Pedestrian hit and killed on Moline Street in southeast Houston, HPD says
The Houston Police Department said officers responded at 7:40 a.m. to the 7300 block of Moline Street and Telephone Road after reports of an auto-pedestrian incident....
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National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small ...
'Foul play' involved in disappearance of 36-year-old Chantel Brooks: Police
Chantel Brooks was last seen in a CVS parking lot in Fairfield, California, on July 17.
3 men shot in NE Houston; vehicles found crashed, with bullet holes, HPD says
Police said they found three men shot and crashed cars filled with bullet holes in the Kashmere Gardens area overnight, though it's unclear who shot who....
Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new U.S. efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip , at least 10 people were killed We...
NTSB releases new videos, images from deadly Philadelphia medical jet crash
Federal investigators are providing a new look at the moments leading up to and following last year's deadly medical jet crash in Philadelphia.
Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after plane crash
Biffle, his wife and his two children, along with three others, died in the Dec. 18 crash, which remains under investigation by the NTSB.
United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic, which is suffering under U.S. sanctions and a blockade. Incoming ballistic missile fire trigg...
7 killed when helicopter on safari crashes in a remote part of northern Kenya, police say
Seven people were killed when a safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police. The helicopter crashed at 9:13 a.m. while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Ken...
Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East
Iran rejected the United Arab Emirates’ accusation that it fired two ballistic missiles that landed in the Persian Gulf, as Tehran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator landed in neighboring Iraq for a three day visit. Meanwhile, France announced that it will expel two Irania...
Houston man dead after SUV slams tree, catches fire on Potomac Drive
A man is dead after a fiery late-night crash on a Houston street that residents say they could hear from a distance. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at Potomac Drive and Woodway. An SUV traveling northbound on Potomac Drive crossed the median and struck a tree at a h...
3 men hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston
Three men are in the hospital after a shooting at two locations in northeast Houston Wednesday morning, according to police. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. near the 3600 block of Crane Street, with investigators working two separate scenes, one near Crane Street and East ...
Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022
A Ukrainian man was arrested Wednesday in Croatia in relation to undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022, Germany’s federal prosecutor said. Ukrainian national Vladimir Z., whose last name was not given in line with German...
Motorcyclist dies after flying over US-59 railing
A motorcyclist is dead after a late-night crash on a Houston freeway ramp left investigators with more questions than answers. The crash happened around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday on the elevated ramp connecting Interstate 45 southbound to U.S. 59 northbound, near Gray Street. Evidence a...
How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say....
Harris County crash: 10-year-old girl riding electric scooter struck by vehicle
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
Penn State coke bust news: Agostino Abbatiello of Westbury, New York accused of being largest distributor in drug trafficking ring
Agostino Abbatiello was arrested in connection with the Penn State drug bust. Officials say his former fraternity Sigma Chi was involved in the cocaine trafficking ring....
Facebook Marketplace Post Leads to Recovery of Eight Stolen Tailgates, Two Arrests
On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a call for a stolen tailgate on 1960 Road West in northwest Harris County. The victim told deputies he recognized the tailgate in a Facebook Marketplace post and arranged to meet the seller. Deputies met the sel...
Houston Police Department is the top Flock camera searcher in Lucas County, Ohio, data shows
The Lucas County, Ohio, Board of Commissioners president, Pete Gerken, said he was shocked to learn Houston Police is the agency searching their Flock camera systems the most....
Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old
An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down....
Man charged with threatening people with knife at Harris County McDonald's
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a convicted felon, accused of displaying a knife and threatening several people at a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County. The incident happened Saturday afternoon at the restaurant on FM 1960 Bypass Road West near Kenwick Dr...
More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have mental health indicators, data shows
More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have some indication of mental health issues, according to the county's jail data. But what options are there to stop a cycle of crime and protect the public?...
Grimes County: Major crash reported on Highway 249 northbound at FM 1774
Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
Sugar Land police release sketch of suspect who seriously injured woman in baseball bat attack
The Sugar Land Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect who they say seriously injured a woman in a baseball bat attack earlier this summer....
Man wanted, charged with murdering woman, injuring 3 others in southeast Houston, HPD says
Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman and wounding three others in southeast Houston, according to Houston Police Department....
Investigators offer $50K reward for information in 2024 Cyprees fire, where 3 people found dead
FBI Houston says a reward is being offered in the case of two women and a man found dead after a Cypress house fire in 2024.
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday. A Greenville police officer who responded to the residence Sunday aft...
Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was at the scene when she died: Police
Hayden Panettiere was known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and more.
Young man killed in Houston, Texas shooting after fight among middle school girls, police say
A young man was killed in a Houston, Texas shooting after a fight among middle school girls, police say.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Minnesota’s attorney general sued the governor of Texas seeking to compel the extradition of an ICE agent charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime....
