Former Liberty police officer turns himself in after grand jury indictment, officials say
Jason Grindstaff, 45, turned himself in on Friday following a grand jury indictment and Texas Rangers investigation, according to city officials.
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The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
The grandfather of a man who was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis over the weekend says he wants answers from law enforcement.Evaniel Johnson said he is waiting to see if video footage supports the police narrative that his 20-year-old grandson, Tyrin Jo...
Man arrested after private ambulance hijacked with medic inside in northwest Harris County
A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Bold River Road and Doss Landing Avenue in t...
Texas' tallest police officer? 7-foot-3 Jordan 'Tiny' Wilmore to be sworn in Tuesday
Jordan “Tiny” Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 former basketball player whose journey to becoming a police officer has inspired many across Texas, will officially be sworn in as a Kemah police officer Tuesday afternoon.The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kemah City Hal...
Traffic Alert: Riley Fuzzel Rd – Spring – Motorcycle Wreck
3:35 p.m. Riley Fuzel Rd at Colorado River Dr (across from Grand Pines HS) – motorcycle wreck
A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged
A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records. Two Gilbert police officers saw possible signs of life m...
Man accused of leaving puppy locked in trunk in Channelview field
A man accused of dumping a puppy in a locked trunk in a Channelview field has been arrested, authorities say.
Suspect identified, charged after violent attack in downtown Houston parking garage
A man is now charged after police say he attacked a woman inside a downtown Houston parking garage last week.According to the Houston Police Department, Sir Felix Stafford-Franklin II, 23, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and attempted sexual assault ...
Traffic Alert: Walton Ave – New Caney – Wreck
1:55 p.m. Walton Avenue (beside Walmart) near Hwy 59 southbound – wreck blocking two lanes
Fire damages multiple units at west Houston apartment complex, firefighter injured
Houston firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment complex in west Houston late Sunday night after reports of flames coming from a third-floor unit at 10901 Meadowglen Lane, according to the Houston Fire Department.HFD responded around 11 p.m. and encountered challenges g...
Man charged in repairman’s murder was on bond for three cases at time of Humble shooting
New court records show the suspect charged in the murder of a repairman found dead inside a vacant Houston-area home has a lengthy criminal history and was already out on bond in multiple cases when he was arrested.PREVIOUS: Man charged with murder after repairman found dead insi...
As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
When the high-rise where Noel Márquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Márquez, who happened to be at his girlfriend’s apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-yea...
Sheriff's office K-9 killed in hit-and-run after being spooked by fireworks
An off-duty sheriff's office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle.
Man found shot in pool area of Rosenberg apartment complex, suspect faces murder charge
A 26-year-old man is dead after a reported shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday morning, according to the Rosenberg Police Department.Police responded around 4:30 a.m. to the The Henry at Rosenberg Apartments, located at 3419 Fountains Drive. Authorities said they found the...
Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 E. – Security/Cut and Shoot Area – Wreck
11:40 a.m. Hwy 105 E. between Kelly Rd and Crockett Martin Rd – Wreck
Burglary investigation underway at Fourth Ward home, Houston Police Department says
Houston police said officers responded to a burglary at a home in Fourth Ward, with one suspect inside the home and the homeowners outside with police....
Man arrested months after puppy found locked in trunk in Channelview field, constable says
A Houston man accused of abandoning a puppy in a locked container in Channelview has been arrested after being sought for months, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.Deontwon Marquise Perry Jr., 21, is charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Investig...
Child injured in alleged road rage crash near Grand Parkway, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies say
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a major crash near N. Grand Parkway West and the Tomball Parkway. Authorities say a child was injured in the wreck and was being evaluated by EMS at the scene.According to investigators, the crash may have unfolded aft...
Multiple families displaced after fire breaks out at west Houston apartment complex, HFD says
Several residents in Houston's Westchase neighborhood are without a home on Monday after a massive fire broke out at an apartment overnight.
