Crime Blog

Fri May 06 15:13:49 PDT 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Armed Waffle House robbery victim fires back, but was he within his rights?

Imagine that you’re sitting in a Waffle House restaurant early one morning when three masked gunmen storm the place and rob everyone inside. What would you do?

Mon May 09 16:30:19 PDT 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Houston veterinarian uses cutting-edge stem cell technology on dogs

A Houston veterinarian is using a groundbreaking stem-cell technology on dogs, to give man's best friend a longer and healthier life.

Mon Jul 04 15:35:28 PDT 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Family considers legal action after dogs die during stay at kennel near The Woodlands

A family says it is considering legal action because two of their dogs died of heat exhaustion while staying at a boarding kennel near The Woodlands.

Thu Jul 14 17:33:16 PDT 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Early breeding season, economic woes creating capacity crisis at BARC

Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care is the only shelter in the city that’s required by law to take in every animal that comes through its doors, even if it’s full. These days, the shelter says it’s more than full -- it's at capacity.

Fri Sep 16 15:12:55 PDT 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 NEWS

Pet dog burned, beaten, stabbed by burglar in Pasadena

Police are hoping to make an arrest soon in the sadistic torture of a pet Chihuahua in Pasadena. The owners found their dog cowering beneath a guest house in the backyard after learning their home had been burglarized.

Wed Oct 19 09:25:45 PDT 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Testimony under way in trial of Houston father accused of killing 3-year-old son

A jury was seated Tuesday in the murder trial of Roderick Fountain, a 37-year-old man accused of killing his 3-year-old son nearly six years ago. The case has haunted the Houston area ever since Kendrick Jackson disappeared in 2006.

Fri Nov 18 06:12:02 PST 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

HCSO: Dad shoots suspect holding daughter at gunpoint during attempted home invasion

A father shot a suspect who was holding his daughter at gunpoint during an attempted home invasion in northwest Harris County Friday morning, according to Harris County Sheriff’s deputies.

Thu Dec 08 16:24:28 PST 2011 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Armed robbery conviction tossed for Houston man with lengthy criminal record

With a long list of assault and armed-robbery convictions, LaDondrell Montgomery is no angel by any stretch of the imagination.　

Mon Jan 16 15:53:26 PST 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Manvel woman pleads with goat-rustler to bring her pets back home

A Manvel woman was issuing a desperate plea Monday to get her goats back.

Thu Jan 19 09:55:59 PST 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

BARC: Stray kitty shot with arrow recovering in foster home

An orange tabby cat was recovering in a foster home Thursday after BARC found him walking the streets of Houston with an arrow through his body.

Tue Feb 14 15:50:24 PST 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

TV news anchor bitten by dog on set gets 70 stitches on face, mouth

It’s an age-old question. If a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, which end should you believe?

Mon Feb 20 15:27:53 PST 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Pearland kennel seeking homes for dogs whose owner has Parkinson's

A local kennel has been caring for two dogs after their owner was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and dementia.

Mon May 14 15:58:40 PDT 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Dozens of raccoons invade Brazoria County neighborhood

At the Stop and Save in Richwood, you’ll find lottery tickets, beer and fishing bait, plus a gaze of raccoons--that’s what they’re called in groups. They've taken up residence in the woods behind the store.

Wed Jun 20 06:09:12 PDT 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Monkey bite victim: 'They jumped me, they just jumped me'

A woman who was bitten by a monkey at Moody Gardens is denying that she provoked the attack. A witness said the woman grabbed the monkey, and that’s when it bit her on the hand.

Thu Jul 12 21:40:01 PDT 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

90 horses rescued from flooded stables, taken to Sam Houston Race Park

More than 80 horses had to be pulled from a barn that was quickly filling with water in northwest Harris County.

Wed Jul 18 15:27:59 PDT 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Former employee: Pit bull sanctuary where 298 dogs seized was 'a living hell'

Once considered by many to be a reputable sanctuary for an often-misunderstood breed, the Spindletop Pit Bull Refuge is now being seen in a different light.

Tue Aug 28 17:39:05 PDT 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Pit bulls enter neighbor’s home through doggie door -- again

For the second time in three weeks, a Deer Park family has been victimized by a canine home invasion. The neighbor's pit bull had come in through their doggie door.

Fri Dec 07 17:19:48 PST 2012 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Grinch hits SPCA Thrift Store

At the SPCA Thrift Store in Freeport, it’s all about giving, from the donated items to the time and effort of volunteers. However, on Monday someone took the money earned from sales and all of their hard work.

Tue Feb 05 17:49:23 PST 2013 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Feds find meth, cocaine after raiding stash house in NW Harris County

Illegal immigrants were led from a home to an awaiting bus in the 900 block of Cherry Spring in northwest Harris County on Tuesday.

Fri Mar 08 17:07:52 PST 2013 by Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News

Caught on Camera: Robbers smash into store, take ATM

Houston police are looking for those responsible for a smash and grab that all started when someone drove a truck into a store.

Thu Jul 26 11:35:07 PDT 2012 by Brad Woodard & Tim Wetzel / KHOU 11 News

SPCA rescues nearly 100 flea-ridden, filthy dogs from Tomball home

Nearly 100 dogs that survived a house fire in Tomball were rescued by the Houston SPCA Thursday after it was discovered they had been living in deplorable conditions.

Fri Sep 07 07:19:20 PDT 2012 by KHOU.com staff & Brad Woodard / KHOU 11 News