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Charges dismissed for 8 Houston police officers linked to deadly 2019 Harding Street raid
Read full article: Charges dismissed for 8 Houston police officers linked to deadly 2019 Harding Street raidThe Harris County District Attorney's Office has dismissed 17 charges against eight Houston police officers linked to the tragic 2019 Harding Street raid.
Man wanted for groping 7-year-old girl walking home from school identified, has history of similar attacks
Read full article: Man wanted for groping 7-year-old girl walking home from school identified, has history of similar attacksOfficers with the Houston Police Department are looking for a man who assaulted a 7-year-old girl while she was walking home from school in the Woodland Heights neighborhood two weeks ago.
Fight between 2 men outside SW Houston gas station turns into deadly shooting
Read full article: Fight between 2 men outside SW Houston gas station turns into deadly shootingIt's unclear how everything unfolded, but police said two men were arguing when things became physical when one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other several times.
At least 1 killed during wrong-way crash with drunk driver in north Houston, roadway closed
Read full article: At least 1 killed during wrong-way crash with drunk driver in north Houston, roadway closedInvestigators are looking into what led up to a deadly crash when a driver was going the wrong way, resulting in a multi-vehicle accident and the roadway shutting down.
Security guard shot during robbery at former church turned game room in SE Houston
Read full article: Security guard shot during robbery at former church turned game room in SE HoustonInvestigators say 3 masked gunmen robbed a former church turned game room, where a security guard was injured, and two other people were held at gunpoint.
Officers sic K9 on wanted man they already shot at Houston-area McDonald’s
Read full article: Officers sic K9 on wanted man they already shot at Houston-area McDonald’sThe U.S. Marshals said Robert Johnson, who was wanted for sexually assaulting a child, was caught at a McDonald’s in Clear Lake, where they said he frequented often, but Johnson didn’t go down easy.
Houston woman charged with neglect after 1-year-old dies of malnutrition
Read full article: Houston woman charged with neglect after 1-year-old dies of malnutritionInvestigators visited Ilana Madrid, 32, who was looking after the baby, and per court records, saw she had several dogs in her home that were "allowed to urinate and defecate on puppy pads all over the apartment."
Wanted armed robbers seen on video accused of shooting cell phone store employee in SE Houston
Read full article: Wanted armed robbers seen on video accused of shooting cell phone store employee in SE HoustonSurveillance video shows one of the robbers telling the employees, “Empty out those f***ing pockets." Investigators say the gunman later shot one of the employees after trying to run out of the store.
Houston police looking for man who groped 7-year-old girl while she walked home from school in Woodland Heights
Read full article: Houston police looking for man who groped 7-year-old girl while she walked home from school in Woodland HeightsOfficers with the Houston Police Department are looking for a man who assaulted a 7-year-old girl while she was walking home from school in the Woodlands Heights neighborhood.
11-year-old boy shot during home invasion in NE Houston, wanted shooters on the run
Read full article: 11-year-old boy shot during home invasion in NE Houston, wanted shooters on the runInvestigators said a man and woman went up to the house and started shooting from the house before making their way inside and shooting more. Only an 11-year-old boy was hurt during the attack.
Man wanted for killing another during argument over Xbox in Houston’s Fourth Ward
Read full article: Man wanted for killing another during argument over Xbox in Houston’s Fourth WardHAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Corey Dontaye James, 21, is accused of shooting two people in Fourth Ward during an argument about an Xbox, killing one of them.
2 of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants arrested in Houston, Mesquite
Read full article: 2 of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants arrested in Houston, MesquiteTwo fugitives listed on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List have been captured by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE Houston
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE HoustonA woman was taken to the hospital after police say she was hit by an HPD vehicle while she was crossing the street Thursday.
Man dead, woman hurt after argument over Xbox leads to shooting in Houston’s Fourth Ward
Read full article: Man dead, woman hurt after argument over Xbox leads to shooting in Houston’s Fourth WardA man is dead and a woman in the hospital after a shooting at an apartment in the Fourth Ward Thursday.
Teenage suspect shot after pepper spraying employees during armored truck robbery at bank in west Houston
Read full article: Teenage suspect shot after pepper spraying employees during armored truck robbery at bank in west HoustonA person has reportedly been shot during a robbery of an armored vehicle at a bank southwest Houston.
