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Arrest update: Two-vehicle Intoxication Manslaughter crash that occurred on 8-20-23, 6200 blk of FM-1960. Isaiah Jevonte Smith (24) has been charged with one Intoxication Manslaughter. He’s been taken into custody and being booked in the Harris County Jail.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
We are sharing the story of Trisha Cornett, a 42-year-old HCSO Women's Empowerment Center incarcerated resident.
"The Women's Empowerment Center has been a life-changing experience. I have been in and out of jails and prisons for 25 years. My addiction has stolen everything I ever loved," said Trisha in an inspiring message. "This program works if you apply yourself. I just gave myself a chance this time. It's a blessing to be here."
Trisha is being inspired by change through the HCSO-implemented programs and getting prepared to be a successful woman in society once released.
Earlier this year, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office inaugurated the Women's Empowerment Center, a gender-responsive, reentry-focused facility suitable for women's care, better preparing them for release.
Harris County Sheriff's Office units responded to a fatal crash, 23999 NW Fwy (290).
Crash involves two vehicles, one person is deceased on-scene.
Scene is on the outbound side. One outbound lane is open, all other traffic is being diverted off the freeway at Telge. Please seek alternate routes.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Investigators with Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division are responding to a major crash at 1823 Westgreen, near S Fry Rd and Highland Knolls (Cinco Ranch, Katy, West Harris County).
Crash involves a motorcycle and a vehicle. Lifeflight has been requested for a male victim.
The crash occurred near Katy ISD Memorial Parkway Jr High.
North and Southbound lanes of Westgreen Blvd are closed, South of Highland Knolls.
Please prepare for possible traffic delays.
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Update 8am: roadway is now open.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Today Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office honored deputies, detention officers, and teammates at a commendations ceremony.
The recipients distinguished themselves through their sacrificial service and heroic acts on duty. Their efforts earned them special commendations for bravery, lifesaving efforts, leadership, and excellent and persistent police work.
We have a tremendous obligation to those we serve. And the ceremony reflects our team members' incredible work across our agency, day in and day out.
Congratulations, and thank you for all y'all do!
Join Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office at a Commendation Ceremony to honor deputies, detention officers, and other teammates with awards for lifesaving, bravery, outstanding community service, merit, and unit citations.
Join the Harris County Sheriff's Office team!
HCSO is currently hiring a Media Specialist!
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Media Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Media Specialist to join our dynamic team. The Media Specialist will be crucial in shaping and maintaining effective communication strategies by creating compelling content, writing newsletters, and disseminating information to HCSO employees and the wider community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to public safety through consistent, impactful, engaging communication.
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits and a retirement plan. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gvynbFGg and apply today!
We are also hiring for multiple other positions! Visit HCSOJobs.com or call 713-877-5250 to start a fulfilling public service career!
Update Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.: The suspect in the double fatality crash, Jose Antonio Vazquez-Gonzalez, is in custody. Thanks for your help.
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Please Help HCSO Investigators Locate Suspect in Double Fatality Accident
On Saturday, August 19, 2023, around 11:50 p.m., 30-year-old Jose Antonio Vazquez-Gonzalez was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado traveling northbound on Airline Drive through the Aldine Mail Route Road intersection.
31-year-old Juan Loredo was operating a 2020 Ram 1500 traveling westbound on Aldine Mail Route Road and was turning northbound onto Airline Drive at a red light.
Witness testimony and crash damage evidence support that Jose Vazquez-Gonzalez was operating the Chevrolet over the posted speed limit.
The front of the Chevrolet struck the left side of the Ram. Juan Loredo was ejected from the Ram during the crash. Loredo was transported to a local hospital but did not survive his injuries.
A 28-year-old female passenger, three children, two boys ages 7 and 10, and a 2-month-old infant girl were transported to local hospitals.
The infant girl sustained life-threatening injuries and died of her injuries on Sunday, August 20.
Vazquez Gonzalez fled the scene immediately after the crash, failing to stop and render aid to the occupants of the Ram.
