Houston defense attorney and 2 others charged in jail drug smuggling operation
Investigators said the attorney got the drug-laced papers from the two other people charged and then got them into the jail via his client, who recently pleaded guilty to murder.
Defense attorney among 3 arrested, charged for allegedly smuggling drugs to a Harris County inmate
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A defense attorney and two others were ... Human Trafficking team and Warrants Division." In August, another Houston attorney, Jason Terrel Johnson, 42, was charged with organized crime, providing a prohibited substance in a ...
Houston defense attorney arrested for smuggling drug-laced papers into jail
A Houston-based defense attorney may be on the radar for legal counsel of his own after he was caught trying to sneak drugs into a jail facility.
Defense attorney accused of smuggling synthetic marijuana to jailed former client, authorities say
A Houston defense attorney has been arrested and accused of smuggling drugs into the Harris County Jail, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Wednesday. Defense attorney Hunter Hay Simmons was charged Wednesday with engaging in organized criminal activity and bringing a prohibited substance into a correctional facility.
Defense attorney accused of delivering narcotics to Harris County inmate
Three people, including an attorney, have been charged for their roles in allegedly delivering narcotics to an inmate at Harris County Jail.
Recurring power outages are the top issue among Harris County voters, UH study finds
The survey results come after the Greater Houston region was hit with the back-to-back disasters of a surprise derecho in May ...
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Harris County Attorney sues after scammers allegedly steal retired teacher's home
A Harris County Attorney sues a group accused of scamming a retired teacher out of her home, highlighting the rise in holiday ...
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Harris County Jail works to fix water supply to avoid having inmates bathe with bottled water
"That's unsanitary if they don't have running water," an advocate said. State lawmakers are also concerned and warned about ...
Harris County needs to pay its bills quicker to avoid higher costs, commissioners say
The nation's third largest county operates by contracting with an enormous number of companies and too often adds interest to ...
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Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission drafts policy recommendations, key initiatives in report
The Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission came out with its list of recommendations to improve the quality of life for ...
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Harris County property tax statements delayed due to Flood District proposition
Although the flood district is governed by the Harris County Commissioners Court, it is still a special-purpose district, ...
Galveston murderer comes to Harris County for second murder trial
A Galveston jury convicted 24-year-old Devan Jordon of Capital Murder Monday. The jury deliberated for two and a half hours ...
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Here’s how Harris County will mitigate rising deed fraud, scams
Full Press Conference: Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee discusses policy to remove barriers for job candidates ...
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Harris County’s LGBTQIA+ Commission recommends training for police, investment in community centers
The 10-member commission, led by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, was created in June 2023 "to amplify the voices of ...