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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.

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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.

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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,

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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,

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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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Is celebratory gunfire legal in Houston? What residents should know as New Year's Eve nears.

As New Year's Eve approaches, Houston area authorities are urging residents to refrain from "celebratory gunfire." This comes ...

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Harris County-area police agencies will ramp up DWI enforcement for New Year's Day

Get ready for more police presence on the roads leading up to New Year's Day. HPD announced Thursday morning they will ...

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Shootout between woman, robbers ends with bystander shot, police say

Police said a man was shot in the leg when he tried to intervene in a robbery at a northwest Houston apartment complex.

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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 ...

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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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Tow truck driver crashes into NW Houston homeowner's fence after truck suspension fails

A tow truck driver believes his suspension failed just before the vehicle crashed into a fence. He’s now warning others that accidents can happen at any time.

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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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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, ...

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Houston police staffing crisis: Low pay behind slow response

In Houston, complaints about longer response times, prioritization of calls, and delayed investigations have become ...

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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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