Fugitive wanted for torturing children in SW Houston KTRK
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The Houston Police Department s Special Victims Division is asking for the public s help in locating a fugitive who is wanted for two counts of injury to a child and serious bodily injury.
Back in May of 2020, Houston police responded to a report of two children who suffered serious bodily injury in the 9000 block of Cook Road. During the investigation, they found two victims had numerous contusions and fractures in various stages of healing caused by Victor Hugo Prado, according to HPD.
Medical staff diagnosed the children as being victims of torture, adding that they were fortunate to still be alive.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) The Houston Police Department s Special Victims Division is asking for the public s help in locating a fugitive who is wanted for two counts of injury to a child and serious bodily injury.
Back in May of 2020, Houston police responded to a report of two children who suffered serious bodily injury in the 9000 block of Cook Road. During the investigation, they found two victims had numerous contusions and fractures in various stages of healing caused by Victor Hugo Prado, according to HPD.
Medical staff diagnosed the children as being victims of torture, adding that they were fortunate to still be alive.
Houston police search for fugitive accused of Sexual Assault of a Child article
HOUSTON - Authorities are asking for the public s help in finding a fugitive accused of Sexual Assault of a Child.
Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division say the fugitive is 23-year-old Joseph Lemelle.
HPD officers received a report of Sexual Assault of a Child that occurred in the 11400 block of Telephone Road back on March 11, 2020.
During the investigation, detectives learned that Lemelle sexually abused the victim the day before.
Lemelle is described as standing approximately 6’03 , weighing 155 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.
The city provided KERA with each candidate’s resume and cover letter, which they submitted as part of their job applications. Here’s more about their backgrounds, and what each one has to say about why they want to lead the city’s police department.
Julie A. Swearingin
Julie Swearingin
Swearingin is one of two internal candidates for the job. She’s worked in the Fort Worth Police Department since 1995 and is one of three assistant chiefs to Kraus.
She wrote in her cover letter that she would like to continue Kraus’ efforts to strengthen relationships with the community.
“I believe we can enhance public trust; I believe we can continue to be more transparent and accountable, she wrote, adding that she would also like to grow community policing efforts.
Respected N.J. police officer dies after ‘valiant fight’ against COVID, officials say
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Officer Hector Moya was 55. He served with the Newark police for more than two decades.
“The City of Newark deeply grieves the loss of this beloved 22-year police veteran,” Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said in a statement. “Officer Moya served our communities with honor, distinction and excellence. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Officer Moya’s family.”
Grieving fellow officers escorted Moya’s body from the hospital to a funeral home with a final salute. Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said Moya was the seventh city police officer lost to the pandemic.