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A man was found shot and killed Friday on Bandlon Drive in Houston's Alief neighborhood. Police responded after a reported burglary and homicide detectives were on scene.
Dozens of volunteers and county investigators returned to the Calder Road area in League City on June 12 in a search tied to recent indictments in the long‑running Texas Killing Fields probe.
Houston Police say Rickey Brown is wanted after about 2,200 cubic feet of trash was dumped on Hamblen Road; a trailer plate and tip line were released.
HPD’s Robbery Division released images after an April 29 aggravated robbery in the 1600 block of Post Oak Blvd and is asking for tips. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000.
HPD released surveillance stills after a May 19 service-station robbery on the Katy Freeway. Tipsters who contact Crime Stoppers directly may be eligible for up to $5,000.
A federal suit says Meneses Law coached Spanish‑speaking clients into false VAWA abuse petitions and charged thousands. The firm denies the claims as litigation begins in Houston federal court.
Houston police say an officer fired and struck a suspect near Westheimer and Briargreen; the suspect was hospitalized and no officers were injured. Investigation is ongoing.
Houston police announced a media briefing after an officer-involved shooting in the 2200 block of Briarview Drive. Officials have released few details so far.
A north Harris County traffic stop last Sunday led to the arrest of a man wanted on an active human‑trafficking warrant, the constable’s office says.
A woman was struck and killed on SH‑249 near Old Bammel; a Harris County deputy was later hit while investigating, authorities say. Investigators are probing both crashes.
Federal prosecutors charged an Iola man on June 11 after alleged online threats to blow up the White House and kill federal law enforcement.
A man in his 30s was hospitalized after gunfire at an apartment complex on North Wayside Drive following a family dispute; three people were detained and HPD is investigating.
Precinct 4 deputies say they arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted deputies and threatened a victim on Huffmeister Road. The constable’s office posted photos and initial charges.
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