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News Releases
Street racing crackdown nets more than 200 arrests
March 25, 2021 More than 200 people were arrested on charges ranging from DWI to reckless driving during a county-wide crackdown on illegal street…
Ogg Statement on New HPD Chief
March 18, 2021 I applaud the choice of Troy Finner to lead the Houston Police Department. I’ve known Chief Finner since 1994. Back then we worked…
District Attorney Kim Ogg agrees longest serving inmate facing death should get new punishment hearing
February 1, 2021 The longest-serving inmate on death row should be given a new punishment hearing, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced…
More officers indicted in fatal Harding Street Raid; charges include murder, organized criminal activity
January 25, 2021 A Harris County grand jury indicted a Houston Police officer for murder, and five others who are or have served on the force, for…
Fired Harris County Health doctor charged with stealing vial of COVID-19 vaccine
September 3, 2021 Update: A grand jury, made up by members of the community, issued a “No-Bill” in this case, meaning that it determined a criminal…
District Attorney Investigator dies after contracting COVID-19
January 13, 2021 The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is grieving the death of DA investigator Richard Sepolio, who died Wednesday after a…
2021 Inauguration Ceremony
DA Kim Ogg joins her bureau leadership to give her inaugural address and swear in HCDAO employees virtually. Take a moment to watch the 2021…
Harris County DA Kim Ogg adds community law enforcement professional to leadership team
January 5, 2021 Master Peace Officer Dr. Trina Burkes-Jones, who has a total of 30 years of professional law enforcement and investigative…
Former Houston Police captain charged with holding repairman at gunpoint in bogus voter-fraud conspiracy
December 15, 2020 Former Houston Police Capt. Mark Anthony Aguirre, who went to authorities with pre-election claims that a massive voter fraud…
Three indicted for roles in fraudulent election schemes
December 11, 2020 Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that a Grand Jury indicted three people Friday in two different failed schemes…
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