Alfred Rios died in custody after an apparent medical emergency, officials said. He had been in jail since early 2021 on sexual assault charges.
Monroe Trombly / Staff writer
Monroe Trombly is a public safety reporter at the Houston Landing. Monroe comes to Texas from Ohio. He most recently worked at the Columbus Dispatch, where he covered breaking and trending news. Before that, Monroe cut his teeth as a reporter at the Mansfield News Journal. Monroe is a Cincinnati native who earned a degree in environmental studies from the University of Cincinnati. When not writing, you can find him at the movies or on the hiking trail.
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Residents allowed home as firefighters battle Game Preserve Wildfire near Huntsville
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Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Harris Countyâs felony bail system
A federal judgeâs ruling Thursday disappointed advocates who argued that many lower-income people are illegally held in jail pre-trial.
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LGBTQ+ groups, drag performers win temporary halt to Texas law on sexual performances
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Federal judge debates blocking Texas law that targets drag shows, punishes performers
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Terran Green denied bail on attempted murder charges tied to shootings of law enforcement
Green, the Houston man accused of shooting three law enforcement officers in Harris County over a 24-hour span last week, will remain in jail as he awaits trial.
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Harris County judge sets Thursday bail hearing for Terran Green in officer shooting case
Prosecutors are asking for Green, accused of shooting three law enforcement officers last week, to remain in jail with no bail.
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‘Nothing to do with it’: Person of interest in deputy shooting denies involvement
James Green told the Houston Landing he wasn’t responsible for the shooting. Sheriff’s officials confirmed he was questioned and released.
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Texas suing Shell over Deer Park plant fire, alleging clean air and water violations
The Attorney General’s Office filed its lawsuit in response to the three-day blaze in May at the energy company’s facility in southeast Harris County.
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âA mass improper evictionâ: 120 residents baffled by faltering landlordâs move to oust them
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