Some question why report on bail reform left out violent crime data committed by offenders freed from jail
105 Harris Co. residents killed allegedly at the hands of violent offenders free on bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more from authorities and the family of one victim who spoke during a news conference on Wednesday.
HOUSTON - 105 flags have the names of people police each say were killed by repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds. We were also left with broken hearts knowing that it didn’t have to be that way, said Marisol Ramos, whose brother is one of the 105 killed. We were left with broken hearts because of a system that allowed this to happen.
HPD Sgt. Sean Rios: Attorneys for accused cop killer Robert Soliz push for release of officer's records
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HPD Sgt. Sean Rios: Attorneys for accused cop killer Robert Soliz push for release of officer's records
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HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving the department for a new job, the local police union said. Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers’ Union, confirmed Acevedo has accepted the position to become the next police chief in Miami, according to reports.
“We appreciate his service to Houston, and wish him the best in Miami,” Griffith said in a statement.
Houston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner, also had kind words for his long time friend and the man he hired in 2016.
“The only thing that I ask is that while you are here you do an exceptional job, and he has done just that,” Mayor Turner said.