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The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said the gun belonged to the 7-year-old's older brother, who reportedly left it out ...

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is sharing their gratitude for the overwhelming support shown in honor of Deputy ...

Jan. 24—The Odessa Police Department would like to extend condolences to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Navasota Police Department, and families of both of their fallen officers.

Audrii Cunningham's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.

a 17-year veteran of the Brazoria County sheriff’s department. “What has happened is extremely tragic,” T. Michael O’Connor, the U.S. Marshal of the Southern District of Texas, said at a ...

A Knox County commissioner and the Knox County Democratic Party are calling for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to mandate ...

BRAINERD — The Crow Wing County Board authorized a services agreement for law enforcement services for the Brainerd Jaycees ...

Authorities are investigating an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Harris County, the sheriff says. According to the sheriff, the investigation is underway in the 13000 block of Bacard Lane, in a ...