Local
Three years after death, Galveston drowning victim identified as Calvin Mbwambo of Tanzania
Posted on · Mbwambo was found dead on the beach in May 2020. His identity was confirmed by Galveston authorities in January of this year.
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Criminal Justice
Galveston families demand public apology, compensation after botched police raid
Posted on · The raid was executed at the Rios' home in search of an alleged teenage shooter who wasn't at the home and would later be ruled innocent.
Police
Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli placed on leave as city investigates misguided home raid
Posted on · Three days after the Jan. 22 Galveston police raid in search of a 17-year-old boy who had been accused of murder, the charge against him was dismissed.
Local
Galveston’s Mounted Patrol Controversy ‘Will Definitely Not Happen Here,’ Says Houston Police Chief
Posted on · “It’s not in our policy. And I have a very strong suspicion that it will never happen again in the city of Galveston.”
News
UPDATE: Police: Family Of Four Died At San Luis Resort In Galveston
Posted on · Galveston Police Department says a fourth person, a woman, was discovered wounded and transported to a hospital, where she later died
News
Veteran Dallas Officer To Become Galveston Police Chief
Posted on · Vernon Hale has been with the Dallas Police Department since 1992
News
Galveston PD Pulls Some Ford Explorers From Fleet, Amid Carbon Monoxide Concerns
Posted on · Ford said it has discovered holes and unsealed spaces in the back of some Police Interceptors that had equipment installed after leaving Ford's factory.