HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

The third in-custody death of 2023 follows one of the jail's deadliest years ever.

We’re doing a four-part series to examine how Harris County’s 2023 fiscal year is being impacted by the smaller budget it was forced to work with after Republican commissioners boycotted meetings late last year.

We’re doing a four-part series to examine how Harris County’s 2023 fiscal year is being impacted by the smaller budget it was forced to work with after Republican commissioners boycotted meetings late last year.

An investigation is underway after two men were killed and another was injured during an “ambush-type attack” at a gas station in north Harris County on Monday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

An Atascocita family is sharing their story after they say a construction company took their money and their belongings and then stopped communicating with them.

Four people were wounded and one man was killed when multiple gunmen opened fire outside of a nightclub in Houston, Texas, around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.

A man who is accused of stealing copper and other items from a Tomball business dropped what he was doing and fled the scene after shocking himself while trying to cut through electrical wires, according to investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Several Harris County Courts at Law experienced unauthorized screen sharing, or "Zoom bombing," in which pornographic material was displayed Tuesday during the daily docket.

Bond has been set at $5,000,000 for the man described as a disgruntled employee, charged in the cold-blooded execution of a Cypress family of four.

This year, Harris County Jail has seen the highest number of in-custody deaths and the highest inmate population in more than a decade.

A deputy who was injured in a crash caused by a suspected drunk driver told good Samaritans who arrived at the scene to help the driver of the other vehicle rather than checking on him, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Robert Solis is the first person since 2020 to receive the death penalty in Harris County.

A Harris County jury will determine if Robert Solis receives the death penalty for the 2019 murder of the veteran deputy. Three death sentences have been issued in the county during the last eight years.

The family of Keevin Williams says the shooting which took their loved one’s life began at a Shell gas station on Greens Road and ended in a parking spot several dozen yards away, but what exactly happened between those moments are unclear.

VIPER will focus on tracking down “the most dangerous offenders posing a significant threat to our community.”

VIPER will focus on tracking down “the most dangerous offenders posing a significant threat to our community.”

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who they say robbed two north Harris County businesses, within a few minutes from each other, on Sunday.

A teen was shot and killed Friday after a woman claims she found him in bed with her juvenile daughter, according to a representative of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

A teen was shot and killed Friday after a woman claims she found him in bed with her juvenile daughter, according to a representative of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

Harris County Sheriff's OfficeA man accused of brutally executing an entire family outside of Houston eight years ago has finally been arrested, with authorities taking him into custody on Sunday just moments after he arrived in San Francisco from China.Fang Lu, 58, now faces capital murder charges for allegedly massacring the Sun family—Maoye, 50, MeiXie, 49, Timothy, 9, and Titus, 7. All four were found dead in separate bedrooms with bullet holes in their heads on Jan. 30, 2014.While the massa

It was a defining moment Tuesday morning when, using ground penetration radar, Texas EquuSearch uncovered the first hard evidence of something buried below the surface of the ground on a piece of land in Crosby that one woman purchased for her family.

A person was reportedly killed and another injured during an incident in the Hockley area on Sunday afternoon.

An alleged gang member who was arrested Tuesday managed to bring a gun into a Harris County Jail facility because an arresting officer failed to find it during a body search, according to an affidavit.

A suspect who was wanted for several offenses, including murder, was shot and killed Tuesday by law enforcement officers who were attempting to take him into custody, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Community leaders and attorneys for the family of Roderick Brooks are calling out the Harris County Sheriff’s Office about the investigation surrounding the death of the man who was fatally shot by a deputy following an incident of alleged shoplifting.

Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office need the public’s assistance in finding the suspect or suspects responsible for shooting a man to death in May.

Two families are grieving the loss of loved ones after a deadly weekend of drownings at Magnolia Gardens Park on the San Jacinto River.

Deputies are investigating after a motorcyclist was injured during a possible road rage incident involving a driver Wednesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The cite-and-release policy adopted by Harris County and the city of Houston was billed as a way to keep more officers on the streets and fewer people in jail for those charged with low-level, non-violent misdemeanor offenses.

