CRIME
Man who claimed ‘witch’ made him sexually abuse 13-year-old girl sentenced to 75 years in prison
Read full article: Man who claimed ‘witch’ made him sexually abuse 13-year-old girl sentenced to 75 years in prisonThe man said a witch that he met in Mexico made him commit the abuse, and also hacked into his phone and watched child porn.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
‘I’ll get you later’: Man accused of bringing gun onto Spring ISD bus, targeting student, handed $6.9M bond
Read full article: ‘I’ll get you later’: Man accused of bringing gun onto Spring ISD bus, targeting student, handed $6.9M bondSpring ISD said patrols will be increased on their bus routes and around their campuses.
Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into stranger’s home
Read full article: Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into stranger’s homeA Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Bodycam footage of fatal shooting released after man slashes officer with knife during mental health episode
Read full article: Bodycam footage of fatal shooting released after man slashes officer with knife during mental health episodeOfficers believe the suspect was having a mental episode when he stabbed the officer.
Baytown officer charged in crash that killed Harris County deputy’s children
Read full article: Baytown officer charged in crash that killed Harris County deputy’s childrenA Harris County grand jury has indicted Baytown Police Officer Michael Hightower for the October crash that killed two children of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy.
‘We stand with him’: Houston Police Union pays respect to former KPRC 2 reporter Jake Reiner after Rob Reiner’s death
Read full article: ‘We stand with him’: Houston Police Union pays respect to former KPRC 2 reporter Jake Reiner after Rob Reiner’s deathThe Houston Police Officers’ Union posted a tribute message to former KPRC 2 News reporter Jake Reiner after the passing of his parents.
Man points weapon at Spring ISD bus driver, students, then runs away
Read full article: Man points weapon at Spring ISD bus driver, students, then runs awayDeputies and Spring ISD Police are investigating after a suspect stopped a school bus near Birnam Wood Blvd in Spring and threatened the driver and students with a weapon.
Man found dead inside vehicle that rolled into ditch after shooting in North Harris County
Read full article: Man found dead inside vehicle that rolled into ditch after shooting in North Harris CountyHarris County deputies found a man fatally shot inside a vehicle that rolled into a ditch on Salter Drive Sunday night. The investigation is ongoing.
Woman’s body found in barrel; boyfriend charged, prosecutors say he told family he ‘wanted to kill another’ person
Read full article: Woman’s body found in barrel; boyfriend charged, prosecutors say he told family he ‘wanted to kill another’ personHouston police are investigating a deadly incident involving a recovered body that officials believe was the girlfriend of a Honduran national. The man remains in the Harris County Jail with an ICE hold.
Woman possibly squatting fatally shot after fight with security guard at apartment complex near NRG Park
Read full article: Woman possibly squatting fatally shot after fight with security guard at apartment complex near NRG ParkThe shooting happened at a complex in the 2100 block of Holly Hall Street.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
Houston man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for exploiting ‘very young’ minor
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for exploiting ‘very young’ minorA man from Houston has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after admitting to coercing and exploiting a minor.
Man who shot, killed attorney at Katy Freeway McDonald’s in 2024 sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man who shot, killed attorney at Katy Freeway McDonald’s in 2024 sentenced to life in prisonA man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 46-year-old attorney Jeffrey Limmer, who fatally shot at a McDonald’s along the West Interstate 10 service road in May of 2024.
FBI releases photos of ‘Cougar Campus Crook’ wanted for University of Houston bank robbery
Read full article: FBI releases photos of ‘Cougar Campus Crook’ wanted for University of Houston bank robberyFBI Houston is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect dubbed the “Cougar Campus Crook” who robbed a TDECU bank on the University of Houston campus on October 28
Survivors speak out against Fort Hood Army gynecologist accused of secretly videotaping patients
Read full article: Survivors speak out against Fort Hood Army gynecologist accused of secretly videotaping patientsAt a news conference the Cobos Law Firm, advocates and victims shared their stories and called attention to what they say was a pattern of ignored warning signs within military medicine.
Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HS
Read full article: Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HSClassmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.
Late FBI Houston agent’s work leads global child sextortion suspect to face U.S. charges
Read full article: Late FBI Houston agent’s work leads global child sextortion suspect to face U.S. chargesRamanan Pathmanathan, described as one of the most prolific child predators and sextortionists, was extradited to the U.S. and faces multiple federal charges, including exploitation of minors from Texas and other states.
Law enforcement pursuit of silver Cadillac comes to end in Galleria-area, suspect taken into custody
Read full article: Law enforcement pursuit of silver Cadillac comes to end in Galleria-area, suspect taken into custodyA law enforcement pursuit of a driver in a silver Cadillac has come to an end in the Galleria-area.
More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wanted
Read full article: More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wantedInvestigators with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said deputies have recovered more $20,000 worth of stolen truck tailgates after authorities linked a notorious tailgate thief to more than 20 thefts across Harris County.
Update: Takeoff murder case continues as suspect’s hearing moved to January
Read full article: Update: Takeoff murder case continues as suspect’s hearing moved to JanuaryPatrick Xavier Clark, the man accused of killing Kirsnick Khari “Takeoff” Ball of the Grammy-nominated rap group Migos, appeared in a Houston courtroom Wednesday.
Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s foot
Read full article: Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s footA person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.
Houston councilman suspends work with homeless nonprofit after leader arrested for real estate fraud
Read full article: Houston councilman suspends work with homeless nonprofit after leader arrested for real estate fraudA Houston City Councilman, pictured on social media with a nonprofit CEO now accused of fraud, tells KPRC 2 News his office is suspending engagement with the organization that feeds the homeless in downtown Houston.
Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor’s office
Read full article: Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor’s officeA woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.