2 DWI arrests after drivers crash into Precinct 5 patrol units at Katy Freeway closure
Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after, authorities say, they plowed into Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol vehicles during a nighttime closure on the westbound Katy Freeway near Westgreen Boulevard.Deputies with Precinct 5’s Toll Road Division were already on sc...
Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 E. – Security/Cleveland Area – 18-Wheeler vs. Pickup
8:40 a.m. Hwy 105 E. and Goode City Ln (big curve between Old Hwy 105 and Fostoria Rd) – 18-Wheeler vs. Pickup
Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.Hamas did not say whether it planned to take the crucial step of disarmi...
TWO ARRESTED AFTER ARESTED ON CONSTRUCTION SITE
Just after midnight, an alert Montgomery County Deputy, who was standing at the Flying J Fuel Center, spotted headlights at the new Pat’s Doughnut location now under construction on SH 242 next to the Circle K and I-69. As the deputy approached, a male appeared out of the trees o...
Third Ward hotel fire leaves 2 guests hospitalized, 20 units damaged
A fire broke out at a Houston hotel room, leaving two people hospitalized and causing severe damage to dozens of units, officials report.
DEAD BODY IN SPLENDORA
Sunday night, Splendora Police were alerted to a dead body under the Peach Creek Bridge near Duke and FM 2090. The body, which was badly decomposed, was taken to the Montgomery Forensic Center for autopsy. Early indications were that it could have been medical-related. There was ...
Harris County carjacking: Suspect allegedly stole vehicle with 3 children inside
A suspect was arrested after they allegedly stole a vehicle with children inside in the Aldine-area, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
2 hospitalized after fire breaks out at hotel in Third Ward, Houston Fire Department says
Fire crews said the person who was inside the room where the fire started is in critical condition with severe burns. A woman in the room just above that one is stable but has some burns and smoke inhalation, HFD said....
Delta pilot reports encounter with July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight and a firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.
Westchase apartment fire damages 12 units, firefighters injured
A fire broke out at a Westchase-area apartment complex on Sunday night, leaving 12 units damaged and several families without a home.
Harris County Precinct 4 arrests 25 suspected drunk drivers during Fourth of July weekend initiative
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 says deputies arrested 25 suspected drunk drivers during an enhanced Fourth of July holiday weekend DWI enforcement initiative across Precinct 4.According to the constable’s office, the proactive operation was designed to create a strong law enf...
3 children safe after carjacking in Aldine, suspect detained
Three children are safe after a carjacking early Monday morning in the Aldine area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the incident in the 12200 block of Aldine Mail Route Road near Henry Road.Car fire spreads to northwest Houston laundromat, fo...
2 Newsletter: Summer safety alert: Overnight fires, drownings and what you need to know
Good morning, Houston.☀️I hope you had a great holiday weekend! In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KPRC 2 documentary, After the Storm: The Flood That Changed the Hill Country—our full-length documentary revisiting one of the d...
Car fire spreads to northwest Houston laundromat, forcing customers to evacuate
A car fire spread to a northwest Houston laundromat Sunday night, forcing customers to evacuate as flames and thick smoke filled the area.The Houston Fire Department responded around 8 p.m. to the fire at a washeteria in the 200 block of West Tidwell Road near Yale Street.Gunfire...
2 hospitalized after fire at south central Houston hotel
Two people were hospitalized after an overnight fire at a hotel in south-central Houston, including one person who remains in critical condition.The Houston Fire Department responded just after midnight Monday to the Deluxe Inn in the 2600 block of Truxillo Street near Live Oak S...
Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead and over 100 injured
Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100, officials and a TV station reported Monday. Police said the unrest at the prison in Negombo, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital, Colo...
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in her late 30s.Now 74, Helou has a wide following in the region and elsewher...