Homicide investigators have released surveillance photos of a vehicle allegedly used in a drive-by shooting that killed an innocent 7-year-old boy who was struck by a bullet while in his bedroom in east Harris County.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a drive-by shooting that left a mother and her 11-year-old son wounded inside their north Harris County home early Sunday, HCSO said

The deputy is survived by his wife and two young children.

Bond has been set at $750,000 for the teen accused in the murder of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot and killed trying to stop a trio of catalytic converter thieves in late March.

Bond was increased to $2 million and charges could be upgraded for a man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s 16-year-old daughter to death at their northeast Harris County home.

A bond of $1,000,000 has been set for the man accused of murdering his 80-year-old grandmother at her northwest Harris County home.

Neighbors on one particular street in the Bear Creek area are terrified after yet another shooting happened at the same home where other problems have occurred, according to an investigator with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole a forklift and led Harris County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase through the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a computer system went down last Thursday, an issue which continued into the weekend, leading to a backup and some defendants being released from the joint processing center.

A teen was airlifted to the hospital Thursday after being shot outside a business in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle parked outside a north Harris County business Friday afternoon.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a street sweeper was shot and killed outisde a Lowe’s in northwest Harris County early Friday.

Funeral services are underway for Harris County Sheriff Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a suspected drunk driver on Jan. 24.

A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy after leaving a popular Midtown nightclub has filed a lawsuit, with her lawyer saying the officer should have never been allowed to work around women due to his previous criminal charges.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are on the lookout for a man they said stole cash from a local business in October.

Funeral plans have been released for HCSO Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Monday.

The woman accused of fleeing the scene after striking and killing a sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is back on the streets after posting bond on Tuesday. Lavilla Spry, 40, was charged with intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer, failure to stop and render aid resulting in death, and evading a motorcycle vehicle in the death of Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez.

A 28-year-old man accused of shooting a Cracker Barrel manager to death over the weekend was shot and killed by deputies Monday evening.

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An investigation is underway after one person was shot inside of a vehicle in northwest Harris County, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment complex courtyard in east Harris County, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

Authorities were investigating after a security guard allegedly shot and killed an armed man outside a game room in east Harris County Saturday night.

A Friendswood business owner is offering $2,000 reward for information that will help Harris County Sheriff deputies find her 18-foot trailer.

Authorities have confirmed that the death of a child whose skeletal remains were found in an apartment with three siblings has been ruled a homicide.

The mother of three children who were found living in an abandoned apartment with the skeletal remains of their 9-year-old sibling has been questioned and released, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirms.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is now using technology to automatically detect the sound of gunshots in northeast Harris County.

A man was charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in late August, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Friday.

Three photos show two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at Club Vision in north Harris County.

How the hell do you fit that much inside a Huracán?

Deputies are responding Thursday night to a double shooting in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A Houston Police Department officer and several Harris County Sheriff deputies are being investigated after videos were shared on social media.

A local program aims to divert people with mental illness from the Harris County jail to a center for mental health treatment.

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The Harris County Sheriff's Office was busier than usual this weekend. More than 100 arrests were made over the weekend as the office cracked down on illegal street racing in the county. The office previously announced it had arrested 43 people for street racing just on Thursday night, HCSO Assistant Chief Mike Lee wrote on Twitter. The influx of arrests came the same weekend hundreds of race fans headed to Baytown for the TX2K21 Roll & Drag Race Nationals. It’s wreaking havoc on the public,” Captain Tommy Shelton of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said, according to Bauman and Hensley.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy after a video surfaced showing him pulling his gun and threatening to kill a motorist on Monday. "He went around the truck, stopped and parked in front of us," Dickerson told ABC13. There's a sales tax holiday soon in Texas"I was terrified," Dickerson told ABC13. The Harris County Sheriff's Office told ABC13 that the deputy has been placed on administrative leave. Dickerson told ABC13.

There's rising concern that the largest jail in Texas could become a hotbed for COVID-19 as the facility nears capacity. The Harris County Jail in Houston is currently at 97% capacity, a number that corrections officials and criminal justice advocates believe puts both staff and inmates at risk. "We believe the fact that our jail population is almost at full capacity makes managing the spread of COVID-19 especially challenging," the spokesperson said. The Harris County Jail. But 10 months later, Harris County Jail is nearing capacity, and over 87% of people in the facility are awaiting trial.

