Deputies and federal agents are asking residents to avoid the Spring area as an active search continues for a man who fled from a traffic pursuit.

Peace of mind is the goal in light of the tragedy in Michigan, prompting local law enforcement to step up security at churches in the Houston area, so families can feel safe going to their places of worship.

🚔🍔 Deputies in Harris County say they arrested an Uber Eats driver over a fake license plate — but they still made sure the food got delivered.

Deputies said a woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her and her younger sister before turning the gun on himself.

A hunt is underway for a man in all black, firing several gunshots in the Spring area, causing an elementary school nearby to go on temporary secure mode.

Precinct 4 received several tips about an increasing number of prostitution cases, especially around schools. For that reason, over the past few weeks, Constable Herman said his officers spent weeks conducting investigations, with undercover and uniformed personnel.

Precinct 4 deputy constables are looking for two masked and armed men seen outside an apartment, reportedly trying to shoot into the home early Friday morning.

Authorities are looking into what led up to a driver crashing into a northwest Harris County donut shop, where a woman was injured.

Investigators said the 19-year-old went into the water but hadn't resurfaced and was missing for about 20 minutes.

AVOID THE AREA: The building has been evacuated, and bomb squad officials and K9 units are at the scene.

While the thunder and lightning served as an alarm clock for some Houston area residents, homeowners in northwest Harris County were startled by a tree crashing through their roof.

Authorities 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.

Authorities 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.

Both restaurants—just miles away from one another— were broken into overnight on Wednesday.

A man dubbed a shooting suspect by constable deputies is behind bars but not before they found some sizeable bags of marijuana, a bit of cash, a container with pills hidden inside and a gun. A bloody shirt was also recovered, but the context behind that was not disclosed.

Investigators said two men were arrested for trying to use stolen Visa gift cards to purchase over 100 cases of Red Bull. One punched a deputy in the face and another tried hiding in the woods.

“Prostitution is one of the prime driving forces behind human trafficking, with the new felony penalties the demand for paid sex will be reduced," Constable Mark Herman said in a statement.

Authorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting in northwest Harris County, where a man was hurt, and a possible gunman is being questioned.

Investigators said there were 12 students on the bus when a driver in a jeep crashed and took off, leaving the vehicle behind.

Constable Mark Herman said ICE reached out to the Precinct 4 office after they tried to serve a warrant to a man on drug-related charges, but he ran away. A perimeter has been set up to where he took off.

Huffmeister and Telge Road in Cypress were shut down for hours after a short chase ended in a major crash.

Constable Mark Herman said a drunk driver crashed into a mailbox and a house in Spring while the snow fell across the Houston area.

Cheheiry Villalobos Santoyo was caught trying to hide $186 worth of merchandise at an Ulta Beauty store and while she was being taken to jail tried to bribe an officer with "sexual acts and cash in exchange to be let go."

Investigators said when David Banda was advised that charges for reckless driving were accepted, "he slipped his restraints to the front of his body and attempted to disarm the deputy."

Sheriff Gonzalez says it appears several people live at the home, ranging from young kids to adults. The shooter was recently kicked out but came back and an argument erupted between him and the homeowner.

Investigators said they were called to a family disturbance and found a woman stabbed to death by her husband, who was later found and arrested less than 10 miles away.

A woman who was already wanted by law enforcement has other charges filed against her during a recent arrest in Spring, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

It happened in northeast Harris County in the 7300 block of Fox Forest Trail, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.

Investigators have not identified the two people found shot to death, but say they believe the officer is a constable deputy with Harris County Precinct 4.

Constable deputies were advised the contents in that trailer were worth about $20,000, which included ammunition “and targets used to host SWAT training.”

Investigators say Hassan Mohamed, 18, met with the seller at a Walmart on Northwest Freeway and showed him a gun before snatching the watch worth $4,000.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a deputy constable shot an aggressive dog that was chasing after people in a subdivision in the Spring area Saturday.

Deputy constables were called to the rollover crash scene, where they said the woman hit a curb, and another car before she was seen "walking around."

Dashcam video in Corporal Maher Husseini's private car showed how he was killed and how the two men had a 'cordial' conversation minutes before the murder.

Athir Murady has been charged with the murder of Harris County Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, who was gunned down while waiting at a stoplight on Tuesday.

Law enforcement from across the area gathered to pay tribute to Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini as his body was transported to a funeral home.

Friends and family describe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Deputy Maher Hosseini as a helpful, generous, and ambitious individual.

Law enforcement sources confirmed to KPRC 2 the identity of the man suspected of gunning down a Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable while he was on his way to work Tuesday.

As the investigation continues to develop in the shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, here’s what we know so far about the victim.

2 people were hospitalized via ambulance and one person was taken via LifeFlight.

The crash resulted in thousands of dollars in damage but Constable Mark Herman says this is Ginger Williams’ fifth DWI and actually just completed her probation period for her fourth DWI.

Investigators say the woman hit three parked patrol vehicles while she was driving with a passenger. After she was hospitalized, constable deputies discovered she had previous DWI convictions and booked her into the Harris County jail after she was medically cleared.

D’Anthony Simms Coleman is facing charges of first-degree felony aggravated assault of a peace officer when Pct. 4 Harris County Deputy Deteryon Fontonet saw Coleman’s vehicle after he allegedly robbed two stores using an AR-15 pistol.

The suspect, who confessed to multiple crimes, used a fully automatic AR-15 pistol and injured Deputy Fontonet, who has since been released from the hospital.

Authorities say Husam Alkahtani banged on his neighbor’s door and when she opened it, authorities say he “forced his way in.” From there, deputy constables said the 33-year-old started yelling at her about her dogs barking before assaulting her.

A woman has been arrested, accused of pointing a gun at a man during an argument following a hit and run crash in Spring.

A Harris County Pct. 4 deputy was hospitalized after a crash in north Harris County Thursday.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said a deputy constable has been taken to a hospital after being assaulted by a suspect who was being arrested.

HOUSTON – A suspect was arrested early Wednesday morning after a victim who had his truck stolen tracked the vehicle down and called police. Michael Bolduc was also recording when Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s deputies showed up to the hotel parking lot where he found it. Investigators said after making the arrest, they also discovered several pieces of stolen mail. So, it’s a lot more serious than people think it is,” said Assistant Chief Deputy Toby Hecker with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Bolduc’s truck was stolen from the Champions Arbor subdivision in northwest Harris County.

HOUSTON A woman is in custody after authorities said she broke into a home in a neighborhood near Spring, Texas and assaulted the homeowner while intoxicated. The incident happened Monday at a home on Juniper Meadows Drive near Spring, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. The homeowner told authorities that she knocked on his door and he told Martinez she wasnt welcome. Martinez then forced her way into the home by throwing a brick through a glass door, and according to the homeowner, she used that brick to assault him. Herman said Martinez was arrested and charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault.

HOUSTON Houston fire crews and local law enforcement agencies say theyre gearing up for severe weather that is anticipated to strike the Houston area overnight. WEATHER ALERT: Flash flood watch issued for Houston area until 7 a.m.With the possibility of flash flooding, officials urge residents to not leave their homes during the overnight hours and to remember to Turn around, dont drown.This is how officials say theyre preparing:Houston Fire DepartmentHFD said it has performed operational readiness with eight high-water rescue vehicles and 18 evacuation boats. The HFD Technical Rescue Team is also helping to equip other HFD assets and providing additonal manpower, officials said. Harris County Precinct 4 Constables OfficeConstables deputies have staged high water rescue equipment throughout Precinct 4 Tuesday, officials said.