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Suspect accused of shooting Harris County deputy was free on multiple bonds Phil Archer, Reporter Tags: HOUSTON – The man accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the back Tuesday night was free from jail on multiple bonds at the time of the shooting, according to court records. Investigators said 37-year-old Moises Martinez fired shots at two deputies who had responded to reports of a suspicious person. Some of those shots hit Deputy Brandon Barrigan in the back, face and hand. Investigators said Martinez fled but was arrested after an hourslong manhunt. “Sadly it’s par for the course for what we’re seeing, in what I’m calling the ‘bond pandemic,’” said Houston Crime Stoppers victim’s advocate Andy Kahan. “This is just a daily occurrence.” ....
“Martinez has a rap sheet that includes violent crimes such as accusations of robbing his mother and two counts of criminal mischief last October. All of the charges are felonies. He also has convictions for assault, burglary, theft and firearm possession.” Check out his criminal history from KPRC-TV: Despite this, 263rd District Court Judge Amy Martin granted a ridiculously low bond of just. $1,750. Of course, he violated the terms and was declared a fugitive. Harris County Deputy Association President David Cuervas tells KPRC-TV there a real problem with these judges in the county. He says: “these rogue judges have made Harris County a sanctuary county for felons and criminals. They absolutely don’t give a damn about anyone or any citizen in Harris County.” ....