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Fort Bend County law enforcement leaders gathered en-masse Monday afternoon to assure residents that they would be prepared for any civil unrest that may happen on Inauguration Day.
Fort Bend Co. law enforcement hoping for peaceful Inauguration Day, but taking precautions
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan held a press conference Monday afternoon in conjunction with other Fort Bend County law enforcement leaders, County Judge KP George and District Attorney Brian … more
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Law enforcement officials in Harris County are urging the public to be safe with their firearms during the New Years holiday and not fire rounds randomly into the air to celebrate due to the risks of stray rounds hitting innocent bystanders.
HCSO warns against celebratory gunfire on first anniversary of tragedy
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to use caution and not celebrate the new year with gunfire due to the danger posed by stray projectiles associated with it. Last year, … more
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The Texas Department of Public Safety will be increasing enforcement efforts for safe driving, including monitoring for driving under the influence of alcohol, as the holidays approach.
DPS to Increase Enforcement for the Holidays
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is … more
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The inside of Texas' execution chamber.
In rush of federal executions, Brandon Bernard and Alfred Bourgeois were put to death for Texas murders
In a resurgence of the federal death penalty at the end of President Donald Trump’s tenure, his administration carried out two executions this week for men convicted in separate Texas murders … more
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Christopher Houlihan, 30, of Houston was killed just north of Clay Road in the eastern portion of the Katy area. he leaves behind two daughters and a wife.
HCSO Investigating Hit and Run on Keith Harrow Blvd.
Harris County Sheriffs Office investigators are looking into an accident that took the life of a pedestrian in the 18,200 block of Keith harrow Boulevard at about 4:40 a.m. Dec. 7, HCSO … more
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Harris County Constable for Precinct Five Ted Heap's office announced via social media Thursday that Thomas Ryan Hubbard had been arrested Dec. 9 and charged with burglary.
Constables arrest serial burglary suspect
Harris County Constable Ted Heap’s office announced via social media Thursday afternoon that Thomas Ryan Hubbard, 44, has been arrested at his home in the 3,600 block of Laverne Street on Dec. … more
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Officers and Life Flight nurses participate in training to transport critically injured K9 officers to emergency veterinary care.
Memorial Hermann's Life Flight launches first air ambulance in nation for K9 officers
Memorial Hermann announced in a Dec. 4 press release that it has launched its K9-Casualty Care Course and Transportation Service – the first air ambulance service for injured K9 officers in the … more
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Harris County deputy constables have arrested two men in connection with identity theft cases wherein the accused allegedly used other people's information to purchase luxury vehicles then sell them at a significant discount to unsuspecting buyers.
Harris Co. constable deputies arrest identity theft suspects in joint operation with HPD
In a brief statement on social media, Harris County Constable for Precinct 5 Ted Heap announced that two men had been arrested Dec. 2 in a series of fraud and vehicle theft cases. Andres Estuardo … more
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating a likely murder-suicide after a shooting in the northeastern portion of the Katy area last night.
Murder-Suicide under investigation in Harris Co. portion of Katy area
Harris County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jason Spencer announced at a press briefing last night that HCSO investigators are looking into an apparent murder-suicide in the 19,400 block of … more
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during a press conference in 2017. Ryan Vassar, who had served as the deputy attorney general for legal counsel, was one of eight senior aides who told authorities they believed Paxton was breaking the law — a report that has sparked an FBI investigation.
Last whistleblower fired from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office days after suing for retaliation
The Texas attorney general’s office has fired the last remaining whistleblower who alleged Ken Paxton broke the law in doing favors for a political donor — just days after aides had sued … more
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An HCSO investigator works with equipment used to capture “porch pirates.” The term is used to describe thieves who steal packages from porches.
HCSO cracking down on package thefts during holidays
The Harris County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that it will be ramping up efforts to head off package thefts across the county as the holiday season moves forward. Officers will be utilizing … more
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Christopher Fuller (left) and Adarrius Jackson have both been charged with aggregated theft, felon in possession of a firearm and evading law enforcement in a motor vehicle after two Nov. 10 pursuits by Katy Police Department officers with assistance from other area law enforcement agencies.
Katy PD arrests two suspects in catalytic converter thefts
Two men were arrested and sent to the Harris County Jail after high-speed chases the morning of Nov. 10. Adarrius Del Jackson, 31, and Christopher Fuller, 27, were arrested after a Katy Police … more
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the inauguration ceremony of Judge Michelle Slaughter at the Texas Capitol on Jan. 11, 2019. A lawsuit filed by former aides against Paxton paints the clearest picture yet about what motivated the whistleblowers to come forward against Paxton, the state’s top legal authority, and the retribution they say they experienced after they made that report.
Former aides file whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
At 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, David Maxwell and Mark Penley, then two top aides to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, reported separately to the agency’s offices, where, they claim, they were … more
Waller County Sheriff Elect Troy Guidry said he intends to update the department by reorganizing staff, establishing standards for pay grades within the department and focusing on community policing once he is sworn in this coming January. The Waller County Sheriff’s Office serves the county on the west side of Katy with a spur jutting east on the northern end. The county has an area of about 518 square miles and a population estimated at about 55,000 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition to the WCSO, the county has 4 constables offices.
Guidry discusses plans for Waller County Sheriff’s Office
Republican Troy Guidry defeated Democrat Cedric Watson in the race for Waller County Sheriff during the Nov. 3 elections with 14,506 votes to Watson’s 7,376. His plans for the Waller County … more
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Law Enforcement officers in Fort Bend County found these drugs in a car after making a traffic stop. The drugs had been hidden away in the hollow spaces of the vehicle's body.
Fort Bend County task force makes large narcotics bust
The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task – a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement group – has arrested Luis Garcia, 49, of McAllen after finding him in possession of more than … more
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The Arc of Katy was struck by vandals the weekend of Oct. 17 resulting in the four buses they use to support programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities had the catalytic converters cut out. The total cost for the repairs was unknown prior to press time.
The Arc of Katy buses vandalized
The Arc of Katy, a local nonprofit that assists those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, discovered earlier this week that someone had cut the catalytic converters out of all four … more
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As a formally Recognized Law Enforcement Agency, Katy PD is now among the top 6% of all law enforcement departments statewide.
Katy PD receives statewide recognition
The Katy Police Department announced via an Oct. 16 press release that it has earned the award of Recognized Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Law Enforcement … more
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The Katy ISD Police Department will be participating in the 19th Annual Take Back Day event sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
KISD Police Department to participate in drug takeback event
The Katy ISD Police Department will be participating with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to collect dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications Oct. 24. The nationwide … more
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will not resign his post as the state’s top lawyer after allegations of criminal activity.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he won't resign after accusations of criminal activity by top aides
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was accused by seven of his most senior aides of bribery and abuse of office last week, will not resign his post as the state’s top lawyer, he said … more
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Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top aides want him investigated for bribery and other alleged crimes
Senior officials in the Texas Attorney General's Office have asked federal law enforcement to "investigate allegations of improper influence, abuse of office, bribery and other potential crimes" by … more
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