A suspected catalytic converter thief is in custody after what Houston police described as a chaotic pursuit involving a vehicle chase, an electric scooter, a foot chase and even a swim through Little White Oak Bayou.

As Houston prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for the FIFA World Cup, the Houston Police Department is launching a new real-time translation system designed to break down language barriers during emergencies, traffic stops, and major public events.

Perry Green, 46, was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery after allegedly stabbing and robbing a Houston Methodist employee in a Texas Medical Center parking garage.

Houston police responded to YES Prep Northline on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call referencing a possible threat, according to the Houston Police Department.

Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez has appealed her termination from the Houston Police Department following a viral video that appeared to show her using racist slurs and making offensive remarks.

Houston police are investigating after a Houston Methodist employee was stabbed inside a parking garage at the Texas Medical Center campus Monday morning.

A man was shot in the leg following an argument outside the Diamond Ridge Apartment Homes in northwest Houston late Saturday night.

A man was critically injured after being shot by his son during a fight at a Houston gas station Friday night, according to police.

A routine traffic stop escalated into a major narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a trailer and at the suspect’s home, according to law enforcement officials.

Police are investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed inside an apartment in Houston’s southside on Wednesday afternoon.

A person was shot following a fight between family members Wednesday in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Authorities are investigating after a body was reportedly found along Brays Bayou late Wednesday morning in southeast Houston.

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting that left a Houston couple and two young children dead at a residence in the River Oaks area.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident near George Bush Intercontinental Airport early Sunday morning when she was struck by at least two vehicles.

A 30-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday night in Southeast Houston after his westbound Nissan Rogue hit a puddle and struck a curb on East Orem Drive, police said.

A Houston Fire Department truck, Engine 11, was stolen early Friday morning while firefighters responded to a burglary alarm on East Memorial Loop.

Houston police have added a new layer of specialized officers to the streets—designed to respond to higher-priority 911 calls, help locate suspects and relieve regular patrol officers so they can get back in service faster.

A body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Houston led to the seizure of dozens of weapons and narcotics, authorities said.

A Houston middle school student was denied restroom access at a gas station, then filmed by surveillance cameras as he relieved himself behind the building.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office says it is reviewing every case involving former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez.

A shooting involving multiple people and vehicles erupted Sunday evening at a shopping center in southwest Houston, leaving one person dead and others detained as police continue to search for additional suspects.

Newly released court documents reveal that 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre was fatally shot at a home on Milroy Lane in Houston, not at a party as initially believed.

An HPD officer was struck and pinned between two vehicles while on foot during a crash on the westbound Katy Freeway at Beltway 8 early Sunday morning.

An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously wounded in a drive-by shooting while sleeping at his north Houston home early Sunday morning.

A male suspect was shot and killed by Houston police after opening fire inside a business near the East Freeway late Saturday night.

A two-vehicle crash occurred early Saturday at Gessner Road and Centrepark Drive in west Houston, resulting in the death of a female passenger.

A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a security guard's vehicle in a Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lot.

A Houston Police Department lieutenant is charged with online solicitation of a minor after allegedly sending explicit messages, photos and trying to meet up with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, but turned out to be an undercover detective.

Houston Police Officer Ashley Gonzalez was fired after an internal investigation confirmed she used racist slurs in an Instagram video.

Houston Police established a perimeter in the Montrose area after a suspect linked to two catalytic converter thefts fled from officers during a traffic stop.

The City of Houston is expecting $114 million in public safety funding to be restored after the Houston Police Department signed off on a revised immigration enforcement ordinance.

The Houston police officer who was suspended after an Instagram video surfaced showing her using racist slurs is still receiving pay while the department’s Internal Affairs investigation continues.

A 10-year-old boy is facing a murder charge after a 13-year-old girl was stabbed to death in February, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston City Council approved a revised immigration policy, but Gov. Greg Abbott says HPD still hasn’t agreed—putting more than $100 million in public safety funding at risk.

Ryder Bryant, a 13-year-old boy, was reported missing in the Sunnyside area of Houston after last being seen on April 20. Authorities issued an Endangered Missing Persons Alert and requested public assistance in locating him. The Texas Center for the Missing later canceled the alert after Ryder was found safe.