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests....
FBI Houston reports arrests for school threats with new academic year just beginning
The new school year has just begun, but the FBI says multiple arrests have already been made in the Houston-area for school threats.
3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
FBI increases reward to $50,000 in Cypress triple murder arson case on second anniversary
Two years ago today, three people were murdered inside a Cypress home that was intentionally set on fire, and investigators are still searching for answers. Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard were found dead in their home in the 14600 bloc...
Crash involving dump truck shuts down all westbound lanes on US 90-A near Beasley, Fort Bend County Precinct 1 says
A crash involving a dump truck has shut down all of the westbound lanes of US 90-A near Beasley Road, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said....
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O’Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93. ESPN historian Mike Soltys said Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen announc...
13 Alert Traffic: Heavy truck crash, spill blocking multiple WB lanes on I-10 East, TranStar shows
Crews can be seen cleaning up the aftermath of a crash along the East Freeway near Mercury Drive on Tuesday.
Baby left on side of road after thief steals car with child still inside in Philadelphia's East Falls section
A one-year-old boy is safe after police say his mother's car was stolen in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood.
SWAT officers fly drone into N. Houston apartment to arrest man holding his girlfriend captive: HPD
Police said the standoff began after a woman called 911 to report that her boyfriend was holding her against her will in an apartment on Crosstimbers near Fulton....
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'...
Suspect wearing 'Chucky doll' face mask accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia: Police
The suspect allegedly harassed multiple people in the Center City area during a nearly 20-minute period last Wednesday, starting around 5:18 a.m., police said....
87-year-old woman attacked and robbed by man at Bellaire Transit Center, police say
A man with an extensive criminal record is behind bars after police say he punched an 87-year-old woman in the face while attempting to rob her of her purse....
Man accused of holding woman against will at N. Houston apartment in custody after hours-long standoff
A man has been taken into custody after a hours-long standoff at an apartment complex on Houston’s north side. It happened near the intersection of E. Crosstimbers and Fulton Street. Houston police responded to the apartment at around 3 p.m. after getting a report of a woman that...
FOX 26 viewer donates $2,700 to dog rescue group after thief was caught on camera stealing supplies
Randy Hartley says he was outraged when he saw our Only on FOX report on the crime caught on camera at Rescued Pets Movement located in Oak Forest.
Man faces additional sexual assault, aggravated assault charges in Polk County after new victim comes forward
A man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office....
Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says
A high school student carrying two firearms shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in a high school in a university campus in the southern Philippines where hundreds of students were evacuated to safety, officials said. Zamboanga city Mayor Khymer Adan Olas...
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after chase, crash
Montgomery County deputies pulled a theft suspect from a burning car after a chase ended in a crash. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the rescue. They said deputies responded to a theft call at the Walmart and saw the suspect fleeing the store on foot. The s...
Man dead, another injured after fight between KIPP middle school students leads to shootout: HPD
A man is dead and another is injured after shots were fired amid an argument between KIPP middle school students in southwest Houston on Monday, according to HPD....
Agents investigating 4 credible threats against area schools, FBI Houston says
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Houston Field Office told ABC13 that four juveniles have been arrested in recent days due to threats made to area schools....
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports....
Houston shooting: 1 dead, 1 injured following incident on Oakmoor Parkway
Houston police are on the scene after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Emergency petition asks to block Galveston County's new redistricted map
The Texas Supreme Court rejected an emergency request to stop the map from moving forward, but the justices did not decide whether the map itself is legal....
Man killed, another male injured in shooting at southwest Houston apartment complex
Houston police officers are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon that left one man dead. It happened just before 4;30 p.m. at the Oakmoor Apartments, along Oakmoor Parkway near Airport Boulevard and Almeda Road. A second male was grazed by a bullet. KPRC has a crew heading t...
American Airlines flight blows tires landing at O'Hare airport; fire trucks, police cars seen around plane: FAA
An American Airlines flight blew two tires landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct. The agency is proposing to subsidize liability insurance for state and loc...
Houston-led HSI operation helps seize more than $120M in cocaine, arrest 19 in Mexico
Homeland Security Investigations Houston and Mexican authorities seized more than 6,000 kilograms of cocaine and arrested 19 suspected drug traffickers during three maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, in July, officials said. HSI said the seizures totaled 6,080 ...
Westfield High School student arrested, accused of threatening to ‘blow up’ school in social media post
A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media. Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony. Texas lawmakers push...
Armed man shot by deputies in NE Houston on North Wayside Drive charged with aggravated assault, police say
Court records state show that the 45-year-old suspect was jailed for nine years for aggravated kidnapping and assault.
Man's death in downtown Raleigh is suicide investigation, police say
The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office is in charge of the case and will conduct a full investigation, Raleigh police say.