The new film centers around a string of high-end jewel robberies that start an intense pursuit between a brilliant criminal and a determined investigator.
Christopher Knight Lopez of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 40 victims of more than $17 million.
A man was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m., and the officer involved was unharmed.
Members of Iglesia Cristiana Amor y Resurrección gathered Saturday night, comforting one another after the loss of their beloved pastor, Pedro Cantu Garza. For more than 30 years, Cantu guided the congregation, and his sudden death has left the community in deep grief.
Authorities in northwest Harris County are searching for two Hispanic male suspects after a man was shot in the leg on Wimbledon Villas Drive. The shooting occurred on Sunday morning, and the victim is receiving medical treatment, while the public is advised to avoid the area and report any information to law enforcement.
Albert Williams, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Glenn Gray, 49, outside a convenience store in northwest Houston. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and despite deputies' efforts, Gray succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Williams reportedly admitted to the shooting during a verbal confrontation after arriving at a hospital with gunshot wounds. He was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
A Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.
A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Valero gas station on MLK Boulevard and Southlea Street in Southeast Houston around 10 p.m. on Friday. Houston police found the victim with gunshot wounds and he died at the scene. A suspect was taken into custody, although the charges were not specified. Investigators are seeking information from the public and have requested tips to be directed to Crime Stoppers.
Police raided Mambo’s Sports Bar in northwest Houston, which was reportedly operating as an illegal after-hours club causing neighborhood disturbances. Two individuals were arrested for serving alcohol during prohibited hours, and further investigations by multiple agencies may lead to additional charges and penalties.
A man was arrested following a shootout with deputies during an attempted burglary in north Harris County. The suspect, after exchanging gunfire with deputies, fled to a residence where he barricaded himself with two adults and several children. The adults exited safely, and deputies secured the children and detained the suspect, who had gunshot wounds, and took him to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
A homeowner was killed during a burglary at a Memorial area residence in Houston early Saturday morning. The incident began when a caller reported hearing glass breaking, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Both the homeowner and the suspect were shot and taken to the hospital, where the homeowner died. The suspect has been charged with murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man in his early 20s was found dead with a possible gunshot wound in northwest Harris County on Place Rebecca Lane near Kuykendahl Road. The Harris County Sheriff's Office has limited details at this time, and homicide detectives are currently investigating the scene.
A Houston attorney is back behind bars as police continue investigating the disappearance — and possible murder — of a man who has been missing for nearly two years.
Houston’s waterways have been the site of more than 200 bodies found since 2017, sparking public concern and speculation about a possible serial killer. The documentary "Bodies in the Bayou" explores these mysterious deaths, the challenges families face seeking answers, and the efforts of Harris County officials to address the issue.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office will hold a press conference Friday to discuss an illegal gambling operation in Hitchcock.
A Montrose small business owner says a stranger who somehow knew her full name spent nearly two weeks stalking her, leaving and even mailing a series of increasingly graphic and threatening letters before he was finally arrested.
Stalking is one of the strongest warning signs that violence could escalate — and experts say knowing what steps to take early can make a difference.
Officials with Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrived at a Houston hospital after a patient arrived with multiple gunshot wounds.
A federal indictment from the Southern District of Texas has charged 20 men in the Houston area for crimes related to alleged involvement with the Houston-based “Free Money” gang.
Multi-agency task force launches Operation Zero Traction to combat illegal street racing and parking lot takeovers in Montgomery County.
Houston police and prosecutors have charged a former babysitter with continuous sexual abuse of a child, alleging the abuse involved two victims and spanned multiple years, according to court filings.
West University Place police say burglaries are down overall, but recent break-ins are linked to organized crews targeting second-story windows.
The incident unfolded Monday morning in the Canyon Gate neighborhood of Cinco Ranch, where a 70-year-old man is accused of trying to entice a junior high student into his truck as she walked to her bus stop.
Houston police are searching for a person of interest after a security guard was shot and killed during a robbery inside what investigators described as an illegal game room in Sharpstown.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says search warrants were executed at 20 different locations in the Hitchcock area as part of an investigation into illegal gambling operations.
A 17-year-old girl is asking for help after her phone was stolen while she was working Tuesday night in southwest Houston.
Residents and leaders in Houston’s Historic Riverside Terrace are rallying against a proposed gas station, citing safety, crime, and quality-of-life concerns, and calling for development that reflects the community’s needs.
Two former Harris County Tax Office employees and two local business owners were arrested this week for allegedly defrauding taxpayers out of tens of thousands of dollars by illegally processing vehicle registrations and title transfers.
Security cameras and window sensors on home residences are a common sight these days. However, burglars are exposing a common trend in most residences when it comes to window sensors.
A transnational criminal organization linked to numerous high-profile burglaries targeting actors and athletes across the United States is now under investigation for similar crimes in the Houston area, according to a search warrant obtained by KPRC 2 News.
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a young child in two different states, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Adan Gracia, 21, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly killing smoke shop owner Fernando Gallardo during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston. Gallardo was found dead at the Daze Elevated smoke shop by an employee who noticed suspicious signs. Gracia was detained after being identified through surveillance footage and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
Nicholas Youngblood, 21, was arrested after shooting another man nine times following an argument in Downtown Houston. The incident occurred at 909 Texas Avenue, and the victim was hospitalized in critical condition. Youngblood faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.