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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Hours after a former Houston police officer was taken into federal custody on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riots, authorities announced they're reviewing arrests he made during his career. "We are also auditing arrests made by this former officer to ensure there are no irregularities, to include the review of his body worn camera footage related to his arrests," Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said in a statement mentioning the department's joint investigation with the FBI into Tam Pham, an 18-year HPD veteran. Pham, 48, turned himself in to authorities Wednes...

SACRAMENTO (KGO) -- A California state senator received threats of gun violence during a public hearing last week. Now, he's talking to the ABC7 I-Team about the importance of new, intense security at the State Capitol, with the presidential inauguration this week. The FBI is warning about armed protests in Sacramento and statehouses across the country. From the sentries patrolling the dome to new, 6-foot high fencing surrounding the complex, the State Capitol is locked down. In addition to the enhanced police presence, 1,000 heavily-armed National Guard troops are stationed at the building a...

Security tight at handful of protests in state capitals ahead of inauguration, little to no violence By: The Associated Press & Scripps National Posted at 6:22 AM, Jan 18, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-18 12:17:20-05 Heavily fortified statehouses around the U.S. are seeing small and peaceful protests, despite widespread fears of another burst of violence like the attack on the Capitol in Washington. As of nightfall across much of the country Sunday, there have been no reports of any clashes. During the day, crowds of only a dozen or two demonstrated at some boarded-up, cord...

Houston police officer Tam Pham resigns, hires lawyer after attending US Capitol riot KTRK Share: Tam Pham, 48, worked for HPD for 18 years and was assigned to Westside Patrol. Speaking briefly outside his home this afternoon, Pham asked for the privacy of his family to be respected. He then went inside without answering any reporter questions. Pham was identified by sources as the officer who traveled to Washington on Jan. 6 and "penetrated the Capitol" during the Congressional joint session to certify Joe Biden's electoral win. He has hired defense attorney Nicole Deborde to represent him i...

Houston police officer Tam Pham has resigned after he was identified as part of the thousands who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.