Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg
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Looters and thieves who prey on closed businesses and homes should be on notice that they will be arrested and prosecuted.
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News Release
August 29, 2017
HCDAO: Looters will face more time for crimes committed in disaster area
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that a Grand Jury indicted three people Friday in two different failed schemes intended to affect the outcomes in two Texas House of Representatives’ local districts during the 2020 election cycle.
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Permitless carry, which goes into effect today, will give more people access to guns more often. We are concerned that we may see more shootings & gun related injuries/deaths due to negligence.
#SafeStorage
#BeSMART
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To our Harris County bartenders and servers, please remember to pour responsibly.
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Thank you to our staff working 24/7 at the downtown courts complex to support law enforcement officers. Flooding here at courthouse steps.
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2/2 Our office is working alongside HPD & Pct. 5 to find the shooter and hold him accountable. Once found we will be asking he be held without bail until he can stand trial for capital murder.
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Fed judge's ruling on bail bonds is a watershed moment for criminal justice in Harris County. We welcome the ruling and will comply fully
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Our hearts are broken over the fatal shooting of Deputy Dhaliwal. Our thoughts are with his family, and his Harris County Sheriff’s Office brothers and sisters.
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1/2 Yesterday I joined prosecutors across the country and the
@APAinc
to launch
#ProsecutorsforProsecutors
, an initiative aimed at saving the lives of U.S. and allied trained prosecutors left behind in Afghanistan. They are being hunted, tortured and killed by the Taliban.
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We will not tolerate anyone taking advantage of the storm and preying on our community by stealing. During
#HurricaneLaura
the DA’s Office will continue operating 24/7 and prosecuting cases as they come in.
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We are reminded tonight of the courage of our police, and how much they put on the line when they go out to protect us from those who would do us harm.
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The HCDAO is with the 3 officers shot today & with their families. Although it seems that they will make a full recovery, the trauma experienced is real & takes a long time to heal. We know that police puts their lives on the line every day & we are grateful for their service.
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Today we joined
@JudgeHidalgo
,
@ArtAcevedo
,
@SheriffEd_HCSO
,
@TheHarrisCTR
and the
@PasadenaPDTX
to announce an expansion of the Mental Health Diversion program, keeping potentially thousands from cycling in and our of our jail, getting them health care & support.
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HC DA Kim Ogg, introduced her Misdemeanor Marijuana Diversion Program at the Harris County Justice Criminal Just ice Center.
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HC DA
#KimOgg
testified before the
#TXSenate
asking them to take measures to stop Courts from releasing violent & repeat offenders.
“We need to protect the people from murderers, rapists & robbers who should not be released over & over to prey on innocent victims .”
#publicsafety
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg spoke today at the "Justice for Jocelyn" press conference held at Crime Stoppers. The "Justice for Jocelyn Act," introduced by Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Representative Troy Nehls, aims to detain migrants with pending cases instead of
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Oscar Rosales is set for his 1st appearance in the 482nd District Court at 10 a.m today. “We will do all we can to ensure the defendant never again breaths free air, never again steps foot in society as a free man and never again harms the people of Harris County,” - DA Kim Ogg
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𝟭/𝟰 Waymond Wesley has resigned his position with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Wesley was hired in March 2021, but was only recently assigned as a prosecutor in the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau, where all of his cases were supervised by a senior prosecutor.
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Demonte Jackson, age 25, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Harris County judge after pleading guilty to burglary with the intent to commit other felony and aggravated robbery.
We are grateful to Assistant District Attorneys Tiffany Dupree and Morgan Kline for their work on
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Kelvin Dias, age 24, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by a Harris County judge after pleading guilty to super aggravated sexual assault of a child.
We are grateful to Assistant District Attorney Lucas Baty for his work on the case.
#publicsafety
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1/3 "The HCDAO agrees with DAs from across the country who have spoken out about laws that criminalize reproductive health decisions by women. Two of our top ADAs worked with the APA to craft a public policy statement about this issue,” DA Ogg said.
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Bail reform is necessary and long overdue. Holding un-adjudicated misdemeanor offenders solely because they lack the money or means of posting bail is counterproductive to the goal of seeing that justice is done.
