Harris Co. leaders approve more deputies, transfer of jail inmates
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the latest on what's being done to fight the current crime wave and address issues at the Harris County Jail.
Baytown drive-by shooting: 1 dead, 13 injured during vigil for murder victim
About 50 people were gathered at a vigil for a Baytown murder victim when someone opened fire on the crowd. One person died and 13 others were injured in the drive-by shooting.
Harris Co. Sheriff's deputy says some inmates roam jail freely instead of being escorted, handcuffed
Days after a sergeant was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted by an inmate, a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, who spoke to FOX 26 on the condition of anonymity, says it's not uncommon for inmates to roam the jails.
Problem with new hires quitting amid safety concerns highlighted after HCSO deputy was sexually assaulted
A number of safety concerns have surfaced regarding the Baker Street Jail after Monday’s brutal beating and sexual assault of a supervisor there.
Plane crashes near West Houston Airport with no survivors, officials say
Officials say the plane crashed in a field near West Houston Airport with two people on board, the pilot and passenger, both of whom tragically passed away.
How did inmate brutally attack, sexually assault sergeant inside Harris County Jail?
After an inmate brutally attacked and sexually assaulted a female sergeant inside Harris County jail, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez responded to the biggest concerns: How did this happen? And what’s being done to secure the jail?
Sheriff: 1 killed, another detained following shooting in NE Harris Co.
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting in northeast Harris Co. where a man was killed.
Teen selling PlayStation 5 shot in attempted robbery, deputies say
Deputies say the teen listed his PlayStation 5 for sale and when he met with the buyer, was shot.
Elderly woman reported missing located by Harris Co. authorities, Silver Alert canceled
UPDATE: The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Dora Reyes was found.
Man charged with murdering his wife, 'making it look like she was killed by an intruder'
Christopher Collins, 41, is spending Thanksgiving behind bars after officials say shot his wife to death and "went to great lengths to make it look like she was killed by an intruder.”
Man charged in deadly shooting of common-law wife while 5 kids at home
Authorities are searching for the man now charged in the deadly shooting of a woman in Spring. Her five children, who were at the home at the time of the shooting, are unharmed.
HCSO: Chase ends after driver surrenders with baby in his hands, 3 other children in truck
Officers say the chase lasted a little more than 12 miles before the driver pulled into a parking lot in Houston's Chinatown with a small baby in his hands. After arresting him, three other children were found inside the truck.
Harris Co. deputy shot by alleged thieves trying to steal catalytic converters
Officials with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office say one of their deputies was shot, by one of three men seen allegedly trying to steal catalytic converters.
Investigation underway after woman was found dead inside West Harris Co. home
An investigation is now underway after a woman was found dead inside a home on Thursday evening.
Sheriff: 4 children injured, 1 dead; mother arrested for driving intoxicated
Officials say the alleged drunk driver crashed into a construction sign that injured all five children inside the car, killing one of them.
Trees dedicated to bring awareness to missing residents in north Harris Co.
A special dedication was made in north Harris County to help bring awareness to missing person cases in the Houston area.
Disabled teen's horrific murder in Harris Co. jail triggers serious charges against killer
A murder charge has been lodged against the man who fatally stabbed and beat 19-year-old Fred Harris inside the Harris County Jail.
Alleged driver arrested in connection to woman run over, killed at east Harris Co. McDonald’s
Officials say a second man, linked to the murder of a woman run over and killed at an east Houston McDonald's in September, has been arrested.
19-year-old jail beating victim dead; family donates his organs
We have a truly sad update involving that vicious beating of a teenaged special needs inmate at the Harris County jail. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares the latest from the victim's family.
HCSO investigating 20-year-old man killed in home invasion as capital murder
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the shooting death of a 20-year-old man killed in a home invasion as capital murder.