'Drug-Addicted Rats' Invade Houston Police Department's Evidence Room
T he Houston Police Department (HPD) is dealing with an unusual problem: "drug-addicted rats" infesting its evidence room. The infestation has prompted the department to start des
Drug-eating rats invade Houston police evidence room, potentially disrupting hundreds of cases
The rodents are enjoying marijuana at the Houston Police Department that has been sitting in evidence for years.
Rats revel in the HPD evidence room, disrupting over 3,600 drug cases
The DA's Office is alerting attorneys in more than 3,000 drug-related cases although the potential impact appears to be much more limited.
Hungry and Stoned Rats Raiding Houston Police Evidence Lockers To Devour Marijuana Stash
The Houston Police Department says its methods for storing seized drugs have gone up in smoke after it was discovered that rats have been crawling through evidence lockers with a major case of the munchies and gobbling up the marijuana being stored in criminal cases.
Houston cleaning up 'drug-addicted rats' infestation in evidence property room
HPD and the Harris County District Attorney's office is changing how evidence is stored after a 'drug-addicted rat' problem caused them to revaluate there evidence property room.
Rat infestation at Houston Police Department property room raises questions about case integrity
A rat infestation in a property room holding 1.2 million pieces of evidence is sparking concerns. "Anytime evidence is compromised, then cases could be compromised," a defense attorney said.
Rats get into evidence and marijuana at Houston city buildings
Some city buildings in Houston are facing a rat problem. The police evidence locker has apparently been infiltrated by rats and they’ve destroyed some paperwork.
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Suspect at center of Brazoria County deputy's death has been shot and killed, HPD says
An ABC13 source confirmed that the suspect accused of shooting and killing Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas was shot to death, ending an hours-long manhunt.
Recognize her? Houston police searching for person of interest in Midtown killing
HPD said a 66-year-old man was found inside a unit on Gray Street Tuesday with apparent blunt force trauma to the body and ...
Suspect accused of killing deputy killed in shootout after hours-long manhunt, Houston police say
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jesus Vargas was shot and killed while serving a warrant on Robert Lee Davis.
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Brazoria County deputy killed in Houston, shooter dead
Deputy Jesus Vargas, a member of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force was in a shooting in southwest ...
2 men killed, 2 hurt in shooting in east Houston, police say
The Houston Police Department said four men in their mid to late 20s were shot multiple times in a grassy, gated lot.
What is a Blue Alert? Why Houston Police issued one after Brazoria County deputy's shooting death
A Blue Alert has been issued after law enforcement initiated a manhunt for a man they believe was involved in the death of a ...
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WANTED: Houston police seeking whereabouts of man charged in woman's fatal shooting
Charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman found dead at 9898 Forum Park Drive on Tuesday ...
'Trained to really understand' | Houston police provide update on collaborative efforts to combat human trafficking
HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is giving the community a closer look at its collaborative efforts to identify and ...