$5K offered for info on man accused of deadly crash after drinking, driving on FB Live
Camilo Morejon is seen bragging about drinking and driving on a Facebook Live just before the deadly crash that killed three people on Oct. 25, 2020.
March held to bring attention to criminals released on bond
71-year-old Martha Medina was run over in the parking lot of a Mcdonald's on the east side off Uvalde Rd. Medina's family was joined by nonprofit FIEL for a march to the Harris Co. Courthouse speaking out for people who have lost someone to violence at the hands of someone released on bond.
Judge has 8 defendants freed from jail with multiple bonds who’ve allegedly gone on to kill someone
The first $5,000 248th Criminal District Court Judge Hillary Unger gave 21-year-old Marquice Wear was for the felony charge of engaging in organized criminal activity.
District court judge has 8 defendants freed from jail with multiple bonds who’ve allegedly gone on to kill someone
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the district court judge in this edition of Breaking Bond.
Family members of woman killed by man free on bond wants justice
Another grieving family is demanding justice after a man who was out on bond is accused of robbing and killing a 71-year-old woman in east Harris County. That woman's daughters spoke publicly Friday pleading with judges to stop letting criminals go free on bonds.
Timberview High School shooting suspect bonds out of jail
Timothy Simpkins kept quiet after getting out of jail. He did not respond to reporters when asked if he had anything to say to those who were hurt in Wednesday's shooting at Timberview High School.
Family questions why judge granted bond to capital murder suspect accused of running over, killing woman
Andrew Williams, 40, was in and out of jail even charged with Capital Murder but was still able to go free. and is now accused of running over and killing a woman in the parking lot of a Mcdonald's.
Family outraged learning their loved one’s alleged killer was out on bond for another murder
Andrew Williams, 40, was in and out of jail even charged with Capital Murder but was still able to go free. and is now accused of running over and killing a woman in the parking lot of a McDonalds.
Judges knew defendants were suspected in Galleria robberies, still granted them bond
According to court documents, some Harris County judges were aware that defendants were suspected in Galleria-area robberies and still granted them bond.
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.