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Sheriff's Office reports improvements in Harris County Jail as scrutiny from state continues
Harris County officials testified to the state oversight board that they made gains in staffing, but were still working on an 180-hour average length of stay for inmates.
Harris County Sheriff's Office unsure of link between human remains found in burned house and missing tenant
After a new homeowner found human remains while cleaning their property, authorities are investigating if they are linked to a missing tenant.
Unidentified remains found in NE Harris Co. home where tenant went missing before fire, HCSO says
After a new homeowner found human remains while cleaning their property, authorities are investigating if they are linked to a missing tenant.
New homeowner finds human remains in NE Harris County home
Unidentified human remains were found in a home on Village Grove Drive by the home’s new owner Saturday evening, authorities say. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Fire Marshal responded to the scene at the residence of the 13300 block of Villa Grove Drive Saturday evening.
Harris County investigation: New homeowner finds possible human remains
A new homeowner discovered possible human remains, prompting an investigation in east Harris County on Saturday, authorities say. The incident was reported in the 13300 block of Villagrove Drive. Get news, weather and so much more on the new FOX LOCAL app.
Authorities investigating remains found at fire linked to missing dad in northeast Harris Co. home
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office spoke with ABC13 following the recovery of human remains at a northeast Harris County home linked to a missing father of four. In August, Kelvin Newton disappeared the same day that the Villagrove Drive home he was staying in burned down.
Deputies investigating deadly hit-and-run crash near Langham Creek, HCSO says
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Deputies are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near the Georgetown Colony neighborhood early ...
Harris County crime: Nephew allegedly confesses to killing uncle because he felt unloved
The nephew of a Spring Branch ISD PD dispatcher allegedly confessed to killing the uncle who had raised him for six years ...
Authorities continue battling drugs in Harris County Jail after third lawyer was accused of smuggling
Houston lawyer accused of drug smuggling in Harris County Jail is third attorney arrested in past year as authorities ...
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13 Investigates: Have Harris County deputies found the key to cutting crime?
Investigates rides along with a Harris County sergeant as he shares how his specialty unit lowered crime in one of the county ...
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Defense attorney, 2 others accused of smuggling narcotics to Harris County inmate
Three people, including an attorney, have been charged for their roles in allegedly delivering narcotics to an inmate at ...
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Harris County sheriff launches program aiming to assist searches for missing persons with dementia
"Take Me Home" is a free, voluntary program in which Houston-area residents can provide law enforcement with information ...
Harris County Sheriff's election results: Incumbent Ed Gonzalez leads challenger Mike Knox
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez was looking to secure another term in office as he faced Republican ...