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Accused Houston real estate fraudster connected to dozens of stolen properties caught attempting new deed filing
Read full article: Accused Houston real estate fraudster connected to dozens of stolen properties caught attempting new deed filingAlba Martinez and her husband Jarin Martinez, who do not operate as a business, face accusations of orchestrating a sophisticated real estate theft scheme involving at least 37 properties, according to a lawsuit filed by the Harris County Attorney’s Office.
Deputy punched in face while attempting to break up fight in north Harris County
Read full article: Deputy punched in face while attempting to break up fight in north Harris CountyThis weekend, a deputy from Constable Mark Herman’s Office was assaulted while responding to a fight at an apartment complex on Stonefield Drive.
Man found shot in the chest near Hockley, possible gunman detained
Read full article: Man found shot in the chest near Hockley, possible gunman detainedAuthorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting in northwest Harris County, where a man was hurt, and a possible gunman is being questioned.
Montgomery Co. deputy resigns after social media links him to child sexual assault case
Read full article: Montgomery Co. deputy resigns after social media links him to child sexual assault caseDeputy Landon Slatter, who worked with the sheriff's office for 15 years, resigned immediately after his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he met through social media.
Houston family left high and dry: $16,000 paid for renovations that never materialized
Read full article: Houston family left high and dry: $16,000 paid for renovations that never materializedThe Harris County Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a home renovation company in northwest Harris County, near Rice Military, accusing it of fraudulent practices. This legal action comes after several residents reported losing significant amounts of money to the company named in the lawsuit.
Medical examiner’s office releases cause of death for 83-year-old Pasadena Memorial shooting suspect
Read full article: Medical examiner’s office releases cause of death for 83-year-old Pasadena Memorial shooting suspectThe Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the cause of death for a man accused of shooting someone during a Pasadena Memorial High School event.
Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing
Read full article: Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricingPresident Donald Trump's administration has given New York until March 21 to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system.
Recognize them? 2 suspects accused of fraudulently withdrawing $4,400 from Cypress woman’s bank account
Read full article: Recognize them? 2 suspects accused of fraudulently withdrawing $4,400 from Cypress woman’s bank accountThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is sharing photos of two suspects in a fraud case in hopes someone knows who they are and can help law enforcement apprehend them.
Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitments
Read full article: Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitmentsNew York City’s Democratic mayor appeared on the “Fox & Friends” show alongside President Donald Trump’s border czar.
Suspect in UH parking garage sexual assault attack taken to jail and released same day, now wanted
Read full article: Suspect in UH parking garage sexual assault attack taken to jail and released same day, now wantedEric Latroy Brown, 40, is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault and one count of aggravated robbery after a student was attacked around 5:30 p.m. last Friday.
At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory
Read full article: At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factoryA fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health authorities said.
Fort Bend County DA’s office discovers ‘a couple’ of pending Missouri City PD cases impacted by destroyed evidence
Read full article: Fort Bend County DA’s office discovers ‘a couple’ of pending Missouri City PD cases impacted by destroyed evidenceThe Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has provided KPRC 2 with an update on its investigation into the Missouri City Police Department, where police are accused of destroying crucial evidence without a court mandate.
Missouri City PD under investigation for destroying evidence without court order
Read full article: Missouri City PD under investigation for destroying evidence without court orderMissouri City Police Department is under investigation for destroying evidence without a court order, affecting around 100 cases.
Indiana man pardoned by Trump is fatally shot during a traffic stop
Read full article: Indiana man pardoned by Trump is fatally shot during a traffic stopAn Indiana man was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop, just days after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
Teacher of the year nominee resigns from Katy ISD after alleged assault of student with autism
Read full article: Teacher of the year nominee resigns from Katy ISD after alleged assault of student with autismThe Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office has confirmed the identity of a now-former Katy ISD teacher accused of grabbing a student with autism by the collar.
Deputies searching for elderly man with dementia last seen in North Harris County
Read full article: Deputies searching for elderly man with dementia last seen in North Harris CountyAuthorities in North Houston are searching for 73-year-old Cortwright Quinland, who has dementia and was last seen on January 2, 2025, near Falls Church Drive.
