Harris County Sheriff announces arrest in investigation to prevent drugs from spreading in jail

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced authorities have made another arrest as they try to get rid of drugs in the jail. (KPRC)

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez held a news conference Wednesday to announce authorities have made another arrest in their effort to rid the Harris County jail of drugs.

Watch the full news conference here

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The sheriff’s office worked with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to make the latest arrest.

This comes after an inmate was charged with fentanyl murder after another inmate died from inhaling the drug. The inmate received the drugs on Nov. 16.

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