In Harris County, we work as a team to protect our communities. On Tuesday, we stood alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and other public safety partners at the city, state, and federal levels to announce the successful outcome of a violent crime reduction initiative called Operation Triple Beam.
The multi-agency operation spanned 10 weeks, from July 19 through Sept. 24, and resulted in 471 arrests, eight missing children recovered, and 95 firearms, 541 kilograms of narcotics, and $421,000 seized. 72 of those arrested were documented gang members.
Operation Triple Beam is a reminder of what we can accomplish together. Our partners at the U.S. Marshals lead a regional fugitive task force, which includes nine Sheriff’s Office deputy investigators and two sergeants.
Collaboration is central to combatting the rise in violence across our communities and bringing those committing the most serious crimes in our neighborhoods to justice. We are proud to be part of this critical partnership and joint law enforcement effort.
It’s going to take everyone. And it’s going to take everything in our toolboxes – from proactive crime prevention initiatives and focused and strategic enforcement efforts to community policing and meaningful partnerships.
Stop Human Trafficking
On Thursday, we joined our partners at the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance and the many advocates in our region whose mission is to end human trafficking to support No Trafficking Zone’s Game Over initiative at NRG Park.
NTZ’s founders and partners spoke about the importance of being vigilant in the fight against human trafficking and how important it is that we work together to help survivors and hold offenders accountable. We know Houston is a major hub for all forms of human trafficking, and these crowded venues can be prime targets for human traffickers.
In our latest collective efforts to combat this epidemic that’s often hidden in plain sight, Human Trafficking Unit investigators are attending Houston Texans football games with victim advocates to spot potential traffickers and their victims. NRG staff have been trained to be able to identify possible warning signs of human trafficking and know who to call for help. And signage across NRG Park encourages sports fans to report suspected exploitation.
Collaboration among law enforcement agencies and the community is key to raising awareness of this issue and disrupting human trafficking activity. It’s also a vital component to connecting victims to social service organizations that provide them with critical tools, resources, and support. If you or someone you know might be a victim, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
We Mourn the Passing of Deputy Joshua Sieman
Deputy Joshua Sieman
Deputy Joshua Sieman, 39, died early Thursday of Covid-19 complications. Our collective thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Sieman’s grieving family, loved ones, and colleagues.
Deputy Sieman had served with the Sheriff’s Office since 2016. He was assigned to the evening shift in Patrol District 5 in northwest Harris County, where he served as a dedicated member of the Crime Reduction Unit.
The five-year agency veteran began his law enforcement career with the Roman Forest Police Department in 2012 as a reserve police officer and then as a full-time peace officer.
Funeral arrangements for Deputy Sieman are pending. He is survived by his wife and son.
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Events On Saturday
Do you have unused prescription drugs sitting in your medicine cabinet?
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, reducing the potential for abuse of medications.
Sheriff’s Office Collection Sites
The Sheriff’s Office will host three collection sites across the county on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find your nearest participating substation:
- District 2: Humble Substation
Address: 7900 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, Texas 77338
Phone: 281-446-9155 - District 3: Wallisville Substation
Address: 14350 Wallisville Rd. Houston, Texas 77049
Phone: 713-455-8050 - District 5: Tomball Substation
Address: 23828 Tomball Parkway Tomball, Texas 77375
Phone: 281-290-2100