Criminal Justice
FBI agrees to review two deaths at Harris County Jail as families demand federal investigation
Posted on · The FBI will review the deaths of Jacoby Pillow, who died last month, and Jaquaree Simmons, who died in Feb. 2021.
Tag: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Criminal Justice
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez blames ‘inefficient court system’ for increasing deaths in Harris County Jail
Posted on · Harris County Jail saw record number of in-custody deaths last year due to a persistent court backlog, an ever-growing inmate population and an insufficient number of staff, according to Gonzalez.
Houston Matters
Sheriff Gonzalez on jail deaths (Jan. 19, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez discusses overcrowding issues at the jail and a record number of in-custody deaths. And we meet the Houston Symphony's new conductor.
Police
National Night Out events to take place Tuesday night throughout Houston area
Posted on · Sheriff Gonzalez says communities are safest when they are patrolled by deputies, people recognize and trust.
Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office announces new hires for VIPER Task Force
Posted on · VIPER will focus on tracking down “the most dangerous offenders posing a significant threat to our community.”
Criminal Justice
Harris County leaders unveil $150 million public safety initiative to reduce violent crime across region
Posted on · According to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the county saw a 7% decrease in violent crime since June 2021, with a 4% decrease in homicides.
Immigration
Biden renominates Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to lead ICE
Posted on · The move comes less than a week after his initial nomination expired with no movement in the U.S. Senate.
Immigration
Gonzalez’s nomination for ICE director, in limbo for months, could soon go back to square one
Posted on · Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez was nominated in April and approved by a Senate committee in August. The Senate has until the end of December to hold a floor vote before the entire process has to start over.
Criminal Justice
Felony charges filed against a woman and her boyfriend in the death of the woman’s child
Posted on · The mother of the children, Gloria Williams, 35, and her boyfriend, Brian Coulter, 31, were arrested on Tuesday and hit with felony charges.
Immigration
U.S. Senators Grill Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez On His Approach To Leading ICE
Posted on · Gonzalez related his local law enforcement experience in Harris County to his approach to the controversial role.
Immigration
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s Senate Confirmation Hearing To Lead ICE Slated For Next Week
Posted on · The hearing will be held by the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee on July 15.
Houston Matters
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Discusses ICE Nomination, Crime Increase On Houston Matters
Posted on · During an interview on Houston Matters Tuesday, the sheriff touched on bail reform, the increase in violent crime and driving incidents during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Oil And Gas, And Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (March 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How coronavirus fears are affecting oil prices, Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez answers your questions, a local dietitian offers advice on giving up certain foods for health reasons, and Chef Najmieh Batmanglij on Persian food.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Conversations With Rep. Dan Crenshaw, And Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (Jan. 21, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A conversation with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez talks about law enforcement issues in the county, and writer Carmen Maria Machado discusses her new memoir.
Local
This New Program Helps Veteran Inmates At Harris County Jail
Posted on · The men participating in the program live in a shared cellblock and have access to education services related to substance abuse, life-skills and mental illness.