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Overall Houston Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2018

Posted on January 28, 2019 · The Houston Police Department has released its year-end crime stats.

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Federal lawsuit filed against Houston police officers who shot Charion Lockett

Posted on March 17, 2022 · The lawsuit names the four officers who shot Lockett, along with HPD Chief Troy Finner and the City of Houston as defendants.

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Houston cop arrested and charged with possession of child pornography

Posted on March 15, 2022 · 29-year-old Justin Weber, who has served in the Houston Police Department since 2016, was relieved of duty on Tuesday following a two-month long investigation.

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Harding Street mural unveiled as local advocates continue to push for answers

Posted on January 28, 2022 · The mural was unveiled by We the People Organize, a group created in the wake of Rhogena Nicholas' and Dennis Tuttle's deaths in 2019.

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Former police chief Art Acevedo sues city of Miami, commissioners after being fired

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, AP

Posted on January 20, 2022 · Acevedo, who was also Houston’s former chief, is suing his former employer and city commissioners in Miami, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption.

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