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Harris County: What to expect during early voting for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: Harris County: What to expect during early voting for the Nov. 5 electionThe Harris County Clerkโs Office held a news conference Thursday morning to provide key information about early voting for the upcoming Nov. 5 General and Special Elections.
2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing children
Read full article: 2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing childrenThe Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constableโs Office says a Harris County man is now behind bars following a child pornography and sexual abuse investigation.
Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance call
Read full article: Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance callInvestigators say the shooter was taken into custody after an exhaustive search requiring two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region.
Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licenses
Read full article: Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licensesThree officials from the Liberty County Fire Marshalโs Office, including Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller, have been arrested on charges of theft, official oppression, and tampering with evidence.
Galveston PD officer fired amid allegations of assaulting teenagers at birthday pool party
Read full article: Galveston PD officer fired amid allegations of assaulting teenagers at birthday pool partyThe Galveston County District Attorney's Office said former police officer Jared Rivas was indicted on eight charges related to assaulting teenagers during a pool party.
Aggressive dog chasing people shot by Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable in Spring area neighborhood
Read full article: Aggressive dog chasing people shot by Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable in Spring area neighborhoodThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constableโs Office says a deputy constable shot an aggressive dog that was chasing after people in a subdivision in the Spring area Saturday.
Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contract
Read full article: Contract security officers leave jail in Atlanta after nonpayment of contractSome security officers at a jail in Atlanta that is under federal investigation walked off the job after the Fulton County sheriffโs office failed to pay money owed to the third-party contractor that employs them.
Harris County Pct. 6 Deputy Constable terminated after deadly wrong-way crash in Houstonโs Second Ward
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 6 Deputy Constable terminated after deadly wrong-way crash in Houstonโs Second WardThe Harris County Pct. 6 Constableโs Office said a deputy constable who was involved in a deadly crash Saturday in the Second Ward while he was off-duty, has had his employment terminated.
Police looking to identify shoplifters responsible for stealing almost $2K worth of alcohol from Cypress liquor store
Read full article: Police looking to identify shoplifters responsible for stealing almost $2K worth of alcohol from Cypress liquor storeAuthorities are searching for four women accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of alcohol from a Cypress liquor store.
KPRC 2 receives redacted Uvalde school shooting records as part of public records lawsuit settlement
Read full article: KPRC 2 receives redacted Uvalde school shooting records as part of public records lawsuit settlementKPRC 2 has obtained redacted records from the Uvalde District Attorneyโs Office amid a public records lawsuit filed by their parent company, GMG.
Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri
Read full article: Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in MissouriA transgender womanโs use of the womenโs locker room at a suburban St. Louis gym is prompting protests and calls for an investigation.
Galveston County DA canโt authenticate Santa Fe HS computer was used by gunman to research school shootings
Read full article: Galveston County DA canโt authenticate Santa Fe HS computer was used by gunman to research school shootingsDuring opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.
Special Council flags issue with documents in Judge Kelli Johnsonโs case
Read full article: Special Council flags issue with documents in Judge Kelli Johnsonโs caseA new motion has been filed in a high-profile case involving a Harris County judge, raising questions about transparency and legal procedures. The decision made in court could have significant implications for the case moving forward.
Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson
Read full article: Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli JohnsonA new special counsel has been appointed to handle the DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who was recently taken to a mental health facility following a wellness check.
โCome and get this trashโ: Garbage-filled SE Houston apartment complex files foreclosure after resident complaints
Read full article: โCome and get this trashโ: Garbage-filled SE Houston apartment complex files foreclosure after resident complaintsA Houston apartment that has received several complaints from its residents has not only abandoned the property but has now filed for foreclosure, leaving residents in the dark once again.
Have you experienced price gouging after Beryl? Harris County Attorneyโs Office wants to hear from you
Read full article: Have you experienced price gouging after Beryl? Harris County Attorneyโs Office wants to hear from youFollowing Hurricane Beryl, reports have come in about Houston residents experiencing price gouging on essential items like gas, food, and hotel accommodations.
4 Harris County SWAT members, along with pilot hospitalized following helicopter crash in Eagle Lake
Read full article: 4 Harris County SWAT members, along with pilot hospitalized following helicopter crash in Eagle LakeIt's unclear what caused the pilot to make a hard landing/crash but we're told it happened during a training exercise.