Houstonians opinions divided on viral video of police officer doing donuts in the snow
Read full article: Houstonians opinions divided on viral video of police officer doing donuts in the snowViral video of a Houston police officer doing donuts during the intense snowstorm has garnered a lot of opinions from residents, some saying the officer is just having fun, while others calling out hypocrisy.
Suspected drunk driver charged after fatal crash kills construction worker in SW Houston
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver charged after fatal crash kills construction worker in SW HoustonA person was killed and another injured in a crash Thursday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man shot, killed by older brother after argument about their mom in NW Houston
Read full article: Man shot, killed by older brother after argument about their mom in NW HoustonHouston police were called three times for family disturbances until investigators said the two brothers' mom fainted and hit her head. That's when a heated argument between both brothers turned deadly.
Who wins? Houston police, firefighters have friendly snowball fight!
Read full article: Who wins? Houston police, firefighters have friendly snowball fight!If you were wondering what our first responders are up to during Houston’s winter storm, having a snowball fight might not be at the top of your list. Sure enough, that’s exactly what they were up to!
VIDEO: Houston police seek help identifying ‘Croc Crew’ in convenience store robbery
Read full article: VIDEO: Houston police seek help identifying ‘Croc Crew’ in convenience store robberyFour suspects in Crocs stole $3,700 worth of goods from a convenience store on Bissonnet. Recognize them?
Have you seen Andrew Vaughns III? Houston man missing since December 30
Read full article: Have you seen Andrew Vaughns III? Houston man missing since December 30The Houston Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Andrew Vaughns III, a 46-year-old man who has been missing since December 30, 2024.
‘A Belgian-born hero’: Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz
Read full article: ‘A Belgian-born hero’: Houston Police Department mourns K9 BlitzThe Houston Police Department honors K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born hero whose four years of faithful service and courage left an indelible mark on the department that will never be forgotten.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage GouldingOn the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.
Have you seen her? Silver Alert issued for missing 77-year-old woman in north Houston
Read full article: Have you seen her? Silver Alert issued for missing 77-year-old woman in north HoustonTexas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert for 77-year-old Elda Macias, who was last seen on foot in the 11400 block of Green Plaza Drive in Houston.
15-year-old shot, killed outside Christmas party in SW Houston
Read full article: 15-year-old shot, killed outside Christmas party in SW HoustonInvestigators said the teenager doesn't live on the premises but was at the party, stepped outside, and didn't return. Paramedics later found the 15-year-old was shot in the head.
Washington Corridor resident says neighborhood has been dealing with crime, loud noise complaints since 2018
Read full article: Washington Corridor resident says neighborhood has been dealing with crime, loud noise complaints since 2018Residents of the Washington Corridor neighborhood are raising their voices amid escalating noise and crime issues.
Houston PD officer finds dead man inside his police car before starting shift
Read full article: Houston PD officer finds dead man inside his police car before starting shiftHouston police said an officer was about to start his shift when he noticed a dead man in the back of his police cruiser at HPD's Mental Health Division building.
Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG Stadium
Read full article: Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG StadiumA fight between two relatives escalated into a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the Houston Police Department.
4 teens arrested following police chase in SW Houston; 1 at large after carjacking security guard
Read full article: 4 teens arrested following police chase in SW Houston; 1 at large after carjacking security guardFive suspects are in custody after a wild police pursuit ended with a crash near the Southwest Freeway in SW Houston.
VIDEO: Bodycam shows moments leading up to shooting involving Houston police officers in November
Read full article: VIDEO: Bodycam shows moments leading up to shooting involving Houston police officers in NovemberThe Houston Police Department has released bodycam video showing the moments leading up to an officer-involved shooting in November.
Men get into shootout with armored truck driver during attempted robbery then carjack woman in SE Houston
Read full article: Men get into shootout with armored truck driver during attempted robbery then carjack woman in SE HoustonShots were fired during an armed robbery of an armored vehicle in the Sunnyside area of southeast Houston Tuesday.
Man follows couple, shoots them after argument in northwest Houston
Read full article: Man follows couple, shoots them after argument in northwest HoustonA couple was shot Monday afternoon after being followed from an apartment complex in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Multiple arrests happen as Mayor Whitmire, HPD work together to patrol Washington Corridor
Read full article: Multiple arrests happen as Mayor Whitmire, HPD work together to patrol Washington CorridorThis weekend, Houston-area law enforcement agencies worked together with Mayor John Whitmire to patrol one of the city’s most rambunctious areas. Their efforts seemed to pay dividends, as multiple stops led to arrests of would-be criminals in the Washington Corridor.