In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.

John Whitmire is expected to release new language for a revised immigration ordinance Tuesday afternoon, an effort he says could help resolve a funding standoff with the state and restore more than $100 million for public safety.

A Houston police officer has been relieved of duty after a video circulating on social media allegedly shows her making offensive, racist remarks, according to the Houston Police Department.

A deadly crash Tuesday morning led to lane closures along U.S. 290 in northwest Houston.

Troy Finner has officially been sworn in as the new police chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking the start of his leadership with a standing-room-only ceremony attended by elected officials, law enforcement and community members.

A homeowner shot an alleged intruder in Independence Heights, according to investigators.

Detectives with the Houston Police Department are investigating a double shooting this afternoon on Fondren Road near South Braeswood.

A pedestrian was killed in a late-night crash on the 5400 block of Selinsky Road in Southeast Houston, according to Houston police. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. Friday when a vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was sitting on the curb in a poorly lit area.

A Houston Police Department lieutenant has been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover investigation, authorities said.

An investigation is underway after police say a 4-month-old died in west Houston on Friday.

Houston immigrant families and advocates are reacting after Mayor John Whitmire moved to reverse a city ordinance limiting certain cooperation between Houston Police Department officers and federal immigration authorities, following a state threat to withhold more than $110 million in funding.

Things got heated at Tuesday’s Houston City Council meeting, a day after the State of Texas threatened to pull more than $110 million in public safety grants over the city’s recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Houston is already feeling the impact of a growing dispute with the State of Texas over its newly passed immigration ordinance, as Governor Greg Abbott issued a sharp warning and police overtime has been halted.

Former Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he is considering all options after receiving a letter from the State of Texas threatening to pull $110 million in state public safety grants from the city over its recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Texas EquuSearch has joined the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and considered at high risk.

Police believe a man may have been speeding over train tracks before he was killed in a crash in east Harris County.

A red Cadillac CTS, reportedly speeding, collided with two 18-wheelers late Friday night in northeast Houston. The car first went underneath one truck as it was exiting a private drive, resulting in severe damage, then struck a second 18-wheeler before stopping.

A man was injured in a shooting following an attempted trailer theft after a trail ride event in Southwest Houston. The incident began when the owner saw his trailer being taken and, along with others, pursued the suspected thief, eventually ramming the suspect's truck.

A wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

A teenager was killed and another critically injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a venue on South Gessner Road in Sharpstown early Saturday morning.

A suspect was fatally shot after a struggle with a Houston Police Department sergeant during a traffic stop on Airline Drive early Saturday morning, according to police.

Houston police are seeking six persons of interest—three men and three women—in connection with a fatal shooting outside the Paradise City gentleman’s club on April 4, where Miguel Angel Padilla Franco was killed and another man injured.

A shooting investigation is underway after a violent incident unfolded at a busy intersection in southwest Houston Thursday morning.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday morning near Telephone Road and the Gulf Freeway.

The Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a revised immigration ordinance aimed at clarifying how the Houston Police Department interacts with federal immigration agents.

A major federal law enforcement operation is underway Tuesday in the Clinton Park neighborhood in east Houston, involving multiple agencies executing court-authorized search warrants.

Police in Houston are investigating a deadly shooting after a man was discovered early Sunday morning with multiple gunshot wounds near a crashed vehicle.

Authorities have canceled the Houston Regional Silver Alert after 68-year-old Thanh Phong Ly was found safe. Ly, who had been missing since the morning of April 4 from Southwest Houston, was last seen on foot wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. The Silver Alert was issued by the Texas Center for the Missing on behalf of the Houston Police Department.

Carddie Murray, a 67-year-old man with dementia, was reported missing after last being seen in Houston’s Third Ward on April 4. Authorities described him as a Black male, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and bald/gray hair, last seen wearing a black shirt, blue pants, and black tennis shoes. The Texas Center for the Missing issued and then canceled a Silver Alert after Murray was safely located.