GONE STEALINโ, Stolen boat chase in Houston ends with 1 arrested, 1 on the run
Read full article: GONE STEALINโ, Stolen boat chase in Houston ends with 1 arrested, 1 on the runInvestigators say several law enforcement agencies were assisting in a chase with a stolen truck, hauling a boat with the driver going between 90-120 miles per hour.
Predator accused of trying to meet woman in Montgomery County to sexually assault her 13-year-old daughter
Read full article: Predator accused of trying to meet woman in Montgomery County to sexually assault her 13-year-old daughterDuring the investigation, authorities learned (via conversations with the woman) that Scott Jacob Baldwin "detailed his sexual interest in children and recounted previous sexual contact he's had with other victims in the Tarrant County area."
Man arrested for using artificial intelligence to undress teen in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man arrested for using artificial intelligence to undress teen in Montgomery CountyInvestigators say Roman Shoffner used an artificial intelligence program on his phone to alter a 17-year-old girl's picture by removing her clothes.
Wanted man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in merchandise from Versace store at Houston Premium Outlet Mall
Read full article: Wanted man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in merchandise from Versace store at Houston Premium Outlet MallRecognize him? Investigators said this man walked into the Versace store and picked out "various merchandise valued at just under $5,000" and ran off when he was confronted by management.
Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protesters
Read full article: Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protestersThe arrests were the result of the second police crackdown on pro-Palestine demonstrations at UT-Austin. The first protest, on April 24, resulted in 57 arrests, which were also dismissed.
Burglars, 15 and 11, arrested in Shirley Acres wedding venue break-in
Read full article: Burglars, 15 and 11, arrested in Shirley Acres wedding venue break-inOn June 19, deputies from the Precinct 4 Constableโs Office arrested a 15-year-old and an 11-year-old during a burglary at Shirley Acres on Woerner Rd.
Wanted man who fled from Houston police and killed innocent woman, was recently released from jail
Read full article: Wanted man who fled from Houston police and killed innocent woman, was recently released from jailA woman is dead after being struck by a wanted suspect who was fleeing from police in a vehicle on the south side of Houston.
18-year-old shot by deputy during gunfight at pool party in NW Harris County
Read full article: 18-year-old shot by deputy during gunfight at pool party in NW Harris CountyResponding officers said they heard gunfire in different directions and found several people at the pool partying, with visible guns in their hands.
Man shot to death behind west Harris County hotel, video shows him drinking with 2 people moments before
Read full article: Man shot to death behind west Harris County hotel, video shows him drinking with 2 people moments beforeDeputies say in reviewing security footage, they saw the victim drinking with a man and woman before the man pulled out a gun and shot the victim before leaving the scene with the woman.
Man arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn after joint operation at Richmond home
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn after joint operation at Richmond homeThe Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constableโs Office says they, along with the Fort Bend County District Attorneyโs Office, and the Rosenberg Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in Richmond.
7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris County
Read full article: 7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris CountyThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said it happened in the 21200 block of Shadow River Lane in north Harris County.
โWe must not get complacent:โ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guard
Read full article: โWe must not get complacent:โ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guardThe northeast part of Harris County and areas around Kingwood have been heavily affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding, however, authorities are sharing a glimmer of hope Sunday evening.
Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck inferno
Read full article: Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck infernoWorkers have begun removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck.
I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says
Read full article: I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor saysConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed for days around the area where a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95.
Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The Woodlands
Read full article: Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The WoodlandsCharges against a man accused of injuring a Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constableโs Office investigator during the Ironman Race have been dropped after video evidence showed the investigator kicking the man's vehicle.
Woman accused of giving man drugs which led to his 2023 overdose death in Montgomery County
Read full article: Woman accused of giving man drugs which led to his 2023 overdose death in Montgomery CountyA woman has been arrested, accused of giving a man drugs which led to his death by an overdose in Montgomery County.
More than 400 criminal cases slated for dismissal refiled by Harris County Pct. 4. Hereโs why
Read full article: More than 400 criminal cases slated for dismissal refiled by Harris County Pct. 4. Hereโs whyThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office announced Friday the refiling of more than 400 criminal cases that were slated for dismissal by judges due to lack of probable cause, according to a release.
