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Putting porch pirates on notice: How one Houston-area police force is tackling a pervasive problem
Read full article: Putting porch pirates on notice: How one Houston-area police force is tackling a pervasive problemIf you have online orders on the way to your front door this holiday season, chances are you are concerned about the possibility of them being stolen before you even pick them up.
‘It was very disgusting’: 83-year-old man offering $5K reward for French Bulldog puppies stolen during sale gone wrong
Read full article: ‘It was very disgusting’: 83-year-old man offering $5K reward for French Bulldog puppies stolen during sale gone wrongAn 83-year-old man is offering a $5,000 reward after having two of his French Bulldog puppies stolen during a sale gone wrong in west Harris County.
‘We’re not going to stand by’: Police chief promises crime crackdown in Midtown after deadly gas station shooting
Read full article: ‘We’re not going to stand by’: Police chief promises crime crackdown in Midtown after deadly gas station shootingPolice Chief Troy Finner is promising to clean up the Midtown area and increase patrols after two shootings in a week at a gas station.
New DOJ initiative targets Houston’s most violent criminals
Read full article: New DOJ initiative targets Houston’s most violent criminalsA violent crime initiative announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice will bring a new focus on prosecuting Houston’s most disruptive criminals and targeting gang members, who law enforcement leaders say are responsible for a disproportionate amount of violent crime in the city.
New ordinance requires some Houston businesses to have surveillance cameras, share footage if HPD asks
Read full article: New ordinance requires some Houston businesses to have surveillance cameras, share footage if HPD asksOutdoor surveillance cameras will be required at certain types of businesses starting Tuesday, under a new city of Houston ordinance that the ACLU of Texas calls unconstitutional.
Law enforcement agencies across Texas turning to HPD to help fight auto theft’s nationwide
Read full article: Law enforcement agencies across Texas turning to HPD to help fight auto theft’s nationwideThe Houston Police Department’s Auto Theft Division’s Vehicle Fraud Unit has been so successful in stopping accused thieves before they’re able to purchase a vehicle using bogus information, that law enforcement agencies from across Texas are now taking notice.
‘He is an absolute killer’: Treetop Piru gang member gets life in prison; killed 2 victims and 2 dogs, DA says
Read full article: ‘He is an absolute killer’: Treetop Piru gang member gets life in prison; killed 2 victims and 2 dogs, DA saysA gang member who was convicted of shooting one man, and remains charged with the murder of another, has been sentenced to life in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
‘There is too much gun violence in our city’: Homicide rate 42% higher now than in 2020
Read full article: ‘There is too much gun violence in our city’: Homicide rate 42% higher now than in 2020As KPRC 2 Investigates reported Wednesday night, the Houston Police Department has only brought onboard 14 detectives since announcing on December 20 that new homicide detectives would soon be added to the division.