HPD Internal Affairs Investigation into suspended cases not ‘completed’ after Chief Finner told Houstonians it was done
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned questions of integrity are being raised about a member of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner’s inner circle, extending what Finner said was a “completed” Internal Affairs Investigation into the department’s suspended sex assault cases scandal.
‘It’s terrible:’ Racist graffiti forces Houston’s Donovan Park to temporarily close
The gates to Donovan Park are locked shut. The Houston Heights Association posted on social media, the park is temporarily closed after inappropriate graffiti was found on the playground equipment. HPD said officers responded on Tuesday where they discovered the graffiti had racist language.
By the numbers: Houston Police Department completes review of 4,017 adult sex assault cases suspended
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner says the department has completed the review of 4,017 adult sexual assault incident reports that were suspended due to “lack of personnel” and continue to review the 264,000 department wide incident reports that were suspended.
Houston police chief says all 4,017 adult sex assault cases suspended for ‘lack of personnel’ have been reviewed
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner says the department has completed the review of 4,017 adult sexual assault incident reports that were suspended due to “lack of personnel” and continue to review the 264,000 department wide incident reports that were suspended.
At least 5 charged amid Houston police review of over 264,000 suspended cases
Join us for the live update by Houston Police Chief Troy Finner as he provides the latest information on the suspended sexual assault cases investigation. Tune in at 2 p.m. to watch the event live on KPRC 2. #JusticeForVictims #HoustonPoliceDepartment #CrimeInvestigation
‘I have never heard of that’: Houston attorney weighs in after DNA matches found in HPD’s suspended sexual assault cases
In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that 96 rape kits from suspended sexual assault investigations have returned with DNA matches! This alarming development raises serious questions about the handling of these cases and the backlog at the Houston Forensic Science Center. #JusticeForSurvivors #DNAEvidenceMatters #EndSexualAssault #AccountabilityInJusticeSystem
Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policy
KPRC 2 Investigates found one of the men who could have stopped the suspension due to the lack of manpower code in 2021, is still issuing department policies while being investigated for his role in 264,000 suspended incidents.
Harding Street raid: Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines re-indicted on 2 felony murder charges
Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been re-indicted on two felony murder charges. This development comes after two felony indictments against Goines were quashed last week. #GeraldGoines #HoustonPoliceDepartment #FelonyMurderCharges
Harding Street raid: Judge dismisses felony indictments against former Houston police officer Gerald Goines
📣 Breaking News! 🚨 Houston Police Officer's Felony Indictments Quashed by Judge! In a surprising turn of events, the indictments against Officer Gerald Goines, who led the deadly 2019 Harding Street drug raid, have been dismissed by a Harris County judge. The defense argued that the indictments lacked specific details of the laws he violated. Stay tuned for more updates on this case! #HoustonPolice #BreakingNews #IndictmentsDismissed
How to check if your case was suspended by Houston Police Department
Houston residents! 🚨 Have you or someone you know filed a case with the Houston Police Department? 🚓 Make sure to check if your case has been suspended due to a lack of personnel. 😱 Over 200,000 cases have been suspended, including more than 4,000 incidents of sexual assault. #HoustonPoliceDepartment #SuspendedCasesScandal #JusticeForVictims
KPRC 2 Investigates questions Mayor Whitmire over HPD deactivated criminal cases and ongoing investigation
KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Mario Diaz questioned Whimire about the committee he appointed to investigate the Houston Police Department and if they will hold all the leaders of the department accountable, including chief Troy Finner who admitted to knowing about the suspended sexual assault cases since 2021.
Houston mayor outlines duties of independent committee investigating suspended HPD cases, highlights ‘accountability’
A few weeks ago, KPRC 2 Investigates reported that Mayor John Whitmire appointed a private committee to investigate the thousands of suspended sexual assault cases by the Houston Police Department.
Houston Police Union requests recusal of HPD Chief Finner in suspended cases scandal
📢 Breaking News 🚨The Houston Police Officers Union has requested the recusal of Chief Troy Finner from the investigation of the department's suspended cases scandal. Concerns have been raised over the fairness of disciplinary actions when the chief is at the center of the inquiry. #PoliceScandal #InvestigationInProgress #JusticeMatters
Houston mayor’s statement on near decade of crime data manipulation echoes KPRC2 Investigates report
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said today that he believes crime data for the city has been manipulated for nearly the past decade, but he vowed to get to the bottom of whoever is responsible. He also vows to fix the issue.