Traffic Alert: Grand Parkway/99 WB – Spring/Porter – Wreck
11:10 p.m. Grand Parkway99 westbound lanes, just west of Highlands Parkway (Riverwalk) – wreck
Busted on Warrant for Terroristic Threat
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man June 30 after discovering he was wanted on an outstanding warrant during a suspicious person investigation. Deputies responded to the 4400 block of FM 1960 Road West after receiving a report of ...
Breaking: Rescue on Lake Conroe
8:30 p.m. Fire boats and other first responders are headed to the area of Lake Conroe near the FM 1375 bridge, where a kayaker is reportedly in need of rescue. Law enforcement says they see the kayaker and the operator is conscious and upright....
Philippine Senate opens the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.More than 6,000 police officers, inc...
Traffic Alert: Rabon Chapel Rd – Montgomery – Wreck
5:20 p.m. Rabon Chapel Rd at FM 2854 – Wreck
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport ...
Records share new details on crashes before Montgomery County deputy's death
Records say two other crashes happened on I-45 before the crash that killed Deputy Erika Serrato.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said. The Guard members were part of a troop deployment the Trump administration launched...
Shootout erupts in South Houston during alleged argument over fireworks, 2 injured
Police say guns were pulled during an argument after some residents confronted neighbors who were popping fireworks.
Fireworks stands rebound after holiday thefts, urge others to stay vigilant
Boom Shack's owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction and says he's continued to pass along tips to investigators.
9-year-old child injured by celebratory gunfire in east Harris County, sheriff's office says
The sheriff's office said a 9-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the child was struck in the arm by celebratory gunfire in east Harris County.
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
9-year-old shot by celebratory gunfire in Channelview on Fourth of July, Harris County deputies say
A family gathering in the Channelview area turned frightening overnight after a 9-year-old child was struck by a bullet while outside in the backyard, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the incident happened at a home in the 1500 block of Park Drive. In...
9-year-old shot in Channelview, possibly from celebratory gunfire
Officials say a child was hit by a bullet Saturday night near Bear Lake.
Improperly discarded fireworks spark Fourth of July house fire northwest Harris County, Cy-Fair officials say
A Fourth of July celebration turned dangerous overnight in northwest Harris County when a home caught fire in the Copperfield subdivision, and investigators say discarded fireworks were to blame.The Cy-Fair Fire Department said crews were called late Saturday to a reported house ...
House catches on fire in NW Harris County due to improperly disposed fireworks, Cy-Fair FD says
The Cy-Fair Fire Department said that no one was injured in the house fire before advising the public to soak all used fireworks before disposing of the debris....
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said. One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition while the others were described as being stable and expected to survive, Police...
3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago.Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered for being courageous public servants...
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days.Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest ...
Gunfire erupts after Fourth of July fireworks dispute in Houston’s South Side; 2 injured
Fourth of July celebrations ended in gunfire for some neighbors in Houston’s South Side after a fireworks-related dispute escalated into a shooting that injured two people, according to the Houston Police Department.HPD said officers were called to the 6800 block of Winton Street...
FATAL CRASH NEAR WILLIS
Just before midnight Saturday night, North Montgomery County Fire was dispatched to a major accident on Cedar Lane just north of FM 1484. Units arrived on the scene to find a man in his 50s entrapped in a 2006 GMC Yukon that was upside down. It was determined that he was deceased...
CHILD DROWNS IN WILLIS
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was called to Robin Lane in Willis, Saturday evening, to a reported child drowning. They arrived along with North Montgomery County Fire and MCHD. A young female toddler was found unresponsive. First responders went to work immediately with ...
Two Critical After Ranger Boat Hits Bulkhead, Goes Airborne at Far Hills Subdivision Park; Game Wardens Investigating
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Two people were left in critical condition Friday night after a high-speed boat crash at a lakeside park on the end of Cude Cemetery Road, prompting a multi-agency response and an investigation now involving the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Vehicu...
1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.Two others were inj...