HOUSTON A woman has been charged with murder after she told officials she killed her boyfriend in self-defense Tuesday evening at a home in northwest Harris County Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. At around 5:45 p.m., Jonie Sablatura called 911 to report that she had shot her 41-year-old boyfriend, Aaron Conner, at a home in the 11200 block of Kirwin Lane. Deputies said Sablatura claimed she felt threatened by Conner during a verbal argument and had retrieved a pistol before shooting Conner multiple times. Deputies also found drugs at the scene but did not disclose which narcotics were seized. Another person who was inside the home at the time of the shooting is being questioned as a witness, Brown said.

Three dead in fiery crash near SpringEmergency personnel work at the scene of a triple fatal single vehicle crash along the southbound lanes of the 20000 block of I-45 North Freeway between Louetta and Cypresswood Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Spring. The pick-up crashed into a light pole and caught fire. ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer Photo: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Three dead in fiery crash near Spring 1 / 8 Back to GalleryThree people died Sunday morning after their white Chevrolet Silverado rammed into a light pole off I-45 and Cypresswood near Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. It eventually slammed into a concrete light pole and burst into flames on the median separating the freeway from the feeder road. Deputies have closed down the two main southbound lanes of I-45 by the 17500 block of North Freeway following the crash.

Suspect in custody after pursuit involving HCSO deputies in east Harris CountyOne person is in custody after leading deputies on a pursuit in east Harris County, authorities say. One person is in custody after leading deputies on a pursuit in east Harris County, authorities say. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Suspect in custody after pursuit involving HCSO deputies in east Harris County 1 / 1 Back to GalleryOne suspect was taken into custody late Wednesday after leading deputies on a pursuit that ended with gunfire in east Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. No deputies were injured, the sheriff's office said. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com.

ATV crash leaves one deadA person died following an ATV crash Saturday afternoon in northern Harris County. A person died following an ATV crash Saturday afternoon in northern Harris County. Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close ATV crash leaves one dead 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA person died following an ATV crash Saturday afternoon near Garners Bayou near Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies received reports of a crash near the bayou between Woodland Hills Drive and Wilson Road. BY THE NUMBERS: Houston-area zipcodes with the highest number of COVID-19 casesThere are more than 700 fatal ATV crashes and 135,000 serious crashes every year in the U.S., Harris County Sheriff's Office Major Mike Lee said on Twitter.

Gun-toting suspect shot by deputy in north Harris County, police sayA man who was shot by a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is seen speaking with paramedics in the back of an ambulance Thursday, April 16, 2020. Police say the man pulled a gun on the deputy. A man who was shot by a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is seen speaking with paramedics in the back of an ambulance Thursday, April 16, 2020. Police say the man pulled a gun on the deputy. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Gun-toting suspect shot by deputy in north Harris County, police say 1 / 8 Back to GalleryA man who pulled a gun on a Harris County deputy was shot several times early Thursday morning, police said.

Sheriff's office: 1-year-old dead in NW Harris County after possible overdoseA 1-year-old died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, after a possible overdose in the 6000 block of Longhorn Lane, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. A 1-year-old died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, after a possible overdose in the 6000 block of Longhorn Lane, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Photo: OnScene TV Photo: OnScene TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Sheriff's office: 1-year-old dead in NW Harris County after possible overdose 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA 1-year-old child has died after possibly overdosing on pills in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriffs office. Authorities arrived after 10:35 a.m. Saturday at a house in the 6000 block of Longhorn Lane, where they were told a child was having difficulty breathing. The 1-year-old's parents reported that the toddler had possibly taken the mother's prescribed cough medication from her night stand, investigator Mario Quintanilla said.

2 dead in chain-reaction crash involving Amazon truck in north Harris CountyHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly wreck along the North Freeway on Friday, April 10, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly wreck along the North Freeway on Friday, April 10, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close 2 dead in chain-reaction crash involving Amazon truck in north Harris County 1 / 9 Back to GalleryTwo women were killed in a chain-reaction crash along the North Freeway early Friday morning. He tried steering off the freeway, but the driver of a Mazda 3 slammed into the trailer, Cheng said. The big rig driver was unable to avoid the crash and struck all three vehicles involved, Cheng said.

