicle involved in a police pursuit has been charged with two counts with murder after his car struck another vehicle and caused a fiery crash.
How to protect yourself from โjuggingโ crimes
Read full article: How to protect yourself from โjuggingโ crimesHouston 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
Inside HPDโs race against time to respond to calls amid staffing, traffic, and vehicle challenges
Read full article: Inside HPDโs race against time to respond to calls amid staffing, traffic, and vehicle challengesWhen your life is in danger, minutes count. This is why Houston police have to prioritize the more than 1 million calls for help the department receives each year.
Man shot near Eleanor Tinsley Park amid rising safety concerns tied to scooters
Read full article: Man shot near Eleanor Tinsley Park amid rising safety concerns tied to scootersA 19-year-old man was shot near Eleanor Tinsley Park following an altercation involving a group in a parking lot along Allen Parkway, with safety concerns rising due to late-night gatherings and illegal scooter vendors.
Houston nightlife noise forcing residents to move, how HPD is cracking down on bar and nightclubs
Read full article: Houston nightlife noise forcing residents to move, how HPD is cracking down on bar and nightclubsA Shady Acres woman said noise from nearby bars forced her to move out of her home. Houston Police is cracking down on neighbors nearby nightclubs and bars, issuing 115 citations in a weekend sweep targeting noise and other violations. Residents hope peace is finally on the way.
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in car crash that killed couple in Kingwood
Read full article: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in car crash that killed couple in KingwoodA driver involved in a car wreck that killed a husband and wife in Kingwood has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Suspected drug deal leads to exchange of gunfire in N. Houston, 2 men in critical condition
Read full article: Suspected drug deal leads to exchange of gunfire in N. Houston, 2 men in critical conditionHouston Police say two men have been taken to a hospital after a shooting just off the North Freeway Monday.
Renovated Central Patrol Station set to reopen in Houstonโs Washington Avenue Coalition area
Read full article: Renovated Central Patrol Station set to reopen in Houstonโs Washington Avenue Coalition areaThe historic building, more than 100 years old, now houses both the Houston Police Departmentโs Central Patrol Station and Special Operations division.
HPD officer faces second drunk driving arrest after crashing into METRO bus
Read full article: HPD officer faces second drunk driving arrest after crashing into METRO busA Houston police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a METRO bus, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.
Second man linked to deadly Galleria-area parking garage shooting turns himself in to authorities
Read full article: Second man linked to deadly Galleria-area parking garage shooting turns himself in to authoritiesJustin Guzman, 22, turned himself in to police Monday and is the second person to be arrested and appeared in Probable Cause Court overnight, where they alleged he fired 10 shots in the Galleria Mall parking garage, killing Anthony Sanders, 30.
Felony charges dropped, right to refile reserved for man shot by police during chase
Read full article: Felony charges dropped, right to refile reserved for man shot by police during chaseHarris County prosecutors have dropped three felony charges against Tony Underwood, who was shot by Houston police during a confrontation in April, citing his grave medical condition.
Houston family grieves at reunion marking two unsolved murders
Read full article: Houston family grieves at reunion marking two unsolved murdersA Houston family gathered this weekend for a long-awaited reunionโan event meant to bring joy, laughter, and love. Instead, it became a time of remembrance and heartache, as they honored the lives of two beloved relatives, both murdered years ago, with no arrests ever made or any suspects identified.
VIDEO: New angles show Houston police shooting man trying to run over officers outside The Galleria
Read full article: VIDEO: New angles show Houston police shooting man trying to run over officers outside The GalleriaHouston police released video footage showing the moment a driver, Maxie Ray Whitaker, was shot by an officer after attempting to run him over near The Galleria on May 25.
Caught mid-burglary, suspect tells HPD: โIโm ready for my PR bond and Iโll be out quickโ
Read full article: Caught mid-burglary, suspect tells HPD: โIโm ready for my PR bond and Iโll be out quickโDevin Burgess was arrested after admitting to breaking into a building on Houston's north side for the third time, specifically targeting TVs.
Man arrested after killing girlfriend in Houston apartment, sending photos to family
Read full article: Man arrested after killing girlfriend in Houston apartment, sending photos to familyA man in northeast Houston was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a woman in an apartment on McHenry Street.
Case where beloved father shot to death over parking in west Houston now being referred to grand jury
Read full article: Case where beloved father shot to death over parking in west Houston now being referred to grand juryA tragic incident where 31-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed following an argument over parking will now be referred to a grand jury for review, according to Houston police.
HPD releases body camera video in fatal officer-involved shooting in Spring Branch
Read full article: HPD releases body camera video in fatal officer-involved shooting in Spring BranchHouston police released body camera footage of a fatal shooting involving an officer and a suspect armed with a baseball bat and concrete in Spring Branch on May 23.