Vazquez-Gonzalez was later identified and charged with Fail to Stop and Render Aid – Death and Fail to Stop and Render Aid – Serious Bodily Injury were filed.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Vasquez Gonzalez is urged to call the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-274-7400 or HCSO Criminal Warrants at 713-755-6055.
Registration for the 2023 NNO is now open! Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office are looking forward to coming together again for National Night Out festivities on October 3 and celebrating the true meaning of this tradition – community.
If your neighborhood plans on participating, please register https://tinyurl.com/2yzr8dtj.
For further information or inquiries, please get in touch with Community Engagement Division at 346-286-3125.
In memory of Deputy Donald Eugene Knowlton: On August 22, 1960, Deputy Donald Knowlton responded to a weapons disturbance call. He was fatally shot by a suspect who was upset over thefts from his garden and began shooting at homes. Deputy Knowlton was 31 years old and was the 8th deputy to die in the line of duty.
Gone but never forgotten.
To learn more about our fallen heroes, please visit harriscountyso.org.
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of W FM-1960/Nanes Rd, between Ella and North Fwy.
A male was transported to a hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced deceased.
The striking vehicle fled the scene, but returned a short time later.
Eastbound lanes of W FM 1960 and southbound lanes of Nanes Rd are shutdown.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez briefing media for a juvenile shot while in a vehicle in the 14900 block of Wallisville
Harris County Sheriff's Office units responded to an incident at 15491 Wallisville Rd/E Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Preliminary info: a teen driver (possibly 16) or other teen occupants in a vehicle, may have been handling a pistol while the car was in motion.
The teen driver rear-ended another
vehicle, at which time, the pistol discharged, striking the the driver.
The teen has been transported by Lifeflight in critical condition.
I’ll be joining investigators at the scene.
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Update: the 16-yr-old was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Follow-up investigation continues.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
I had a great visit with Deputy Anderson. I found him to be in good spirits, sitting down and smiling.
He wanted me to convey his appreciation for the outpouring of support from our citizens, his agency teammates, and colleagues from all agencies. He asked for continued prayers for a speedy recovery.
I drew a huge smile from him when I shared a personal video by Shaquille O’Neal, wishing him all the best. Great gesture by Shaq and much appreciated.
Join Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and HCSO at a Detention Officer Hiring Event on August 30, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 5749 S. Loop East Fwy.
Take advantage of the $4,000 hiring bonus for Detention Officers! We will have on-site interviews, background checks and more!
The start of a new school year brings a need for extra caution. Here are some back-to-school safety tips from HCSO Community Engagement Division Deputy Alvarado.
Be safe, and let's get back to school safely!
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a fatal crash in East Harris County, 1599 FM 1942 in Crosby (near US-90).
Crash involves a motorcycle and suv. One person has been confirmed deceased at the scene.
FM 1942 @ Sralla is shutdown in both directions. Traffic is being diverted to Bohemian Hall Rd and Kennings. Traffic for nearby Barrett Elementary School may be impacted. The road closure should be for a couple of hours.
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Update 7:30am: Eastbound FM-1942 is now open.
Update 8:45am: the intersection is now open in all directions.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a major crash in NW Harris County, 12999 Barker Cypress/Jarvis (near 290-NW Fwy).
Involves 2 vehicles with entrapment. One adult female with critical injuries has been transported along with another adult & child. Intersection will be shutdown for a couple of
hours.
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Update: roadway will reopen around 6am.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Members with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit are responding to Sylvan Beach to launch a rescue operation.
A civilian boat occupied with individuals is taking in water and beginning to go underwater. No other details at this time.
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Update: passengers are safely off the sinking boat. Coast Guard is enroute to tow the boat.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
In memory of Detention Officer Tronoski Jones: On August 20, 2015, Detention Officer Tronoski Jones suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to control a combative inmate at the Harris County Jail.
Detention Officer Jones had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for nearly four years. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and several siblings. Detention Officer Tronoski Jones was the 41st to die in the line of duty.
Gone but never forgotten.
To learn more about our fallen heroes, please visit harriscountyso.org.
Our fallen brother Deputy Darren Almendarez was honored by renaming Harris County Precinct 2 North East Community Center in northeast Harris County in his memory.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are grateful to Pct 2, Commissioner Adrian Garcia and everyone who worked together to honor our friend and colleague.
