Evidence in several criminal cases destroyed by Harvey

That water also flooded the property room, which contained 15,000 pieces of evidence September 27, 207HOUSTON (KTRK) — We know the havoc Harvey wreaked on the court system here in Harris County, but it also did a number on evidence in a handful of criminal...

After lab closure, daunting questions on DNA-based convictions remain

Thousands of people — defense attorneys estimate 4,000 to 5,000, while prosecutors say fewer than 3,600 — were convicted using evidence processed by the Police Department’s forensics lab between 2004 and 2016, Enter Article DATE HEREThe shuttering of the...

Former Dickinson County lieutenant accused of theft

Swanson is accused of stealing between $1,500 and $25,000 in cash that was seized in evidence at the sheriff’s office Enter Article DATE HEREABILENE — Former Dickinson County Sheriff’s Lt. Greg Swanson is scheduled to make a first appearance in...

Slaughter enters guilty plea in federal court for gun theft at Ellis County Sheriff’s Office

Enter Headline here August 5, 2017DALLAS — Former Ellis County Sheriff’s Lt. Philip Slaughter entered a guilty plea for his role in a gun theft in the United States District Court in Dallas late last week. Slaughter, who entered the plea on July 28, took...

How software systems can help PDs manage evidence

Evidence software manufacturers are implementing systems that save time and improve operational efficiency for both police officers and evidence personnel July 31, 2017When it comes to managing evidence and securing chain of custody, police departments are...

City employees, officials testify about potential breach of evidence room

Six people with connections to the City of Meridian testified in a hearing regarding a potential breach of the police evidence room. July 24, 1017MERIDIAN, TX (KXXV) – On Monday, six people with connections to the City of Meridian testified in a hearing...