Boyfriend charged with murder after stabbing, stalking woman inside west Houston restaurant
Read full article: Boyfriend charged with murder after stabbing, stalking woman inside west Houston restaurantCornejo faces murder charges for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Argelia Diaz Maya, in a west Houston restaurant, a case identified as domestic violence-related.
Teen arrested for stealing Kias, driving to Montgomery County with plans to steal more cars
Read full article: Teen arrested for stealing Kias, driving to Montgomery County with plans to steal more carsA teen was arrested in Montgomery County after evading arrest in a stolen car. After his arrest, authorities learned that he planned to steal more.
Houston mayor announces new traffic safety initiative aimed at curbing road rage, reckless driving
Read full article: Houston mayor announces new traffic safety initiative aimed at curbing road rage, reckless drivingHouston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding on major highways like I-45 and US-59.
HPD: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to scene
Read full article: HPD: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to sceneA man was killed during a family disturbance in northeast Houston early Saturday morning. While responding to that call, two Houston police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol vehicle was hit and caught fire. A nearby wrecker driver helped pull them to safety. Police say both incidents are connected. The suspect in the stabbing is in custody, while the driver who caused the crash fled the scene.
Multi-vehicle wreck involving HPD officer, 18-wheeler closes US 290 frontage road
Read full article: Multi-vehicle wreck involving HPD officer, 18-wheeler closes US 290 frontage roadAn officer and at least two others were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a black car and 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on the US 290 feeder near Hollister.
Houston Police Foundation breaks ground on $10.5 million firearms training center named after Tillman Fertitta
Read full article: Houston Police Foundation breaks ground on $10.5 million firearms training center named after Tillman FertittaThe Houston Police Foundation is set to break ground on a new firearms training center at the Houston Police Academy.
Attorney questions edited body cam footage in police shooting last month
Read full article: Attorney questions edited body cam footage in police shooting last monthAn 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.
$7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayorโs proposed budget
Read full article: $7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayorโs proposed budgetHouston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.
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 shotTwo men, Jordan T. Smith and Desmore Letre Modlist, have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly home invasion shooting in southeast Houston.
Houston police release video of person of interest in fatal shooting
Read full article: Houston police release video of person of interest in fatal shootingHouston 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.
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 GalleriaA 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.
โHostile trespasserโ dies after being shot by Houston police officers after encounter in Spring Branch
Read full article: โHostile trespasserโ dies after being shot by Houston police officers after encounter in Spring BranchOne person is dead after being shot by a Houston police officer in the Spring Branch area Friday.
Billboards launched in Houston for Missing Childrenโs Day campaign honoring Devine Tollett
Read full article: Billboards launched in Houston for Missing Childrenโs Day campaign honoring Devine TollettHouston has launched a billboard campaign for Missing Childrenโs Day, featuring Devine Tollett, who disappeared five years ago.
Harris county approves law enforcement raises โ without final plan to fund $270 million budget hole
Read full article: Harris county approves law enforcement raises โ without final plan to fund $270 million budget holeAfter months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to move forward with pay raises that would bring sheriffโs 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.
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 approvalHarris 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.
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 stopsCivil rights activists will be hosting a press conference at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to challenge city councilmembers about racial profiling within Houston Police Department.
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 shotThe 33-year-old suspect who was shot by a Houston police officer last Friday following a robbery call at a Family Dollar remains hospitalized.
Houston police seek publicโs help in locating three persons of interest in fatal shooting of teen
Read full article: Houston police seek publicโs help in locating three persons of interest in fatal shooting of teenHouston police are asking for the publicโs assistance in locating three persons of interest in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy last weekend.
Man found decomposing in Edgebrook-area home during missing persons investigation
Read full article: Man found decomposing in Edgebrook-area home during missing persons investigationCrime 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.
Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after motherโs murder
Read full article: Houston family pleads for answers 10 years after motherโs 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.
Key highlights in Houston police unionโs 5-year contract proposal
Read full article: Key highlights in Houston police unionโs 5-year contract proposalThe Houston Police Officersโ Union voted to approve a new five-year contract, several provisions continue longstanding policies that shape the departmentโs operations and oversight.
Tensions rise at Harris County Commissioners Court over deputy pay raise
Read full article: Tensions rise at Harris County Commissioners Court over deputy pay raiseTensions 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.
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.
Houston police union approves โgenerationalโ contract to increase salaries, recruit new officers
Read full article: Houston police union approves โgenerationalโ contract to increase salaries, recruit new officersA 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.
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.