DON’T FAFO ON THE SOUTHSIDE
FA & FO – This video was submitted on behalf of a Hood News Peep whose sister who lives at Valencia Place Apartments near West Belfort and South Main. The man seen in the footage was caught attempting to break into her apartment. And to all the thieves out there — don’t come around messing […]
Man Killed in Home Invasion on Plaza Verde Drive — HPD Searching for Four Persons of Interest
PERSONS OF INTEREST HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating four persons of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of a man at 201 Plaza Verde Drive about 12:15 AM on October 3. The individuals are described only as Black males. Photos of three of the persons of interest are attached […]
Fire Destroys Apartment Building on Olympia Dr; 5 Treated, 2 Hospitalized
11200 Block of Olympia Dr near Briar Forest and Wilcrest. HFD responded to a fire at an apartment complex at about 8:30 AM this morning. Building 34 was a total loss with 16 units affected. 5 people were treated by paramedics. 1 was not fire related. The other 4 were treated for smoke inhalation. Out […]
Investigation Underway Following Major Crash Involving Baytown Police Officer
PER BAYTOWN PD : Investigation Underway Following Major Crash Involving Baytown Police Officer UPDATE #1: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Baytown Police Department continues to investigate the crash that occurred on Thursday, October 23, 2025. At this time, Officer Michael Hightower, a two-and-a-half-year veteran of the Baytown Police Department, has been released from the hospital […]
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Katy Freeway Involving BMW and Cybertruck
Katy Fwy & Washington Ave | Houston, TX Just after 12 AM, HPD received a call about a small BMW four-door sedan traveling the wrong way on the Katy Freeway. That vehicle collided head-on with a Cybertruck that was heading toward downtown. After impact, the Cybertruck bounced off and hit an 18-wheeler traveling eastbound. The […]
Suspect Wanted In Fatal Shooting
Suspect in Fatal Shooting HPD is searching for the man wanted in the fatal shooting of 54-year-old John Crockett that occurred around 10:45 AM on October 22 in the 7900 block of Comal Street. According to HPD Homicide Detectives, Crockett was driving when the suspect approached his vehicle and made contact with him. The suspect […]
UPDATE: Jury Finds Kristina Chambers Guilty of Manslaughter — Sentenced to 11 Years and 14 Days
UPDATE: Jury Finds Kristina Chambers Guilty of Manslaughter — Sentenced to 11 Years and 14 Days UPDATE: JURY CAME BACK WITH DECISION. A PREGNANT KRISTINA CHAMBERS HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS AND 14 DAYS IN PRISON AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY LAST WEEK . FYI – 11/14 IS JOSEPH’S BIRTHDAY. November 14th. VERDICT IS IN! […]
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MAJOR CRASH CAUGHT ON DASH CAM- IH-10 East Freeway, westbound/outbound at Waco
CAUGHT ON DASH CAM- IH-10 East Freeway, westbound/outbound at Waco, major crash involving 2 vehicles, & a possible fatality, affecting multiple lanes. Avoid the area or expect delays. HPD is on-scene. Find an alternate route if traveling westbound towards downtown, traffic is being diverted to Lockwood. Here are videos of the accident and scene […]
Human Skeletal Remains Found Inside Portable Restroom on Ruiz Street
Human Skeletal Remains Found Inside Portable Restroom on Ruiz Street HPD is waiting on autopsy results after human skeletal remains were found in a portable restroom around 3:15 PM Tuesday, October 21, at 1900 Ruiz Street near 59 and Runnels. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of remains discovered inside the portable […]
Turkey Leg Hut Owner’s Boyfriend Back in Jail — Now Accused of Witness Tampering from Behind Bars
Remember the boyfriend of the Turkey Leg Hut owner who got locked up after kidnapping and brutally attacking his ex? Well, here’s an update on that situation. On October 13, 2025, Jonathan Saizon was locked up on new charges for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault after losing his bond on older cases for Evading in […]
Jury Now Deliberating in Trial of Kristina Chambers
Houston, TX — The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Kristina Chambers, who faces charges in connection with the tragic death of Joseph McMullin, a beloved member of the Hood News community. McMullin was killed in April 2023 when Chambers’ blue Porsche 911 Carrera crashed at high speed in Montrose. Following closing arguments […]