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Another inmate has passed away following a medical emergency in Louisiana on Wednesday, as reported by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Jaleen Anderson, aged 29, was pronounced dead at approximately 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday in the Emergency Room of the Hardtner Medical Center, according to HCSO. Anderson had been booked into the Harris County Jail on March 3 for possession …

13 Investigates has obtained a letter addressed to Houston Police Department’s (HPD) second-in-command, revealing that the official was made aware of the controversial “suspended – lack of personnel” code months prior to Police Chief Troy Finner’s acknowledgment. The letter, dated July 28, 2021, was sent from a sergeant to then-Executive Chief Matt Slinkard, expressing concerns about the use of the …

In Houston, sources have disclosed to that over 1,100 rape kits linked to the Houston Police Department’s suspended sexual assault cases have been processed, potentially holding crucial evidence for unresolved cases. These results, which could have aided in investigations and provided justice to victims, were reportedly accessible to HPD. When a sexual assault survivor undergoes a forensic examination at a …

In Houston, following the Golden State Warriors’ 133-110 victory over the Rockets, players Draymond Green and Klay Thompson responded to Rockets forward Tari Eason’s pre-game taunt by expressing their thoughts on sideline trash-talk. Thompson criticized Eason’s actions, especially considering his absence from the game due to a season-ending surgery. He emphasized the importance of backing up taunts with on-court performance, …

In Shepherd Forest, a neighborhood where homeowners typically need permits for renovations, residents are baffled by a developer’s ability to continue construction on a commercial site without any permits. Sherry Evanicky, a long-time homeowner in the area, expressed frustration over the lack of progress in addressing the issue. The property in question, situated between the 610 Loop and Oak Forest …

As the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship takes place at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, showcasing top-ranked players and title winners, there’s someone working behind the scenes who plays a crucial role in the tournament: Randy Gibson. For over two decades, Gibson has been stringing rackets at tennis tournaments, including the last four U.S. Opens. …

In a moment during the NCAA Tournament, Houston, the top-seeded team, was well on its way to a significant victory over No. 16 seed Longwood, providing insight into why the Cougars have become so dominant under Kelvin Sampson. Late in the game, when Houston was leading by a large margin, Mylik Wilson failed to close out on Longwood’s DA Houston, …

Law enforcement has officially identified the five individuals apprehended on Thursday in connection with the raids conducted across Harris County as part of a stolen vehicle investigation. According to authorities, several of the suspects have affiliations with the infamous and dangerous cartel known as the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG. Gary Charles and Darius Charles are currently detained …

The Houston Police Department is seeking information regarding the individual responsible for damaging the windshields of nine marked police cars from the Downtown Patrol Division. The incident occurred overnight on Thursday at 1900 Rusk, where the vehicles were parked in an uncovered lot for HPD’s downtown station. Authorities suspect that rocks or bricks were used to damage the windshields of …

On Friday night, a group of protesters assembled outside the Harris County Jail, leading to a significant law enforcement presence. As indicated in a social media post, the protest aimed to advocate for the release of three individuals who had been arrested during a previous Al Quds Day demonstration in another part of the city. Sources from observed some protesters …