HOUSTON – The FBI arrived at the Houston Health Department building at 8000 N. Stadium Drive around 9 a.m. Wednesday as part of a federal investigation, according to the FBI.
We do not know the nature of the investigation. The Houston mayor’s office has referred all questions to the Houston Health Department.
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned that FBI agents plan to spend a good portion of the morning on-scene.
The Houston Health Department issued the following statement on Wednesday:
“The FBI executed a search warrant at the Houston Health Department’s administrative offices on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. The investigation involves allegations concerning a Health Department marketing vendor and employee conduct. The City of Houston is fully cooperating and does not comment on ongoing investigations.”
Last October, the FBI’s Houston Office launched a new email address designed for public corruption tips.
The agency has received over 5,000 emailed tips since being launched four months ago, according to a spokesperson.
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