Deputy Darren Almendarez was killed when he interrupted three men attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his vehicle. Fallen Deputy Darren Almendarez was a 23-year department veteran and worked as an Auto Theft Task Force Investigator. He was an extraordinary husband, father, and friend.
Gone but never forgotten.
Missing Juvenile Update: Jordan Jacobs, 12, was found safe. Thanks for your help.
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Missing juvenile: Please help us locate 12-year-old Jordan Jacobs, who was last seen on August 18, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of Rumford Lane, Houston, TX 77084, in West Harris County. She was wearing black and white cow print pajamas and carrying a green backpack. She is 5'2 inches and weighs 120 lbs.
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of this missing juvenile is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit at 713-755-7427 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Missing Person UPDATE: Elisa Duarte, 57, was found safe. Thanks for your help.
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Please help us locate 57-year-old Elisa Duarte, who was last seen on August 18, 2023, near the Northwest Houston Hospital at 710 W. FM 1960, Houston, TX 77090. She was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. She is 4'11 inches and weighs 100 lbs. She has dementia.
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of this missing person is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Missing Persons Unit, at 713-755-7427 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center Dedication. Gone but never forgotten.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office are thrilled to announce the revamping and invigorating of our newsletter, building stronger connections with our community.
Read the newsletter ➡️ https://conta.cc/45vYOtp and subscribe by entering your email in the top right-hand corner. Our priority is to be transparent and keep our residents informed consistently.
If you want to subscribe to our Spanish newsletter, visit ➡️ conta.cc/3QGMbYn.
Harris County Sheriff's Office Teammate of the Week: Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office highlight teammates who go above and beyond their normal duties to serve others. We receive positive commendations daily from the community describing positive impacts.
"Driving through Houston on April 20 on I-10, I had a blowout on my car Dolly. I was working on changing the tire when Deputy Spivey pulled over and assisted me with his tools; the change was done very quickly," said a Harris County resident on a commendation for Deputy Spivey. "My wife and I are very grateful for your deputy's assistance. As a retired firefighter, I was nervous about sitting on the side of the freeway and happy to get going. Thank you again for your deputy's help."
Deputy Spivey started his law enforcement career with our agency in 2013 as a detention officer. He became a patrol deputy in 2015. He is currently assigned to our Motorist Assistance Program (MAP).
In memory of Reserve Deputy James Alex Wier: On August 18, 1978, Reserve Deputy James Alex Wier pursued burglary suspects that continued into Humble. During the pursuit, Deputy Wier was involved in a collision with a Humble Police Department unit. Deputy Wier died on the scene.
Reserve Deputy James Wier had a Master's Degree in Education and was the Director of Food Services for the Cypress Fairbanks ISD. Reserve Deputy Wier was 36 years old, and the 14th deputy to die in the line of duty.
Gone but never forgotten.
To learn more about our fallen heroes, please visit harriscountyso.org.
Media second update briefing from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez regarding barricaded suspect Terran Green at the 11500 block of Silhouette Ridge in northeast Harris County.
Arrest update: Terran Green has been taken into custody without incident. Incredible work by Harris County Sheriff's Office SWAT, and our negotiators. Appreciate the assist by Houston Police Department SWAT, and all our public safety partners.
Green has been charged with three counts of Attempted Capital Murder.
Well done!
Media briefing from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez regarding barricaded suspect Terran Green at the 11500 block of Silhouette Ridge in northeast Harris County.
I’m enroute to the 11500 blk of Silhouette Ridge, near Summercreek High School.
Preliminary: Suspect Green possibly barricaded at the location. Shots were fired; two law enforcement officers shot. Unknown condition, but initial info is that wounds are not life-threatening.
One deputy is possibly with Harris County Sheriff's Office and the other from U.S. Marshals.
Please stay clear of the area, as this is an active scene.
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Update #1: the location is a residence. We believe we have the location contained and there is no immediate threat to broader community. It’s unknown if others are inside the house. Both wounded LEO are being transported to hospitals; still said to be life-threatening injuries.
