A 21-year-old woman and her 9-month-old baby were rear-ended on the East Freeway after pulling onto the left shoulder, Harris County Sheriff's Office says.

Tyler John Jordan, 27, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a machine gun after a fatal shooting at a Katy McDonald’s in March 2025, where a bystander, Jorge Arbaiza, was killed and another man wounded.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the unexpected death of longtime Deputy Melvin Foster.

Harris County Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza was indicted for murder following the fatal shooting of Levincer Swanson at a gas station in February 2025. Barboza and another deputy responded to reports of Swanson behaving erratically; after a struggle, Barboza shot Swanson, who later died. An Internal Affairs investigation found Barboza violated several policies, leading to her recommended termination and subsequent removal from law enforcement duty. Barboza, employed since 2010, may appeal her termination under civil service rules.

Three Harris County detention officers have been charged after allegedly being involved in an incident that caused bodily injury to an inmate.

Albert Williams, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Glenn Gray, 49, outside a convenience store in northwest Houston. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and despite deputies' efforts, Gray succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Williams reportedly admitted to the shooting during a verbal confrontation after arriving at a hospital with gunshot wounds. He was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.

A man was arrested following a shootout with deputies during an attempted burglary in north Harris County. The suspect, after exchanging gunfire with deputies, fled to a residence where he barricaded himself with two adults and several children. The adults exited safely, and deputies secured the children and detained the suspect, who had gunshot wounds, and took him to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

Officials with Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrived at a Houston hospital after a patient arrived with multiple gunshot wounds.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy is dead after a crash on Wednesday morning, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A man was hit and killed trying to cross a roadway in Atascocita.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jayden Ford during an attempted robbery at a Cloverleaf area apartment complex on February 5. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, was apprehended by the HCSO Violent Criminal Apprehension Team with support from K9 units and the Texas Department of Public Safety. He is currently detained at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

A man was shot outside an apartment on Rio Bonito Road near the Westpark Tollway in southwest Harris County on Saturday morning. The victim, who knocked on a door for help, was aided by deputies before being transported to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. No suspect details have been released.

Florentino Ipina, 30, has been charged with murder for allegedly beating Oscar Garcia, 44, to death in east Harris County. Garcia was found unresponsive near Freeport and Renault Streets and was pronounced dead at the scene despite responders' attempts to save him. Ipina later returned to the scene and was detained by deputies who were still investigating. He has been booked into the Harris County Jail.

A 26-year-old man named Ben Jerry Gage Jr. has been charged with capital murder for allegedly robbing and shooting Rashad Gumbs, 31, in December 2026, in Spring, Texas. Gumbs succumbed to his injuries days later, and Gage Jr., who was already in custody for another capital murder charge involving a teenager found shot in a ditch, is currently held at the Harris County Jail.

A man was found dead in east Harris County, apparently beaten, prompting an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene near Freeport and Renault Streets on Wednesday evening, where the victim was pronounced deceased, and another man was detained. Crime Scene Investigators and detectives are involved, with limited details available as the story develops.

Authorities in northwest Harris County are searching for suspects involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident where a silver Toyota Rav4 struck pedestrians Michael Shannon and Mack Quinn. Shannon died from his injuries while Quinn remains in stable condition. Deputies urge the public to help identify the suspect vehicle or driver, directing tips to the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers.

A 14-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a Jeep Wrangler while attempting to cross Highway 6 near Pebble Lake Drive in northwest Harris County at 11:15 p.m. The driver remained on the scene, cooperated with authorities, and showed no signs of intoxication.

A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot with his own gun by a three-year-old family member will not face charges.

A 17-year-old male was fatally shot on Thursday night in the 200 block of Uvalde Road, east Harris County, near the Cloverleaf neighborhood. He was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators are investigating the incident.

Harris County Sheriff's Office says two suspects, Joseph Plattenberg and Jordyn Wells, were arrested and charged with murder after the body of 33-year-old Jose Gonzalez was accidentally found at a motel in east Harris County. Authorities believe the suspects shot Gonzalez because he owed them money.

A bicyclist was killed in a chain-reaction crash near the Crosby Freeway when a Hyundai SUV failed to yield at an intersection, struck a Ford truck, which then hit the bicyclist.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who was arrested earlier this week on state charges, has now also been charged federally.

A man who authorities say was allegedly exposing himself to passengers aboard a METRORail train is dead after a fight between him and responding deputies led to a shooting.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a brief vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash involving a school bus carrying dozens of children, officials said.

A peculiar problem is plaguing residents in northwest Harris County: pigs on the loose and they’re outsmarting attempts to catch them.