Second victim dies after deadly Texas DPS office crash in Brenham
Read full article: Second victim dies after deadly Texas DPS office crash in BrenhamThe Texas DPS - Southeast Texas region confirmed on a social media post the victim killed was Bobby Huff, 78. He was one of six hospitalized, they said, but the only one who succumbed to his injuries.
BAD APPLE: Houston man caught with $20K in counterfeit Apple devices
Read full article: BAD APPLE: Houston man caught with $20K in counterfeit Apple devicesA man has been charged with trademark counterfeiting after authorities said they discovered more the $20,000 in counterfeit Apple devices in the back of a stolen car during a traffic stop.
Man arrested, accused of exposing himself to children inside Montgomery County HEB
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of exposing himself to children inside Montgomery County HEBA man has been arrested in Montgomery County, accused of sexual crimes involving children and that investigation also led to charges against his spouse.
Owner of Needville newspaper arrested, accused of sending explicit messages to undercover officer
Read full article: Owner of Needville newspaper arrested, accused of sending explicit messages to undercover officerThe Harris County Precinct 1 Constableโs Office said the owner of a newspaper in Needville has been arrested after he allegedly send explicit messages and images to an undercover officer.
Person of interest in sexual assault cases involving minors arrested on assault warrant in Montgomery County
Read full article: Person of interest in sexual assault cases involving minors arrested on assault warrant in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said a 23-year-old man was arrested on an assault warrant Saturday.
Man gets 40 years for 2020 death of 2-year-old Maliyah Bass
Read full article: Man gets 40 years for 2020 death of 2-year-old Maliyah BassThe Harris County District Attorneyโs Office announced Wednesday that the boyfriend of the mother of 2-year-old Maliyah Bass has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection to her death.
Brazoria County authorities really want to arrest your awful ex on Valentineโs Day
Read full article: Brazoria County authorities really want to arrest your awful ex on Valentineโs DayRunning into a really terrible ex-partner can be the worst sometimes, especially on Valentineโs Day. Thatโs why the Brazoria County Constableโs Office made a post on Facebook asking for those terrible exes to be turned into authorities.
๐Special Valentineโs Day accommodations for those with warrants ๐น
Read full article: ๐Special Valentineโs Day accommodations for those with warrants ๐นValentineโs Day is coming up and one local constableโs office is using the special date to offer those with warrants special accommodations.
Woman wanted for stealing 2 French Bulldogs in NW Harris County
Read full article: Woman wanted for stealing 2 French Bulldogs in NW Harris CountyA woman is wanted by deputy constables for allegedly stealing two French Bulldogs in northwest Harris County, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said.
โHis body was bloatedโ: Man posed as funeral director, mortician, allegedly stole life insurance money of dead people
Read full article: โHis body was bloatedโ: Man posed as funeral director, mortician, allegedly stole life insurance money of dead peopleTwo people have been arrested, accused of using a fraudulent Houston funeral business to forge signatures and steal thousands of dollars by illegally obtaining the life insurance policies from the familyโs of deceased loved ones.
โIt was a messโ: Vacant property on Houstonโs east side becomes magnet for crime
Read full article: โIt was a messโ: Vacant property on Houstonโs east side becomes magnet for crimeA vacant commercial property near downtown on Houstonโs east side has become a magnet for crime. The building on Harrisburg near 65th Street has been continually damaged by thieves, vandals and members of Houstonโs homeless population.
Man accused of shooting rifle at teen son, firing at off-duty Humble ISD officer who tried to intervene in NE Harris Co.
Read full article: Man accused of shooting rifle at teen son, firing at off-duty Humble ISD officer who tried to intervene in NE Harris Co.A search is underway for a man accused of shooting at his son after an argument and then firing at a Humble ISD police officer who was trying to intervene in northeast Harris County Thursday, authorities said.
Drunk driver pulled over for street racing leads deputies on chase near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Drunk driver pulled over for street racing leads deputies on chase near Gulf FreewayA woman accused of driving while intoxicated was arrested for street racing and then leading deputy constables on a high-speed chase near the Gulf Freeway Sunday, the Harris County Precinct 8 Constableโs Office said.
