For the first time, we’re getting an inside look at two Houston police agencies property room, which was damaged by the floodwaters produced by Hurricane Harvey.
Harvey May Have Damaged Important Evidence
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How did Hurricane Harvey Affect Houston’s Justice System?
Hurricane Harvey ripped through the city of Houston and created some lasting damage. What some may not know is that Harvey’s rains didn’t just hit residential areas, but Houston’s criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice Center located in downtown was swamped because of the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The building has and remains shut down…
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Driver Who Led Police on 100 MPH Chase Goes to Court
The man who led police on a high-speed chase through three Texas counties is scheduled to appear in court this Friday. Mohamed Ahmed Abu-Shlieba was the subject of a 100 mph police chase after stealing a white Dodge Hellcat. Abu-Shlieba started the chase in Harris County then moved through Chambers County and Jefferson County without…
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HPD Investigator May Have Made 65 Errors in Cases
Houston Police Department has had to reassign one of their crime-scene investigators because an audit revealed 65 errors made in case reports. Many of the cases were related to violent crimes. The situation has caused the District Attorney’s Office to notify all defense lawyers to check any of their cases involving the investigator. The head…
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HPD Evidence May Be Water Damaged
In October, reports have stated a sprinkler was set off in the freezer of the Houston Police Department’s property room. Property rooms are used by law enforcement to protect and store important evidence. The freezer in particular is used to hold valuable biological and toxicological evidence such as DWI tests. Now, officers are working to…
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