Who is on the independent committee reviewing the Houston Police Department’s handling of suspended cases?
Joining forces to uncover the truth! Mayor John Whitmire has announced the formation of an Independent Review Committee to investigate the suspended cases scandal involving the Houston Police Department.
Mayor Whitmire to announce Independent Review Committee members assessing HPD’s handling of suspended criminal reports
On Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire will release the names of the people who will make up the Independent Review Committee that will be assessing the Houston Police Department’s handling of thousands of suspended criminal reports.
Mayor Whitmire says ‘dumb person’ who created HPD’s ‘SL’ code used to deactivate cases will be investigated
Houston Police Chief Finner has taken action to address the mishandling of criminal cases by banning the "SL" code. Mayor Whitmire calls for accountability and an investigation into the origin of the code.
Houston police used suspended case code 44 times since chief ordered it stopped, according to KPRC 2 Investigates review
On the heels of the Houston Police Chief’s latest news conference on the deactivated sexual assault cases, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the code to suspend cases has continued to be used.
Houston Police Chief: 3,010 sex assault cases reviewed day after mayor orders independent investigation into department
One day after newly-elected Houston Mayor John Whitmire ordered an independent review of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and his staff’s handling of more than 200,000 suspended criminal cases, the top cop spoke out.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire worries about resource drain as HPD investigates suspension of over 260,000 criminal cases
Houston Mayor expresses concerns over the suspension of over 260,000 criminal cases by the Houston Police Department, including 4,000 sex assault cases. The revelations have sparked outrage among citizens and City Council Members.
TIMELINE: HPD Chief Troy Finner’s request for retirement has been approved amid controversy over suspended cases
Check out this timeline to see how the Houston Police Department mishandled and suspended thousands of sexual assault cases. #Houston #SexualAssaultCases #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
Lakewood Church shooting: Bodycam footage released by Houston police
🚨 Breaking News 🚨Houston Police Department has released chilling bodycam footage capturing the deadly shooting incident at Lakewood Church. The shocking video shows officers engaging in gunfire with the armed suspect. #LakewoodChurchShooting #HoustonStrong 💔💔💔
Child Internet Safety Day: HPD reports increase in online child exploitation cases, gives safety tips to parents
The Houston Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce provided safety tips for parents to keep their children safe online in observance of Child Internet Safety Day on Tuesday.
‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bond
The family of Maria Ramirez, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while her vehicle was stopped at a red light at the intersection on West Gulf Bank Road, is experiencing some relief after the man accused of shooting her was arrested.
‘Deeply concerning’: Houston Police Department to examine how investigation which led to man’s wrongful arrest was done
After a man filed a lawsuit against Sunglasses Hut and Macy’s after he says he was wrongfully arrested and jailed in Harris County due to faulty facial recognition technology, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said the department will examine how their investigation was conducted.
‘It was a mess’: Vacant property on Houston’s east side becomes magnet for crime
A vacant commercial property near downtown on Houston’s east side has become a magnet for crime. The building on Harrisburg near 65th Street has been continually damaged by thieves, vandals and members of Houston’s homeless population.
Reward increased to $20K for information on suspect who killed teen girl in road rage shooting in downtown Houston
Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Houston Police Department will host a news conference Thursday to ask for the public’s help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Louise Wilson.
LIVE: Mayor Whitmire joins Houston-area public safety leaders to provide update on winter storm
Mayor John Whitmire will join leaders Tuesday from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, Houston Public Works, the Office of Emergency Management, and others to provide an update on the weather conditions and the city’s preparedness and response operations.
Nearly 250 ice-related crashes reported in the Houston area overnight: How to drive safely in arctic freeze
The Houston Police Department is urging drivers to stay safe on the roads after more than 580 crashes were reported in the area overnight. Of those, Mayor John Whitmire confirmed that 251 crashes were ice-related.