#BREAKING
The newly elected misdemeanor judges in Harris County just filed a motion to end their appeal in the landmark bail lawsuit. Story w/
@GabMoBanks
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Former Houston Police captain charged with holding repairman at gunpoint in bogus voter-fraud conspiracy
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1/2Christian Dillard was sentenced to life. A plea for 60 yrs was in motion for the murder of Matthew Harris in '20, but as a result of the attack on a HC officer, ADAs rescinded the agreement & Dillard plead guilty to 3 chrgs, including murder, and received 3 life sentences.
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Looters in Houston beware: DA Kim Ogg warns you will face harder time for crimes during Harvey crisis
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DA Kim Ogg tested positive this afternoon for
#COVID19
. She is fully vaccinated, experiencing mild symptoms, & will quarantine. She asks that everyone please wear
#masks
, maintain
#socialdistancing
, & strongly consider getting vaccinated as we face these challenging times.
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Thank you
@houstonpolice
Mid West Division for inviting our office to you Back to School Bash to give out gun locks and educate parents on
#SafeStorage
. Shout out to
@HCDAO
own Tamera Johnson and Veronia Mosqueda for representing our office!
#BeSMART
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Recent grads, future ADAs– Our Post Bar Fellows have taken the July '22 bar exam & will be assigned to the Misdemeanor & Felony Courts to work alongside our ADAs while awaiting results. They will be Misdemeanor ADAs upon successful admission to the Tx. State Bar. Congratulations!
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“Reading nurtured my desire for learning and that’s why I'm donating a copy of my favorite book and continue to support the work of the
@thehba
to put books in the hands of people that need them.” - DA Ogg
#hbabookdrive
#lawyersforliteracy
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We all want to keep our communities, our families, our loved ones safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. We also want transparency in the courts, because that is ultimately where the implementation of compassionate release begins.
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Officer-involved shootings are serious matters, and we take our responsibility to independently review all the evidence seriously. Watch this video and RT.
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1/2 District Attorney Kim Ogg and members of our staff attended National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims at Crime Stoppers Houston. On this day, we commemorate murder victims and surviving family members.
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Great turnout at the DAO Annual Holiday Toy Drive! Thanks to our partners at the Harris County Sheriff's Office, TAG, 3 the Harden Way Foundation and Target for making today possible!
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1/3 Daniel Canada, 37, was sentenced to four life sentences by state District Judge Colleen Gaido on Monday after he was convicted last week of four counts of intoxication manslaughter, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
#PublicSafety
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Mental Health Diversion Expansion Press Conference
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1/2Political consultant Damien Jones was convicted Friday for a failed scheme intended to affect the outcome of the race for Texas House of Representatives District 132 during the 2020 election cycle, HCDA Kim Ogg announced.
#PublicSafety
Full Story:
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"It is sad to say that here in Harris County, we have a big problem with minors being trafficked sexually," Dak Cohen, the Harris County Assistant District Attorney with the District Attorney's
#HumanTrafficking
and Exploitation Division, said.
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District Attorney Ogg attended the
@TexasSouthern
University Maroon & Gray Affair honoring Commissioner
@RodneyEllis
and
@RepSenfronia
Thompson. Proceeds from tonight benefit student scholarships.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF WORKING GROUP TO FIGHT HURRICANE HARVEY-RELATED ILLEGAL ACTIVITY
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is joined by 7 Constables Offices and the Houston Fire Chief to present honorary awards/ badges to Michael Martinez for embodying the characteristics needed of a peace officer: courage, resilience and strength.
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Please join us tomorrow afternoon
@TexasSouthern
University Thurgood Marshall School of Law for a conversation with Philadelphia District Attorney
@Krasner4DA
!
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2/2 “It is critical to hold accountable those who would try to subvert the will of the people by coercing a state reps. into dropping out of an election,” Ogg said. “We thank the jurors for their service & to ADAs Kimberly Smith & Michael Levine of our Public Corruption Division.
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Remember to safely secure your firearms and ammunition.
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#JuryDuty
is one of the most important civic duties you can perform.
#DAKimOgg
will be at NRG responding to her jury summons.
With nearly 1,800 murder cases pending, we need your help to give crime victims' families their day in court. Please, serve as a juror!
@hcdcburgess
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1/3 Felix Vale, 38, was sentenced to 82 years in prison for brutally beating and sexually assaulting a man at a northwest Harris County bar in 2021, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
#PublicSafety
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District Attorney Kim Ogg Addresses Community Concerns in Exclusive Interview with KPRC's Khambrel Marshall:
#PublicSafety
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Statement from DA Kim Ogg:
Let’s let search teams do what search teams do. We have spoken with the defendant’s lawyer and there is no agreement.
