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‘You will always have a voice’: Houston Crime Stoppers video program ensures victims always part of parole process
Read full article: ‘You will always have a voice’: Houston Crime Stoppers video program ensures victims always part of parole processFor crime victims and their family members, the potential parole of an attacker is both terrifying and emotionally draining. Many family members also worry whether their concerns will be heard by the parole board prior to any decision. Houston Crime Stoppers is now addressing these concerns through a unique program that records victim impact statements to be used during the parole process.
Suspect steals vehicle with children inside, then leaves them on side of road in SW Houston: HPD
Read full article: Suspect steals vehicle with children inside, then leaves them on side of road in SW Houston: HPDA surveillance photo of a man who police say stole a vehicle while children were inside has been released to the public in hopes that someone will identify him, according to Houston Crime Stoppers.
Driver sought after man struck, killed while crossing North Freeway in north Harris County, police say
Read full article: Driver sought after man struck, killed while crossing North Freeway in north Harris County, police sayA cash reward is being offered for information that will lead to the arrest of the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run collision on Sept. 24 in north Harris County, according to Houston Crime Stoppers.
Photos released of vehicle tied to hit-and-run incident that left pedestrian hospitalized: HPD
Read full article: Photos released of vehicle tied to hit-and-run incident that left pedestrian hospitalized: HPDSurveillance photos of a vehicle tied to a hit-and-run incident have been released to the public in hopes that someone will identify the possible driver involved, according to the Houston Police Department.
Gun-wielding thief steals register from doughnut shop in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Gun-wielding thief steals register from doughnut shop in southwest Houston, police sayHouston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect responsible for robbing a doughnut shop at gunpoint in southwest Houston last month.
$500K of criminals’ ‘dirty money’ aims to help Houston Crime Stoppers’ ‘Catch a Killer’
Read full article: $500K of criminals’ ‘dirty money’ aims to help Houston Crime Stoppers’ ‘Catch a Killer’Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO Rania Mankarious and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will announce the launching of a new joint public safety initiative.
Bond reset at $8M for man accused of fatally shooting his child’s mother in west Houston
Read full article: Bond reset at $8M for man accused of fatally shooting his child’s mother in west HoustonA murder suspect that authorities said was out on bond with multiple violent crimes faced a judge again Friday morning.
Reward increases to $15,000 for information in deadly hit-and-run of woman near Galleria
Read full article: Reward increases to $15,000 for information in deadly hit-and-run of woman near GalleriaAn increased reward up to $15,000 is being offered for information on a driver that was involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident near the Galleria in December, according to Houston Crime Stoppers.
4 homicides reported in Houston before noon Thursday
Read full article: 4 homicides reported in Houston before noon ThursdayHOUSTON – Houston police detectives were busy Thursday investigating a rash of homicides in the city. Police said four homicides were reported in Houston before noon. Anyone with information about any of these cases is asked to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477. Morris StreetDetectives said they were called about 7:10 a.m. to the 1700 block of Morris Street, near Hardy Street, after a person was found dead. “We have a witness that saw two Hispanic males, young in age, probably about early 20′s, chasing after this male,” said Houston police Detective Nina Sharp.
Have you seen them? 2 women sought after authorities say they used someone else’s ID to withdraw cash from Houston bank
Read full article: Have you seen them? 2 women sought after authorities say they used someone else’s ID to withdraw cash from Houston bankAccording to a Houston Crime Stoppers news release, the women used someone else’s ID to withdraw an unknown amount of money from a bank in the 11000 block of Monroe Boulevard in Houston on June 26, around 6:30 p.m. Authorities say they were caught on camera at the drive-thru ATM as they presented the victim’s ID and checking account information. Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for withdrawing cash using a victim's ID and checking account number. (Crime Stoppers of Houston)Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for withdrawing cash using a victim's ID and checking account number. (Crime Stoppers of Houston)
6 killed in string of Houston homicides Monday
Read full article: 6 killed in string of Houston homicides MondayHOUSTON – Six people were killed in a string of homicides that were reported Monday in Houston. 6:40 a.m.: Richmond and MontroseCrime scene tape surrounds the scene of a fatal shooting in the Montrose area of Houston on Nov. 9, 2020. 7:42 a.m.: Yellowstone BoulevardPolice investigate a fatal stabbing in along Yellowstone Boulevard in Houston on Nov. 9, 2020. 1:30 p.m.: North FreewayPolice investigate a shooting that killed a Houston police sergeant along the North Freeway on Nov. 9, 2020. 6:50 p.m.: Kuykendahl RoadHouston police said a man shot and killed a woman about 6:50 p.m. near the intersection of Kuykendahl and Rankin roads before running into the woods.
Harris County moves forward with plan to release certain inmates from jail
Read full article: Harris County moves forward with plan to release certain inmates from jailHOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued an order for the sheriff to begin releasing certain non-violent inmates from the county jail as soon as possible. The judge’s order does also require inmates to be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 and cleared by a medical professional before release. "Before anyone is released, prosecutors, defense attorneys, Harris County Pretrial Services, and the Harris County Justice Administration Department will review each individual case to verify the person qualifies. Even during the public health crisis of COVID-19, HCSO officers and staff bravely serve every day to keep Harris County safe. Pre-Trial Releases:6,303 are currently in the Harris County Jail awaiting trial.