‘Operation Turkey Dinner’ brings Thanksgiving joy to Houston families in need
Read full article: ‘Operation Turkey Dinner’ brings Thanksgiving joy to Houston families in needHarris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office is conducting its annual "Operation Turkey Dinner" program, delivering fully cooked Thanksgiving meals to Houston families facing hardships.
Constables searching for suspect who stole nearly $500 in pleasure products from adult store
Read full article: Constables searching for suspect who stole nearly $500 in pleasure products from adult storeA man is wanted for stealing nearly $500 worth of merchandise from Cindie's adult store on Northwest Freeway.

New homeowner finds human remains in northeast Harris County while cleaning house that burned in August
Read full article: New homeowner finds human remains in northeast Harris County while cleaning house that burned in AugustA new homeowner in Houston discovered a human corpse in a house they had recently purchased.
Harris County: What to expect during early voting for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: Harris County: What to expect during early voting for the Nov. 5 electionThe Harris County Clerk’s Office held a news conference Thursday morning to provide key information about early voting for the upcoming Nov. 5 General and Special Elections.
2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing children
Read full article: 2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing childrenThe Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office says a Harris County man is now behind bars following a child pornography and sexual abuse investigation.
Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance call
Read full article: Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance callInvestigators say the shooter was taken into custody after an exhaustive search requiring two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region.
Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licenses
Read full article: Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licensesThree officials from the Liberty County Fire Marshal’s Office, including Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller, have been arrested on charges of theft, official oppression, and tampering with evidence.
Galveston PD officer fired amid allegations of assaulting teenagers at birthday pool party
Read full article: Galveston PD officer fired amid allegations of assaulting teenagers at birthday pool partyThe Galveston County District Attorney's Office said former police officer Jared Rivas was indicted on eight charges related to assaulting teenagers during a pool party.
Aggressive dog chasing people shot by Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable in Spring area neighborhood
Read full article: Aggressive dog chasing people shot by Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable in Spring area neighborhoodThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a deputy constable shot an aggressive dog that was chasing after people in a subdivision in the Spring area Saturday.
Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contract
Read full article: Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contractSome security officers at a jail in Atlanta that is under federal investigation walked off the job after the Fulton County sheriff’s office failed to pay money owed to the third-party contractor that employs them.
Harris County Pct. 6 Deputy Constable terminated after deadly wrong-way crash in Houston’s Second Ward
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 6 Deputy Constable terminated after deadly wrong-way crash in Houston’s Second WardThe Harris County Pct. 6 Constable’s Office said a deputy constable who was involved in a deadly crash Saturday in the Second Ward while he was off-duty, has had his employment terminated.
Police looking to identify shoplifters responsible for stealing almost $2K worth of alcohol from Cypress liquor store
Read full article: Police looking to identify shoplifters responsible for stealing almost $2K worth of alcohol from Cypress liquor storeAuthorities are searching for four women accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of alcohol from a Cypress liquor store.
KPRC 2 receives redacted Uvalde school shooting records as part of public records lawsuit settlement
Read full article: KPRC 2 receives redacted Uvalde school shooting records as part of public records lawsuit settlementKPRC 2 has obtained redacted records from the Uvalde District Attorney’s Office amid a public records lawsuit filed by their parent company, GMG.
Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri
Read full article: Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in MissouriA transgender woman’s use of the women’s locker room at a suburban St. Louis gym is prompting protests and calls for an investigation.
Galveston County DA can’t authenticate Santa Fe HS computer was used by gunman to research school shootings
Read full article: Galveston County DA can’t authenticate Santa Fe HS computer was used by gunman to research school shootingsDuring opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.
Special Council flags issue with documents in Judge Kelli Johnson’s case
Read full article: Special Council flags issue with documents in Judge Kelli Johnson’s caseA new motion has been filed in a high-profile case involving a Harris County judge, raising questions about transparency and legal procedures. The decision made in court could have significant implications for the case moving forward.
Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson
Read full article: Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli JohnsonA new special counsel has been appointed to handle the DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who was recently taken to a mental health facility following a wellness check.
