Houston Police Officer Fatally Shoots Double Amputee in Wheelchair

Houston, Texas

A Houston police officer shot and killed a one-armed, one-legged man in a wheelchair Saturday inside a group home after police say the double amputee threatened the officer and aggressively waved a metal object that turned out to be a pen.

Police spokeswoman Jodi Silva said the man cornered the officer in his wheelchair.

At the time, the officer did not know what the metal object was that the man was waving, Silva said.

She said the man did not follow instructions to calm down and remain still.

"Fearing for his partner's safety and his own safety, he discharged his weapon," Silva told The Associated Press.

Silva identified the officer as Matthew Jacob Marin, a five-year veteran of the department.

Houston police records indicate that Marin also fatally shot a suspect in 2009. Investigators at the time said Marin came upon a man stabbing his neighbor to death at an apartment complex and opened fired when the suspect refused to drop the knife.

Harris County Deputy Jesus Martinez Indicted on Drug Charges

Houston, Texas

A Harris County sheriff's deputy has been indicted on drug charges.

His name is Jesus Martinez. The 30-year-old deputy is accused of aiding in the delivery of ecstasy tablets.

"Every single one of the employees at the HCSO is expected to obey the law and play by the rules," Sheriff Adrian Garcia said. "If an employee becomes involved in criminal behavior then they should know that we will do everything in our power to make sure we find them the jail cell they deserve."

Garcia said Martinez has been terminated.

"Mr. Martinez owes an apology to his colleagues, his coworkers, and the residents of Harris County for tainting the reputation and hard work of the vast majority of my deputies who work hard, are honest, and exemplify ethical conduct at all times," Garcia said. "His actions have tainted the good work of our deputies who risk their lives every day to keep Harris County safe."

If convicted, Martinez would face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million.

Trial On Hold for HPD Officer and Accused Rapist Abraham Joseph

Houston police officer Abraham Joseph accused of multiple rapes

Houston, Texas

Folks have been asking about the status of the trial for Houston police officer Abraham Joseph, accused of raping a waitress from a local cantina. Joseph is also implicated in numerous other sexual assaults.

The latest news is that the trial (already underway) hit a roadblock and is on hold due to a family crisis for the judge.

The alleged victim was to spend her third day on the witness stand before the brakes were applied.

Joseph was indicted for sexual assault and fired from the Houston Police Department following the January 2011 incident involving the cantina waitress.

The waitress accused the officer of arresting, handcuffing, and then sexually assaulting her in a central southwest Houston park.

There is no indication at this point when the trial will continue.

Houston Police Officer and Accused Rapist Abraham Joseph on Trial for 2011 Sexual Assault

Houston police officer and accused rapist Abraham Joseph

Houston, Texas

Remember Houston police officer Abraham Joseph? Along with having criminal eyebrows, he was also busted for rape back in January of 2011.

I had almost forgotten about him, but readers have been checking in to find out the status of his rape case. Well, his trial is finally underway in Houston.

Abraham Joseph, 27, is accused of arresting a woman and repeatedly sexually assaulting her at a southwest Houston park.

The woman, a waitress and immigrant from El Salvador, said Joseph arrested her and a male companion in January of last year. He dropped off the man by the side of a road and drove her to a dark corner of Townwood Park. She said she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by the officer while handcuffed.

Prosecutors say Joseph used his position as a police officer to target a victim who spoke little English and was afraid her immigration status would be threatened if she reported the assault.　

The young woman did call police. She led officers back to the park several hours later where prosecutors say physical evidence of the assault was recovered.

He was fired from the HPD job he’d only held for a year-and-a-half after he was indicted for sexual assault.　

If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.

Ray Acuna Sucked As A Houston Police Officer, Sucks As Armed Robber Too!

Houston, Texas

A former Houston police officer is behind bars after holding up the law firm where his wife is employed, according to authorities.

Ray Acuna, 26, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Bail has been set at $100,000.

According to authorities, on August 20, Acuna was waiting in the parking lot of a law firm on the 1700 block of Lubbock Street with a bandana over his face. When his wife left work, he approached.

Acuna can be seen on surveillance tape pointing his gun at her and forcing her to walk back into the business where two other employees were counting money in the office, according to court documents.

He allegedly threw his wife on the floor and pointed his gun at the other two employees.

Cops say Acuna took a purple envelope containing $7,835 in cash from a desk before fleeing the scene through the back door.

Cody Kubash works at the law firm next door. He had no idea what happened until three frantic women ran in from the other building.

"One was in hysterics," he said. "And I did notice right off the bat that they said they had been robbed, yet they had purses."
Acuna reportedly joined the Houston Police Department in July 2009. In January, he was suspended, pending an internal investigation. In February, he resigned.

Police found an HPD raid jacket in the parking lot during investigation.

The investigation continues. However, sources are linking Acuna’s wife to possible involvement. We’ll post details, once more information becomes available.