Habitual career thief now wanted for alleged Houston hit-and-run
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen.
39-year-old career criminal charged with 15 felonies since 2026 creating havoc for north side business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris…
28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars.
Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman’s probation ‘unsatisfactorily’ before new theft charge, records show
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory…
Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let…
3 defendants released on PR Bonds after competency rulings now wanted after missing court
Three defendants charged with violent felony offenses are now wanted after being released on personal recognizance bonds following competency restoration at Vernon State Hospital.
Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the…
28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve’s house, removes ankle monitor, flees
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who…
Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the…
Harris County electronic monitoring program doesn’t track defendants who become fugitives
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services.