‘Come and get this trash’: Garbage-filled SE Houston apartment complex files foreclosure after resident complaints
Read full article: ‘Come and get this trash’: Garbage-filled SE Houston apartment complex files foreclosure after resident complaintsA Houston apartment that has received several complaints from its residents has not only abandoned the property but has now filed for foreclosure, leaving residents in the dark once again.
Have you experienced price gouging after Beryl? Harris County Attorney’s Office wants to hear from you
Read full article: Have you experienced price gouging after Beryl? Harris County Attorney’s Office wants to hear from youFollowing Hurricane Beryl, reports have come in about Houston residents experiencing price gouging on essential items like gas, food, and hotel accommodations.
4 Harris County SWAT members, along with pilot hospitalized following helicopter crash in Eagle Lake
Read full article: 4 Harris County SWAT members, along with pilot hospitalized following helicopter crash in Eagle LakeIt's unclear what caused the pilot to make a hard landing/crash but we're told it happened during a training exercise.
GONE STEALIN’, Stolen boat chase in Houston ends with 1 arrested, 1 on the run
Read full article: GONE STEALIN’, Stolen boat chase in Houston ends with 1 arrested, 1 on the runInvestigators say several law enforcement agencies were assisting in a chase with a stolen truck, hauling a boat with the driver going between 90-120 miles per hour.
Predator accused of trying to meet woman in Montgomery County to sexually assault her 13-year-old daughter
Read full article: Predator accused of trying to meet woman in Montgomery County to sexually assault her 13-year-old daughterDuring the investigation, authorities learned (via conversations with the woman) that Scott Jacob Baldwin "detailed his sexual interest in children and recounted previous sexual contact he's had with other victims in the Tarrant County area."
Man arrested for using artificial intelligence to undress teen in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man arrested for using artificial intelligence to undress teen in Montgomery CountyInvestigators say Roman Shoffner used an artificial intelligence program on his phone to alter a 17-year-old girl's picture by removing her clothes.
Wanted man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in merchandise from Versace store at Houston Premium Outlet Mall
Read full article: Wanted man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in merchandise from Versace store at Houston Premium Outlet MallRecognize him? Investigators said this man walked into the Versace store and picked out "various merchandise valued at just under $5,000" and ran off when he was confronted by management.
Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protesters
Read full article: Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protestersThe arrests were the result of the second police crackdown on pro-Palestine demonstrations at UT-Austin. The first protest, on April 24, resulted in 57 arrests, which were also dismissed.
Burglars, 15 and 11, arrested in Shirley Acres wedding venue break-in
Read full article: Burglars, 15 and 11, arrested in Shirley Acres wedding venue break-inOn June 19, deputies from the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office arrested a 15-year-old and an 11-year-old during a burglary at Shirley Acres on Woerner Rd.
Wanted man who fled from Houston police and killed innocent woman, was recently released from jail
Read full article: Wanted man who fled from Houston police and killed innocent woman, was recently released from jailA woman is dead after being struck by a wanted suspect who was fleeing from police in a vehicle on the south side of Houston.
18-year-old shot by deputy during gunfight at pool party in NW Harris County
Read full article: 18-year-old shot by deputy during gunfight at pool party in NW Harris CountyResponding officers said they heard gunfire in different directions and found several people at the pool partying, with visible guns in their hands.
Man shot to death behind west Harris County hotel, video shows him drinking with 2 people moments before
Read full article: Man shot to death behind west Harris County hotel, video shows him drinking with 2 people moments beforeDeputies say in reviewing security footage, they saw the victim drinking with a man and woman before the man pulled out a gun and shot the victim before leaving the scene with the woman.
Man arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn after joint operation at Richmond home
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn after joint operation at Richmond homeThe Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office says they, along with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, and the Rosenberg Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in Richmond.
7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris County
Read full article: 7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris CountyThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 21200 block of Shadow River Lane in north Harris County.
‘We must not get complacent:’ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guard
Read full article: ‘We must not get complacent:’ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guardThe northeast part of Harris County and areas around Kingwood have been heavily affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding, however, authorities are sharing a glimmer of hope Sunday evening.
Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck inferno
Read full article: Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck infernoWorkers have begun removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck.
I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says
Read full article: I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor saysConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed for days around the area where a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95.
Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The Woodlands
Read full article: Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The WoodlandsCharges against a man accused of injuring a Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office investigator during the Ironman Race have been dropped after video evidence showed the investigator kicking the man's vehicle.
Woman accused of giving man drugs which led to his 2023 overdose death in Montgomery County
Read full article: Woman accused of giving man drugs which led to his 2023 overdose death in Montgomery CountyA woman has been arrested, accused of giving a man drugs which led to his death by an overdose in Montgomery County.
More than 400 criminal cases slated for dismissal refiled by Harris County Pct. 4. Here’s why
Read full article: More than 400 criminal cases slated for dismissal refiled by Harris County Pct. 4. Here’s whyThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office announced Friday the refiling of more than 400 criminal cases that were slated for dismissal by judges due to lack of probable cause, according to a release.
Second victim dies after deadly Texas DPS office crash in Brenham
Read full article: Second victim dies after deadly Texas DPS office crash in BrenhamThe Texas DPS - Southeast Texas region confirmed on a social media post the victim killed was Bobby Huff, 78. He was one of six hospitalized, they said, but the only one who succumbed to his injuries.
BAD APPLE: Houston man caught with $20K in counterfeit Apple devices
Read full article: BAD APPLE: Houston man caught with $20K in counterfeit Apple devicesA man has been charged with trademark counterfeiting after authorities said they discovered more the $20,000 in counterfeit Apple devices in the back of a stolen car during a traffic stop.
Man arrested, accused of exposing himself to children inside Montgomery County HEB
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of exposing himself to children inside Montgomery County HEBA man has been arrested in Montgomery County, accused of sexual crimes involving children and that investigation also led to charges against his spouse.
Owner of Needville newspaper arrested, accused of sending explicit messages to undercover officer
Read full article: Owner of Needville newspaper arrested, accused of sending explicit messages to undercover officerThe Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office said the owner of a newspaper in Needville has been arrested after he allegedly send explicit messages and images to an undercover officer.
Person of interest in sexual assault cases involving minors arrested on assault warrant in Montgomery County
Read full article: Person of interest in sexual assault cases involving minors arrested on assault warrant in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said a 23-year-old man was arrested on an assault warrant Saturday.
Man gets 40 years for 2020 death of 2-year-old Maliyah Bass
Read full article: Man gets 40 years for 2020 death of 2-year-old Maliyah BassThe Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that the boyfriend of the mother of 2-year-old Maliyah Bass has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection to her death.
Brazoria County authorities really want to arrest your awful ex on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Brazoria County authorities really want to arrest your awful ex on Valentine’s DayRunning into a really terrible ex-partner can be the worst sometimes, especially on Valentine’s Day. That’s why the Brazoria County Constable’s Office made a post on Facebook asking for those terrible exes to be turned into authorities.
Woman wanted for stealing 2 French Bulldogs in NW Harris County
Read full article: Woman wanted for stealing 2 French Bulldogs in NW Harris CountyA woman is wanted by deputy constables for allegedly stealing two French Bulldogs in northwest Harris County, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said.
‘His body was bloated’: Man posed as funeral director, mortician, allegedly stole life insurance money of dead people
Read full article: ‘His body was bloated’: Man posed as funeral director, mortician, allegedly stole life insurance money of dead peopleTwo people have been arrested, accused of using a fraudulent Houston funeral business to forge signatures and steal thousands of dollars by illegally obtaining the life insurance policies from the family’s of deceased loved ones.
‘It was a mess’: Vacant property on Houston’s east side becomes magnet for crime
Read full article: ‘It was a mess’: Vacant property on Houston’s east side becomes magnet for crimeA vacant commercial property near downtown on Houston’s east side has become a magnet for crime. The building on Harrisburg near 65th Street has been continually damaged by thieves, vandals and members of Houston’s homeless population.