Houston jugging: Woman sues plaza for lack of security, seeks justice and prevention of future incidents
A disabled woman files a lawsuit against Dun Huang Plaza in Southwest Houston following a violent robbery, highlighting concerns over inadequate security measures and aiming to prevent similar incidents.
Houston mayor defends Chief Troy Finner as case shelving probe continues
Mayor John Whitmire stands by Chief Troy Finner amidst criticism over Houston Police's failure to investigate a quarter million criminal complaints, implementing an oversight panel to address the crisis and citing past practices under previous chiefs.
Houston crime: Person of interest sought in deadly January shooting on Savoy Drive
Join the hunt: Houston Police seek public assistance in locating Michael Scruggs, a person of interest in a January shooting case.
Houston police union urges impartiality in Chief Finner's investigation
The Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU) has demanded an impartial investigation into the practices of the Houston Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, regarding the SL Code.
Houston murder: Chevron store clerk killed on Gulf Freeway
The clerk was armed at the time of the shooting, but it hasn't been determined if he fired back at the suspects.
Criminal Justice Advocates call for Houston Police Chief's removal or restraint
Growing outrage surrounds Houston Police Chief Troy Finner as calls for his resignation escalate over the revelation of a quarter-million uninvestigated cases, sparking intense controversy and demands for accountability.
Houston shooting: Transgender woman fatally shot on Country Creek Drive, suspect sought
Houston Police probe fatal shooting of transgender woman, seeking public assistance in identifying suspect.
Shooting at Hermann Park near the Houston zoo; one woman shot by security guard
According to HPD, a security guard shot a woman around 2:15 pm Friday afternoon.
Houston Mayor forms committee to review HPD's handling of 250,000+ suspended incident reports
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes decisive action by launching an Independent Review Committee to investigate the unsettling case of 264,000 police reports coded 'lack of personnel,' unraveling a shocking mystery within the city's law enforcement.
Houston family celebrates as 2-year-old shot Friday is home from the hospital
A 2-year-old who was shot on Friday is now home from the hospital.
Houston crime: Unmarked Houston police vehicle hit by gunfire, road rage involving another vehicle suspected
An investigation is now underway after an unmarked Houston Police Department vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Houston murder: Shooting at Vegas Hookah Bar & Grill, woman killed
One man and one woman were shot. The woman, a bystander in the shooting, was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Chief Finner addresses how 264,000 cases ended up suspended
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner apologizes to Houstonians who've had their cases suspended due to HPD being short-staffed.
“CHIEF FINNER MUST GO!" sign posted on US-59 bridge at Mandell Street
A local advocacy group is calling for Houston police chief, Troy Finner to step down.
NASA engineer charged with sexually assaulting women he met online
A NASA Engineer has been charged with two felonies after being accused of attacking two different women after meeting them online.
Houston mayor wants third-party review after 264,000 HPD cases suspended
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner says he welcomes the mayor’s decision to launch an independent third-party review into HPD's handling of hundreds of thousands of incident reports that were suspended with a code "lack of personnel."
Houston police officer arrested for public intoxication in Fredericksburg, placed on desk duty
A Houston Police Department officer is on desk duty after being arrested over the weekend in Fredericksburg.
Houston crime: Woman charged with fatally shooting man, injuring another
A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of one man and injured another at an apartment complex in southwest Houston.
Houston crime: Police appeal for information in fatal hit-and-run on North Freeway
The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian hit-and-run in north Houston.
Houston police searching for missing person diagnosed with dementia
Authorities are looking for 84-year-old Mary Louise Johnson, who was last seen in north Houston.