Houston police officer fired

Houston police terminate officer after investigation into use of force incident
The Houston Police Department has terminated a probationary officer following an investigation into a use of force incident caught on video in 2024.
Houston police officer fired after probe into use of force video
Houston Police fired an officer who previously resigned as a Harris County detention officer amid allegations of unnecessary force. In December, KHOU 11 Investigates uncovered two incidents captured on jail security video,
Houston Police Department terminates officer investigated for use of force incident in county jail
The use of force incident happened while Ortiz was a detention officer at the jail and just three months before he entered the police academy. In December, the police department reassigned Ortiz to administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
HPD fires former jail guard-turned-officer under investigation for alleged use of force on inmate
Houston Police Department has terminated a recently hired police officer at the center of multiple use of force investigations while employed as a detention officer at Harris County Jail, according to an HPD social media post.
HPD fires officer at center of several investigations during his former role at Harris County Jail
The Houston Police Department fired Devon Ortiz, a former detention officer at the center of several investigations. The video above is from a previous report. Ortiz worked as a detention officer at the Harris County jail for 25 months before resigning in April 2024.
Chron on MSN42m
Houston Police evidence room infested with 'drug-addicted' rats to be cleared out
The Houston Police Department, the Mayor's office, and the District Attorney's Office are teaming up for a holistic approach ...
Surveillance video shows suspect accused of stealing car with Houston woman's support dog inside
Police said on Jan. 1, a woman left her car running with her service dog inside when she got out to ask for directions. A man ...
FOX 26 Houston on MSN1d
MLK Boulevard shooting: Houston police search for second suspect
Houston police report one suspect has been arrested and they are looking to identify the second in connection with a shooting ...
Community Impact Newspaper1d
Houston's District J rebrands as 'J City' to provide residents with additional services
Council member Edward Pollard of District J has rebranded the district to “J City,” according to a Jan. 6 news release.
'400,000 pounds of marijuana' | Houston law enforcement leaders announce plan to clear out HPD property room
"Just one example, we've got 400,000 pounds of marijuana in storage that the rats are the only ones enjoying," Mayor John ...
FOX 26 Houston on MSN4d
Houston police shoot, kill man at Bretshire, Homestead
HOUSTON - A Houston police officer shot and killed a suspect who was reaching for an officer’s weapon during a struggle ...
Houston man with lengthy criminal history accused of stabbing his mother
A Houston man with  with lengthy criminal history stabbed his 58-year-old mother after she refused to hand over her wallet to ...
abc133d
Officer shoots and kills suspect who reached for partner's weapon in northeast Houston, police say
Police say they tried to get the man into custody after responding to a call about someone slashing tires and breaking ...
FOX 26 Houston on MSN2h
New Orleans attack: Bodycam video shows shooting between police, attacker
The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at ...
Fugitive in shooting death of Houston airman captured; girlfriend charged with helping him hide
Albert Castillo Jr. drove 13 hours from Nebraska to surprise his family in August 2021 only to be killed in a drive-by shooting.