Man killed after argument with woman inside southwest Harris County homeHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly shooting on West Riley Road on Monday, April 6, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly shooting on West Riley Road on Monday, April 6, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Man killed after argument with woman inside southwest Harris County home 1 / 4 Back to GalleryA 60-year-old man is dead and a 25-year-old woman is in custody after a shooting early Monday inside a southwest Harris County Home. The two were arguing inside the home along West Riley Road, just east of Almeda Road, when the woman allegedly shot the man around 3:30 a.m., according to Harris County Sheriffs Office Senior Deputy Thomas Gilliland. What led to the gunfire is unclear, but Gilliland said the woman admitted to shooting the man multiple times and was cooperating with detectives.

Driver finds man shot dead in roadway in north Harris CountyHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly shooting in the 300 block of Wells Fargo Drive on Monday, March 30, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly shooting in the 300 block of Wells Fargo Drive on Monday, March 30, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Driver finds man shot dead in roadway in north Harris County 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA person driving home late Monday night found a mans body in the middle of a north Harris County roadway, apparently dumped there after a deadly altercation moments earlier. One of the men pulled a gun and shot the victim, Beall said. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com

FOUND: 12-year-old Houston boy last seen at Aldine home found safeAlgonzo Angel Guzman, 12, was last seen at his home in the 15000 block of Sellers Road in north Harris County on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Anyone with information about Guzmans whereabouts is urged to call ... more Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close FOUND: 12-year-old Houston boy last seen at Aldine home found safe 1 / 1 Back to Gallery11:45 a.m. UPDATE:Alfonzo Angel Guzman, 12, was found safe and returned home, deputies said. ORIGINAL STORY:Deputies are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy last seen Tuesday night at his Aldine home. Alfonzo Angel Guzman went missing from his home in the 15000 block of Sellers Road in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Anyone with information about Guzmans whereabouts is urged to call the HCSO Missing Person/Runaway Unit at 713-755-7427.

Harris County deputies recover stolen car engines taken near Texas borderHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered more than 40 stolen engines from inside an auto shop in the 5000 block of Breen in March 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered more than 40 stolen engines from inside an auto shop in the 5000 block of Breen in March 2020. Photo: @HCSO_SID / Twitter Photo: @HCSO_SID / Twitter Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Harris County deputies recover stolen car engines taken near Texas border 1 / 3 Back to GalleryMore than 40 car engines stolen near the Texas border in December were found hidden in a north Harris County auto shop, police say. The scores of Chrysler machinery were manufactured in Mexico and stolen near Laredo, according to Harris County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Jason Spencer. Who stole the engines and how they turned up at the auto shop here is still under investigation, Spencer said.

3 dead in 'devastating' wreck near Lake HoustonHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly crash on Aqueduct Road near Lake Houston Parkway on Friday, March 6, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly crash on Aqueduct Road near Lake Houston Parkway on Friday, March 6, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close 3 dead in 'devastating' wreck near Lake Houston 1 / 5 Back to GalleryThree men are dead and a fourth is in serious condition after a violent high-speed crash in northeast Harris County early Friday morning. Arturo Mireles, 19, the driver of a white Honda Civic, was speeding on Aqueduct Road near North Lake Houston Parkway when he blew through a stop sign and crashed into a tree around 2 a.m., Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Its a very devastating crash, Gonzalez said.

Houston-area road construction worker killed after struck by motorist, according to HCSOA road construction worker has died after being struck by a car in the 13700 block of Crosby Fwy., according to a tweet by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. A road construction worker has died after being struck by a car in the 13700 block of Crosby Fwy., according to a tweet by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Houston-area road construction worker killed after struck by motorist, according to HCSO 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA road construction worker has died after being struck by a car, according to a tweet by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. HCSO reports the fatal accident occurred in the 13700 block of Crosby Fwy. TEACHER ACCUSED: Clear Creek ISD teacher charged with sexual assault of a childDeputies report the worker was putting out safety cones on the freeway entrance ramp when a motorist lost control of a vehicle and struck him.

