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Houston police terminate officer

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 · 1d

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,

Man's body recovered from vehicle found in Houston bayou

ABC 13 Houston on MSN · 13h

Man's body recovered from White Oak Bayou after reports of vehicle in water, Houston police say

Authorities have only identified the victim as an adult man. It's unclear how the vehicle may have ended up in the water.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 12h

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.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 12h

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

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

Houston police arrested 9 people for shooting guns during New Year's celebrations

Houston police arrested nine people in connection with firing guns on New Year’s Eve and responded to nearly 300 gunfire ...

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'The rats are the only ones enjoying it’ | Houston to clear outdated police evidence

"Just one example, we've got 400,000 pounds of marijuana in storage that the rats are the only ones enjoying," Mayor John ...

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Rat infestation at Houston Police Department property room raises questions about case integrity

A rat infestation in a property room holding 1.2 million pieces of evidence is sparking concerns. "Anytime evidence is ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Houston driver jumps off of freeway after three-vehicle crash that left one dead, police say

Houston police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that left multiple lanes of the Southwest Freeway shutdown early ...

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

When she didn’t comply, Abreu pushed her and stabbed her, Houston police say. The Farnsworth Street home is about six miles north of Downtown Houston. It is unclear if the home is his mother’s ...

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