We continue to work with the Houston Police Department to bring justice for Maleah Davis.
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"More prosecutors does not simply mean more prosecution — rather, our charge is to seek justice. In fact, we believe a reasonable work-load will increase our diversion numbers, keeping individuals in the workforce and out of jail."
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Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel has captured the hearts of people in the state of TX and throughout the US, as he has fought his battle against cancer. Today he fulfilled his dream of becoming an Honorary Investigator with the HCDAO, & was proudly sworn in to 5 Constable Offices as well.
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ADA Charles Shaw read Grace for President to first and second graders at
@jrharris166
for
#ConstitutionDay
. Thanks to
@thehba
for organizing.
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“The criminalization of reproductive health will cause great harm to women in America; prosecutors and police have no role in matters between doctors and patients. As in every case, we will evaluate the facts and make decisions on a case-by-case basis.” - DA Kim Ogg
The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, which for nearly 50 years has protected the right to abortion.
The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health was the most anticipated of the court’s term.
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Harris County DA Kim Ogg warns anyone thinking of committing fraud that they will be prosecuted:
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This is a horrific day. When police officers are gunned down in the middle on their day off, none of us can take our safety for granted. We send our love and our support to his family and vow prosecution to the fullest extent of the law when his killer is found and captured.
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“The death penalty is only for the worst of the worst,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. “Haskell meticulously planned and carried out the slaughter of the Stay family and the death sentence handed down by a jury of his peers is appropriate.”
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MISTRIAL STATEMENT:
“We appreciate the tremendous effort by the jury. Antonio Armstrong Jr. murdered two citizens of our county and we will continue to fight for justice and bring him to trial again,” Assistant District Attorney John Brewer said.
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HPD Chief Acevedo, HCSO Sheriff Gonzalez and DA Kim Ogg plan to address the recent string of violent — and some deadly — road rage incidents in Houston.
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'Thanks to the vision of the district attorney and law enforcement, great strides have been [made] to keep the mentally ill out of jail..."
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"Some of the roughly 9,000 people in the county lock-up have been booked 70 to 80 times for offenses like trespassing and loitering, showing that the county lockup isn't always the appropriate place for people with mental illnesses, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said."
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No Refusal Weekend PressConference
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🧵Paul Yonko-sentenced to 28 yrs & ordered to pay a $10k fine for scamming $260k. “This is a career con artist who stole money from a sr. citizen with a disability, & the law allows jurors to look at the totality of his scams & sentence him for everything he did,” DA Ogg said.
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Guns are the second leading cause of death among Tx children & teens. Many of these tragic incidents are preventable. Safe storage also keeps guns away from criminals who would steal them & use them to hurt others.
#MarchOnCrime
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Paul James, age 63, was convicted of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and sentenced to life in prison by a Harris County Judge after accepting the Jury’s recommendation of life.
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We are fully focused on getting justice for Diamond. We fully support getting violent criminals off our streets, & will do everything in our power to convict the defendant of this vicious murder & deliver justice to Diamond’s family, her friends, & the entire community.
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1/2 The HCDAO mourns the loss of Corporal Charles Galloway. Corporal Galloway devoted 12 yrs of service to public safety in Harris County Pct. 5 before his life was brutally taken early this morning.
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We are proud of ADA Jessica Milligan, animal cruelty specialist, who was honored by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
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Safe Storage Press Conference
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The Harris County Commissioner’s Court voted to expand the DAO Environmental Crimes Division. We would like to extend a thank you to our community & law enforcement partners who testified in support of protecting our community from corporate malfeasance & habitual polluters.
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A Harris County grand jury indicted Sheriff’s Deputy Chauna Thompson & husband, Terry Thompson with murder in the death of John Hernandez
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Over 1,600 people came out to Make it Right! to help clean up their record. Thanks to the participants and sponsors!
#Justice
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DeAundric Dorsey was found guilty by a jury & got 40 yrs for forcing a runaway teenager into prostitution. The defendant fled after the 1st day of trial. He had been released on bail by District Judge DaSean Jones. Story:
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"People hate public corruption and the duty of the District Attorney is to ensure that's it's never swept under the rug."
