The number of DV cases in Texas has gone up by 26% since 2018--despite the fact that violent crime continues to fall in Houston. At HCDAO we're doing our part: increasing resources while putting survivors and their needs first. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

According to the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, “A woman who has suffered a nonfatal strangulation incident with her intimate partner is 750% more likely to be killed by the same perpetrator…with a gun.” Let that sink in. Researchers and law enforcement

The relationship between police and prosecutors is a special one. Both carry badges. But only officers must run into the danger. Harris County DA Sean Teare just addressed his first Cadet class as the Elected. Thank you to the next generation of Houston law enforcement who have

Take 25 insanely smart law school grads, add thousands of hours studying for the BAR + balancing dozens of cases + one shared goal of justice and what do we have? Our brand new class of Harris County prosecutors, of course.   Congratulations, newest Assistant District Attorneys!

TONIGHT: @seanteareHCDAO to discuss how we empower Domestic Violence survivors. During this DV Awareness month, we're spotlighting how HCDAO prioritizes high-risk cases. We stand with survivors and work for safer homes and safer futures. Thanks to LULAC 60 and @HOUCityCollege

20-year-old Caleb Rickenbacher, who was taken from his loved ones nearly 3 years ago, is receiving justice. After deliberating just 20 minutes, a jury found the now 20-year-old man who killed Caleb in a fatal crash, Destin Quintero, guilty of felony murder yesterday. Today,

Jurors have given justice to 20-year-old Caleb Rickenbacher, who was killed in a crash on November 19, 2022. Destin Quintero, 20, has been found guilty of Murder. According to testimony, Quintero, who was 17 at the time, was driving nearly 80 MPH in a 45 MPH zone on a stolen

Last week, your elected leaders passed a budget that will help us sustain the largest expansion in the DA's office in recent history. Watch to learn more:

Thanks to @48hours kicking off their new season with HCDAO: “The Boy Who Killed His Twin.” On September 29, 2021, 17-year-old Benjamin Elliott called 911 at 4:41 a.m. and said, “I just killed my sister.” Benjamin had stabbed his twin to death while his parents slept in their

On Valentine’s Day in 2022, nine-year-old Arlene Alvarez was shot and killed. A beautiful little girl, whose life had just started, taken from her mother, father, and brother in an instant. Arlene loved to make videos. She loved to paint nails. She was silly and sassy, and her

"Everyone liked him. He was funny, extremely smart, and extremely loyal."   That’s what Austin Thomerson’s partner told media in November 2019 after Austin was shot to death trying to protect another member of our community while visiting a pawn shop in southwest Houston.  She

Justice for 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez. A jury has just found Tony Earls guilty of Manslaughter. They deliberated for less than an hour. On Valentine’s Day 2022, the Alvarez family was headed to eat pizza at one of Arlene’s favorite restaurants—Spanky’s. The family drove

Thank you, @CrimeStopHOU for hosting the annual National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims event. It was an honor to take part - this year and every year. @HarrisCountyDAO @SeanTeareHCDAO

On January 27, 2022, Ms. Alma Brown reported her son, Daniel Brown, missing. Alma, along with Daniel’s friend, Trevyon Tellis, met with HPD officers. Alma told police she hadn’t seen or heard from her son for two days. Trevyon echoed that… told investigators Daniel was

When we choose to support second chances for people who deserve it, we’re helping create a more stable future for themselves and their families.  Not only that, we’re making Harris County safer—for everyone. Thanks to @hcpct1, @RodneyEllis, @hctxprecinct7, and City

Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of our nation. We will never forget the sacrifices made and the unity that carried us forward. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget #September11th

ICYMI - Whitney Rasberry, Chief of Vehicular Crimes, sat down with @CohenCraig of @HoustonMatters @HoustonPubMedia to discuss all forms of reckless driving on Harris County roads. Since 1/1/25, HCDAO's Vehicular Crimes Division has responded to 60 fatalities on Harris Co.

On December 10, 2019, Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, a Nassau Bay police officer, was run over and killed by Tavores Henderson. Harris County Assistant District Attorneys Lisa Stewart and Stephany Abner asked the judge for a life sentence. Judge Melissa Morris sentenced Henderson to 58