Update #2: the standoff continues. Our team is working diligently to resolve this safely and peacefully for all involved.
Our wounded deputy and U.S. Marshal deputy are in good condition and receiving treatment at Kingwood Hospital. Each received one strike, likely grazed wounds.
This residential neighborhood is “Sunset Ridge West”.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
We hope this case comes to closure very quickly. I have full confidence in my Harris County Sheriff's Office team and all public safety partners assisting us.
It’s just a matter of time before we capture Green. He’s considered armed & dangerous.
If you have any information, call the Crime Stoppers of Houston Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477), report online at crime-stoppers.org or use their mobile app called Crime Stoppers Houston.
Open 24/7, 100% anonymous.
Cash reward of up to $45,000 is available.
And, before you decide to help a Texas fugitive: If you’re found helping someone commit, conceal, or elude from a felony, YOU yourself may be subjected to being charged.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Overnight, Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joseph Anderson underwent successful surgery. He is in critical but stable condition and is improving. He will need prayers as he battles through this, so keep those prayers coming. 🙏🏼💙
Update: James Green has been located, questioned, and released. No charges are pending.
We are still looking for Terran Green. If you know any information about his whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
We continue to work and the manhunt continues.
Overnight, our Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy underwent surgery, he remains in critical but stable condition. Please continue to pray for him and his family. 🙏🏼💙
The Ford Escape SUV was located and recovered.
Be on the lookout for Terrence and James Green. If you know their whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
We greatly appreciate the incredible medical personnel from Lifeflight & Memorial Hermann.
And all the public safety partners for assisting and supporting us.
We are also appreciate our community members for the prayers, support, and calling in tips.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
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Meet HCSO Cadet and USMC Veteran Gaspar. After serving as an Aviation Maintenance Admin Analyst, Cadet Gaspar still wanted to serve her community. We appreciate all our Veterans for all their hard work and sacrifices. If you are interested in our Cadet program, head to hcsojobs.com to learn more!
Trick-or-Treat, hear these safety tips. Have a safe and spooky #Halloween! 🎃
Tháng 10 là Tháng Nhận thức về Bạo lực Gia đình. Chúng tôi đang ở đây để giúp bạn. Nếu bạn hoặc ai đó bạn biết cần giúp đỡ, vui lòng gọi 713-221-6000. Cùng nhau, chúng ta có thể tạo lập trường để chấm dứt bạo lực gia đình cho tất cả mọi người.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We are here to help you. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 713-221-6000. Together, we can make a stand to end domestic and sexual violence for all.
In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, we share tips to help keep our community and roads safe — heads up, phones down! When you're behind the wheel, driving is your only priority.
We need your help to solve the murder of Frederick Charles Kennedy Jr. who was killed on Aug. 2, 2018, in west Harris County. Anyone with information is urged to call 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS. Press release: bit.ly/3LvOUiC.
Meet Deputy Brown and Deputy Kimball with the Industrial Unit. They are a two person team embedded in our Marine Unit, which patrols the Port of Houston. They respond to large scale disasters like explosions, fires and chemical releases. On a daily basis, they do security checks and fencline monitoring of over 150 facilities along the Port of Houston. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
Meet Deputy C. Mathes in our Traffic Enforcement Unit. In 2020, we distributed one Chevy Camaro to our traffic enforcement deputies in each of our 5 districts so every area would have designated personnel to address traffic complaints and issues. The purpose of the ghost Camaros is to support our multi-pronged efforts to get dangerous drivers off our streets so that we might ultimately shed our region’s dubious distinction for having the nation’s deadliest roads.
Ride along with Deputy T. Pickens, the first woman to join our motorcycle unit. Deputy Pickens came to the Traffic Enforcement Solo Unit in December 2020 after working in the Greenspoint Tactical Unit in north Harris County. “Being in a male dominated field, it can be intimidating at times. But, when you have good leadership, and honestly when you have good teammates, it really does help,” Deputy Pickens said. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
Spend the day with Deputy Fernando Yii at Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte. HCSO's Parks Patrol Section is made up of 64 deputies who patrol over 100 parks and community centers in Harris County. They are tasked with enforcing park rules and regulations, educating the public, and ensuring that our parks are safe and welcoming to all visitors. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
The San Jacinto River in east Harris County is the site of many drownings every year. In 2020, Deputy Kenneth Gates of the Maritime Tactical Operations Section and Sergeant Delano from District 3 patrol shared water safety tips to stay safe while swimming and boating in the river.