15-year-old boy in custody after shooting man in Humble; suspect fires at victimโs parents as they try to help
Read full article: 15-year-old boy in custody after shooting man in Humble; suspect fires at victimโs parents as they try to helpA 15-year-old boy is in custody after shooting a man and firing at the victimโs parents in Humble Wednesday, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Hermanโs Office said.
Woman arrested, accused of intentionally biting paramedic providing her with medical care
Read full article: Woman arrested, accused of intentionally biting paramedic providing her with medical careThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said a woman has been arrested, accused of biting a paramedic who was providing her with medical care.
90-year-old woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in NW Harris County
Read full article: 90-year-old woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in NW Harris CountyA 90-year-old woman has been taken to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Harris County Friday, authorities said.
Watch live: Constable deputies to patrol shopping areas in NW Harris County for the holidays
Read full article: Watch live: Constable deputies to patrol shopping areas in NW Harris County for the holidaysThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office is launching its holiday patrol initiative on Wednesday.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of suspect wanted for murdering man at Greenspoint bus stop
Read full article: Traffic stop leads to arrest of suspect wanted for murdering man at Greenspoint bus stopA man wanted for murder is in custody after authorities conducted a traffic stop in northwest Harris County Monday, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Hermanโs Office said.
Thereโs an uptick in pedestrian, cyclist deaths in Houston during the holiday season: How officials are combatting it
Read full article: Thereโs an uptick in pedestrian, cyclist deaths in Houston during the holiday season: How officials are combatting itThe Harris County District Attorneyโs Office is joining local law enforcement agencies Thursday to introduce a new initiative that will promote crosswalk safety and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
2 men charged months after being caught on camera breaking into mailboxes at Katy business park
Read full article: 2 men charged months after being caught on camera breaking into mailboxes at Katy business parkTwo men are facing federal charges after they allegedly broke into a cluster mailbox in Katy back in August.
Houston man wanted for sexually assaulting child, blackmailing teen to send nude photos arrested in North Carolina
Read full article: Houston man wanted for sexually assaulting child, blackmailing teen to send nude photos arrested in North CarolinaA Houston man who was wanted for sexually assaulting a child and blackmailing a teen girl into sending sexually explicit photos in 2022 was arrested in North Carolina, Constable Mark Hermanโs Office announced Monday.
17-year-old passenger grazed by bullet in road rage shooting on HWY 59, deputies say
Read full article: 17-year-old passenger grazed by bullet in road rage shooting on HWY 59, deputies sayA person was taken to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound after an incident authorities believe was a result of road rage in Montgomery County.
Woman arrested for impersonating police officer in drunk driving traffic stop; driver gets $100 bond
Read full article: Woman arrested for impersonating police officer in drunk driving traffic stop; driver gets $100 bondA man and woman were arrested and charged for their roles in a drunk driving incident in north Harris County, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Hermanโs Office announced Monday.
Woman accused of driving intoxicated on Katy Freeway with unrestrained infant in car
Read full article: Woman accused of driving intoxicated on Katy Freeway with unrestrained infant in carA woman has been arrested, accused of driving intoxicated with her unrestrained infant in the car on the Katy Freeway in west Houston.
Gas leak shut off on W Kingscrest Circle and Northcrest Drive in Spring; gas service restored
Read full article: Gas leak shut off on W Kingscrest Circle and Northcrest Drive in Spring; gas service restoredA gas leak was reported near a Spring neighborhood on Wednesday, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Hermanโs Office said.
Battery used in childโs ride-on vehicle sparks garage fire in Montgomery County
Read full article: Battery used in childโs ride-on vehicle sparks garage fire in Montgomery CountyA toy battery used in a childโs ride-on vehicle was what officials with the Montgomery County Fire Marshalโs Office say was the source of a garage fire in Magnolia.
Driver sentenced to 9 years after intentionally running vehicle through parking lot after fight, killing nurse
Read full article: Driver sentenced to 9 years after intentionally running vehicle through parking lot after fight, killing nurseA man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after intentionally driving through a parking lot at high speed and killing a nurse in 2018 is now sentenced to nine years in prison.
Retail theft ring targets Bath & Body Works at least 31 times, stealing candles and fragrances
Read full article: Retail theft ring targets Bath & Body Works at least 31 times, stealing candles and fragrancesWhile many people are working on holiday shopping, groups of criminals are targeting certain stores for specific items that can be resold online as part of organized retail crime thatโs โincreasing in intensityโ in Texas.
