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6/4/2023 10:30:22 AM

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NOTICE OF CITY OF SANTA FE ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER CIVIL SERVICE EXAM

6/4/2023 10:29:58 AM

Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Fe will beconducting an exam for an entry level Police Officer.
The exam date is June 16,2023 at 9:00AM at Santa Fe Justice Center 3650 FM 646 Santa Fe, Texas in thecourtroom.

Habitual Stalker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

A 48-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday for repeatedly stalking and harassing a woman with whom he had a prior relationship, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“Stalking is yet another form of domestic violence, and we will do everything possible to keep victims safe when they are facing this sort of danger,” Ogg said. “We sought justice in this case, and hopefully the victim can move forward with her life now.”

Derek W.

Former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Charged for Shooting Spree

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

An indictment was unsealed today in the District of New Mexico charging a former candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives for a shooting spree targeting the homes of four elected officials.
According to court documents, Solomon Peña, 40, ran for District 14 of the New Mexico House of Representatives during the November 2022 mid-term elections.

Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

A Wisconsin man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking multiple minors in the Philippines.
According to court documents, Donald A.

Armed Robber Who Forced Woman to Sign Over Her Car Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

A 35-year-old Houston man who held a woman captive in a house while beating and torturing her until she gave him money and signed over the title to her Mercedes-Benz has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“Domestic violence can take many different forms, which is why we take these cases so seriously,” Ogg said. “This man preys on women and when they don’t do what he wants, the violence escalates.

Arrest Made in Arson Case Damaging County Property

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

Richmond, TX – Accordingto Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Justin Jurek, the Community Volunteer FireDepartment was dispatched to 19310 Beechnut St. in Richmond in the eveninghours of April 4, 2023, for a possible structure fire at the Fort Bend CountyRoad and Bridge Facility. Once on scenewith a confirmed structure fire, the Community Volunteer Fire Department requestedfor a Fire Investigator from the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office to makescene to conduct an investigation of the fire to determine the origin andcause.
FireInvestigators determined the location to be a satellite office for the FortBend County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. After a preliminary investigation, the firewas being investigated as an intentionally set fire. The investigation eventually identified 29year-old Andrew Huwar as the primary suspect.
Mr.

Trench rescue

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

At approximately 6:10 p.m. Lufkin Fire Department Special Operations Unit was requested by Central VFD, Redland VFD and Angelina County Sheriff’s Department to assist with a person trapped in a trench.

Motel Manager Pleads Guilty to Coercing Labor and Sex Acts by Female Victim

6/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

A hotel manager in Georgia pleaded guilty today to trafficking with respect to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude or forced labor.
According to court documents, Shreesh Tiwari, 70, an Indian national and legal U.S.

Fort Bend County Jury Assesses 22-Year Prison Sentence for Murder Defendant

5/24/2023 12:00:00 AM

Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office
Press Release

May 19,2023

FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fort Bend County Jury Assesses22-Year Prison Sentence for Murder Defendant

Richmond, TX – Jenise Leann Spruiell was convicted by ajury on May 15, 2023 for Murder and sentenced her to 22 years in prison a fewdays later. The 29 year-old Spring womanwas prosecuted for her role in in the shooting death of Cameron Deal.
Evidencepresented at trial revealed that Cameron Deal was shot multiple times in ahotel parking lot in Stafford on November 11, 2019. Surveillance video from the property showed Mr.Deal walking towards a vehicle parked in the parking lot when a second vehicleappeared. An assailant exited this secondvehicle and began shooting Mr.

Habitual Offender Sentenced to 80 Years for Murder in Front of Acres Homes Convenience Store

5/24/2023 12:00:00 AM



Harris County District Attorney
Kim Ogg

CONTACT: MediaRequest@dao.hctx.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2023

Habitual Offender Sentenced to 80 Years for Murder in Front of Acres Homes Convenience Store

A habitual offender who fatally shot a man during a late-night argument in front of an Acres Homes convenience store in 2020 was sentenced to 80 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

“Our urban areas are plagued by violence, especially gun violence, and that is why we work so hard to get justice in cases like this,” Ogg said. “This family had to bury a loved one because this defendant started an argument and then decided to start shooting.”

Demondrian Denshae McWright, 33, was sentenced by a judge late Monday after a Harris County jury convicted him of murder following a six-day trial.

Coast Guard, Texas Game Wardens to host National Safe Boating Week Media Event in Galveston, Texas

5/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
| May 24, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, Texas Game Wardens to host National Safe Boating Week Media Event in Galveston, Texas

Coast Guard PADET Texas - Office: (281) 464-4810 / After Hours: (832) 293-1293

Editor's Note: Media interested in attending are requested to RSVP with Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment Texas at (832) 293-1293 or PADETHouston@gmail.com by 8 a.m. Friday.
WHO: Coast Guard Station Galveston, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 6-8, Texas Game Wardens
WHAT: Providing interviews, offering boat rides and demonstrations for media members
WHEN: 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023
WHERE: Coast Guard Station Galveston, 3000 Fort Point Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard and Texas Game Wardens are scheduled to impart safety tips and offer boat rides during a National Safe Boating Week media event in Galveston, Texas, Friday.
Coast Guard Station Galveston search and rescue subject matter experts, Coast Guard Auxiliary members and local Texas Game Wardens will be available for interviews to help keep the public informed of safe boating practices as weather conditions improve and Memorial Day Weekend approaches.
The information discussed will include general boating safety tips such as life jacket regulations, kayak identification decals, filing a float plan, and rip and tidal currents.
Station Galveston personnel and Texas Game Wardens will also offer boat rides for media members during which boat crews will demonstrate rescue techniques.
National Safe Boating Week is a week-long annual campaign for the Coast Guard and agency partners to emphasize the importance of safe boating practices and the use of boating safety equipment.

