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Verdict a Win in War Against Abuse

Sheriff Adrian Garcia—November 24th, 2011

Last week the men and women of the jury heard the facts of one of the most brutal and insidious cases of domestic abuse that we have seen in Harris County and returned a verdict of “guilty”. They sentenced the coward, Gregory Longoria, to 30 years in prison. Read More »

Area Agencies Unite to Combat Drunk Driving for a Safer Holiday Season

Your Lake Houston—November 22nd, 2011

Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos, Houston Police Department Chief Charles A. McClelland, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and Department of Public Safety Regional Commander Duane Steen today announced a new initiative to reduce impaired driving related traffic deaths and injuries over the Thanksgiving holidays. Read More »

Sheriff May Use Volunteers to Help Clear Warrant Backlog

The Houston Chronicle—November 21st, 2011

As some Harris County commissioners urge action, the Sheriff’s Office is considering using volunteers to help clear a backlog of nearly 30,000 felony and misdemeanor warrants. Read More »

Tenth Case Solved by HCSO Cold Case Unit

KTRK - ABC 13—November 17th, 2011

Capital murder charges have been filed against brothers Saul Serna and Jesus Serna in the 1998 fatal shooting of a young man during a home invasion in north Harris County. Read More »

Battle for the Border: Cartel Battle Heads North

KRGV Channel 5—November 15th, 2011

Houston is a huge hub for drug and human trafficking. The city’s highways make it easy for the criminals to blend in. More than two million people provide plenty of cover. Read More »

Sheriff Garcia to Meet with Katy Residents Tuesday

The Rancher—November 15th, 2011

Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office command staff will meet with Katy area residents to discuss public safety and crime prevention on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane. Read More »

Reserves a Key Part of Sheriff’s Department

Sheriff Adrian Garcia—November 10th, 2011

Like me, you could probably use more hours in a day to check off every item on your ‘to do’ list – or even just to relax or sleep an extra hour or two. Then there are those who, despite having their plate full with a full-time job and family responsibilities, somehow find the time and courage to serve and protect the public for free! Read More »

HCSO Auto Theft Unit Reminds You to Practice Safety Measures When Shopping This Holiday Season

Harris County Sheriff's Office—November 9th, 2011

November marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the HCSO’s Auto Theft Unit, in collaboration with the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, are working to deter and reduce auto theft and burglaries by arming you with some simple prevention tips. Read More »

Sheriff Garcia to Host Crime Prevention Forum for Katy-Area Residents

Harris County Sheriff's Office—November 4th, 2011

Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and members of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) command staff will meet with Katy area residents to discuss public safety and crime prevention on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Read More »

APB: Assembled Press Briefs, Vol. 10

Office of Sheriff Adrian Garcia—November 2nd, 2011

In this APB: Houston, Harris County, MHMRA Announce Joint Crisis Intervention Response Team; Largest Graduation Class for Inmate Education Program; Sheriff to Get Staff For Jail; He Says It’s Not Enough; Sheriff’s Office Receives Emergency Bandage Donation. Read More »