A 25-year-old man named Julio Alberto Calero Ramirez died early Saturday after driving north in the southbound lanes of Tomball Parkway, colliding head-on with another vehicle, which then caught fire. The crash occurred near the 21600 block of Tomball Parkway, resulting in Ramirez's death and major injuries to the other driver, who was hospitalized. Quick actions by deputies and wrecker drivers prevented further harm by rescuing the injured driver, with three deputies sustaining minor injuries during the rescue.

A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a gray SUV while attempting to cross Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County in an area without a crosswalk. The driver and passenger of the SUV were not injured, remained on the scene, and cooperated with authorities. The Harris County Sheriff's Office does not suspect impairment on the driver's part, and the incident is under investigation by the Vehicular Crimes Division.

A vehicle struck two construction workers on Crosby Freeway, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The driver, a man in his early 20s, showed no signs of intoxication and stopped shortly after the incident. Deputies confirmed sobriety with a field test and reported no charges are being filed currently. Both workers were airlifted to a hospital, with one succumbing to injuries.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested an off-duty Houston police officer after they say he was seen racing a vehicle on the Grand Parkway with his child in the back seat.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 is back on duty, a week after a suspect tried to drown him during a pursuit.

Teen killed after minibike pursuit with Harris County Sheriff's Office in northeast Houston; crash at Uvalde and Wallisville is under investigation.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an 81-year-old in custody at the Harris County Jail died after suffering a medical emergency.

A driver with a flat tire was hit and killed on the North Freeway, according to investigators.

Harris County deputies raided an alleged Crosby animal‑fighting ring, finding about 300 live roosters and 50 dead; several people detained and possible charges pending.

Authorities are responding to a sulfuric acid spill at a Channelview plant after a catwalk collapse; two people are hospitalized, dozens evaluated, the leak is contained, and there is no threat to the public or ship channel.

A man is facing two charges in the shooting death of another man on Christmas morning.

A person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.

A man accused of causing a deadly crash and then committing a series of armed carjackings along the Gulf Freeway has been arrested and appeared in court Friday, where a judge set his bond at $200,000.

Deputies said the driver of an Amazon 18-wheeler ran a red light and hit a car, killing a man in South Harris County.

A woman was charged with killing a bar owner in West Harris County.

Investigators have formally identified Houston singer D4vd as a suspect in the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered, decomposed body was found in the trunk of his impounded vehicle.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the McDonald’s at 32323 SH-249, which is at the intersection with Decker Prairie Road.

The man, whose identity is being withheld in accordance with medical privacy laws, had been in the hospital since Tuesday, after he began displaying symptoms while housed in the 1200 Baker Street jail facility.

With holiday travel underway, AAA Texas and law enforcement urge drivers to slow down and move over for roadside responders. Last year, 46 emergency personnel were killed while helping motorists.

Two suspected drunk drivers allegedly hit two Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles in Humble.

Deputies were working to find out if alcohol was a factor in a wrong-way crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in northeast Harris County.

Investigators were searching for the person who shot and injured a teenager in north Harris County.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy and sergeant are being investigated over whether they followed department policy when they responded to a call about an injured man who was later found dead in the woods.

A man tied to a murder investigation in Louisiana was killed when a driver hit him in east Harris County.

Two people were in the hospital after a shooting and stabbing in east Harris County, near Baytown.

A man tied to a murder investigation in Louisiana was killed when a driver hit him in east Harris County.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man has been detained after a man was found shot to death in front of a home in Katy.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies and various partnering agencies were investigating the after hours bar on Veterans Memorial, which he described as a "hub for criminal activity."

Tuesday, October 1st marks the 2024 National Night Out.

Investigators said the chase went through several major roadways, including I-45, Hardy Toll Road, and Airline Drive. At one point, a deputy’s patrol unit collided with a motorcycle near Aldine Bender and Hardy Toll Road.

Three people were injured after a shooting at a homecoming party in Channelview.

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.

Sandeep Dhaliwal made history in 2009, becoming the first Sikh deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Six years after he was killed during a traffic stop, he continues to be remembered as a trailblazer.

Cell phone video caught dramatic footage of the flames shooting out of the vehicle, but fortunately, everyone was able to get out without serious injuries.

Harris County leaders have finalized funding to raise salaries for deputies and constables, bringing their pay in line with Houston Police Department officers.

It’s unclear exactly how the shooting unfolded, but preliminary information indicates the man was playing dice in a common area. An argument then broke out with at least one other man, and things escalated, and he was shot multiple times.

Responding deputies said two teens had been stabbed, one of whom died from his injuries. Family members confirmed the slain teenager’s identity as Braylen Ezell, 17.

