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Advocacy Group Wants Whistleblower Committee For Houston Police Officers
Posted on · The group says the fatal Harding Street raid might have been prevented if cops had spoken out about misconduct within their ranks.
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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.”
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New Forensic Evidence Seems To Contradict Police Narrative Of Botched Harding Street Drug Raid
Posted on · The family of the woman killed in the raid is now asking a judge to force some police managers to testify in court.
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Houston Police Frustrated About ‘Sweetheart Deals’ And Low Bond For Some Violent Criminals
Posted on · The HPD chief and police union president blame the Harris County DA’s office and judges for crimes by offenders who they say should have been in jail.
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Houston Police Turn Over Narcotics Division Files For Probe Of Botched Raid
Posted on · Last week, the District Attorney's office warned HPD the department would be served with subpoenas unless it submitted the files by Monday.
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Medical Examiner Confirms Remains Found In Arkansas Are Those Of Maleah Davis
Posted on · The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences says the cause and manner of death are pending.
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Harris County Reduces Convictions For Marijuana Misdemeanor Possession By 80 Percent
Posted on · District Attorney Kim Ogg says Harris County is saving money and the pre-charge diversion program improves the work of regional law enforcement.
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Timeline: A Botched Houston Police Raid And Its Consequences
Posted on · Here’s an overview of the developments in the story that started with two alleged drug dealers dead and five officers injured.
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Overall Houston Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2018
Posted on · The Houston Police Department has released its year-end crime stats.
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How Language Training Is Helping Police Officers in Houston’s Chinatown
Posted on · The first officers have completed their Mandarin class with the University of St. Thomas
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Family, Friends Fondly Recall Doctor Shot While On Bike In Texas Medical Center
Posted on · Friends, family and patients say they can't imagine that anyone would want to hurt Hausknecht, who once treated former President George H.W. Bush
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UPDATE: HPD Releases Photos And Video Of Suspect In Killing Of Renowned Cardiologist
Posted on · Dr. Mark Hausknecht was shot to death while riding his bike to work last Friday
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Houston Man Shoots Would-Be Intruder To Protect Wife
Posted on · The husband confronted the men outside as they tried to push and drag his wife into the house.
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UPDATE: Person Of Interest In Homicides Captured In Northwest Harris County Is Charged With Two Capital Murder Counts
Posted on · Investigators say it's possible another capital murder count could be filed Wednesday
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Houston Suspect Sought After Woman Fatally Struck By Pickup
Posted on · Police are now looking for the 28-year-old suspect, Eddie Roy Olvera, who has been charged with murder