Court
Man convicted of killing sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal gets death penalty from Harris County jury
Posted on · Robert Solis is the first person since 2020 to receive the death penalty in Harris County.
Category: Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
Houston police: Man wielding knife, flagpole shot to death by officer outside McDonald’s in Spring Branch
Posted on · The police officer who fatally shot the man also shattered a window of the fast-food restaurant. No other injuries were reported by the Houston Police Department.
Harris County
Man convicted of killing Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal asks jury to give him death penalty
Posted on · A Harris County jury will determine if Robert Solis receives the death penalty for the 2019 murder of the veteran deputy. Three death sentences have been issued in the county during the last eight years.
Criminal Justice
Fired San Antonio police officer who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu out on bail after arrest for aggravated assault
Posted on · The charges and arrest came within hours of a protest held in front of SAPD headquarters demanding Brennand’s arrest.
Criminal Justice
Baytown officer Juan Delacruz found not guilty in shooting death of Pamela Turner
Posted on · Delacruz shot and killed Turner after he said she tried to evade an arrest, and she grabbed his Taser.
Law Enforcement
Nonprofit buys 19 billboards throughout Houston area in support of police, firefighters
Posted on · The group said they are also making a pledge to visit every fire station, police station, and sheriff station in Harris County to show their appreciation.
Law Enforcement
Harris County Precinct 5 deputy chief fired after arrest during prostitution sting
Posted on · Brian Harris, a former Houston Police Department detective who was working at the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office, was among 14 people arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution.
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.”