A man, who is one of three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez, has been found guilty.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 224, also known as the “Deputy Darren Almendarez Act” into law on Tuesday.
A bill that would create penalties for catalytic converter theft now awaits Governor Greg Abbott’s signature.
On Tuesday, the Texas State House unanimously passed Senate Bill 224 known as the “Deputy Darren Almendarez Act,” authored by State Senator Carol Alvarado. The bill garnered strong bipartisan support in noth chambers of the legislature.
The Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee will consider proposing catalytic converter theft a felony.
Five people were arrested Wednesday in a multi-agency sting operation after a months-long investigation into a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring in the Pearland area, according to authorities.
Several arrests have been made in connection with a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring which has possible ties to the fatal shooting of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy.
Bond has been set at $750,000 for the teen accused in the murder of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot and killed trying to stop a trio of catalytic converter thieves in late March.
Mourners gathered Friday to remember Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was killed in a shootout with three alleged catalytic converter thieves.
The funeral for Harris County sheriff’s deputy Darren Almendarez will take place Friday.
Two of three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez appeared in court Tuesday morning.
Law enforcement officials are asking for the death penalty in the fatal shooting of a veteran Harris County deputy who was gunned down after interrupting three suspects who were allegedly trying to steal his catalytic converter.
A procession was held for Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot and killed last Thursday by three alleged catalytic converter suspects in north Harris County.
One of the three suspects accused of fatally shooting of Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy appeared in court overnight on Saturday.
Three men have been charged with capital murder for the shooting death of veteran Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, which occurred Thursday night.
Law enforcement officers and many elected officials are offering condolences to the family and friends of Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darren Almendarez.
KPRC 2 is learning more about a Harris County sheriff’s deputy who died after he was shot while trying to stop suspects from stealing his catalytic converter during a trip to the grocery store Thursday night, according to officials.
An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy has died after he was shot while trying to stop suspects from stealing his catalytic converter during a trip to the grocery store Thursday night, according to officials.