A suspected burglar in Houston attempted to enter a home through the chimney but became stuck halfway down early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of someone on the roof at a residence on Tooley Drive and found the man trapped in the chimney.

Houston police are investigating a fatal incident in the 8700 block of Wheatley Street where a man in his early 20s was found dead after a gunshot and crash were reported around 4 a.m. Saturday.

A shooting outside Paradise City Gentleman’s Club on Houston’s Gulf Freeway left one man dead and another injured early Saturday morning. Police believe the violence began with a disturbance inside the club before at least one gunman fired into a crowd in the parking lot, injuring bystanders.

A fatal crash that left multiple people injured in downtown Houston is under investigation Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston police have released new details on the officer-involved shooting that left a man armed with a butcher knife dead in Southwest Houston.

Houston community groups are pressing city leaders to reverse the closure of the Houston Police Department’s long-running Community Affairs Division, saying the move weakens neighborhood relationships at a time the department is facing heightened scrutiny.

Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in southwest Houston.

A man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds Saturday night in a residential area in the 3600 block of Hollister Road in northwest Houston, according to police.

Six people were shot at a house party in Acres Homes, according to police.

A mother shot his son during a heated argument in East Houston, according to police.

A Houston police K-9 officer responding to a pursuit was injured in a downtown collision after another vehicle struck the patrol unit, causing it to flip and roll nearly a block.

A Houston police officer has been hospitalized after reports of and officer-invovled shooting in the city of South Houston on Friday morning.

Houston police are seeking a person of interest related to the fatal shooting of Isaiah Holiday, 25, on March 21 in the 7440 block of Calhoun Road.

A teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.

A double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.

A 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.

A popular social media trend called “urban exploring” turned dangerous for a couple who entered a vacant hotel in Southwest Houston and were confronted by an armed security guard, according to Houston police investigators and video posted online.

As the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its 40th day, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is reaching out to TSA employees at Houston-area airports, highlighting career opportunities at the Houston Police Department.

A robbery at a north Houston pawn shop and jewelry store turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon, leaving a female customer injured, according to the Houston Police Department.

Charges have been filed against an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old man in northwest Houston over the weekend.

Un hombre se encuentra en estado crítico después de que, según la policía, forzó la entrada a una vivienda en el suroeste de Houston y fue baleado por el dueño de la casa. Investigadores dicen que aún no está claro qué ocurrió antes de ese momento.

Houston Police responded to a shooting near Center and Studemont Streets in Houston, where one person was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Dennis Xavier Arguello-Acosta, 22, has been arrested and charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of off-duty Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was fatally struck while assisting stranded motorists on Interstate 10.

Henry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.

Officers found up to 90 people present and executed a search warrant, discovering the club lacked proper permits. One man was detained, though his identity and charges have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Two Houston police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon after a patrol vehicle was struck and flipped during a crash in southeast Houston, authorities said.

The Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of a Houston doctor following his arrest on a possession of child pornography charge.

The Houston Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance footage of a standoff that led to a fatal shooting outside a southwest Houston hotel last month.

Community leaders and civil rights advocates are speaking out after a major change inside the Houston Police Department that they say could impact trust between officers and the public.

A man was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston on Sunday morning, with police receiving a 911 call at 11:07 a.m. regarding the incident near Bauman Road and Sunnyside Street. The victim, a Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times. There is currently no information available about a suspect, and HPD homicide detectives are conducting an investigation.

A motorcyclist in their 30s was killed in a collision with a minivan at the intersection of Almeda Road and Hepburn Street on Sunday morning. The minivan was moving from a stop sign when the motorcycle crashed into it, resulting in the motorcyclist's death on the scene. The Houston Police Department's Drug Recognition Unit confirmed the minivan driver was not under the influence, and it remains unclear if speed was a factor in the crash.

The Houston Rodeo carnival was closed early on Saturday night due to safety concerns after crowds became rowdy and began to run, causing a chain reaction. Despite social media rumors of a shooting, both Houston Police and rodeo officials confirmed there was no gun involved, and a few fights were quickly dispersed by officers.

Samone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.

The FBI is now involved in the search for the driver who hit and killed a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy last month.