Speeding blamed for crash that killed young couple, sheriff saysHarris County Sheriff's Office authorities investigate a crash that killed a couple on West Mount Houston on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office authorities investigate a crash that killed a couple on West Mount Houston on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2020. Photo: OnScene TV Photo: OnScene TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Speeding blamed for crash that killed young couple, sheriff says 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA young couple died Sunday when their speeding car crashed in northwest Harris County, leading to a six-car pileup that also injured two other people, authorities said. Molina cut in front of one car at about 7:25 p.m., which clipped it and caused it to spin out of control and into oncoming traffic, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. The Challenger struck a car head-in, killing the married couple, who the sheriff said were in their 20s.

Driver killed after slamming into stopped car on Texas Highway 6Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly wreck on Texas Highway 6 near Empanada Driver on Monday, March 2, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly wreck on Texas Highway 6 near Empanada Driver on Monday, March 2, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Driver killed after slamming into stopped car on Texas Highway 6 1 / 4 Back to GalleryA driver was killed early Monday morning after crashing into the back of a stopped SUV in west Harris County. The man was southbound in a Nissan Altima on Texas Highway 6 approaching Empanada Drive around 1:40 a.m., according to Harris County Sheriffs Office Sgt. The Altima driver was killed while the driver of the Infiniti was hospitalized.

Man, 64, found dead in storage building in AldineJon Hoffman had trauma on his head and throat when he was found about 11 a.m. Thursday in the building on in the 13900 block of Lillja Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Jon Hoffman had trauma on his head and throat when he was found about 11 a.m. Thursday in the building on in the 13900 block of Lillja Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Kali9/Getty Images Photo: Kali9/Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man, 64, found dead in storage building in Aldine 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAuthorities are investigating the slaying of a 64-year-old man who was found dead in a storage building in the Aldine area. Hoffman's brother told authorities he went to Hoffman's trailer on the property that morning to check on him. A neighbor found Hoffman dead in one of the storage buildings on the property.

Man arrested in deadly shooting at Haverstock Hill ApartmentsJuan Jose Williams, 41, has been identified as the suspect who fatally shot Germarcus Martin Feb. 16 at the Haverstock Hill Apartments in north Harris County. Juan Jose Williams, 41, has been identified as the suspect who fatally shot Germarcus Martin Feb. 16 at the Haverstock Hill Apartments in north Harris County. Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man arrested in deadly shooting at Haverstock Hill Apartments 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA man was arrested Friday in connection with a fatal shooting at the Haverstock Hill Apartments in north Harris County, authorities say. A man, believed to be Williams, emerged from the group and shot Martin in the head, the sheriff's office said. He was taken to the Harris County Jail.

Woman shot by ex-boyfriend at Willowbrook-area apartments, police sayHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a shooting in the 11800 block of Grant Road on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a shooting in the 11800 block of Grant Road on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Woman shot by ex-boyfriend at Willowbrook-area apartments, police say 1 / 4 Back to GalleryA 20-year-old woman is recovering after she was shot several times Tuesday morning by her ex-boyfriend, according to police. The two exes were arguing inside an apartment in the 11800 block of Grant Road around 2:15 a.m., according to Harris County Sheriffs Office detective Norman Fitts. MORE FROM JAY R. JORDAN: Houston woman wanted in 2013 slaying arrested after second victim found in car's backseatHe fled the apartments in a white Jeep.

