We mourn the loss of
@HCSOTexas
Deputy Fernando Esqueda, who tragically passed away after being shot while protecting our community.
Deputy Esqueda was a five-year Harris County Sheriff’s Office veteran and served our community in the HCSO
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@kanyewest
visited us today. I know he has a busy weekend in H-Town surrounding his visit to
@lakewoodchurch
, so appreciate him and his choir spending time with us.
#HouNews
#GeorgeFloyd
died on the ground under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. No police protocols recommend kneeling on a human being’s neck until he passes out. I trust a thorough and complete investigation will take place. Our law enforcement profession must do better, if we
Overnight,
@HCSOTexas
Deputy Joseph Anderson underwent successful surgery. He is in critical but stable condition and is improving. He will need prayers as he battles through this, so keep those prayers coming. 🙏🏼💙
#HouNews
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception."
- RBG. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a legend and she will be missed.
Rest In Peace
#RBG
#RIPRBG
🙏🏻💔
I’m sad to share with you that we’ve lost one of our own. Our
@HCSOTexas
was unable to recover from his injuries. There are no words to convey our sadness. Please keep his family and our agency in your prayers.
#HouNews
At this time, our
@HCSOTexas
family would like to give thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of support, prayers, and love we have received. We mourn the loss of a wonderful father, husband, son brother, friend, and last but not least, a Texas Peace Officer.
Our Harris County community loves their law enforcement officers. Not surprised to learn that a community-led vigil is being organized this evening to pay respects to Deputy Dhaliwal. He’s an incredible loss not only to our
@HCSOTexas
family but to the entire community.
#HouNews
This video captures the essence of who Deputy Dhaliwal was. He touched countless of lives along the way. A legacy that will never be forgotten. We will aspire to be as good as he was.
#HouNews
#lesm
A Harris County resident sent us a video of fallen Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal.
“He laughed and joked with all of us, and left a bright impression on my son who is deaf,” she said.
Deputy Dhaliwal is an incredible loss not only to our HCSO family but to the entire community.
I do not support
#ICERaids
that threaten to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, the vast majority of whom do not represent a threat to the U.S. The focus should always be on clear & immediate safety threats. Not others who are not threats.
@HCSOTexas
does not participate.
Time is now to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act. It became law in 1994 and has been reauthorized three times. Law Enforcement Officers are on the front lines of these cases as first responders and are often vulnerable to sudden attacks themselves.
#HouNews
#VAWA
As I left a tragic scene, I came across this hard-working crew laying concrete in 100 degree heat. I reflected on
#LaborDayWeekend
. I couldn’t help but to pause, engage in conversation, and thank them for their work. They each play a role in making our local economy grow strong.
Police put their lives on the line for our communities daily. This violence is unacceptable. Shooting at law enforcement officers is beyond concerning. I pray these officers make a full recovery & for the safety of officers across our county and nation. 🙏🏼💙
A Mexican legend, the greatest voice in the history of the genre. He brought my family and me so much love and joy with his music. The great thing about art is that it never dies, his legacy will remain forever.
#VicenteFernandez
#RestInPeace
#ChenteSigueSiendoElRey
#GOAT
👨🏻
Thank you to so many who contributed time, talent and money to our campaign. Thank you to those who voted for me; and whether you voted for me or not, I will continue working hard to keep you safe. The time for campaigning is over. It’s time to unite. We’re all in this together!
Sgt. Bruce Watson was a 20-year
@HCSOTexas
veteran. He served his community well and we are devastated by his untimely death.
Please join us in prayer for his grieving wife, his 3 children and everyone who loved him.
#HouNews
#lesm
It is with heavy hearts we mourn the loss of
@HCSOTexas
Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez (45). A veteran of 20 years, has served in our Vehicular Crimes Division for the last 13 years. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his wife, three children, his extended family, colleagues & friends.
dealership building was also struck. Victim was transported to a hospital with a possible graze wound. The male is in good condition. No other reported injuries. Nazly Ortiz (5-16-82) has been charged with Aggravated Assault & Benjamin Greene (12-17-87) with Assault.
