HCSO: Sheriff to Address Inmate Assault at Harris County Jail
<p>HARRIS COUNTY, TX – On Wednesday, September 07, 2016, Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman will address an assaultive incident at the Harris County Jail.</p>
<p>On Monday, September 5, 2016, an inmate in custody of the Harris County Jail assaulted a Sheriff’s Detention Office in the medical clinic of the 1200 Baker Street Jail. Approximately 6 staff members responded to the incident and attempted to force the inmate into submission.</p>
<p>An Internal Affairs investigation was immediately conducted and within 48 hours the evidence was submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review by the Grand Jury.</p>
<p>Sheriff Hickman will address the incident and the subsequent investigation at a press conference on Wednesday.</p>
<p>WHEN: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 – 11:00 AM</p>
<p>WHERE: 1200 Baker Street, Houston, TX 77002 – Media Room</p>
<p>Please RSVP to [email protected]. A valid photo ID is required for entry. </p>
Address/Location
Harris County Sheriff's Office
1200 Baker St
Houston, TX 77002
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 713-221-6000