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Galveston families demand public apology, compensation after botched police raid

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 1, 2023 · 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.

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Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli placed on leave as city investigates misguided home raid

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 30, 2023 · 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.

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Galveston’s Mounted Patrol Controversy ‘Will Definitely Not Happen Here,’ Says Houston Police Chief

Jen Rice

Posted on August 7, 2019 · “It’s not in our policy. And I have a very strong suspicion that it will never happen again in the city of Galveston.”

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UPDATE: Police: Family Of Four Died At San Luis Resort In Galveston

HPM Digital Team

Posted on January 8, 2018 · Galveston Police Department says a fourth person, a woman, was discovered wounded and transported to a hospital, where she later died

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Veteran Dallas Officer To Become Galveston Police Chief

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Posted on December 15, 2017 · Vernon Hale has been with the Dallas Police Department since 1992

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Galveston PD Pulls Some Ford Explorers From Fleet, Amid Carbon Monoxide Concerns

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Posted on August 3, 2017 · 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.

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