#HouNews
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Saddened and heartbroken. A tragic loss. Prayers of comfort and peace for the Guillen family. A thorough investigation is needed, her family deserves answers, and Vanessa deserves justice.
#JusticeForVanessaGuillen
One of my favorite images of my friend Sandeep Dhaliwal is of him engaging w this child. At tonight’s vigil honoring Sandeep, I had the amazing privilege to connect with the same child, Connor. We both miss our friend & come together to remember him.
#LongLiveDhaliwal
#HouNews
We cannot let a health pandemic become a child abuse pandemic! The number one reporters of child abuse are teachers, but kids aren’t seeing them right now. Neighbors and other family members, PLEASE pay close attention. Learn more at
@Childhelp
& the National Child Abuse Hotline
Harris County residents: Please avoid the roadways if possible, but if you’re out, please use caution and be on the lookout for debris.
Pinemont and TC Jester.
#HouNews
#HouTraffic
“Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.” —Haruki Murakami
Today I woke up to see the last Sunday and the last day of this month ☀️ I am healthy. I am alive. Five months are behind us. This morning, praying hard for some peace across our country so some healing can begin. And I pray for understanding, unity, and security for all.
A week before she was killed, Sgt. Nicole Gee (23) cradled a baby in her arms at the Kabul airport.
She posted the photo on Instagram and wrote, “I love my job.”
Rest In Peace, Marine. Thank you.
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Smh in disbelief. A Police Sgt dead, suspect on the run for couple days, my team and our law enforcement partners do a phenomenal job locating & taking him into custody without incident- I simply do not understand his initial bond set at $150,000.
#HouNews
Just a friendly reminder, the sheriff’s office cannot do anything about Facebook and Insta being down. But don’t forget to follow the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter and Nextdoor!
#facebookdown
#instadown
I’m missing my friend and brother, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal. Today we’d be celebrating his 44th birthday. Sandeep was killed in the line of duty in 2019. A trailblazer and humanitarian, he was the first Sikh deputy of
@HCSOTexas
. We miss him dearly. In remembrance of his legacy of
Harris County Sheriff's deputy cradles a baby who was found inside a chase suspect's vehicle with three other children earlier this morning. Read more:
1/5 On Sunday, I informed President Biden's administration that I am respectfully withdrawing from consideration for the post of Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
.
@TeamCJCorrea
thank you for your time & generosity. It was unsolicited; you proactively reached out to assist fallen
@HCSOTexas
Deputy Dhaliwal’s family in their darkest hour. Your visit was uplifting & your donation of 10k is very timely.
#ClassAct
#HouNews
Rt
@MarkBermanFox26
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (
@SheriffEd_HCSO
) w/Carlos Correa (
@TeamCJCorrea
)who personally donated $10K to help the family of the late Harris County Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Dhaliwal who was killed Friday during a traffic stop.Ed says it’s 1st time he’s seen the family smile
We have many incarcerated military veterans in the Harris County Jail. Many have served abroad, some with combat experience, they have a keen interest in current events.
#HouNews
#lesm
Praying for my friend, Houston Police Officer E. Leal in his battle against COVID_19. He’s a good man. He’s one of the first persons I met when I began my police career.
Our
@HCSOTexas
team is heartbroken to report the passing of a beloved patrol deputy. Concerned colleagues found him deceased inside his home this afternoon from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 36 and served our team for 5 years. We pray for his friends and family
On the scene now. No longer an active situation. Personnel treating the injured. Info is still preliminary, but there are multiple casualties.
@HCSOTexas
is on the scene with other law enforcement assisting in the search of the school.
It’s been a long and challenging day. Couldn’t be prouder of my
@HCSOTexas
family for their effort today. Each day I’m blessed with the honor to serve with them. This is only a snapshot of the amazing men & women that proudly served our county today.
#HCSOProud
👏🏼
Do you have any information on the whereabouts of
#VanessaGuillen
?
