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University of Houston sex assault suspect arrested hours after reward offered in student attack
Eric Latroy Brown, 40, was arrested in the East Downtown area near the intersection of Texas Avenue and St. Emanuel Street, according to a social media post by the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Harris County DA reviewing release of University of Houston sexual assault suspect
Harris County District Attorney officials said Friday that prosecutors hadn’t initially been presented with charges for UH sexual assault.
University of Houston police, DA's office haven't explained why UH rape suspect was released from custody
Five days after a student said she was violently raped at knifepoint in a UH parking garage, suspect Eric Latroy Brown is still on the loose.
University of Houston students protest campus safety as warrant is out for sex assault suspect
The University of Houston students protested for safety at the main campus amid the manhunt for Eric Brown, accused of sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint in the parking garage.
University of Houston, DA’s office dispute what led to sexual assault suspect’s release
Charges related to an alleged sexual assault on the UH campus, which occurred Feb. 7, were not filed by prosecutors until five days later. Warrants for Eric Latroy Brown's arrest on those charges were still active Friday as police worked to locate the man.
Harris County DA promises change; UH suspect in sexual assault case is still on the run
District Attorney Sean Teare blames the mistakes on a breakdown in communication and he's taking immediate action to make sure it does not happen again.
University of Houston student sexually assaulted at knifepoint in parking garage, police say
The University of Houston Police Department is investigating a series of violent crimes reported on and near campus this week, including an armed sexual assault and two robberies.
University of Houston students invited to town hall to voice security concerns
I have heard they are terrified,” State Rep. Jolanda Jones is hosting a town hall after hearing from students about recent ...
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Man charged with robbery in connection to scooter thefts on University of Houston campus
Steven Marquiz Simon, 28, has been charged with felony robbery causing bodily injury, according to Harris County court ...
Man accused of raping college student at knifepoint let go by mistake, TX officials say
The news has sparked student protests, and Texas police are offering a reward for information that leads to the man’s arrest.
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Arrest made in University of Houston scooter robberies
University of Houston police say Steven Marquize Simon, 28, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with robbery in connection ...
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University of Houston Spring Game, Practice Schedule Announced
The University of Houston football spring game and practice has been announced. UH will begin spring practice Tuesday, March ...
This Houston couple donated their Galleria-area condo to Texas Southern University
A Houston couple who wanted to make a greater impact while planning for their future has donated their Galleria-area condo to Texas Southern University. The donation in late 2024, follows Jeff and ...
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University of Houston students call for action after string of violent incidents
The University of Houston community continues to grapple with fear and frustration following a string of violent incidents on ...