Auto-theft detectives say they spotted a suspect breaking into vehicles at a north Harris County hotel; deputies arrested the person and recovered stolen tools. Prosecutors filed charges.

A meetup over a tailgate believed stolen turned violent in Houston’s Fifth Ward Wednesday, leaving one man injured as authorities investigate and prosecutors review the case.

Northeast Houston officers responded to a shooting on the East Freeway; one man was taken to hospital in critical condition and a possible shooter was detained.

A former NASA engineer says a coordinated, "weaponized" campaign of false assault claims and police misconduct destroyed his career. He has filed a federal suit seeking damages.

A breastfeeding mother was robbed at gunpoint in Houston and her baby was injured after falling amid the chaos. Police say both are expected to be okay as detectives hunt for two suspects.

An armed man was detained after an attempted home break-in in Atascocita's Forest Timbers neighborhood, the constable's office says.

Precinct 4 deputies say a warrant arrest in the 10900 block of Mist Lane led to a terroristic-threat allegation and a failure-to-identify charge.

A North Carolina family pleaded guilty in Del Rio after prosecutors say they trafficked firearms to a Mexican cartel; ATF and DOJ flagged the case.

HPD released surveillance photos after the Oct. 21 fatal shooting at 9303 Town Park Drive. Crime Stoppers says tipsters may be eligible for up to $5,000.

Precinct 4 deputies say they detained an assault suspect Wednesday in the 21400 block of Slippery Creek Lane in Spring. The constable posted the update on Facebook.

A suspect was arrested after deputies say they were trying vehicle door handles in north Harris County. Precinct 4 urges drivers to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.

Police and community leaders criticized a plea deal that sent a Galveston man to under three years after he admitted to child sexual assault. Investigators say evidence included confessions and DNA.

Houston police released images of two men wanted in an aggravated robbery on Harwin Drive. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.