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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 Public Media · 12h

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.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 1d

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 Chronicle on MSN · 1d

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.

Man's body recovered from vehicle found in Houston bayou

FOX 26 Houston on MSN · 1h

White Oak Bayou: Man's body recovered from vehicle found in Houston bayou

The Houston Police Department has confirmed the body of a woman has been pulled from a vehicle that was found in White Oak Bayou.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 1h

Man's body found inside vehicle submerged in White Oak Bayou

The HPD dive team confirmed that someone was inside the red vehicle when it plunged into the bayou near W. 6th St. in The Heights.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 57m

Man found deceased in vehicle submerged in White Oak Bayou near Heights, HPD says

A man was found dead in a vehicle submerged in White Oak Bayou near Heights Boulevard Friday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. A Houston Fire Department spokesperson told the Chronicle firefighters were initially dispatched Friday afternoon to help recover a red vehicle that was found flipped and submerged in White Oak Bayou.

Chron on MSN1h

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 ...

9hon MSN

'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 ...

Philadelphia Tribune8h

Community outraged by Houston Police Department hire of abusive cop Deven Ortiz

Activists from multiple organizations united recently in front of Houston City Hall, demanding the removal of a recent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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.

FOX 26 Houston on MSN7h

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 ...

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