Ill. officer charged with using excessive force on man strapped to ambulance gurney

5/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

The officer is alleged to have used excessive force on the victim by TASERing him while he was strapped to an ambulance gurney
By Carolyn P. Smith
Belleville News-Democrat
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill.

Prosecutor seeks joint trial for 7 deputies, 3 hospital workers charged in patient's death

5/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

The prosecutor argues that the 10 defendants “acted together” and should be tried together
By Denise Lavoi
Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. — Seven sheriff’s deputies and three hospital workers should be put on trial together for the death of Irvo Otieno, who was pinned to the floor while being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital, a prosecutor argued Wednesday.

In the age of social media, how are police learning to inform the public better after shootings?

5/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

With social media accelerating the spread of information, officers are having to find new ways to inform the public during critical incidents

By Heather Hollingsworth
Associated Press
DALLAS — Jennifer Seeley was glued to her phone, safe at home but terrified nonetheless.
There was an active shooter at the Texas mall where she works as an assistant store manager.

Officer placed in chokehold by mall patron rescued by bystander

5/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

By Matt Gray
nj.com
While trying to restrain the suspect, the suspect placed the officer in a chokehold, “effectively cutting off blood and oxygen supply of the officer,” police said
DEPTFORD, N.J. — Authorities have charged a Gloucester County man with attempted murder after he allegedly put a Deptford Township police officer in a chokehold Friday night during an encounter at a shopping mall.

Fla. sheriff's sergeant dies of heart attack after altercation with suspect

5/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

Sgt. Michael Kunovich was attempting to arrest a suspect for nearly seven minutes; he later collapsed once the suspect was disarmed and arrested
Duty Death: Michael Kunovich - [St.

Arson/Aggravated Assault Arrest

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

ARSON/AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST: Last night Lufkin Police arrested a man who attempted to set another man on fire after burning items in the man’s yard.

Greg Anthony Rodriguez Sr., 44, of Lufkin, was taken into custody on charges of arson and aggravated assault after he wrecked out on Lufkin Avenue less than a mile from the Angelina County Jail.

Harris County DA’s Office Has Diverted Thousands of Youths From Criminal System

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

While the Violent and Dangerous Remain Incarcerated,
Nearly 63% of Cases Are Now Steered to Educational Programs

Nearly two-thirds of all troubled juveniles referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are now diverted into rehabilitative educational programs and away from incarceration, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.

In a news conference with some of Harris County’s top juvenile justice officials this morning, Ogg noted recent figures that show nearly 15,000 cases, most involving non-violent or misdemeanor charges, have been diverted away from the juvenile court system in the past six years. Ogg said that nearly 63% of all cases referred to her office last year alone resulted in diversions.

“Our juvenile diversion programs, most of which are less than 3 years old, are working exactly as we envisioned when we began them,” Ogg said.

Mental Health Jail Diversion Center expands eligibility

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Use of Tarrant County’s Jail Diversion Center should increase thanks to an expanded list of misdemeanor offenses eligible to be diverted.
Expected outcomes: More people will receive appropriate care and fewer detainees will be in jail due to mental health or addiction issues.
What they’re saying: “The Tarrant County Jail Diversion Center has already shown great success in diverting individuals away from the criminal justice system and towards more appropriate care and services,” Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes said.

FWPD suspects their strategies will tackle turnover

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

As with other businesses and organizations across the country, employee turnover is a significant challenge facing the Fort Worth Police Department.
By the numbers: When comparing turnover rates for the rank of police officer among 14 Texas cities, the City of Fort Worth ranks fourth lowest, according to a recent survey conducted by the City’s HR Department.

Four Men Sentenced for Engaging in a Child Exploitation Enterprise

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Four men were sentenced for their participation in a website dedicated to child sexual exploitation.
Kyle William Leishear, 43, of Bayonet Point, Florida, was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison.

Fort Worth’s Crisis Intervention Team improves mental health response

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Fort Worth Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is making strides in improving the interaction between law enforcement and individuals experiencing mental health crises. The CIT’s mission is to increase the effectiveness of the police department by fostering communication with the behavioral health community and developing solutions to assist those in need while reducing involvement with the criminal justice system.

Fort Bend County Honors COVID-19 Frontline Workers and Pandemic Partners

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

(FORT BEND, TX) – On Thursday, May 11, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse to recognize nearly 50 individuals, institutions of learning, organizations, county departments, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and medical facilities for their outstanding contributions to the fight against COVID-19.

“The ceremony was an opportunity to recognize and thank those who have gone above and beyond to help our community during our time of challenge,” said Judge George.

Coast Guard, tugboat crew rescue 2 from capsized boat near Freeport

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard and a tugboat crew rescued two boaters whose vessel capsized near Freeport, Texas, Friday.
Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report at 1:10 p.m. via VHF-FM channel 16 that two men were in the water near the west gate of the Brazos Locks after their 16-to-20-foot pleasure craft capsized.