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The Chicano Squad’s impact on Houston after the Moody Park Riots
Read full article: The Chicano Squad’s impact on Houston after the Moody Park RiotsThe Moody Riots proved Houston’s Hispanic community had a major trust problem when it came to police. That’s when the Houston Police Department formed a special task force -- The Chicano Squad.
Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of hand
Read full article: Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of handThe Houston Police Department will hold a meeting Wednesday night to address speed racing concerns near the Arlington Court neighborhood.
Houston police share safety tips for women living alone, apartment residents
Read full article: Houston police share safety tips for women living alone, apartment residentsThe Houston Police Department is offering safety tips for residents, focusing on women living alone, particularly in apartment complexes.
Man shot by police for making ‘sudden move’ while they were detaining a woman in downtown Houston
Read full article: Man shot by police for making ‘sudden move’ while they were detaining a woman in downtown HoustonInvestigators said a security guard asked a woman to leave the downtown premises, and when officers caught up to her, another man approached them.
Neighbor coming home from work finds woman’s body lying in middle of street
Read full article: Neighbor coming home from work finds woman’s body lying in middle of streetInvestigators are piecing together what led up to a woman's death after her body was found, with a deadly gunshot wound, in the middle of the street.
Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charity
Read full article: Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charityCrooks cracked into 25 storage units inside of a Public Storage in Houston’s Galleria area.
Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban Tien
Read full article: Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban TienBan Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garage
Read full article: Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garageA 21-year-old man, Enrique Malaquias Bonilla, has been charged with murder for allegedly dropping 23-year-old Sostenos Briones from a six-story parking garage during a robbery on September 26 at an apartment complex on Leona Street in Houston.
Houston police bust unlicensed dentist accused of practicing out of Spring home
Read full article: Houston police bust unlicensed dentist accused of practicing out of Spring homeA 43-year-old woman is accused of practicing dentistry without a license out of a Spring-area home after a bust by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division.
Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheld
Read full article: Ex-HPD officer found guilty in deadly Harding Street raid wants new trial, claiming evidence was withheldGerald Goines, the ex-Houston officer found guilty of murder in the Harding Street raid, is pushing for a new trial.
Serial sex assault suspect targeted Houston moms who were dropping kids off at school bus stop
Read full article: Serial sex assault suspect targeted Houston moms who were dropping kids off at school bus stopA 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple sexual assaults in north Houston.
Man arrested in connection to sex assaults in W. Gulf Bank, but HPD believes second suspect involved in other attacks
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to sex assaults in W. Gulf Bank, but HPD believes second suspect involved in other attacksInvestigators with the Houston Police Department’s Special Victim’s Division announced that they have arrested a suspect connected to two of the apartment break-ins and sexual assaults in the West Gulf Bank Rd. area over the past three months.
Driver in chase with Houston police seen turning car’s lights on and off
Read full article: Driver in chase with Houston police seen turning car’s lights on and offInvestigators said they tried pulling the man over inside the loop near the Galleria before he sped off, driving up to 100 mph and turning his lights on and off during the chase.
Missing in Houston: Family seeks answers as investigation links Angela Diaz’s disappearance to trafficking
Read full article: Missing in Houston: Family seeks answers as investigation links Angela Diaz’s disappearance to traffickingAngela Diaz has been missing since June 30, 2024, and her family seeks answers amid fears she was a victim of human trafficking. Krystephor Karvon Brown, charged with promoting prostitution in connection with her case, remains at large.
2 Houston PD officers hospitalized trying to catch reckless drivers at Greenspoint Mall
Read full article: 2 Houston PD officers hospitalized trying to catch reckless drivers at Greenspoint MallInvestigators say a chase with reckless drivers in the Greenspoint area put two officers in the hospital after their patrol car flipped into a ditch.
Houston woman arrested for arson in connection to deadly East End warehouse fire that killed HFD firefighter
Read full article: Houston woman arrested for arson in connection to deadly East End warehouse fire that killed HFD firefighter38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.
WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their car
Read full article: WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their carThe Houston Police Department is searching for Gilberto Lopez Jr., 22, and Isabelle Villareal, 17, who are wanted for robbery with bodily injury after allegedly attacking two individuals in a parking lot on July 29.
Houston area mental health worker accused of sexually assaulting patient during visit
Read full article: Houston area mental health worker accused of sexually assaulting patient during visitA mental health worker in Houston has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure and attempted sexual assault after allegedly assaulting a female patient during home visits
Houston mother accused of trying to sell newborn to highest bidder on Facebook
Read full article: Houston mother accused of trying to sell newborn to highest bidder on FacebookCourt records say Juniper Bryson reached out to a connection through her late husband, asking if she knew any families looking to adopt, where she disclosed her baby would test positive for drugs and was unable to keep him.