Public records tie the property in Cypress, Texas, to D4vd.

DON'T FALL FOR IT! “The Harris County District Clerk’s Office does not send text messages requesting payment for court costs or fees. Let alone do we collect any payments for toll or traffic violations,” said District Clerk Burgess.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says authorities discovered a possible hand grenade at a home near the Tomball Parkway Monday.

Deputies said a man in the crash died at the scene, while a woman was airlifted to a hospital, where investigators said she succumbed to her injuries.

Deputies said they found the woman at the end of a cul-de-sac, dead from at least two gunshot wounds but about nine shell casings were found near her body.

Deputies are searching for a driver who crashed into a power pole and gas line in northeast Harris County.

A Harris County medical examiner has ruled the manner of death of a 32-year-old man involved in a struggle with detention officers while being escorted out of the Harris County Jail a homicide.

A 17-year-old man was killed after a shooting at a large party in east Harris County.

Court records show Mosley’s bond has been set at $10,000. Her co-defendant, 24-year-old Andrea Johnson, is still wanted.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a man accused of killing his parents back in July.

Stevie Mosley, 23, is charged with felony fraudulent transfer of a vehicle along with her co-defendant, 24-year-old Andrea Johnson. Both are currently wanted.

A chiropractor was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly performing unlicensed procedures and sexually assaulting patients, the Harris County Sherriff’s Office says.

Investigators said a car flipped, caught fire, and pinned a person inside the vehicle. One of the occupants died, while another was able to be rescued, and a deputy suffered a minor burn trying to get them out.

Deputies said they found two people hurt, and there may have been a third victim, but they have not been found because they reportedly drove themselves to the hospital.

Elite Houston dive teams are in the Texas Hill Country using rare underwater sonar to search 127 miles of the Guadalupe River for the final two victims of the deadly July 4 flood.

A man facing multiple criminal charges following a Harris County Sheriff’s Office serial rape investigation appeared before a judge Thursday morning.

Community leaders and residents of North Shore are gathering Monday evening to address an alarming surge in youth gun violence that has claimed multiple lives and disrupted the local high school’s football program.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has launched a serial rape investigation after the arrest of 47-year-old Carl Earl Redfield, KPRC 2 has confirmed.

The Dive Team for Harris County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with recovery efforts for the Hill Country Floods.

Investigators said Jason Ganaway, a 16-year veteran with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office, denied pointing a gun at the teen driver, but court documents claim he had a lot of inconsistencies in his account of what happened.

Standing silently at a Houston press conference Thursday, North Shore High School football star Chace Calicut let others do the talking about his alleged involvement in a July 6 shooting that has put his promising athletic future at risk.

A North Shore High School senior was killed and two others were injured in a drive-by shooting at a pool party early Monday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there is an unknown odor at an industrial site "causing some to experience headaches and nausea."

Investigators said there appeared to be several shooters who fired into a crowd of about 25 to 30 teenagers during a pool party at an apartment complex.

Texans quarterback gives back with foundation at Back to School event partnering with Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, District Attorney Sean Teare, City Controller Chris Hollins, other community leaders

Investigators said the man shot at responding deputies when they first tried to speak with him, and SWAT officers arrived after he barricaded himself inside a home.

A man from Honduras is facing serious charges, and his immigration status is put on hold for allegedly kidnapping a woman and leaving her locked in a room for days.

As Kerr County continues recovering from devastating floods, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is leading a major donation drive to support families who lost everything.

So far in 2025, as many as 12 inmates have died while in custody in Harris County Jail, surpassing the total number of 10 in all of 2024.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says two men were seen inside the Burger King on FM 1960 near the North Freeway. At least one of the men was detained, but another remains barricaded inside. HCSO's SWAT team has been deployed to the scene.

Sheriff’s deputies say Roosevelt Smith, 79, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Aiken Lane in the Greenspoint area.

Authorities are trying to piece together what led up to a teenage boy getting shot to death in NE Harris County on the Fourth of July overnight hours.

“Witnesses stated that he did go airborne, and then he ended up on the far side of the bayou,” Lt. R. Berry Jr. with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. “I guess God was with him."

The family and friends of Ronald Erwin Pate, 35, who died June 24 at Ben Taub Hospital after being in Harris County Jail for 13 days, are calling for increased funding and better medical care at the jail.

Investigators said the woman was seated, playing a game inside the store, when a man stabbed her several times in the chest and head before taking off on a bicycle.

Bodycam video showed the moment when officers broke the window, opened the door, and deployed a taser while trying to get him out as well as a close-up of the knife in Ishamel Davis' hand.

Deputies say the man was trying to break into the large donation box, where he got trapped inside and couldn't breathe.