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Texas woman said she had COVID-19, then spat on an officer as he tried to arrest her: report
A woman is accused of spitting on a police officer who was executing a search warrant at her Texas home. The woman claimed she had coronavirus.
Man told a runaway teen she could be a model. Instead, he forced her into a life of prostitution.
A man in Texas was convicted of human trafficking a woman and runaway teen. Both victims said they were forced into sex work by the suspect.
Victim’s body found in shallow grave, Texas man accused of murder
A man in Texas is under arrest after law enforcement located the body of a person who was murdered and then transported to be disposed of on private property.
Texas suspect charged with murder after fatally shooting teenager on bad acid trip: Police
A teenager in Texas is accused of fatally shooting another teen after giving him acid and getting into a fight over a gun, according to police.
Three years after woman found dead in a Houston apartment, her alleged killer is arrested
A man has been arrested in connection to a murder case from three years ago in Houston. He has been accused of shooting and killing the woman, who he was dating.
Texas woman kills her husband and flees to Mexico, but police say they caught her
A woman in Odessa, Texas, is accused of killing her husband and then fleeing to Mexico. But, police say she has been caught and returned to the U.S.
Two suspects arrested in Texas robbery turned murder, bonds set at more than $1 million
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a robbery and murder in Corpus Christi, Texas. Their bonds are set at over $1 million each. The investigation is ongoing.
Woman shot dead while helping family move into new home in Texas, police say. Duo arrested.
A Texas woman helping her daughter and son-in-law move into their new home was killed in what police believe may have started as a burglary.
A mom and her kids were taken hostage in Texas. So how did she end up dead at the hands of police officers?
A mom in Texas was killed by police during a hostage situation. The incident started as a domestic violence call and ended with officers killing the victim.
Accused murderer stoned to death by crowd in Texas, cops say
A gathering in Texas ended in two fatalities after someone opened fire. Attendees chased down the shooter and killed him with a landscaping brick, police said.
Texas teenager arrested due to Snapchat video showing her stealing a necklace from a corpse
Two Texas teenagers have been arrested after they allegedly stole a medallion from a corpse that had died by suicide. Both are charged with theft to a human corpse or grave.
Texan claims she fatally shot homeless woman who attacked her. Surveillance video allegedly shows otherwise
A woman who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting a homeless person is now accused of murder after allegedly lying about what happened.
Homeowner tried to break up fight between two houseguests, ends up stabbed to death: cops
A Texas homeowner broke up a fight between houseguests. It ends with him being stabbed to death and another man charged with murder.
Black Man has served 22 years on death row for the murder of a white woman. He says he didn't do it.
A Texas death row inmate who has served 22 years in prison is making his case on why he is innocent. Rodney Reed continues to maintain he didn't kill.
Armed Houston man carjacked an ambulance with injured teen inside, cops say
Police said a Houston man opened fire, carjacked an ambulance at gunpoint with an EMT and an injured teenage girl still inside. His bond was set at more than $1.5 million.
Gun stolen from victim used in Texas quadruple homicide, police say
Three men accused of a quadruple murder in East Texas allegedly used a handgun stolen from one of the victims in the slayings, according to police.
Man and woman in Texas accused of smuggling 89 undocumented immigrants in trailer for $1,000
A couple are facing allegations they attempted to smuggle scores of undocumented aliens into the United States in a trailer, federal prosecutors said.
Two suspects being questioned in connection to quadruple homicide in Texas
Sheriff's deputies believe that a quadruple homicide has taken place in Cherokee County, Texas. Four bodies were found in a driveway and in a mobile home, police said.
Houston home invasion leads to murder, one suspect was out on multiple bonds, police say
A Houston home invasion led to the death of a 29-year-old man. Police say one of the suspects was out on seven felony bonds at the time of the alleged murder.
Heading to the grand slammer? Duo accused of assaulting Denny's employee.
Two women face criminal charges after police say they assaulted an employee at a Denny's diner in Texas. Officers have not said what led to the attack.
Fight between brother-in-laws turns deadly, suspect arrested for murder, cops say
A fight ensued between brother-in-laws in Texas and it ended with one being shot and killed. Police say the other has been accused of murder.
Suspect accused of murdering 87-year-old woman in Texas turns himself in, police say
A man suspected of murdering an elderly woman in her Texas home has surrendered to police. Police were called to the victims house the day before the homicide.