Man dies after being hit by car while running from police across Houston freeway
Read full article: Man dies after being hit by car while running from police across Houston freewayA man has died after being hit by a car while he was running on foot across a Houston freeway following a confrontation with another driver and police officers.
‘Please notify an officer:’ Houston PD says deadly helicopter crash site spans nearly 4 acres, be careful of debris
Read full article: ‘Please notify an officer:’ Houston PD says deadly helicopter crash site spans nearly 4 acres, be careful of debrisThe Houston Police Department, along with several other agencies, is conducting the investigation, while the public is advised to report any helicopter debris found.
Man shoots 2 teens after getting into fight with them at SE Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Man shoots 2 teens after getting into fight with them at SE Houston apartment complexHouston Police say one teen was life-flighted to Texas Children's Hospital, and the other teen was grazed by bullets.
Police responding to reported gunshots find man shot dead in bushes in E. Houston
Read full article: Police responding to reported gunshots find man shot dead in bushes in E. HoustonPolice responding to a report of gunshots in the eastern part of Houston found a man in bushes at an apartment complex.
2 arrested after chase with police following deadly shootout in north Houston
Read full article: 2 arrested after chase with police following deadly shootout in north HoustonPolice said the shootout involved two groups of people and found a man shot to death and caught two people after a brief chase that ended in a crash.
Driver killed in Katy Fwy crash, passenger seen limping away from scene
Read full article: Driver killed in Katy Fwy crash, passenger seen limping away from sceneBased on preliminary evidence, police said the driver was not wearing their seatbelt and died upon impact after he went flying through the windshield.
Ex-Houston PD officer convicted in Harding Street raid deaths transferred to TDCJ prison unit
Read full article: Ex-Houston PD officer convicted in Harding Street raid deaths transferred to TDCJ prison unitGerald Goines, the former Houston Police Department narcotics officer convicted and sentenced to 60 years for his involvement in the 2019 Harding Street raid that led to the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog, has been transferred to prison.
‘I hope they hear me’: DA Kim Ogg says she plans to reindict 10 Houston PD officers involved in Harding St. raid
Read full article: ‘I hope they hear me’: DA Kim Ogg says she plans to reindict 10 Houston PD officers involved in Harding St. raidIn the wake of former officer Gerald Goines' conviction, Harris County DA Kim Ogg is determined to reindict 10 Houston PD officers involved in the 2019 Harding Street raid.
Q&A: KPRC 2 exclusive interview with DA Kim Ogg after ex-HPD officer sentenced in deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Q&A: KPRC 2 exclusive interview with DA Kim Ogg after ex-HPD officer sentenced in deadly Harding St. raidIn a landmark decision, former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years for his role in the deadly Harding Street raid.
Charges filed after driver in stolen vehicle crashes during NE Houston chase, killing woman in SUV
Read full article: Charges filed after driver in stolen vehicle crashes during NE Houston chase, killing woman in SUVCharges have been filed after a police chase ends in a crash that killed an innocent driver in Humble Wednesday evening.
‘It’s essentially a life sentence,’: Legal experts weigh in on ex-HPD cop’s 60-year prison sentence for deadly raid
Read full article: ‘It’s essentially a life sentence,’: Legal experts weigh in on ex-HPD cop’s 60-year prison sentence for deadly raidLegal experts describe the sentence as effectively a life term for the 60-year-old Goines, who will only be eligible for parole at 92.
Neighbors hear man screaming for help in SE Houston parking lot moments before he died
Read full article: Neighbors hear man screaming for help in SE Houston parking lot moments before he diedPolice say a man stabbed in southeast Houston was heard calling for help right before investigators arrived and tried treating him but it was too late.
‘It is the most important verdict in Harris County’: DA Kim Ogg, Harding St. victim’s family react to sentencing
Read full article: ‘It is the most important verdict in Harris County’: DA Kim Ogg, Harding St. victim’s family react to sentencingFormer HPD officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years for his role in the 2019 Harding Street raid, marking a historic moment in Harris County.
Ex-Houston PD officer Gerald Goines sentenced in Harding Street raid deaths
Read full article: Ex-Houston PD officer Gerald Goines sentenced in Harding Street raid deathsGerald Goines, ex-Houston Police Department officer, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in the tragic 2019 Harding Street raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
From Call to Conviction: How Houston PD handles Domestic Violence Investigations
Read full article: From Call to Conviction: How Houston PD handles Domestic Violence InvestigationsLT. Kollean Himes, from HPD’s Major Assaults Family Violence Division, explained how these sensitive situations are treated with empathy and thoroughness, starting from the first 911 call.
