Suspect at center of Harris County Blue Alert arrested, sheriff says
WEBAug 17, 2023 — The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Blue Alert for two suspects late Wednesday night after a Harris County sheriff’s deputy was shot and wounded. According to Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
What is a Blue Alert in Texas and why it was issued on Thursday
WEBTexas created the Blue Alert in 2009 when former Governor Rick Perry signed an executive order designed to speed up the apprehension of violent criminals who kill or seriously injure law...
What is a Blue Alert? What about Amber and Silver Alerts? A look …
WEBAug 17, 2023 — Millions of Texans received a Blue Alert on their cellphones Wednesday night after a sheriff’s deputy near Houston was shot and wounded. The deputy is in critical but stable condition. Police...
Texas Blue Alert for August 16: Suspect in Cadillac wanted | khou.com
WEBAug 17, 2021 — DPS said troopers were searching for an unknown suspect driving a white Cadillac with Texas plates: FXJ1334. The vehicle was said to possibly have a broken or damaged rear window and bullet holes...
What is a Blue Alert in Texas and when/why is it issued?
WEBJul 11, 2024 — When a Blue Alert is issued, it means a serious and possibly deadly situation has happened involving law enforcement officials inside the state of Texas.
Why did a ‘Blue Alert’ pop up on cellphones all over Texas late …
WEBAug 18, 2021 — Just before 11:30 Monday night, many Texans’ phones started buzzing with a warning of a “Law Enforcement Blue Alert” in their area. The message didn’t provide much detail, saying only that ...
Texas Blue Alert manhunt ends ‘peacefully’ after deputies, …
WEBAug 17, 2023 — Officials issued a Texas Blue Alert Wednesday evening after 29-year-old Harris County sheriff's deputy Joseph Anderson was shot during a traffic stop. The sheriff's office said at the time...
Texans are familiar with Amber and Silver alerts. But what is a Blue ...
WEBAug 17, 2023 — Blue alerts are triggered after a law enforcement officer is harmed or fatally wounded and officials want the public’s help to apprehend the suspect or suspects.
Blue Alert explained: How the alert system is used here in Texas
WEBDec 12, 2019 — The Blue Alert has been in place in Texas since 2008 through an executive order signed by then Governor Rick Perry. Cell phones and social media lit up just after 3 p.m. Wednesday with...
What is a Blue Alert in Texas? Authorities say suspect has been ...
WEBApr 14, 2021 — Authorities say the man suspected of shooting a Burleson police officer multiple times Wednesday has been arrested, an hour or so after they issued a Blue Alert for him.