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Houston police investigate the death of a woman found in a home on Gober Street; autopsy results are pending, and authorities encourage community tips.
Houston police have charged 50-year-old Jose Santiago Villatoro with murder for the April fatal shooting of Rosenda Garcia Hernandez and consider he may have fled to Mexico.
Two decomposed bodies were found in a trailer in Houston, with police investigating if extreme heat played a role in their deaths. The deceased may be from the homeless community.
Clifford Moore was arrested on several warrants, including aggravated assault on a public servant, after a routine traffic stop by Constable Mark Herman’s unit.
Two men, both 44, died in a car crash in Houston when their Ford Crown Victoria hit a parked Dodge Challenger, which then struck a light pole. The crash is under investigation.
Cameron Moon has been sentenced to 25 years for a 2008 murder after a long appeals process challenging his adult certification during the initial trial.
Cedric Williams was arrested in Harris County for possessing an unregistered short-barreled firearm and evading arrest after deputies responded to a weapons disturbance.
A suspect tried to use a stolen debit card at Boot Barn, and law enforcement is seeking public help to find him, after surveillance caught the attempt.
Aubry Davis, with 16 bonds, received probation for her crimes, stirring debate on accountability in Harris County's justice system and triggering backlash from community figures.
Lineman Trevor Tedore was arrested in Galveston for allegedly assaulting another lineman, causing serious injuries. The victim is in critical condition. Both were in town for hurricane recovery efforts.
A man, Alexander Sibaja, was arrested and charged with Evading in a Motor Vehicle after leading a deputy on a short chase and getting stuck in mud in Harris County.
An off-duty officer in Harris County shot at suspects attempting to burglarize his car. No one was injured, and the suspects, wearing purple hoodies, remain at large.
Houston Police arrested 17-year-old Jesus Ventura Lopez for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon after a shooting on Walker Street left a man critically injured.
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