After crash, deputies seize loaded AK-47, opioidsA minor car crash yielded the seizure of a loaded AK-47, a 100-round magazine and a large quantity of opioids Friday night, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. A minor car crash yielded the seizure of a loaded AK-47, a 100-round magazine and a large quantity of opioids Friday night, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Photo: Photo Courtesy Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Photo Courtesy Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close After crash, deputies seize loaded AK-47, opioids 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA minor car crash yielded the seizure of a loaded AK-47, a 100-round magazine and a large quantity of opioids Friday night, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. The deputies found the firearm and amo, as well as 7 ounces of hydrocodone and 16 bottles of codeine inside a vehicle involved in the crash, said Harris County Sheriff's Office Patrol Night Watch Captain John Shannon in a tweet. hannah.dellinger@chron.comAK47 OPIOIDS#AK47 OPIOIDS#

Driver thrown from pickup, dies near CrosbyHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly crash in the 22100 block of FM 2100 on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly crash in the 22100 block of FM 2100 on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Photo: Twitter / Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Photo: Twitter / Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Driver thrown from pickup, dies near Crosby 1 / 4 Back to GalleryA driver was thrown from his pickup in a violent and deadly rollover crash early Tuesday in Crosby. The 36-year-old man was southbound in the 22100 block of FM 2100 about 1:30 a.m. when he went into a skid, according to Harris County Sheriffs Office Sgt. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com

Auto parts store owner shoots burglary suspect near Katy, sheriff saysHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a shooting at a used auto parts shop in the 100 block of Cinnamon Drive near Katy on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a shooting at a used auto parts shop in the 100 block of Cinnamon Drive near Katy on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Auto parts store owner shoots burglary suspect near Katy, sheriff says 1 / 7 Back to GalleryThe owner of a used auto parts store shot one of two burglary suspects he caught breaking into his business early Monday morning, police say. At some point during the burglary, the owner pulled a gun and shot at the suspects, striking one of them. Both the shop owner and his wife were detained for the investigation.

Pedestrian killed, driver flees after collision in west Harris CountyHarris County Sheriff's Office investigators work at a fatal auto-pedestrian call at the 3600 block of Addicks Clodine Road Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Houston. It appeared a male between 50-60 years of age was struck by a vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted. less Harris County Sheriff's Office investigators work at a fatal auto-pedestrian call at the 3600 block of Addicks Clodine Road Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Houston. It appeared a male between 50-60 years of age was ... more Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Pedestrian killed, driver flees after collision in west Harris County 1 / 1 Back to GalleryPolice are searching for the driver who struck and killed a man Thursday in west Harris County. The man, believed to be in his 50s or 60s, was struck sometime Thursday morning in the 3600 block of Addicks Clodine, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office.

Pregnant Katy woman shot during possible home invasion not cooperating with investigators, cops sayHarris County Sheriff's Office detectives investigate a shooting in the 22500 block of Auburn Valley Lane on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office detectives investigate a shooting in the 22500 block of Auburn Valley Lane on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Pregnant Katy woman shot during possible home invasion not cooperating with investigators, cops say 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA pregnant woman was shot in a possible home invasion near Katy late Monday night, but both she and the man who took her to the hospital arent cooperating with police, an investigator told reporters. At the hospital, detectives tried to interview the woman, but she was not cooperative, Wyatt said. The woman is pregnant and both her and her unborn child are expected to be OK, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Man struck, killed by train in north Harris CountyA man was killed Saturday after being struck by a train in north Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff's Office said around 4:30 p.m. Saturday that its investigators were at the scene in the 13800 block of Rawling Street, near where the Greens Bayou intersects with Route 69. This is a developing story. Please check back later for details.

3 killed in separate crashes in Harris CountyHarris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences authorities investigate a fatal crash at 12220 Ella Boulevard Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Houston. less Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences authorities investigate a fatal crash at 12220 Ella Boulevard Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Houston. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted ... more Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close 3 killed in separate crashes in Harris County 1 / 9 Back to GalleryThree people died Wednesday morning in traffic accidents on Harris County roads in the Cypress, Aldine City and Greater Greenspoint areas. That death brings to seven the number of pedestrians killed in traffic deaths in unincorporated Harris County this month, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a tweet. About an hour later, a woman was struck at 5015 Aldine Bender, southwest of U.S. 69 and Sam Houston Tollway in northwest Harris County.

Houston recording studio owner surrenders on trafficking chargesOtis "Big Face Tulu" Berry surrendered to authorities Wednesday on sex trafficking charges, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. less Otis "Big Face Tulu" Berry surrendered to authorities Wednesday on sex trafficking charges, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Activist Quanell X facilitated his surrender, the sheriffs office said. Tyrone Berry is facing similar charges in the case. Tyrone Berry eventually dropped the victims off at a Walmart because they were complaining too much, records say.