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RELEASE: Poker clubs raided; nine owner-operators charged with money laundering in joint effort |
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News release and letter signed by HCDA Ogg & current/former prosecutors from nation, regarding directive by U.S. Attorney Gen Jeff Sessions
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“It’s gratifying as a law enforcement leader to have this support and the collaborative work that we’re able to do with all of these agencies,” said HCDA Kim Ogg said.
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HCDA KIM OGG THANKS HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR FUNDING PROSECUTOR POSITIONS
Ogg spoke before a room packed with county law enforcement and senior prosecutors as she asked the court to make good on their own budget promises of 02/2022. News Release:
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RELEASE: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that a grand jury has indicted two former Houston Police officers for their roles in a botched narcotics raid in which two civilians were shot to death, and four officers wounded.
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2/2 We can not stand by and let our colleagues in Afghanistan be killed for upholding the rule of law. Find out how you can help 1,500 prosecutors and their families evacuate Afghanistan and relocate to a safe country. ttps://apa-pfp.org/
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RELEASE: DA Ogg, law enforcement leaders partner on safe-storage campaign |
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Statement from DA Ogg on the recent officer-involved shooting at the 7800 block of Harding:
Our Civil Rights Division prosecutors are currently working with the Houston Police Department’s special investigation team to look at every aspect of this incident. (1/2)
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Celebrating Juneteenth at Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Annual Juneteenth Parade in the historic Acres Homes community!
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1/3 Public safety requires the collaboration and commitment of many entities. Tonight at the
@CrimeStopHOU
Annual Gala, we celebrated and recognized individuals dedicated to the
#publicsafety
of our communities.
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DA Kim Ogg is proud to announce that Jenny's Law passed 139 to 4 in the Texas House today in Austin.
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We joined students at Cook Middle School for their annual "1000 Guys & Gals in Ties" career day. Thanks
@CyFairISD
for preparing the next generation of leaders!
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Join us- 𝑺𝒂𝒕.𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 5𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒕 7:00 𝑷𝑴 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒍 for the unveiling of a billboard campaign coming to a freeway near you!
The message is simple; 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝘀 - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲! We will also be distributing 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑔𝑢𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑠.
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In Harris County there is no fine, no arrest, no court appearance, and no criminal record for possession of 4 oz or less of marijuana, regardless of criminal history – just a 4-hour decision-making class. cc
@ChronOpinion
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Alton Charles Jackson, age 43, was sentenced to 45 years by a Harris County judge after being convicted of trafficking of a child.
Although the defendant did not appear in court for sentencing, a warrant was issued for his arrest.
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HCDAO Juvenile Division Chief John Jordan attended the Fair & Just Prosecution DC convening on reforming the juvenile justice system. He is pictured with Malcolm Jenkins and Chris Long of the Philadelphia Eagles who are active members of the
@playercoalition
.
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Oscar Rosales, 51, is wanted and will be charged with the capital murder of
@HCpct5
Corporal Charles Galloway.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts, please call
@CrimeStopHOU
713-222-TIPS or HPD Homicide 713-308-3600. Reward up to $60K for info.
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Bryant Foley, age 52, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder by way of no contest.
We are grateful to Assistant District Attorney Savana Hooper for her work on the case.
#publicsafety
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Oscar Rosales was brought before a magistrate judge this evening, where prosecutors asked that he be held
w/out bond, as he is charged with
Cap. Murder in the death of Cpl. Charles Galloway. The magistrate agreed. Rosales will next appear in state dist. court. Date/Time pending
Oscar Rosales, 51, was captured in a hotel just along the U.S.-Mexico border, across from Del Rio, Texas, according to U.S. Marshals.
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HCDAO Vehicular Crimes Division hosted a student assembly at Westfield High School. The students learned about the repercussions of drinking and driving. Thank you to our partners at
@HCSOTexas
,
@MADDOnline
,
@Uber
,
@adidas
,
@SpringISD
and special guest
@JHarden13
!
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The policy statement - signed by elected prosecutors from Nueces, Bexar, Fort Bend and Harris counties - comes one day after [...] Ogg announced her own plans to dismiss roughly two dozen pending low-level pot cases and stop prosecuting future ones [...]
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Stephen Clappart does not work for our office and does not represent me or my administration's views. We have no control over former employees and I condemn his post and everything it stands for.- DA Kim Ogg
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