Problems at the Harris County Jail - What's Your Point?
Over the past two years folks in Harris County have borne witness to an undeniable fact - that is, the societal apparatus which delivers an acceptable degree of "law and order" is a very "fragile" chain.
Sheriff: Two men found dead inside north Harris Co. auto paint and body shop
Authorities are piecing together how two men's bodies ended up inside a north Harris County auto paint and body shop.
Husband, wife dead from apparent murder-suicide Christmas morning in NE Harris Co.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the couple had just come back home from a “family Christmas function” before everything transpired.
Concerns over contraband: Weapons, phones, drugs found on inmates in Harris County Jail
A number of problems are plaguing the Harris County Jail. Even as the sheriff’s office works to make the facility safer there seems to be growing concern for what’s being found on inmates in the jail.
Are you a soft target? Examining ways to make criminals think twice before victimizing you
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
'We've got to relieve the pressure,' Harris Co. Sheriff says as conditions worsen at jail
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first warned of burgeoning hardships inside the overcrowded jail this past January after thousands of assaults and multiple deaths. It appears Harris County commissioners are now taking the jail crisis seriously amid the latest reports of inmates attacking officers.
'We're supposed to be safe,' Harris County Jail employees say conditions are worsening
FOX 26’s Damali Keith speaks with two female jail workers, under the condition of anonymity, about the shocking conditions at the Harris County jail.
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.