Our Dive and Marine Units conducted basic Lift Bag and ROV training at the NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory this week. The training will help them find and recover objects underwater, including heavy items like vehicles. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
As we close out June, which is Pride month, meet Deputy K. Duncan. She joined the HCSO as a detention officer in 2013 and became a deputy in 2015. Deputy Duncan is assigned to the Copperfield community in northwest Harris County. “The sheriff's office has done a pretty good job about making their employees reflect the community and there’s a lot of acceptance there,” Deputy Duncan said. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
An Army veteran, Deputy J. Kuykendall has been with the HCSO for two years. He joined the Air Support Unit 5 months ago, becoming our first African American pilot. "I love flying because of the the freeness and the exonerating feeling of being in the air and everything on the ground is within reach,” Deputy Kuykendall said. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
Deputy D. Thomas and his K9 partner Grizly give us tips to keep children and pets safe in hot weather.
Cory Bryant has been a detention officer at HCSO for over 5 years. He works in the 1200 Baker Street Jail, which is a maximum security rated facility that primarily houses general population men and women along with special needs offenders, including the Mental Health Unit and the Administrative Separation Unit. The Administrative Separation Unit, where he's assigned, houses offenders with high-profile cases or inmates with a history of violence towards detention officers or other inmates. “I'm that next line of defense. So my job: take care of them. Absolutely. Make sure they go to court to ensure justice may be served,” D.O. Bryant said. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉HCSOJobs.com.
On Nov. 12, 2021, at about 4:15 p.m., a black male suspect walked into a home improvement retail store in the 19500 block of Tomball Parkway and attempted to steal power tools. He lunged at an employee with a knife and threatened to stab him. The suspect is described as bald with a thin goatee and believed to be 45-55 years of age. The suspect vehicle is an older model Mercury Sable with paper tags. If you have any information, call our Violent Crime Unit at 346-286-3173 or reach out to Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS.
Communications Officer Brandi Rivers has worked in HCSO’s 911 Call Center for 14 years. "It's rewarding to know that you helped your community. It’s a fun job to always have something going on and there's never a dull moment,” Rivers said. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉 HCSOJobs.com.
Deputy Craze is an 8-year agency veteran who has worked as part of the Homeless Outreach Team in west Harris County for more than two years. "Of all the different positions I’ve held, from patrol and narcotics to undercover work, I would say this is probably the most rewarding because you see the direct impact that you’re having on these people – getting them in housing and seeing the smile on their face,” Deputy Craze said. If you want to be part of our team, visit HCSOJobs.com.
We are proud to be part of a collaborative public safety effort led by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission called the TRACE Program that supports law enforcement agencies across Texas. Help end the streak of daily preventable deaths on our roadways by pledging to make the best and safest decisions behind the wheel.
Ride along with Deputy Waits who serves as contract deputy for MUD 61 and MUD 62 in Katy. Homeowner associations, Municipal Utility Districts, and school districts may contract with the Sheriff’s Office to have a deputy designated for their specific area, further enhancing public safety in their communities. The Harris County Contract Deputy Program compliments our already existing District Patrol units. If you want to be part of our team, visit 👉 HCSOJobs.com.
Take a sneak peek into a typical day on the job with Detention Officer Fulkerson. He joined the Sheriff’s Office three years ago and is currently a member of the containment team as well as serving as a detention training officer. We're hiring Detention Officers. For more information, visit HCSOJobs.com or call 713-877-5250 to start a fulfilling public service career.
Deputy Joshua James Sieman End of Watch: 10/21/2021
Funeral Ceremony for our Fallen Brother Deputy Joshua James Sieman.
The funeral escort for our fallen brother Deputy Joshua James Sieman has arrived at Parkway Fellowship Church. Services will be streamed live on Facebook at 11 a.m.
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