DA’s Office releases 60-page report detailing how bail reform is the reason behind Harris Co. rise in crime
On the other hand, the District Attorneys Office makes no bones about it. Crime is up, ladies and gentlemen, and it’s associated with bail and that’s pretty much evident in 60 pages.
On the other hand, the District Attorneys Office makes no bones about it. Crime is up, ladies and gentlemen, and it’s associated with bail and that’s pretty much evident in 60 pages.
New report highlights frequency of offenders arrested, released
FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains how a new report is blaming bond reform on the increase in crime in Harris County.
FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains how a new report is blaming bond reform on the increase in crime in Harris County.
19-year-old spends months as wanted fugitive now charged with murder in the death of man set on fire
Presler’s run-in with the law began in September 2020. That’s when she and four other defendants were charged with the murder of Rhodd’s 20-year-old daughter Sierra.
Presler’s run-in with the law began in September 2020. That’s when she and four other defendants were charged with the murder of Rhodd’s 20-year-old daughter Sierra.
19-year-old spends months as wanted fugitive, now charged with murder in the death of man set on fire
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains in the latest Breaking Bond report.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains in the latest Breaking Bond report.
Judge grants 5 felony bonds to ex-con accused of exploiting the elderly, disabled in unlicensed group homes
Last September, Richardson made headlines when deputies found more than 30 people living in one of his many unlicensed group homes.
Last September, Richardson made headlines when deputies found more than 30 people living in one of his many unlicensed group homes.
Judge grants multiple felony bonds to ex-con accused of exploiting the elderly, disabled in unlicensed group homes
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the case of an ex-con granted multiple felony bonds by a judge.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the case of an ex-con granted multiple felony bonds by a judge.
For the second time in less than a week, convicted felon free from jail on multiple bonds dies during shootout
Even though he’s got six felony convictions and three stints in prison that didn’t stop 180th Criminal District Court Judge Desean Jones from freeing Attaway from jail by granting him nine felony bonds in 2020.
Even though he’s got six felony convictions and three stints in prison that didn’t stop 180th Criminal District Court Judge Desean Jones from freeing Attaway from jail by granting him nine felony bonds in 2020.
Felon free on multiple bonds killed in shootout
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains as another felon who was free on multiple bonds was killed in a shootout with police.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains as another felon who was free on multiple bonds was killed in a shootout with police.
62-year-old habitual criminal killed in shootout with constables was free from jail on PR bond
What’s more eye-catching than the tattoo on 62-year-old Randal Boyd Burton’s forehead? His extraordinarily lengthy criminal history.
What’s more eye-catching than the tattoo on 62-year-old Randal Boyd Burton’s forehead? His extraordinarily lengthy criminal history.
62-year-old man killed in shootout with constables was free from jail on PR bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the man who had 17 felony convictions who was out on a PR bond. He was killed Sunday after a shootout with HCSO deputies.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the man who had 17 felony convictions who was out on a PR bond. He was killed Sunday after a shootout with HCSO deputies.
Family of murder victim pleads with Harris County for bond reform
The friends and family of murder victim, Donovan O'Keife Carter, are pleading with Harris County Commissioners to do something about felony bond reform.
The friends and family of murder victim, Donovan O'Keife Carter, are pleading with Harris County Commissioners to do something about felony bond reform.
Family of pregnant woman murdered sues Harris County for releasing suspect out on bond
The family of a pregnant woman murdered two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Harris County for allowing the suspect out on bond.
The family of a pregnant woman murdered two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Harris County for allowing the suspect out on bond.
Harris Co. sued for granting bond to repeat offender turned murder suspect
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on the suit that names more than two dozen Harris County judges and magistrates, accusing them of handing out PR bonds to violent offenders.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on the suit that names more than two dozen Harris County judges and magistrates, accusing them of handing out PR bonds to violent offenders.
District court judge grants bond for 35-year-old capital murder suspect, even though he’s on parole
In 2015, he got seven years for felon in possession of a weapon. After serving a year, Jacquet was released on parole and will remain on parole until May 2022.
In 2015, he got seven years for felon in possession of a weapon. After serving a year, Jacquet was released on parole and will remain on parole until May 2022.
Judge grants bond for 35-year-old capital murder suspect, even though he?s on parole
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the case in our ongoing series 'Breaking Bond.'
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the case in our ongoing series 'Breaking Bond.'
Too many repeat DWI offenders being released right back onto the street, Harris County officials say
Harris County officials say too many DWI offenders are being let out of jail and end up driving drunk again. Authorities say it's unsafe and sends the wrong message.
Harris County officials say too many DWI offenders are being let out of jail and end up driving drunk again. Authorities say it's unsafe and sends the wrong message.
Harris Co. Criminal Dist. Court judge repeatedly grants bond, frees convicted felon now with 14 bonds
38-year-old convicted felon Jeffery Robertson just keeps showing up over and over again in the 230th Criminal District Court. Every time Robertson gets a new charge, like burglary, Judge Chris Morton frees him from jail by granting him another bond.
38-year-old convicted felon Jeffery Robertson just keeps showing up over and over again in the 230th Criminal District Court. Every time Robertson gets a new charge, like burglary, Judge Chris Morton frees him from jail by granting him another bond.
Serial burglar granted a total of 14 bonds
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on a serial burglar who is a free man after receiving a total of 14 bonds.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on a serial burglar who is a free man after receiving a total of 14 bonds.
Magistrate judge gives repeat violent offender accused of stabbing a woman 40 times a $150,000 bond
In the probable cause hearing, Magistrate Eva Flores points out Ramon’s prior felony convictions and the fact that he was out on bond when he allegedly killed the woman.
In the probable cause hearing, Magistrate Eva Flores points out Ramon’s prior felony convictions and the fact that he was out on bond when he allegedly killed the woman.
Repeat violent offender granted bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the case where the suspect stabbed a victim last week at least 40 times.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the case where the suspect stabbed a victim last week at least 40 times.