18-wheeler driver ejected, killed after running off North FreewayHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly wreck along the North Freeway on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a deadly wreck along the North Freeway on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close 18-wheeler driver ejected, killed after running off North Freeway 1 / 7 Back to GallerySeveral southbound main lanes of the North Freeway near Richey Road were reopened Wednesday morning after a deadly 18-wheeler wreck overnight. The driver of the big rig was southbound in the main lanes of Interstate 45 around 4 a.m. when he left the roadway and crashed into a tree, which split open his cab, police said. As of 7:30 a.m., all southbound main lanes were reopen after hours of being cloesd, but all southbound frontage road lanes were still closed.

3 shot while standing outside Spring-area convenience storeHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies work the scene of a triple shooting outside the Cypress Express Mart on Cypress Station Drive near Cypress Trace Road on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies work the scene of a triple shooting outside the Cypress Express Mart on Cypress Station Drive near Cypress Trace Road on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Photo: Twitter / @HCSOPatrol Photo: Twitter / @HCSOPatrol Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close 3 shot while standing outside Spring-area convenience store 1 / 8 Back to GalleryThree men are expected to be OK after being injured in a hail of gunfire outside a Spring-area convenience store Monday night. Deputies who rushed to the store applied a tourniquet on one of the men who was struck in the upper thigh, according to HCSO Major Mike Lee. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com

Parents charged after baby taken in Houston car theft, left shivering and alone in Third Ward parkPolice have charged four people in connection with a 16-month-old child and a running car being taken from a northeast Harris County gas station early Monday morning. Police have charged four people in connection with a 16-month-old child and a running car being taken from a northeast Harris County gas station early Monday morning. Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Parents charged after baby taken in Houston car theft, left shivering and alone in Third Ward park 1 / 12 Back to GalleryPolice have charged the parents of a 16-month-old boy who was taken along with a running car from a northeast Harris County gas station early Monday. The two suspected car thieves are also facing charges after allegedly abandoning the child in MacGregor Park in Houstons Third Ward less than an hour after stealing the car, police said. Jabari Jonathan Davis and Vincent Leon Cannady, both 19, were charged with auto theft and felony kidnapping, while the parents 21-year-old Kimberley Cook and 29-year-old Anthony Blue were charged with child abandonment.

Harris County deputy hospitalized after crash with intoxicated driver, sheriff saysHarris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a crash involving a deputy and a possibly intoxicated driver on FM 1960 near Veterans Memorial on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate a crash involving a deputy and a possibly intoxicated driver on FM 1960 near Veterans Memorial on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Harris County deputy hospitalized after crash with intoxicated driver, sheriff says 1 / 9 Back to GalleryA Harris County sheriffs deputy is recovering in the hospital after being rear-ended and then T-boned at a north county intersection early Friday morning. The deputy was stopped at the intersection of FM 1960 and Veterans Memorial Drive when the driver of a black Mercedes, who Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said was possibly intoxicated, slammed into the deputys patrol car, police said. Police originally told media that distracted driving might have been the culprit, but Gonzalez tweeted later Friday morning saying his detectives believe the Mercedes driver was intoxicated.

Houston man accused of stabbing great-grandparents found with knife in jail, according to sheriffLucian Adrian Johnston, 20, has been charged with possession a prohibited weapon in a correctional facility. It was discovered that Johnston concealed a small knife into HCSO detention facility, according to an HCSO news release. It was discovered that Johnston concealed a small knife into HCSO detention facility, according to an ... more Photo: Harris Co. Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris Co. Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Houston man accused of stabbing great-grandparents found with knife in jail, according to sheriff 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA Houston man accused of stabbing his great-grandparents with a pocketknife while they were driving was allegedly found with another knife in his possession in jail, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Johnston concealed a small knife smuggled into HCSO detention facility, according to an HCSO news release. The quick-thinking boy lunged at Johnston and wrestled the knife away before grabbing and tossing it out the window of the moving car, according to Gonzalez.