Convicted murderer ‘known for his violent tendencies’ accused of fatal shooting in Texas
Police have charged a man 'known for his violent tendencies' across Southeast Texas in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old, authorities said.
Texas man arrested for trying to 'prostitute' an 8-year-old child for $800 an hour, cops say
A man in Texas is accused of trying to prostitute a child for $800 an hour, police said. He has been charged with a felony in connection to the case.
Man shoots peeping Tom who was looking into 10-year-old's window, report says
A Texas man is charged after he allegedly watched a young girl through her bedroom window and touched himself. He was shot by the girl's father and was taken to the hospital.
Texas woman evades police on tractor after crashing 4th of July parade procession
A Texas woman took her Fourth of July celebrations too far and ended up behind bars after she crashed a local parade on her tractor as police tried to stop her.
6-year-old girl and parents shot dead, 10-year-old faked death to escape
A Houston girl and her parents were shot to death, while another child faked her death to survive, according to a report. The suspect has been charged with murder.
The ranch from Hell: The story of a Texas family and how they escaped severe punishment for torture.
In the 1980s, a Texas family was accused of torturing and murdering drifters at their Texas ranch. Here is their story and why they escaped significant punishment.
Gang members pimped out runaway girl in Houston, Texas, feds claim
Four gang members in Houston, Texas, were federally charged with human trafficking. Federal prosecutors say the suspects forced runaway girls to have sex.
Son stabbed his father 20 times in what police call a murder. He says it was self-defense.
A father in Texas was stabbed 20 times and killed. Police say his son is the murderer, but the man is claiming the attack was in self-defense.
Robber killed during a home invasion. Now, three suspects arrested in connection to his murder.
A man who broke into a home was murdered during the incident, according to police in Pharr, Texas. Now, two men have been charged in connection to the homicide.
Texas Army sergeant indicted for murder, assault in connection to the fatal shooting of protester last summer
A Fort Hood Army sergeant surrendered to authorities after a grand jury indicted him for the murder of an armed protester in Texas last summer.
Teen dead after fatal shooting at Texas waterpark Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, suspect charged
A man is under arrest after he fatally shot a teenager at the popular Texas waterpark Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, authorities said.
Texas man arrested after sexually abusing children for more than three decades, cops say
Aaron Von Blackwolf, 46, has been arrested and linked to five child sexual abuse cases in Irving, Texas, and dozens more nationwide. Police say the abuse spans decades.
Man who claimed to pay COVID-19 patient to lick items at grocery store gets taste of justice
A Texas man was found guilty by a federal jury of a hoax where he claimed to pay a COVID-19 patient to lick items in Texas grocery stores. Now, he faces prison.
Parents accused of severe neglect after their 1-year-old daughter dies weighing just 8 pounds
Two parents in Texas face charges after their baby was severely malnourished and died, police say. The child weighed eight pounds at her death.
Police accuse one of murder, search for more suspects after intruder shot during robbery
Police in Pharr, Texas, said two people broke into a house to demand drugs. One intruder was killed and police have arrested one suspect in connection to the murder.
Texas man allegedly runs over 8-months-pregnant wife, killing unborn baby
A Texas woman who was eight months pregnant lost her unborn baby after an alleged domestic assault where the suspect ran over her with a car, police say.
Houston man charged in connection to decade-old cold case killing of an 85-year-old
Michael Anthony Cuellar was charged with murder for allegedly assaulting an 85-year-old man during a robbery in 2011. Police announced the cold-case arrest this week.
Murder victim dragged behind a truck after beating , suspect then lit vehicle on fire, Texas sheriff says
A Texas man dragged another man by a truck after beating him then set the vehicle on fire, police say. The suspect now faces a murder charge.
Texas mom poses as teen daughter, attends her classes to prove schools need improved security. Now, faces criminal charges
A 30-year-old Texas woman shaved 17 years off her age and posed as her teenage daughter in order to attend classes and prove a point. Now, she faces criminal charges.
Texas woman out on bond for drug charge now faces murder charge for same incident: cops
A Texas woman out on bond for drug charge is now facing a murder charge for the same incident, police say. The shooting victim was 19-years-old.
Texas man charged with wife's homicide, police say he failed in murder-suicide attempt
A Texas man faces murder charges in connection to t his wife's death. Police say they found the victim suffering from blunt force trauma in their Houston apartment.