Baytown Crime Unit Faces Funding, Fear, and Frontline Action
Clifford recalls the 2005 dissolution of Harris County Organized Crime Unit and the shift of federal anti drug funding to Homeland Security. In Baytown, vacant apartments behind Lakeview Terrace harbor dealers and violence. Police plan to recruit 14 more officers to create hot spots and empower residents to report crime.
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Man Arrested Over Sidewalk Rule Amid Northwood Drive Crime Surge
In Baytown a resident of Avalon Bay, Clifton Stewart, 51, was cited and later arrested for failing to walk on a sidewalk where one existed along Northwood Drive. Police say a zero tolerance policy applies, though most of Northwood lacks sidewalks. Stewart, a Houston city employee, contends the arrest targeted him as a big Black man. police maintain lawful conduct and deny discrimination.
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Concerned Citizens group to meet on Sept. 10
A Baytown crime prevention effort plans a second meeting September 10 at the Baytown Community Center starting 6 p.m. The event features the Baytown Police Department and excerpts from its Crime Prevention Unit with Chief Byron Jones answering written questions emailed in advance. Mayor DonCarlos will also take questions.
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