20yr old soldier from Houston vanishes while assigned to Fort Hood. She left behind keys & wallet.
She’s been missing since 4/22/20.
#FindVanessaGuillen
One of our members with
#COVID19
is in critical condition. Please keep him and his family in our prayers. I feel helpless, wishing i could do more.
#HouNews
Happy Friday! I’m blessed to celebrate another birthday. And grateful for another day with 86,400 seconds to try and make a positive difference. Don't crawl through the day- let’s cross today's finish line with passion and purpose!
#FridayFeeling
I have withdrawn my endorsement of
@CReyesRevilla
because of her campaign’s inexcusable attack on our LGBTQI+ community. No room for that on our City Council.
A common suggestion is that having defendants in jail during a pandemic may actually be safer: isolated & can be quarantine. I want to share some thoughts regarding the challenge: (1)-it’s impossible to practice social distancing and heightened hygiene when 8,000 people are
Arrest update: Terran Green has been taken into custody without incident. Incredible work by
@HCSOSWAT
, and our negotiators. Appreciate the assist by
@HoustonPolice
SWAT, and all our public safety partners. Well done!
#HouNews
US Coast Guard confirms that the Galveston County Marine Unit has discovered the body of Kemah Police Chief Chris Reed. On behalf of
@HCSOTexas
our thoughts and prayers remain with the family, friends, and entire Kemah community. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼.
#HouNews
TO THE RESCUE: A group of good samaritans rushed to safe the day.
@HCSO_D4Patrol
deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 6800 block of Fry Road. Upon arrival, instructors from the Yong-In Tae Kwon Do dojo had a male pinned to the ground. During the course of their
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I see you. I hear you. I stand with you. I stand with those seeking justice & equality. Those that are risking everything in order to change the racial divide. We come together as human beings, sharing this earth, seeking what is right.
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
#BlackLivesMatter
Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis paid the ultimate sacrifice. She died yesterday in the line of duty, after being struck by a suspected drunk driver. It saddens me to know how her life was senselessly cut short.
#HouNews
#lesm
There is no place in law enforcement for those who don’t treat every life as sacred. Tyre Nichols was a human being with a family that loved him. Most of us in uniform understand this basic concept and serve admirably. Those who don’t should be rooted out. Period.
#TyreNichols
Saddened to learn of a police officer killed in the line of duty.
@IMPDnews
Officer Breann Leath was killed responding to a domestic disturbance call. Keeping her family and the Indianapolis Metro Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace.
Officer Ella French (29) of the Chicago Police Department was shot & killed last night while working on duty. Condolences to the French family, friends, and Chicago Police Department. Also praying for the fast recovery of her partner who was also shot. 🙏🏼
This afternoon, two parties were involved in a road-rage incident while driving north on 45 near 1960. Victim was driving his car with his 2-yr-old son in tow. Victim exited 45 at Parramatta as suspect truck followed. Both vehicles came to a stop. Male driver/suspect in the 1/3
Wow. The outpouring of support has been amazing. So many have shared pics they took with Deputy Dhaliwal and the many kids he met in the community and named “honorary HCSO junior deputies”. RT
@KPRC2Taisha
:
I ran into Chim-fil-A to use the restroom and was warmed by this memorial for Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. The restaurant is across the street from the West Road ice cream shop the suspect charged with Dhaliwal’s death was arrested.
@KPRC2
Good times!
@FireChiefofHFD
and I catching up with our friend and partner Chief
@ArtAcevedo
before his departure. Distance will not diminish the strong friendship and bonds that have been created.
I had a great visit with Deputy Anderson. I found him to be in good spirits, sitting down and smiling. He wanted me to convey his appreciation for the outpouring of support from our citizens, his agency teammates, and colleagues from all agencies. He asked
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June I welcome you. New month, new blessings, new opportunities. May the month of June be filled with healing and restoration for all. Praying for better days.
#mondaythoughts
D5 CRU responded to a call at a local hotel where a patron couldn’t afford the room for the night. Being that he has a family with small children and the inclement weather, Deputies paid out of their pocket for the family to have a room for the night.
