Houston police are cracking down on holiday drunken driving. Here’s how
Houston has seen 33 roadway fatalities linked to drunk driving in 2024, compared to 39 through the same period in 2023, Chief Noe Diaz said.
‘We want our drivers to be safe’ | State officials warn Houston drivers of holiday travel dangers
This safe driving push comes as Houston police investigate a deadly single-vehicle crash in south Houston. It happened just after midnight on Sunday morning. Houston police said a woman, believed to be in her 30s, was driving the wrong way on Reed Road near Scott Street when she hit a speed limit sign and hit a tree.
Houston police find dead homeless man in squad car
A Houston Mental Health Division officer discovered a dead body in his vehicle over the weekend. The victim was believed to be a homeless man.
Houston police stepping up traffic enforcement during holidays, officials say
Drivers across Harris County should be extra cautious this holidays season, with many agencies, including the Houston Police Department, stepping up traffic enforcement through the end of 2024. Houston police officers will be conducting additional traffic stops during the holidays,
Houston will see a record number of drivers on the road this holiday
Holiday travel is always hectic, but Houston officials are especially concerned with the safety on our roadways this season. Whether it’s families taking road trips or individuals attending holiday parties,
Man found dead in backseat of Houston police officer's vehicle
Houston Police are investigating the death of a man in his 40s after his body was found in the backseat of an officer's vehicle in Downtown Houston on Saturday afternoon.
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Investigation underway after 15-year-old boy found shot in SW Houston Christmas night, HPD says
The 15-year-old was identified after a woman told ABC13 that she saw a body lying next to her back patio before calling ...
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Houston Police Department close to completing review in suspended cases scandal
The department has reviewed 97% of the more than 260,000 cases that were improperly suspended, and it projects completing the ...
Dead man discovered in backseat of Houston police car prompts investigation
A dead man was discovered in the rear seat of a Houston Police Department patrol car over the weekend, prompting an ...
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Harris County-area police agencies will ramp up DWI enforcement for New Year's Day
It's a stern message that may feel like a broken record at this point: Don't drink and drive. Yet, there are still dozens of families in Houston who lose their loved ones in DWI crashes every year.
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Houston police chase: Suspect arrested after crashing into two separate cars, found with alcohol
A brief police chase came to an end after a suspect crashed into two separate vehicles and was found with open bottles of ...
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21-Year-Old Zariah Nicole Green Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Houston
Suspect Zariah Nicole Green was arrested and charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man following a Houston shooting.
Houston police find corpse in patrol car
Houston police are investigating how a dead body wound up in the backseat of one of its patrol cars over the weekend, ...
Houston Police Department spent almost $11K on two-day Washington Avenue initiative
City leaders have vowed the two-day operation, which netted around 200 traffic stops, will be the first of a continuing ...
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City of Houston, HPD combine forces to combat drunk driving
HOUSTON ( KIAH) — Law enforcement agencies across the greater Houston area have joined forces to combat drunk driving. The ...