Latest "Fort Hood crime" stories

Two at Fort Hood suspected of racist graffiti, starting barracks fire

Two soldiers are suspected of spray painting racial slurs and genitalia on barracks walls before starting a fire in a barracks laundry room.

By Jon Simkins and Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

Patriot battalion’s top enlisted soldier demoted, jailed for fraternization, false statements

The former top enlisted soldier is the third leader from 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Regiment, convicted by a court-martial in as many months.

By Davis Winkie

15 months ago

Fort Hood warrant officer and sergeant first class arrested in underage sex sting

The men allegedly agreed to pay for sex from someone they thought was an underage woman.

By Davis Winkie

2 years ago

Fort Hood leaders meet with Vanessa Guillen’s family, say gate will be named in her honor

During the Tuesday visit, Guillen’s family met with the III Corps and Fort Hood commander, Lt. Gen. Pat White, and deputy commander, Maj. Gen. John Richardson.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Fort Hood gets new acting commander; Army orders ’in-depth investigation’ into the chain of command

Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, who has been serving as the Fort Hood commander, was previously slated to go to Fort Bliss to take over leadership of the 1st Armored Division. He has not been relieved, but his move has been delayed.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Another Fort hood soldier has gone missing

Sgt. Elder Fernandez, 23, was last seen by his staff sergeant on Monday afternoon.

By Army Times staff

3 years ago