Harris County sheriff changes punching policy at jail after KHOU 11 Investigation
A KHOU 11 investigation into inmates struck in the head at the Harris County Jail is getting results. The documentary, STRUCK: Inside the Harris County Jail, uncovered 810 incidents of detention officers punching inmates in the head under questionable circumstances.
Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates shooting that left one teen dead, another injured
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one teen dead and another injured late Sunday.
Harris County detention officer arrested after allegedly posing as cop and pointing gun at teens
Investigators said when the detention officer was arrested, he reeked of alcohol and appeared intoxicated. He has now been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Teen dead, brother hospitalized after shooting, Harris County deputies say
The sheriff’s office said the victim, a 19-year-old, died at the scene, while his brother, believed to be 16 or 17, was taken to the hospital.
Two injured in drive-by shooting with assault rifle in east Harris County, sheriff says
A man and a female bystander were injured in a drive-by shooting Wednesday evening in east Harris County, according to a post made to X by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Gonzalez said the man, who appeared to be the target,
Forsyth County teen not being charged after fatal shooting investigation
Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a shooting incident on the 6700 block of Doral Drive.Investigators soon learned that
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Harris County Jail officials didn’t search inmate’s wheelchair containing handgun, state report says
According to the report, state inspectors reviewed security footage and found that the personal wheelchair "had not been ...
3 teenagers who died in Spring-area police chase have been identified
Three teenagers who died in a police chase have been identified. They attended high schools in Klein ISD, officials confirmed ...
HCSO: Suspect with assault rifle injures two people in drive-by shooting near where school bus was unloading
The shooting happened on West Houston Street in the Highlands area. Sheriff Gonzalez said a person with an assault rifle opened fire, hitting a man in a vehicle. One bullet penetrated a home, hitting ...
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3 more people died in Harris County Jail, raising 2024’s in-custody death toll to 10
The number of in-custody deaths at the Harris County Jail has steadily decreased over the last few years. Back in 2022, at ...
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Harris County crime: Suspect arrested in connection to several tire-slashings in Katy
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has confirmed an arrest has been made regarding reports of tire slashing in Katy.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office offers discounted rides, promo codes for up to $5,000, for a safe New Year’s Eve
As the New Year approaches, local officials are urging residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid drinking and driving. To ...