While a single night brings us together, a single goal – having a safe, strong community – should encourage us to commit to uniting no matter what the calendar says.

Together we can strengthen communities – building not only partnerships, but also trust and resilient relationships. Let's continue working together, partnering to promote public safety, creating stronger neighborhoods across Harris County.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare dropped in on several National Night Out celebrations.

A jury found Livingston guilty of Aggravated Assault of a Family Member Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury with a Weapon. He’s been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Alexi Livingston was shot by her husband, Joey Livingston, and she survived. Livingston shot his wife in the neck inside their home in August of last year. He then rushed her to the hospital, where doctors saved her life.

As deputies closed in on Conteh, he jumped from the vehicle and opened fire on them. He was arrested after deputies returned fire. Jurors have found Conteh guilty of Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon. Conteh has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.

Conteh first forced three women who had just parked their vehicle out of the car at gunpoint and robbed them of their belongings. He then drove the stolen car to rob the convenience store, where he carried out the armed robbery.

Prosecutors proved in court that Bubacarr Conteh held up the store. During the punishment phase of trial, evidence was presented showing Conteh went on a crime spree that night.

On February 2, 2025, a gunman entered a Houston convenience store, pointed a gun at the clerk, and robbed the shop at gunpoint.

Today, Maylaysia’s mother is raising her late daughter’s baby girl and turning her grief into a mission to help others. She created a nonprofit dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives and keeping her daughter’s memory alive.

HCDAO Prosecutors Stephany Abner and Maria Juarez remember Karen Ramirez this National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims weekend. Karen was shot to death in a violent domestic violence attack at the hands of her boyfriend.

HCDAO Chief of Staff Lauren Byrne remembers Peter Mielke this National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims weekend. Peter's life was cut short during an armed robbery, as the teenager worked at a pizzeria.

Clean Slate Day was about second chances. Because a first-time, non-violent offense shouldn't become a lifetime barrier to an education, a job, or a home. Thank you to everyone supporting this vital work.

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Homicide is like a wave of trauma, reaching even those who seem to be beyond its grasp. On this National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims, employees of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are remembering and honoring the victims whose lives have been tragically cut short by others.

Brett Batchelor, HCDAO Chief, Domestic Violence Division Peter Basilious, HCDAO Chief, Misdemeanor Division

After being forced to drive for a period of time and held against her will, the woman was able to escape. Gallegos has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Her courage to get away and survive – and to testify against the man who kidnapped her – helped bring him to justice.

Jurors also heard testimony about wounds to her face and eye after Gallegos jumped into her vehicle, struck her in the face several times, and ordered her to drive.