Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A two-alarm warehouse fire fueled by tires broke out around midnight behind Rug Mart Houston, located at 5910 Southwest Freeway. https://youtu.be/cc_4yMA4CY0 The Houston Fire Department said the exit from the Southwest Freeway southbound at Fountain View will remain closed most of the day as crews continue to monitor the site. HAZMAT teams are checking water runoff and air quality, and no environmental concerns have been reported at this time. Firefighters battled the blaze defensively from outside the structure, and the fire was still producing smoke at 6 a.m. The HFD Arson Bureau will work to determine the cause of the fire. The response was under the command of District 28. No injuries or patient transports have been reported. The HFD Arson Bureau will inv...

HOUSTON, TX – Gerrode Terrel Smith was arrested less than two hours after being added to the newly launched Houston Most Wanted fugitives list, according to the FBI’s Houston Field Office. Smith, wanted on federal bank robbery charges, was taken into custody following a public tip. The arrest was made by FBI Houston, Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Texas Region Violent Crimes Unit troopers, and the Houston Police Department. The arrest comes on the same day the FBI and partnering agencies announced the creation of the Houston Most Wanted list as part of the FBI’s nationwide “Summer Heat” campaign. The initiative targets violent offenders through increased public awareness and the offering of reward money for tips leading to arrests. The program offers up to $50,000...

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested four men during a two-day undercover operation targeting adults who use the internet to solicit sexual acts from minors. https://youtu.be/zPqbaQR_tCM The proactive chat operation was conducted July 30 and July 31, 2025, by the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking/GANG Unit. Detectives posed as minors online, leading to the arrest of the following suspects: Dominique Smith, 38 – Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor. Hossam Hasan Farraq, 35 – Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor, Evading in a Motor Vehicle, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Luis Rodriguez, 36 – Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor. Marc Anthony Fuentes, 33 – Charged with Online Solicitatio...

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash possibly involving an auto-pedestrian occurred Monday afternoon on the inbound East Freeway near the Normandy exit ramp. https://youtu.be/2zzDb7jHK3U The crash happened around 7:02 p.m., shutting down the inbound lanes of the freeway. The victim’s identity and the exact circumstances of the crash have not been released at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Constable James “Smokie” Phillips with Harris County Precinct 7 provided an update Monday morning on a deadly Midtown crash that claimed the lives of two men early Saturday. https://youtu.be/NOUr6k17fwg According to Phillips, the incident began just after 2 a.m. on Aug. 2 when a Precinct 7 deputy observed a black Ford F-150 involved in two separate hit-and-run collisions in the 2700 block of Scott Street. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and fled southbound, running multiple red lights. The pursuit lasted less than 15 seconds before the F-150 ran a red light at Smith and Elgin streets, colliding with a white Lexus. The crash forced the Lexus into a nearby building, where it caught fire. Both men inside, who were visiting Houston ...

HOUSTON, TX – A black pickup truck ended up perched on top of a concrete barrier along the North Freeway near North Main Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews, including Houston Fire Department units, responded to the crash and were seen on scene along with a tow truck. The truck came to rest with its rear wheels elevated on the median, partially blocking traffic. Traffic was slowed in the area as responders worked to safely remove the vehicle from the barrier. It is unknown if there were any injuries.

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire was reported early Sunday morning in the 500 block of Gale Street in Houston. https://youtu.be/bUUkkgHuOko The fire was reported around 5:41 a.m. It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries, and the cause of the fire has not been determined. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Fire Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the stomach early Sunday morning in the 8100 block of Fawndale Street in Houston. https://youtu.be/A-mUqzBpnVs According to the Houston Police Department, the victim was not compliant and has not provided his name. There were no witnesses at the scene. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery. His condition is not currently known. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A vehicle fire shut down southbound lanes of the North Freeway early Sunday morning in north Houston. https://youtu.be/_IHc-RgNDSk The fire was reported around 3:05 a.m. in the 9200 block of the North Freeway near Hidden Valley. All southbound lanes between W. Mount Houston Road and W. Gulf Bank Road were closed as crews responded to the scene, but have since reopened. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were killed early Saturday morning after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Midtown Houston. https://youtu.be/ivjRQrZw9uI The incident began around 2:13 a.m. when a Precinct 7 deputy observed a black F-150 strike two vehicles in the 2700 block of Smith Street. The driver fled southbound at a high rate of speed, running multiple red lights as the deputy pursued. At the intersection of Elgin and Smith, the F-150 ran a red light and collided with a white Lexus traveling eastbound. The Lexus spun out, struck a building, and caught fire. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, identified as a Hispanic male, was taken into custody. Police said at the scene he exhibited a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He is bein...