The Houston Police Department is investigating Devin Williams' sudden death in the jail hours after he was arrested by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office. It marks the sixth in-custody death reported in Harris County this year.

County budget staffers say the move will be the first step in enabling the county to bring back hundreds of inmates that have been outsourced to other jails.

A 55-year-old was found unresponsive in the processing area of the Harris County jail about 12 hour after being arrested last week.

The couple said they were trapped inside their laundry room and could not get out without being attacked before a deputy fired at the dog several times.

County officials discussed Feb. 27 the ongoing need for jail staff that would address detention officers' unsustainable mandatory overtime, which could save millions for taxpayers, they said.

A Houston man died hours after his arrest when he experienced a medical emergency while waiting in the Harris County Joint Processing Center.

A 23-year-old Houston man died early Monday inside the Harris County Jail after experiencing an "apparent medical emergency" inside his cellblock, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Eric Jackson,

No suspects were found at the scene and the investigation remains ongoing, officials said.

A 14-year-old boy was found shot dead by Harris County deputies by a retention pond near High Stone Lane. Other juveniles are suspected of being involved.

A 17-year-old was indicted Thursday on terrorism charges, marking a first in Harris County, according to a news release sent by the district attorney’s office.