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2 assistant HPD chiefs demoted over investigations scandal
Read full article: 2 assistant HPD chiefs demoted over investigations scandalTwo Assistant Chiefs with the Houston Police Department have been demoted as a result of the fallout from the department’s investigations scandal, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed.
16-year-old identified as driver in police chase that ended in deadly crash in north Houston
Read full article: 16-year-old identified as driver in police chase that ended in deadly crash in north HoustonA 16-year-old has been identified as the driver involved in a police chase that ended in a deadly crash in north Houston on Monday morning, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned.
Mayor Turner says management at Houston Forensic Science Center ‘under review’
Read full article: Mayor Turner says management at Houston Forensic Science Center ‘under review’This report is an updaThe Houston Police Officers Union made a call for change of leadership at the city’s crime lab on Wednesday. te to what we report
13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPD’s investigation continues and chief makes leadership changes
Read full article: 13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPD’s investigation continues and chief makes leadership changesAs the investigation being conducted by the Houston Police Department continues into the Astroworld tragedy, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed members of HPD’s leadership have been moved or simply moved on following the deadly concert.
Here’s how you can turn guns into gift cards at City of Houston’s Gun Buyback program on July 30
Read full article: Here’s how you can turn guns into gift cards at City of Houston’s Gun Buyback program on July 30Mayor Sylvester Turner’s One Safe Houston initiative will hold a Gun Buyback program at the end of the month.
Harris County electronic monitor population skyrockets to nearly 4,000
Read full article: Harris County electronic monitor population skyrockets to nearly 4,000The number of defendants on electronic monitoring in Harris County has surged from double-digits just a couple of years ago, to just over 4,000 as of this week, according to Harris County Pretrial Services.
Houston Police Union calls for judge’s resignation after man who was given low bond shoots two HPD officers
Read full article: Houston Police Union calls for judge’s resignation after man who was given low bond shoots two HPD officersThe president of the Houston Police Officer’s Union is calling for a Harris County judge to step down after allowing a habitual offender who has since been accused of shooting two Houston police officers to bond out of jail.
Deon Ledet: This is what we know about the suspect in the HPD shooting of 2 officers, according to family
Read full article: Deon Ledet: This is what we know about the suspect in the HPD shooting of 2 officers, according to familyDeon Ledet is the suspect in the shooting of two Houston police officers in northeast Harris County.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, March 15
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, March 15Tomball City Manager dies in single-vehicle crash in Waller CountyTomball City Manager Rob Hauck died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in Waller County, according to a release from the Tomball Police Department. Hauck had been selected as Tomball’s City Manager in 2018. Houston Texans make 2 trades SundayNew Texans General Manager Nick Caserio had a busy Sunday, completing two trades. AdAccording to multiple reports, the Houston Texans traded linebacker Benardrick McKinney to the Miami Dolphins for pass-rusher Shaq Lawson and a swap of late-round picks. Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion show out for Houston at the GrammysBeyoncé and Megan thee Stallion came to the Grammys to collect.
Police Chief Art Acevedo leaving Houston to become Miami’s top cop
Read full article: Police Chief Art Acevedo leaving Houston to become Miami’s top copHOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving the department for a new job, according to the local police union. Houston Police Office Union President Doug Griffith confirmed Acevedo has accepted the position to become the next police chief in Miami. “We appreciate his service to Houston, and wish him the best in Miami,” Griffith said in a statement. RELATED: Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo: The biggest events of his career with HPDHouston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner, also had kind words for his long time friend and the man he hired in 2016. “The only thing that I ask is that while you are here you do an exceptional job, and he has done just that,” Mayor Turner said.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Feb. 9
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Feb. 9Here are things to know for Tuesday, Feb. 9:1. Local analysts weigh in on stimulus package, direct $1,400 checksHouse Democrats released more details about their COVID-19 relief bill and its $1,400 stimulus checks. This comes after President Joe Biden announced a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which local analysts say will help people and the economy. University of Houston’s Economics Department Chair and professor Dietrich Vollrath said the $1.9 trillion stimulus package is appropriately sized. 2 coronavirus variants found in Houston areaTwo variants of COVID-19 have been found in the Houston area, officials announced Monday.
17 people shot this weekend in Houston, including four teenagers
Read full article: 17 people shot this weekend in Houston, including four teenagersHOUSTON – Between Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 17 people including four teenagers were shot in Houston, the most of any weekend this year and part of a growing trend of violence in the city. “We haven’t seen this kind of violence, since the late 80s and early 90s when crack first hit the streets here in Houston,” said Doug Griffith, the president of the Houston Police Officers Union. Mayor Sylvester Turner began his Monday press conference addressing the shootings, instead of COVID-19, calling his administration’s commitment to reducing crime “our top priority.”“We cannot blame everything on the pandemic in Houston,” Turner said. “We have a situation that we need to address in our city.”Of the 17 people shot over the weekend, six did not survive their injuries. “Our community/region had too much gun violence this weekend.
6 more officers charged in investigation of deadly Harding Street police raid
Read full article: 6 more officers charged in investigation of deadly Harding Street police raidThe new charges bring the total number of officers or former officers charged in connection with the investigation of the raid to 12. Oscar Pardo: Charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and first-degree tampering with a governmental record. Cedell Lovings: Charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and first-degree tampering with a governmental record. Nadeem Ashraf: Charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and first-degree tampering with a governmental record. New charges for officers already chargedSome of the charges announced Monday were new charges against officers who have already been charged in connection with an investigation of the Harding Street raid.
Acevedo releases bodycam video of Nicolas Chavez shooting, says he ‘cannot defend that’
Read full article: Acevedo releases bodycam video of Nicolas Chavez shooting, says he ‘cannot defend that’A cellphone video recorded by a witness appeared to show Chavez on his knees when he was shot by officers. During a news conference, Acevedo showed the video recorded by several different body cameras worn by officers at the scene of the shooting. “Nothing is redacted in terms of the use of force,” Acevedo said. In the video, the officers arrived at the scene to find Chavez repeatedly stabbing himself with a metal object. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner agreed with Acevedo saying it is difficult to watch the video without questioning why the shooting happened.