Driver going over 100 mph dies after crashing into pole on Westpark Drive, police say
A driver going over 100 mph on Westpark Drive is dead after crashing into a pole on Sunday morning, police said.
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Man found shot multiple times outside NW Houston apartment complex
Houston police are investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a northwest Houston apartment complex early Sunday morning....
Man with multiple gunshot wounds found dead in northwest Houston, HPD says
Houston police were called to an apartment complex in northwest Houston early Sunday after a report of gunfire. When officers arrived at Oakwood Gardens in the 5600 block of Antoine Drive around 1:20 a.m., they found a man dead outside. Investigators said the victim appeared to b...
Deputies investigate teen’s death after gunfire reported at northwest Houston apartment complex
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment complex in northwest Houston Saturday night after neighbors reported hearing a gunshot. According to HCSO Sgt. Greg Pinkins, deputies with Precinct 4 arrived at Hacienda Bonita Apartments in the 14400 block of El...
Active shooter incident reported near Twin Falls In-N-Out in Idaho, police say
Police are responding to an active shooter incident near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
AMBER Alert canceled in Texas after San Antonio sisters located
Texas authorities canceled a statewide AMBER Alert after two girls who were reported abducted in San Antonio were found.
HPD releases body camera video from deadly chase on Highway 6
Court documents said three people inside a stolen car fled from the vehicle when it crashed during a chase on Highway 6. According to investigators, one of those fleeing suspects was fatally struck by a pursuing officer....
Two men shot while walking in what appears to be a random drive-by in NW Houston, HPD says
One man was shot in the side of the stomach, and the other was shot in the arm, HPD said in a late-night briefing. The search to find everyone involved is ongoing, police said....
2 men shot while eating ice cream in northwest Houston, police say
Houston police said two men were injured after four people inside a vehicle drove up to them and started shooting.
Two men shot after suspects in car open fire in northwest Houston, HPD says
Houston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left two men injured in the 6100 block of W. Tidwell Road. According to the Houston Police Department , officers were called to the scene around 10:20 p.m. Friday after reports of gunfire. Investigators said two men were...
HFD at fault in both July collisions with METRORail trains, TxDOT says
Two Houston Fire Department vehicles crashed into METRORail trains just this month, and after requesting state records, ABC13 is learning who has been found at fault....
County attorney in Minneapolis asks Abbott to authorize ICE agent's extradition 'immediately'
Two months after being arrested, the ICE agent charged with shooting a man in the Minneapolis area remains behind bars in Texas. Greg Abbott has not authorized his extradition to Minnesota to stand trial....
Fire on roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by equipment, officials say
A fire that broke out on the roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by a piece of equipment, hospital officials said.
Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Texas Medical Center
Emergency and fire crews responded to Centennial Tower in the Texas Medical Center after Houston Methodist says a piece of equipment on the roof of the building caught on fire Friday. The fire was reported at 6565 Fannin St. SKY 2 video showed black smoke billowing from the roof ...
Houston launches high-risk apartment inspection program to target repeat safety violations
If you live in an apartment, the City of Houston wants to make sure the building you call home is not putting you at risk. Houston City Council recently approved a new High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program aimed at properties with a history of repeated health, safety, and fire c...
Cycling deaths grow across Texas in 2025, TxDOT data shows
Cycling is becoming increasingly deadly in Texas, according to new data from the Texas Department of Transportation, which shows 79 cyclists died in crashes in 2024 and 90 died in 2025....
Videos released of deadly Houston Police chase; family of man killed demands full bodycam video
The family of Ibrahim Abousway is demanding full, unedited video footage from Houston Police following a fatal July 1 chase off Highway 6.
Houston crash: Elderly man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in convenience store parking lot
An elderly man is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash in Houston on Friday morning, officials said.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in southwest Houston parking lot
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident was reported around 11 a.m. in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood Road. Police said th...
Man accused of Houston sexual assaults spanning nearly 20 years
Phillip Serf is accused in four assault cases, but police believe there may be more victims.
Man arrested after allegedly punching HOA worker who was taking pictures of homes, Pct. 4 says
A man was taken into custody after allegedly punching the worker, thinking she was taking photos of him to post on social media, according to court documents....
F-35 military jet crashes in Miramar near San Diego
A military jet crashed near Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Air Base.
DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
Houston police say more victims may exist after arrest of man linked to decades-old sexual assaults
Houston police are asking the public to come forward after investigators arrested a 62-year-old man they say is connected to multiple sexual assault cases spanning nearly two decades. Authorities announced Friday that Philip Cerf, 62, has been charged in two sexual assault cases....
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest
Tony Romo has been put on leave from his role at CBS Sports, the network said in a statement on Friday.
Houston police call for possible victims of alleged serial rapist to come forward after new arrest
Authorities said Phillip Cerf has been accused of several sex crimes since 1997 and was identified after officials' DNA confirmation this year.
Man mowing Washington County property airlifted to hospital after bee attack
A man mowing a property near Brenham in Washington County was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday after he was attacked by a swarm of bees. The incident happened on FM 50 near Westerfeld Road, which is north of Brenham. The Prairie Hill Volunteer Fire Department says the man was mo...
20-year-old arrested for deadly 2025 Houston shooting
It's believed the suspect and at least one other person shot two people in late November.
Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
Seattle's police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city's response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday....
Fort Bend County crime: 2 arrested after $10K bank jugging theft leads to chase, manhunt
Two men are facing felony charges after Rosenberg police said they stole approximately $10,000 in a bank jugging theft, then led officers on a pursuit that ended in a crash and a multi-agency search across Fort Bend County....
