Sugar Land Police Department announced they have named a new police chief on Friday.

Eric Robins, police chief for Sugar Land Police Department, has announced his retirement after 33 years of service, the city announced Tuesday.

A search is currently underway for suspects after Sugar Land police said they tied up a man and his daughter during a home invasion Friday morning.

SUGAR LAND. Texas – While some surrounding areas in Houston saw a spike in crime rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, an annual police report from Sugar Land Police Department reported the crime rate for 2020 was the lowest on record. The annual police report, released on Thursday, reported the city’s crime rate decreased 26% from 2019 to 2020. Sugar Land’s violent crime rate also decreased 4% from 2019 to 2020. Sugar Land PD says it’s partnering with local hospitals and mental health authorities to provide resources for residents.

SUGAR LAND, Texas – An investigation is underway after a husband and wife were found dead Friday morning at a Sugar Land home, according to police. “One of the kids dialed 911 apparently there was a fight or disturbance going on inside the resident,” Chief Eric Robins said. Police said when officers arrived they found the couple dead inside of the home. “It appears that it could be a potential murder-suicide but it has not been totally ruled,” Chief Robins said. I am very sad to inform you that Ben and Theresa Okigbo died this morning at their home in Sugarland.