2 teens dead, 3 others hurt in mass shooting at ‘pop-up’ party in North Houston
Read full article: 2 teens dead, 3 others hurt in mass shooting at ‘pop-up’ party in North HoustonHouston Police Department said two 16-year-olds were killed, and 3 other people, including a 13-year-old, were shot in North Houston.
Gunfight with Houston police sends teen to hospital after officers witness apparent drug deal
Read full article: Gunfight with Houston police sends teen to hospital after officers witness apparent drug dealHouston PD Chief Noe Diaz says officers saw what appeared to be a drug deal taking place and when they tried to question the young men, they started running and shot at officers.
1 killed, another hospitalized after violent carjacking in SW Houston
Read full article: 1 killed, another hospitalized after violent carjacking in SW HoustonInvestigators say three men were at Townwood Park, where they were approached by a group of men who tried to carjack them. A fight broke out and two of the three men were shot, one of whom died.
Argument about car damage leads to 1 killed, another hospitalized in Houston’s East End
Read full article: Argument about car damage leads to 1 killed, another hospitalized in Houston’s East EndInvestigators say several people were taken into custody and multiple firearms were recovered, but it all seems to have stemmed from an argument about car damage.
SWAT standoff in NE Houston involving stolen car, firearms, explosives ends with suspect’s surrender
Read full article: SWAT standoff in NE Houston involving stolen car, firearms, explosives ends with suspect’s surrenderA standoff on Hopper Road involving a stolen car, firearms, and explosives ended peacefully with the suspect's surrender.
Intruder shot, killed by homeowner’s daughter in southwest Houston
Read full article: Intruder shot, killed by homeowner’s daughter in southwest HoustonAn investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by a homeowner in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
Residents call for more safety measures after student walking to school killed by train in SE Houston
Read full article: Residents call for more safety measures after student walking to school killed by train in SE HoustonA student died Monday after being hit by a train in southeast Houston. Residents and parents who live nearby tell KPRC 2 it’s not uncommon for students to cross the train tracks despite it being dangerous.
Dangerous railroad tracks in SE Houston where student was killed by train have always been a problem
Read full article: Dangerous railroad tracks in SE Houston where student was killed by train have always been a problemA student was tragically killed Monday morning while walking to school but for those who lived near Milby High School, the dangers of the train tracks are not a new concept.
Milby High School student hit and killed by train while walking to school in southeast Houston
Read full article: Milby High School student hit and killed by train while walking to school in southeast HoustonA pedestrian was fatally struck by a train this morning in Houston's southside, at 2000 Broadway Street near Galveston Road.
Who gunned down a father of three on the Gulf Freeway?
Read full article: Who gunned down a father of three on the Gulf Freeway?Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Houston Police Department are asking for the public’s help to find whoever shot and killed a man while he was driving his box truck on the Gulf Freeway.
NEW DETAILS: Bond raised to $3M for Houston man charged in deadly stabbing of his sister and niece
Read full article: NEW DETAILS: Bond raised to $3M for Houston man charged in deadly stabbing of his sister and nieceA man accused of fatally stabbing his sister and young niece at a west Houston apartment complex faced a judge Wednesday, as prosecutors shared new details about the case.
Sharpstown HS lockdown lifted; man shot at 2 groups of students near campus
Read full article: Sharpstown HS lockdown lifted; man shot at 2 groups of students near campusParents and staff members were on high alert at Sharpstown High School Wednesday morning, after gunshots were heard near the campus.
Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street Raid is back in court. Here’s why
Read full article: Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street Raid is back in court. Here’s whyGerald Goines, the ex-Houston Police Department officer convicted in the tragic 2019 Harding Street raid, is back in the spotlight.
HPD officer who hit and killed woman in front of her kids returns to duty despite crash being under investigation
Read full article: HPD officer who hit and killed woman in front of her kids returns to duty despite crash being under investigationThe Houston Police Department has released video showing the moment a mother of four was struck and killed by a police cruiser in front of her children.
‘Cat and mouse game’ ends with suspected home invaders arrested in Sunnyside
Read full article: ‘Cat and mouse game’ ends with suspected home invaders arrested in SunnysideInvestigators said one of the home invaders was caught quickly, but the second played a "cat and mouse game" with patrol officers before barricading himself in a tree.
Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving DayA fire tore through an apartment complex in Houston’s Galleria area on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Houston police officer ‘relieved of duty’ after arrest for family violence
Read full article: Houston police officer ‘relieved of duty’ after arrest for family violenceA Houston police officer was relieved of duty after being arrested for family violence, according to the Houston Police Department.
Recognize him? Man wanted in 15 robberies across southwest Houston since October
Read full article: Recognize him? Man wanted in 15 robberies across southwest Houston since OctoberThe Houston Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect believed to be behind a string of 15 robberies in southwest Houston since October.

Metal thieves impacting everything from emergency communications to getting prescriptions filled
Read full article: Metal thieves impacting everything from emergency communications to getting prescriptions filledThe theft of copper from communication lines is a growing issue in Houston and nationwide, affecting critical services such as emergency communications, medical facilities, and internet connectivity for remote workers.
The Chicano Squad’s impact on Houston after the Moody Park Riots
Read full article: The Chicano Squad’s impact on Houston after the Moody Park RiotsThe Moody Riots proved Houston’s Hispanic community had a major trust problem when it came to police. That’s when the Houston Police Department formed a special task force -- The Chicano Squad.

Houston police share safety tips for women living alone, apartment residents
Read full article: Houston police share safety tips for women living alone, apartment residentsThe Houston Police Department is offering safety tips for residents, focusing on women living alone, particularly in apartment complexes.
Man shot by police for making ‘sudden move’ while they were detaining a woman in downtown Houston
Read full article: Man shot by police for making ‘sudden move’ while they were detaining a woman in downtown HoustonInvestigators said a security guard asked a woman to leave the downtown premises, and when officers caught up to her, another man approached them.
Neighbor coming home from work finds woman’s body lying in middle of street
Read full article: Neighbor coming home from work finds woman’s body lying in middle of streetInvestigators are piecing together what led up to a woman's death after her body was found, with a deadly gunshot wound, in the middle of the street.
Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charity
Read full article: Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charityCrooks cracked into 25 storage units inside of a Public Storage in Houston’s Galleria area.
Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban Tien
Read full article: Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban TienBan Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garage
Read full article: Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garageA 21-year-old man, Enrique Malaquias Bonilla, has been charged with murder for allegedly dropping 23-year-old Sostenos Briones from a six-story parking garage during a robbery on September 26 at an apartment complex on Leona Street in Houston.
Houston police bust unlicensed dentist accused of practicing out of Spring home
Read full article: Houston police bust unlicensed dentist accused of practicing out of Spring homeA 43-year-old woman is accused of practicing dentistry without a license out of a Spring-area home after a bust by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division.
Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheld
Read full article: Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheldGerald Goines, the ex-Houston officer found guilty of murder in the Harding Street raid, is pushing for a new trial.
Serial sex assault suspect targeted Houston moms who were dropping kids off at school bus stop
Read full article: Serial sex assault suspect targeted Houston moms who were dropping kids off at school bus stopA 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple sexual assaults in north Houston.
Man arrested in connection to sex assaults in W. Gulf Bank, but HPD believes second suspect involved in other attacks
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to sex assaults in W. Gulf Bank, but HPD believes second suspect involved in other attacksInvestigators with the Houston Police Department’s Special Victim’s Division announced that they have arrested a suspect connected to two of the apartment break-ins and sexual assaults in the West Gulf Bank Rd. area over the past three months.
Driver in chase with Houston police seen turning car’s lights on and off
Read full article: Driver in chase with Houston police seen turning car’s lights on and offInvestigators said they tried pulling the man over inside the loop near the Galleria before he sped off, driving up to 100 mph and turning his lights on and off during the chase.
Missing in Houston: Family seeks answers as investigation links Angela Diaz’s disappearance to trafficking
Read full article: Missing in Houston: Family seeks answers as investigation links Angela Diaz’s disappearance to traffickingAngela Diaz has been missing since June 30, 2024, and her family seeks answers amid fears she was a victim of human trafficking. Krystephor Karvon Brown, charged with promoting prostitution in connection with her case, remains at large.
2 Houston PD officers hospitalized trying to catch reckless drivers at Greenspoint Mall
Read full article: 2 Houston PD officers hospitalized trying to catch reckless drivers at Greenspoint MallInvestigators say a chase with reckless drivers in the Greenspoint area put two officers in the hospital after their patrol car flipped into a ditch.