Theft suspect accused of crime spree while on bonds
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Records for an 18-year-old theft suspect say he racked up extra charges while out on three bonds. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains the accusations

Harris County starting 24/7 surveillance on ankle monitors
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When suspects in Harris County broke off their ankle, authorities wouldn't know until the next business day. FOX 26's Randy Wallace shares the latest on the 24/7 surveillance program that's now in the works.

3 defendants released on PR bonds after competency rulings now missing, accused of violations

We've reported on this issue before, which is obviously a public safety concern. Defendants deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial ordered to state mental hospitals, then in only a matter of months, they are declared competent and released from jail on personal recognizance bonds.

2 convicted felons accused of indecent acts with children after judges end probation unsatisfactorily

Two Harris County men now accused of indecency with a child had their probation unsatisfactorily terminated twice, even after prosecutors asked judges to revoke their probation and send them to prison.

Judges free felons facing child indecency charges
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Two Harris County men now accused of indecency with a child had their probation unsatisfactorily terminated twice, even after prosecutors asked judges to revoke their probation and send them to prison. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Repeat theft defendant Richard Herrin pleads guilty, walks free
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FOX 26 first told you about Richard Herrin in a Breaking Bond report last July. He's a career thief caught on camera several times stealing from businesses north of downtown. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Breaking Bond: Repeat theft defendant Richard Herrin pleads guilty, walks free

Richard Herrin, a repeat felony theft defendant previously featured in a FOX 26 Breaking Bond report, pleaded guilty Tuesday and walked out of court after a judge sentenced him under a provision allowing him to serve his time in county jail, instead of state jail.

Career criminal freed on PR bond
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Veronica Jones is making Harris County's criminal justice system look like a joke and once again she's getting the last laugh. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

31-year-old career criminal wanted in Texas, 2 other states gets a get out of jail free card for recent charge

Veronica Jones, whose criminal history dates back to 2010, has been accused of threatening to shoot her cousin, shoot up his home and hit him with a shovel. Despite the new misdemeanor charge and outstanding warrants in three jurisdictions, a Harris County judge granted her a personal recognizance bond.

Wanted career thief allegedly steals again hours after release
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While a 57-year-old career thief has been convicted 11 times for felony theft charges, he has yet to spend a day in prison. FOX 26's Randy Wallace breaks down the case.

Harris County Magistrate sets low bond for 25-year-old man charged in disturbing stalking case

Despite having no criminal history, Eriberto Sandoval was released after posting $300 on a $3,000 bond, even though prosecutors requested a $50,000 bond over allegations he repeatedly contacted and threatened his ex-girlfriend.

Low bond set for man charged in disturbing stalking case
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A Harris County Magistrate set a low bond for a man charged in a stalking case. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more in his ongoing series "Breaking Bond." 

More defendants with violent backgrounds found competent within months, released on PR bonds

Since the beginning of this year, we've found about a dozen defendants who spent about six months in a state mental hospital, were deemed competent to stand trial and were released on an unsuspecting public.

Defendants with violent backgrounds found competent within months, released on PR bonds
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Since the beginning of this year, we've found about a dozen defendants who spent about six months in a state mental hospital, were deemed competent to stand trial and were released on an unsuspecting public.

Suspect featured in "Breaking Bond" report responds
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A suspect recently featured in a FOX 26 "Breaking Bond" report has responded to the report. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains. 

Career criminal granted bond despite warrants
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Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.

31-year-old career criminal granted bond for violent crime even though she's wanted in 3 states

Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.