A man was arrested for allegedly dumping used oil into a storm drain in Harris County; he faces charges and a $2,500 bond for environmental pollution.

A sinkhole caused the evacuation of eight homes in Houston's Memorial Green Homes. No injuries were reported, with heavy rain potentially being a factor.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Joseph Alvarado, who has multiple DWI charges and an outstanding Probation Warrant, in the 8100 block of Tattershall Circle.

An 18-year-old is charged with abandoning her newborn in a dumpster in Houston. The baby, found with umbilical cord attached, is now healthy; the mother's bail is set at $90,000.

Shantrell Williams was arrested in Harris County for assaulting peace officers and evading arrest after a disturbance call escalated into a foot chase and physical altercation.

Houston man gets 55 years in prison for the murder of his 3-year-old nephew, after an eight-day trial detailing severe abuse leading to the child's death.

A traffic stop in Harris County led to the arrest of Alfonso Sanchez for DUI after failing field sobriety tests, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's Office.

A robbery suspect was caught during a credit card fraud call on Spears Road, with authorities finding a controlled substance and indicating more charges could follow.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect linked to Roger Magee's human trafficking case, and they also recovered a missing juvenile and arrested Ronald Poledore for similar charges. Magee faces new charges, while Poledore has bonded out.

Houston police investigate the death of Damon Spiller, 56, found in a residence with a gunshot wound. They seek witnesses to activity around nearby roadway ramps.

Houston police discovered a badly decomposed body during a welfare check; the age and cause of death are undetermined. A separate case found skeletonized remains in an abandoned home.

Deputies in Harris County recovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested the armed suspect, Kentrell Bay. The arrest illustrates the benefits of surveillance technology in law enforcement.

Curtis Allen Holliday, a 62-year-old from Houston, faces murder and fraud allegations involving a bail bond scheme.