HPD said it's launching a new record system in April to prevent a repeat of the suspended cases scandal caused, in part, by ...

Violent crime increased by 4.57% from 2023 to 2024 in Houston. HOUSTON - Murders and robberies dropped from 2023 to 2024 while human trafficking cases saw the largest percent increase year-over-year, ...

Violent crime in Houston increased in 2024 after a multiyear decline, according to information released by the Houston Police ...

The newest officer with the Houston Police Department has several years of experience in the local law enforcement scene: Jeremy Wink.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is making strides in reforming the city's police department after the shocking revelation of over ...

In a series of emails, University of Houston officials said the university police department is aggressively pursuing leads ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police say they're investigating after multiple officers were recorded stunt driving in the snow. Jadier Richardson recorded a marked patrol unit doing donuts in a ...

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to revive a Texas woman's civil rights lawsuit against the Houston police officer who fatally shot her son during a traffic stop in a case ...

As it turns out, humans aren't the only ones with a taste for illegal cannabis. The Houston Police Department said drug-addicted rats have been digging through old evidence stashes, and they've ...

Ashtian Barnes, 24, was killed in 2016 Houston incident Mother sued cop over alleged constitutional violation Standard to judge officer's action at issue in case Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S ...

During a rare winter storm in the Houston area, local sheriff's deputies said Tuesday they found a seemingly drunk woman lying on a freezing sidewalk with her two small children. On Tuesday ...

Jan. 21 (UPI) --Police and city officials in Houston said evidence in storage lockers is being destroyed by "drug-addicted rats." Mayor John Whitmire said at a news conference that drugs being ...