Suspect arrested months after teen found stabbed to death along Katy Freeway, HPD says
Months after a teen was found stabbed to death along the Katy Freeway in The Heights and a heartbroken mother pleaded for justice, HPD says an arrest has been made....
Mom, grandmother charged with murder after Bronx teen with autism starves to death
A mother and grandmother in the Bronx are under arrest and facing charges for allegedly starving a 16-year-old boy with autism to death.
13-year-old dead after possible medical emergency in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A 13-year-old is dead after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office....
61-year-old man charged in 2025 fatal stabbing of teenager
Marcus Fernandez is now facing a murder charge, accused of stabbing 16-year-old Franklin Torres-Concho. Torres-Concho’s body was found around 8 a.m. on September 30, 2025 along the Katy Freeway service road in the Heights. According to police the teen was stabbed multiple times. ...
17-year-old faces felony charges after opening fire at deputy in west Harris County, sheriff says
Charges have been filed against a teen suspect accused of opening fire at a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy in west Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
Harris County: 13-year-old dies following 'possible medical emergency'
Harris County authorities are reporting a 13-year-old has died following a “possible medical emergency."
Liberty County correctional officer fired following inmate’s escape from hospital
The search for Yorlan Rafael Reyes, the 31-year-old inmate who escaped July 18, remained active as of Thursday.
2 Katy-area suspects arrested after woman says she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted: Seguin police
An investigation is underway after a woman says that she had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted by two Katy-area residents on Wednesday, according to the Seguin Police Department....
2 jugging suspects accused of following victim, taking thousands of dollars, leading chase: PD
Police said the suspects followed the victim to two banks and a daycare before taking the $10,000 in cash and sparking a chase.
Life Flight called to crash on I-10 Katy Freeway
The crash is in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Greenhouse Road.
Baytown officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock cameras resigns, police chief says
An officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock Safety's license plate reader system has resigned, while the probe into the allegation continues, Baytown Police Chief John Stringer said in a video....
2 arrested in Seguin after woman says she was kidnapped from Katy and sexually assaulted
Two people have been arrested and charged after police in Seguin say a woman told them the pair kidnapped her from the Katy area and sexually assaulted her. The Seguin Police Department says officers responded to a welfare concern call at 12:47 a.m. on Wednesday where a 26-year-o...
Firefighters find man in his 60s dead after overnight blaze in Pasadena home, fire marshal says
The Pasadena fire marshal said crews responded to the heavy fire coming from the front and back of the home and found the man dead.
Baytown officer resigns as investigations continue into alleged misuse of Flock license plate reader system
The Baytown Police Department says a former officer has resigned while investigators continue looking into allegations involving the department’s use of the Flock license plate reader (LPR) system. PREVIOUS: Baytown Police investigating officer accused of misusing Flock license p...
Vehicle crashes into Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County
An investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County on Thursday morning, according to Constable Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. The crash happened at the yogurt shop in the 10880 block of Louetta Road. Officials sa...
Southwest Freeway northbound impacted by major crash, lost load at Chimney Rock, TranStar shows
According to HPD, a pickup truck was towing a trailer when it overturned in the crash, spilling debris across multiple lanes of traffic.
Texas county explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response
A county in Texas is exploring the use of AI-equipped surveillance cameras inside the county jail.
Weekly Crime Report 07/23/2026-07/29/2026
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Montgomery County commissioners discuss fire and safety updates, proposed jail site
Montgomery County officials discussed a plan for mobile emergency response barriers to better implement traffic safety.
65-year-old dead after getting trapped inside house fire in Pasadena
A man is dead after becoming trapped inside a house fire on Camile Street in Pasadena in the early morning hours on Thursday.
Laura Koppe shooting: 1 dead, 1 critically injured after being shot in the face
Houston police are trying to piece together what seems to be a chaotic shooting scene in the northeast area where one person died and another is in critical condition at the hospital....
The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The US and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution....
Stray voltage eyed in fatal Central Park horse carriage crash as investigation continues
The union representing NYC horse-drawn carriage industry says stray voltage may have played a role in the carriage crash that killed a tourist.
1 dead after house fire in Pasadena, officials investigating
One person has died after a house fire in Pasadena on Thursday, according to officials. The Pasadena Fire Department responded around 2 a.m. to a fully involved house fire in the 2800 block of Camile Street. 1 dead, another critically injured after shooting during gathering in no...
American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after blood supply drops 25%
The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to roll up their sleeves after declaring an emergency blood shortage, warning that a sharp decline in donations is putting lifesaving patient care at risk. The organization said the national blood supply fell nearly 25% in June as ...
1 dead, another critically injured after shooting during gathering in northeast Houston
A 20-year-old man was killed and another man was critically injured in a shooting Wednesday night at what police described as a regular neighborhood domino gathering in northeast Houston. The shooting happened around 10 p.m. in the 4900 block of Laura Koppe Road. Woman’s body fou...
Houston teen fires at deputies responding to Westpark family disturbance, taken into custody
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were fired upon by a teenage suspect Tuesday evening while responding to a family disturbance call on the west side of Houston. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on July 29, 2026, at a complex located at 14906 Westpark Drive. Deputies ...
Suspect in custody after allegedly firing gunshots at Harris County deputies responding to family disturbance
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody after he allegedly fired shots at deputies responding to a family disturbance at an apartment complex. It happened at a complex located at 14906 Westpark Drive, in the West Oaks area of Harris County. Deputies were c...
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