‘Worst case of badge abuse in Harris County history”: Powerful closings delivered in ex-cop’s sentencing phase
Read full article: ‘Worst case of badge abuse in Harris County history”: Powerful closings delivered in ex-cop’s sentencing phaseThe fate of former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines hangs in the balance as a jury deliberates his sentence for the 2019 Harding Street raid that left two people dead.
‘Love shouldn’t hurt:’ How Houston PD’s DART Program provides vital support for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: ‘Love shouldn’t hurt:’ How Houston PD’s DART Program provides vital support for domestic violence survivorsLaunched in 2020, the program stands for Domestic Abuse Response Team and pairs officers with social workers to respond to high-risk cases of domestic violence.
Houston PD officer, 2 children among 5 hospitalized in two separate crashes in NE Houston
Read full article: Houston PD officer, 2 children among 5 hospitalized in two separate crashes in NE HoustonInvestigators say they were called initially to look into a woman getting hit by a car, but while police were blocking off the scene, a suspected drunk driver with 2 small children hit an officer's patrol car.
Houston rookie police officer relieved of duty following family violence arrest
Read full article: Houston rookie police officer relieved of duty following family violence arrestJonathan Torres is charged with assault of a family member and unlawful restraint. He was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Houston Police Department. The alleged crime happened while Torres was off-duty.
Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial Thursday
Read full article: Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial ThursdayThe sentencing phase for ex-Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues after his conviction for the 2019 Harding Street raid that led to the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpoint
Read full article: Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpointSecurity footage showed one of the robbers held the door open and stayed outside, while the other two entered wearing masks and held a cashier at gunpoint.
Man found shot to death on sidewalk in west Houston, 2 others at large
Read full article: Man found shot to death on sidewalk in west Houston, 2 others at largeInvestigators are piecing together how a fight Tuesday night between three men escalated into one of them getting shot and left for dead in west Houston.
Houston PD adds security to synagogues and mosques following Iran missile attack in Israel
Read full article: Houston PD adds security to synagogues and mosques following Iran missile attack in IsraelHouston Police told KPRC 2 on Tuesday that security is being added to local synagogues and mosques after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.
Jury to decide ex-Houston officer’s fate after murder conviction
Read full article: Jury to decide ex-Houston officer’s fate after murder convictionThe sentencing phase for former Houston officer Gerald Goines has started following his conviction for the 2019 Harding Street raid that killed Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog. Goines was found guilty of fabricating information to secure a no-knock warrant, leading to a fatal encounter.
$5,000 reward offered for arrest of Houston child sex offender
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered for arrest of Houston child sex offenderThe Houston Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Jose Duarte, a 42-year-old suspect wanted for indecency with a child, based on a report filed on June 28, 2022.
Sentencing phase next for ex-Houston PD officer found guilty of murder in Harding Street raid
Read full article: Sentencing phase next for ex-Houston PD officer found guilty of murder in Harding Street raidThe jury has entered its second day of deliberations in the high-profile trial of former Houston Police officer Gerald Goines, accused of felony murder and tampering with a government record.
Jury charge language finalized ahead of closing arguments in Harding Street murder trial
Read full article: Jury charge language finalized ahead of closing arguments in Harding Street murder trialThe murder trial of ex-Houston Police officer Gerald Goines, linked to the fatal 2019 Harding Street raid, is nearing its conclusion. Both sides have rested their cases, and jury charge language will be finalized today. Closing arguments start Tuesday.
One man killed, another in critical condition after shooting in Houston’s South Side
Read full article: One man killed, another in critical condition after shooting in Houston’s South SidePolice were investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another in critical condition in Houston's South Side.
Man seen waving handgun shot by Houston Police after pointing it at them on city’s north side
Read full article: Man seen waving handgun shot by Houston Police after pointing it at them on city’s north sideThe Houston Police Department said officers were involved in a shooting with an armed suspect who was waving around a gun on the city’s north side.
Key moments during testimonies after state rests case in Gerald Goines murder trial
Read full article: Key moments during testimonies after state rests case in Gerald Goines murder trialAfter nine days of intense testimonies, the prosecution has rested its case against former Houston narcotics officer Gerald Goines, who faces charges from the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
Houston PD releases identities of men arrested in home invasion, shooting of officer
Read full article: Houston PD releases identities of men arrested in home invasion, shooting of officerHouston Police Department has released the identities of the three men who were arrested for a Spring Branch home invasion that left an officer wounded by a gunshot.
Man arrested after being wanted for killing child’s mother during birthday party in E. Houston
Read full article: Man arrested after being wanted for killing child’s mother during birthday party in E. HoustonA Houston man is now wanted after being charged with killing his children’s mother at a birthday party Thursday night.
Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raidDay six of the Gerald Goines murder trial saw tensions rise as Judge Nelson threatened to extend court hours if proceedings don’t move more quickly.
