Harris County DA calls for public pressure on judges releasing violent offenders
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is calling for the public to put pressure on local judges for releasing violent offenders.
24 suspects linked to crime ring in Houston
Police are cracking down on a crime ring in Houston with 24 suspects now identified. The suspects are said to be responsible for robberies, gun thefts, and murders.
Notorious serial killer tells long-time crime victim advocate what life has been like behind bars for 40 years
Berkowitz became a household name for killing six people and wounding seven others in a year-long crime spree that terrorized New York City in the 1970s.
Man charged in murder of mother of 5 was out on multiple felony bonds, wanted for not returning to court
In August of 2020, 182nd Criminal District Court Judge Danny Lacayo granted Davis bond for two felonies. One of the charges felon in possession of a weapon.
Man charged in murder of mother of 5 was out on multiple felony bonds, wanted for not returning to court
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains how a man who was wanted for not returning to court is now charged with murder in the death of a mother of five.
Father of slain Houston teen furious at accused shooter's bond release
"There’s no guarantee that he won’t do the same thing to another family." Paul Castro says he is furious after finding out his son's accused killer was released on bond and wants fundamental changes to the bail system.
Man accused of killing teenager on way home from Astro’s game back on streets
FOX 26 Houston learned Gerald Williams, who is accused of shooting, killing David Castro, 17, who was on the way home from an Astro’s game with his family made his $350,000 bond Friday night.
Senate passes bill that could impact criminal courthouse revolving door that’s claimed 138 Harris Co. lives
“We don’t need any more headlines, we need this last solution to go into place,” said Senator Paul Bettencourt. “We don’t need anyone else killed.”
Texas lawmakers pass additional bond reform
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on what was passed and what could be next for criminals who break their bonds.
More than 130 Harris Co. residents have lost their lives to violent offenders out on bond
We’ve been telling you how judges are freeing repeat violent offenders from jail by granting them multiple felony bonds or personal recognizance bonds, which has costed over 130 Harris Co. residents their lives.
Breaking Bond: Judges repeatedly granting bonds for violent offenders
We’ve been telling you how judges are freeing repeat violent offenders from jail by granting them multiple felony bonds or personal recognizance bonds, which has costed over 130 Harris Co. residents their lives. FOX 26’s Randy Wallace tells us which judges granted bonds to the most defendants who are now murder suspects.
District Court Judge under fire after fugitive shot two HPD officers
Deon Ledet, 31, was accused of skipping out on bond and there's every indication from neighbors he knew the police would come looking for him and he had no intention of going quietly, critics say he should have never been free.
Many blame district court judge for deadly police shoot out with wanted fugitive
Deon Ledet had a rap sheet with several felony convictions, so many are blaming a Harris County Criminal District Court Judge for Monday morning's deadly gun battle between a wanted fugitive and the two Houston police officers.
Taking a look at HPD shooter’s extensive criminal history
The man linked to shooting two HPD officers, killing one of them has been identified as Deon Ledet. He has a rap sheet with several felony convictions, so many are blaming a Harris County Criminal District Court Judge for Monday morning's deadly gun battle between a wanted fugitive and the two Houston police officers.
Suspect who shot, killed Houston police officer identified as wanted fugitive
Deon Ledet had seven prior felony convictions, including two aggravated assaults with a deadly weapon and three evading arrest.
Mother of teen murdered shocked to hear son’s suspected killer is already free from jail
A 17-year-old murder suspect has been released on bond. FOX 26’s Randy Wallace speaks with the victim’s mother who tells us she’s beyond shocked.
Mother of 19-year-old murdered shocked to hear her son’s suspected killer is already free from jail
A 17-year-old murder suspect has been released on bond. FOX 26’s Randy Wallace speaks with the victim’s mother who tells us she’s beyond shocked.
Defendant in double slaying free from jail while habitual offender free on bonds is accused of murder
Back in 2018, Rich Lam lost both of his parents, Bao and Jenny Lam, in execution-style slayings.
Suspects out on bond accused in separate murders
FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains in this edition of Breaking Bond.
Gov. Abbott in Houston to sign law that will fix 'state's broken bail system'
Senate Bill 6 will prohibit the release of bonds for those charged with violent crimes or who are child while released on bail.