Deputies say thieves struck a FedEx yard in Willowbrook this week as catalytic converter thefts climb again in the Houston area. Officials urge truck and SUV owners to park in well‑lit spots and consider shields or engraving.

Harris County SWAT and deputies are on scene near the North Freeway and Airtex after reports of a barricaded, believed-armed man. Officials say a heavy police presence remains.

Precinct 4 deputies are probing a death after a man was found shot in the 24000 block of Palo Dura Drive in Spring. Authorities say the scene appears isolated.

Five people were arrested after a Houston home invasion that investigators say is linked to a transnational South American theft ring. Court filings allege a juvenile was threatened during the robbery.

Harris County deputies say they arrested a man Sunday after a pregnant woman was assaulted in the 20300 block of Fairfield Park Way in Cypress. The constable’s Facebook post names the suspect and shows deputies responded to the call.

A 31-year-old Corpus Christi man pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler, federal prosecutors said.

A League City groomer was arrested after a 5-year-old goldendoodle died in her care; investigators say negligence caused the death and bond was set at $50,000.

FBI Chicago released photos of two people accused of posing as federal agents and extorting money. Officials urge anyone contacted to report tips to IC3 or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

HPD released images and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips after an aggravated robbery Feb. 28 in the 3400 block of Roseland.

An anonymous tip and cash reward led to the arrest of 27‑year‑old Justin Ramon Statum at a Harris County motel, authorities say.

Houston homicide detectives are searching for a person of interest after a 50-year-old woman was found shot inside an apartment on Laura Koppe Road. Investigators say the public should not approach the person and can report tips to HPD or Crime Stoppers.

On the fourth anniversary of Deputy Darren Almendarez’s death, a long‑awaited trial is set to begin for one of the men accused in the shooting. The case spurred new law and a multiagency probe.

Houston police are seeking seven people after an aggravated robbery on Calumet Street. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to arrests.