Houston Police established a perimeter in the Montrose area after a suspect linked to two catalytic converter thefts fled from officers during a traffic stop.
The City of Houston is expecting $114 million in public safety funding to be restored after the Houston Police Department signed off on a revised immigration enforcement ordinance.
The Houston police officer who was suspended after an Instagram video surfaced showing her using racist slurs is still receiving pay while the department’s Internal Affairs investigation continues.
A man is dead after police said he was found shot multiple times inside a vehicle in north Houston.
A Houston police officer has been relieved of duty after a video circulating on social media allegedly shows her making offensive, racist remarks, according to the Houston Police Department.
Troy Finner has officially been sworn in as the new police chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking the start of his leadership with a standing-room-only ceremony attended by elected officials, law enforcement and community members.
Houston immigrant families and advocates are reacting after Mayor John Whitmire moved to reverse a city ordinance limiting certain cooperation between Houston Police Department officers and federal immigration authorities, following a state threat to withhold more than $110 million in funding.
Former 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.
A shooting investigation is underway after a violent incident unfolded at a busy intersection in southwest Houston Thursday morning.
Two men were critically wounded in a shooting inside a Houston nightclub late Wednesday night after a confrontation that began as an attempted robbery, according to Houston Police Department officials.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday morning near Telephone Road and the Gulf Freeway.
The Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a revised immigration ordinance aimed at clarifying how the Houston Police Department interacts with federal immigration agents.
A major federal law enforcement operation is underway Tuesday in the Clinton Park neighborhood in east Houston, involving multiple agencies executing court-authorized search warrants.
A police pursuit that began with a reported robbery call in northwest Houston ended in a crash near Almeda Road and Wichita Street late Monday morning, with two suspects detained and multiple scenes under investigation.
A shooting outside Paradise City Gentleman’s Club on Houston’s Gulf Freeway left one man dead and another injured early Saturday morning. Police believe the violence began with a disturbance inside the club before at least one gunman fired into a crowd in the parking lot, injuring bystanders.
Houston police have released new details on the officer-involved shooting that left a man armed with a butcher knife dead in Southwest Houston.
Houston community groups are pressing city leaders to reverse the closure of the Houston Police Department’s long-running Community Affairs Division, saying the move weakens neighborhood relationships at a time the department is facing heightened scrutiny.
Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in southwest Houston.
A teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.
A double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.
A 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.
As the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its 40th day, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is reaching out to TSA employees at Houston-area airports, highlighting career opportunities at the Houston Police Department.
Houston Police responded to a shooting near Center and Studemont Streets in Houston, where one person was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Dennis Xavier Arguello-Acosta, 22, has been arrested and charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of off-duty Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was fatally struck while assisting stranded motorists on Interstate 10.
Henry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.
Officers found up to 90 people present and executed a search warrant, discovering the club lacked proper permits. One man was detained, though his identity and charges have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Houston police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death after a man’s body was found just north of downtown Wednesday.
The Houston Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance footage of a standoff that led to a fatal shooting outside a southwest Houston hotel last month.
Community leaders and civil rights advocates are speaking out after a major change inside the Houston Police Department that they say could impact trust between officers and the public.
More than a decade after Donald “Donnie” Lapointe was found dead in Houston, his family is still searching for justice in the unsolved case.
A man was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston on Sunday morning, with police receiving a 911 call at 11:07 a.m. regarding the incident near Bauman Road and Sunnyside Street. The victim, a Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times. There is currently no information available about a suspect, and HPD homicide detectives are conducting an investigation.
A motorcyclist in their 30s was killed in a collision with a minivan at the intersection of Almeda Road and Hepburn Street on Sunday morning. The minivan was moving from a stop sign when the motorcycle crashed into it, resulting in the motorcyclist's death on the scene. The Houston Police Department's Drug Recognition Unit confirmed the minivan driver was not under the influence, and it remains unclear if speed was a factor in the crash.
Samone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.
Houston police are seeking information on a hit-and-run incident involving a white Mercedes SUV that occurred on February 24 at the 2200 Bagby Street intersection in Midtown. Surveillance footage shows the SUV causing another car to swerve and crash. The public is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run unit with any information.
Houston police have confirmed the identity of the suspect who was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department SWAT officer during a shootout.
Homicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.
Darius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
A woman was shot and killed in the Heights during a possible robbery, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around midnight in the 500 block of West 20th Street, where officers found the victim with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations are ongoing with detectives interviewing witnesses, but no suspect information is available yet; the public is urged to contact authorities with any information.
Houston police say a man is in serious condition after being shot multiple times during an argument on a METRORail platform in Midtown Thursday.
Houston police are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot and killed early Monday morning at a southwest Houston apartment complex on South Gessner Road.
A man was shot and killed outside a business in the 11400 block of Bissonnet Street, southwest Houston, on Friday night. Police responded to a shooting call at around 10:30 p.m. and found the deceased man in the parking lot. Details about the victim or suspect are currently unavailable, and the Houston Police Department Homicide division is investigating.
A group of cows escaped onto Oats Road and U.S. 90 in Houston late Thursday night, leading to a response from local police and the sheriff's office to ensure their safety.
A homeowner was killed during a burglary at a Memorial area residence in Houston early Saturday morning. The incident began when a caller reported hearing glass breaking, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Both the homeowner and the suspect were shot and taken to the hospital, where the homeowner died. The suspect has been charged with murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
A report of a possible cockpit breach on a Delta flight is under investigation after Houston police confirmed receiving a call related to the incident.
Adan Gracia, 21, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly killing smoke shop owner Fernando Gallardo during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston. Gallardo was found dead at the Daze Elevated smoke shop by an employee who noticed suspicious signs. Gracia was detained after being identified through surveillance footage and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
Nicholas Youngblood, 21, was arrested after shooting another man nine times following an argument in Downtown Houston. The incident occurred at 909 Texas Avenue, and the victim was hospitalized in critical condition. Youngblood faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in a north Houston home on Granville Drive early Sunday morning. The suspect, believed to be the ex-boyfriend of a resident, fired shots into the home, injuring the young man while other occupants remained unharmed by dropping to the floor. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is currently unknown, and the police are seeking information on the incident.
New DNA technology is bringing renewed attention to a 45-year-old Christmas Day double murder in Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says evidence in the 1980 killings of Estella and Andrew Salinas has been submitted for modern analysis, and a $6,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Two people were found dead Thursday night at an apartment complex in downtown Houston.
Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for two more in connection to a mass shooting at a nightclub, where two people were killed and 15 injured. The arrested suspects are Jessie Alfred and Curvis Lenton, while Jaquavian Alfred and Joseph Raines remain at large, all charged with murder.
Houston Police Department has released surveillance footage of two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Bellaire convenience store on New Year’s Eve.
A former Prairie View police officer is wanted after being accused of using his authority to sexually harass a civilian during a traffic stop, according to court records.
Houston police are searching for the driver who ran a red light and crashed into an unmarked police vehicle Thursday night, sending an officer to the hospital.
A Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
Family members are speaking out after 24-year-old Cory SirDarius Young was fatally shot during a large trail riding gathering in a Northeast Houston strip center parking lot.
Authorities in Houston have released new surveillance footage, in hopes of learning more information on a fatal shooting last year.
Houston police are investigating multiple deaths reported downtown over the past two days, though officials say no foul play is suspected in any of the cases.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit man who allegedly traveled to Houston and returned to Michigan after fatally shooting a woman multiple times at an Eastex Freeway storage unit in November.
A report has been filed to Houston Police Department after an unknown person was captured on video vandalizing Pride flags outside of Houston’s Montrose Center.
Newly released body camera and surveillance footage show how a routine traffic stop for expired registration on Dec. 4 near Antoine Drive and West 34th Street in northwest Houston escalated into a police shooting.
Houston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.
A Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.
Houston police have revealed new details in the ongoing investigation into Unique Green, the owner of a funeral home that was raided during an active funeral service last month.
Houston police say a driver has been charged after allegedly running over two women fighting in the street on Cullen Boulevard, then leaving the scene.
Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Antoine Drive after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop
A Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to HPD’s general orders that would give officers discretion over when to contact immigration authorities. The Houston Police Union is rejecting the idea, saying officers are legally required to notify agencies about open warrants.
The 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.
Houston police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive at an Ashford Point Drive apartment. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
A Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.