Hazmat spill causes some lanes on West Road to be closed near West Sam Houston Parkway North
Read full article: Hazmat spill causes some lanes on West Road to be closed near West Sam Houston Parkway NorthA hazmat spill has led to some lanes on West Road near West Sam Houston Parkway North to be closed on Wednesday in northwest Houston, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said.
14-year-old charged after allegedly threatening to shoot everyone at bar in NW Harris County
Read full article: 14-year-old charged after allegedly threatening to shoot everyone at bar in NW Harris CountyA 14-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot everyone inside a sports bar on Saturday, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said.
Woman charged with promotion of prostitution at NE Harris County massage parlor
Read full article: Woman charged with promotion of prostitution at NE Harris County massage parlorA woman was charged with promotion of prostitution on Monday during an undercover investigation at a massage parlor in northeast Harris County, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said.
For second time, grand jury declines to indict Houston police officer who fatally shot Jalen Randle in 2022
Read full article: For second time, grand jury declines to indict Houston police officer who fatally shot Jalen Randle in 2022A Harris County grand jury declined charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, the Harris County District Attorneyโs Office announced Wednesday.
More than $6K seized in illegal game room bust in north Harris County; woman arrested
Read full article: More than $6K seized in illegal game room bust in north Harris County; woman arrestedA woman was charged in an illegal game room bust in north Harris County on Oct. 10, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said.
DISTURBING VIDEO: Man kicks, throws bulldog at apartment complex on Houstonโs south side
Read full article: DISTURBING VIDEO: Man kicks, throws bulldog at apartment complex on Houstonโs south sideThe Houston SPCA and the Harris County Precinct 1 Constableโs Office rescued a bulldog from an apartment complex on Houstonโs south side Monday after the dogโs owner was caught on camera abusing the pet.
Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfire
Read full article: Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfireAuthorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot in the western Massachusetts city of Holyoke following a fight on a downtown street was delivered at a hospital and died.
Man sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing 8-year-old child; accused of severely assaulting 2-month-old
Read full article: Man sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing 8-year-old child; accused of severely assaulting 2-month-oldA 24-year-old Montgomery County man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexually abusing an 8-year-old child for years, the Montgomery County District Attorneyโs Office announced Tuesday.
Man arrested for allegedly stalking woman, threatening to harm her daughter and ex-husband
Read full article: Man arrested for allegedly stalking woman, threatening to harm her daughter and ex-husbandA man was arrested for stalking a woman he was dating and threatening to harm her loved ones, Constable Mark Hermanโs Office said.
17-year-old girl shot in north Harris County neighborhood; search for suspect underway
Read full article: 17-year-old girl shot in north Harris County neighborhood; search for suspect underwayAn investigation is underway after a 17-year-old girl was shot in north Harris County, Mark Herman with Harris County Pct. 4 Constableโs Office said.
Man accused of driving while intoxicated with 6-month-old in vehicle on Northwest Freeway
Read full article: Man accused of driving while intoxicated with 6-month-old in vehicle on Northwest FreewayAccording to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office, on Sept. 15, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 27000 block of the Northwest Freeway.
Teen shoots firearm in womanโs northwest Harris County home while children inside
Read full article: Teen shoots firearm in womanโs northwest Harris County home while children insideA teen was arrested Thursday for shooting a firearm inside a womanโs home in northwest Harris County and refusing to leave while children were inside, Constable Mark Hermanโs Office said.
Man, woman seriously injured after hit and run crash in NW Harris County; authorities seek suspect
Read full article: Man, woman seriously injured after hit and run crash in NW Harris County; authorities seek suspectThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constableโs Office is asking the public for help to discover the identity of a suspect in a hit and run crash which seriously injured two people on a motorcycle.
Driver in custody after leading officers in cross-county chase from League City to Houston
Read full article: Driver in custody after leading officers in cross-county chase from League City to HoustonA suspect is in custody after leading officer on a cross-county chase from League City to Houston Friday evening.
Southbound lanes of US 59 closed at Northpark Drive after major crash in Montgomery County
Read full article: Southbound lanes of US 59 closed at Northpark Drive after major crash in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office said the southbound lanes of US 59 are closed at Northpark Drive after a major crash.