@HCSO_Patrol
@HCSOTexas
Will not rest until we find
#JusticeForJazmine
. Our
@HCSOTexas
team is working hard to bring closure to her family. Jazmine would soon be celebrating another birthday, instead her funeral is being planned. No words. Thank u
@shaunking
@pastordeckard
& all our community 4 support
So many of our neighbors are hurting and in desperate need for assistance. Case in point, a large senior living community at the 7400 blk of Bellfort has been without power for days. A massive complex with three floors. Many of the seniors need power to
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Deputy Omar Diaz served his community with honor & distinction. The entire Harris County Sheriff’s Office family is grieved by the tragic loss of our brother. Diaz leaves behind a wife and daughter. Please keep them in your prayers.
#HouNewe
#lesm
For just 20 bucks,
@HoustonRaceway
will let any driver safely race on their track, as many times as they want, on any Friday night. Responsibly run race tracks are the real proving ground for racers, not our public roads.
#HouNews
#lesm
#StreetRacing
Thank you to Madam Vice President
@KamalaHarris
for hearing our call for a bold vision and a strong federal partner in building resilience for future generations in our region. I am proud to endorse her for President and look forward to working together for a safer Harris County.
Saddened to learn of the loss of Gen.
#ColinPowell
. We've lost a true statesman, military leader, and hero. May God bless and comfort his family.
Rest in Peace, General.
Texas law requires pets to be brought inside during severe weather. It is illegal to restrain your dog under these conditions. Members of a countywide Animal Cruelty Task Force stand ready to respond.
#HouNews
#lesm
As freezing temperatures are forecasted, we remind pet owners to prepare for the cold weather and keep their furry loved ones indoors. Check local weather reports for updates and make sure you have extra food, water and supplies for your family and pets.
A grateful community remembers fallen
@HCSOTexas
Deputy Dhaliwal. This makeshift memorial is growing as a steady flow of people have come from throughout the community to show their support. Deputy Dhaliwal loved serving this community and they loved him back.
#HouNews
#lesm
Throughout this whole thing I keep thinking about all of the victims/survivors of domestic violence and child abuse who are forced to isolate with their abuser. They are facing unique challenges during this pandemic. We must protect those in dangerous situations during this time
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Deputy Ronald Bates, 62, of the
@HCSOTexas
, who was tragically killed in a car crash last night. Deputy Bates had just completed his work shift. A 31-yr-veteran of our agency, Deputy Bates was a loving husband, father,
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“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.”
- Prince
Remember, we’re all in it together. Have a great
#Sunday
everyone!
#sundayvibes
On behalf of the men and women of
@HCSOTexas
, I want to offer our sincerest condolences to the Houston Police Department on the tragic loss of a Sergeant that was fatally shot today. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
Courageous act by our Deputy Howard. Last night, while on-duty, he saw a vehicle driving the wrong-way. He saw the headlights coming to him, and all the lanes moving with him in the same direction, were full. He made a decision it was gonna be him or other drivers. So he
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The situation at our nation's
#CapitolBuilding
is unacceptable and order must be restored. We have no reports of disorder here in Harris County and we will continue monitoring the situational locally.
#HouNews
A new day rises and I’m blessed to have another 86,400 seconds to lift where I stand & make a difference. It’s been a violent 24-hours; our team has responded to 4 deaths, yet goodness remains all around us. I’m at a murder scene, and Christina & her infant offered us water.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact
@CrimeStopHOU
immediately at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at .
Your tip could help bring justice and ensure the safety of our community.
#HouNews
5/5 My love for America and my desire to serve during these contentious times is stronger than ever. Ensuring the safety and security of the people of Harris County is a great honor, and I am fully devoted to continuing to fulfill this responsibility.
We continue to work and the manhunt continues.
Overnight, our
@HCSOTexas
deputy underwent surgery, he remains in critical but stable condition. Please continue to pray for him and his family.
The Ford Escape SUV was located.
Be on the lookout for Terrence and James
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