‘He’s a hero in my book:’ Houston police officer shot while responding to home invasion in Spring Branch; 2 arrested
Read full article: ‘He’s a hero in my book:’ Houston police officer shot while responding to home invasion in Spring Branch; 2 arrestedInvestigators said the officer was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital in unknown condition and two people were detained. A search is underway for a third person.
‘It’s a violating experience:’ Man caught on camera stealing generator near Memorial Park neighborhood
Read full article: ‘It’s a violating experience:’ Man caught on camera stealing generator near Memorial Park neighborhoodA homeowner tells KPRC 2 he was outside fixing his broken fence when he noticed something was not right. Oil bottles were scattered everywhere and his brand-new generator sitting in his garage was gone.
HPD detective says no evidence Gerald Goines fired firearm during deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: HPD detective says no evidence Gerald Goines fired firearm during deadly Harding St. raidThe trial for ex-HPD officer Gerald Goines continues, with Detective Lujan taking the stand to discuss his probe into the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid that left Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog dead.
Father wanted after being charged with killing mother during child’s birthday party in E. Houston
Read full article: Father wanted after being charged with killing mother during child’s birthday party in E. HoustonA Houston man is now wanted after being charged with killing his children’s mother at a birthday party Thursday night.
Security guard charged with shooting coworker outside strip center in SW Houston
Read full article: Security guard charged with shooting coworker outside strip center in SW HoustonThe security guard who was taken into custody after allegedly shooting his coworker outside of a strip center in southwest Houston has been charged with murder.
Gerald Goines murder trial: What happened during hearing into existence of bodycam video in Harding St. raid
Read full article: Gerald Goines murder trial: What happened during hearing into existence of bodycam video in Harding St. raidJudge Veronica Nelson questioned the existence of this footage, as Bryant never personally saw the camera or its recordings.
Body found in SW Houston after police respond to shooting call
Read full article: Body found in SW Houston after police respond to shooting callThe Houston Police Department says officers were called to a shooting just before 7 a.m. at Harwin Dr. in the Mahatma Gandhi District, where they found a person's body.
Armed man killed by Houston police after topless woman flagged cops down saying she was assaulted
Read full article: Armed man killed by Houston police after topless woman flagged cops down saying she was assaultedInvestigators say it's unclear if the armed man shot at officers but was hit several times in his torso.
Ex-Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo defends ordering officers to turn off body cam after deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Ex-Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo defends ordering officers to turn off body cam after deadly Harding St. raidFormer Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo defended his decision to order the deactivation of body cameras during the aftermath of the deadly Harding Street raid. Acevedo shared HPD’s updated 2021 policy on body-worn cameras, which allows deactivation "when approved by a supervisor on extended scenes."
Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimony
Read full article: Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimonyOn the fourth day of former HPD narcotics officer Gerald Goines' murder trial, new revelations emerged about potentially crucial, yet missing, body camera footage from the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
Ex-HPD Chief Acevedo silent on video showing he ordered body cam shutdown after botched Harding Street raid
Read full article: Ex-HPD Chief Acevedo silent on video showing he ordered body cam shutdown after botched Harding Street raidFormer Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has decided not to immediately comment on the bombshell video evidence and testimony that played inside the courtroom during the murder trial of former HPD Officer Gerald Goines.
Court video, testimony reveal former HPD Chief Art Acevedo told officer to turn off body camera after deadly raid
Read full article: Court video, testimony reveal former HPD Chief Art Acevedo told officer to turn off body camera after deadly raidA bombshell development emerged at the start of the third day of the murder trial involving former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines.
Houston police launch dashboard to track progress of suspended cases
Read full article: Houston police launch dashboard to track progress of suspended casesThe Houston Police Department has launched a new dashboard to address and track the progress of over 264,000 suspended cases across various divisions, including Special Victims and Homicide.
Day 2 of Gerald Goines murder trial: State drilling down on initial 911 call that got things going
Read full article: Day 2 of Gerald Goines murder trial: State drilling down on initial 911 call that got things goingThe murder trial of former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues, with the defense arguing he is being "over-charged" for the deaths in the 2019 Harding Street raid. Follow our live updates from the courtroom.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire to make important announcement related to improving police officer pay
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire to make important announcement related to improving police officer payHouston Mayor John Whitmire is set to make an important announcement during his visit to a Houston Police Department cadet class Monday.
Man wanted for two separate Houston murders in 2007 and 2008 found 16 years later in Mexico
Read full article: Man wanted for two separate Houston murders in 2007 and 2008 found 16 years later in MexicoAfter 16 years on the run, Juan Gonzalez, wanted for two separate murders in Houston from 2007 and 2008, has been arrested in Mexico.