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Harris Co., TX Deputy (off duty) killed by catalytic converter thieves
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:37 am
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:37 am
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HCSOTexas @HCSOTexas
With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darren Almendarez, 51. An agency veteran of 23 years, he served in our auto theft unit for the past year. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his wife, children, his extended family, colleagues & friends.
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Ed Gonzalez @SheriffEd_HCSO
Heartbreaking. A graduate of Milby HS in the East End, he loved being a deputy. He and his wife were out buying groceries; last night was his sister’s bday and he was planning to have a cookout today in celebration. As the couple exited the store with the cart, it appears he
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Ed Gonzalez @SheriffEd_HCSO
spotted suspects attempting to steal his truck’s catalytic converter. He told his wife to run, as he encountered multiple suspects. Gunfire was exchanged between he and suspects. Sadly, Deputy Almendarez was fatally wounded. May he Rest In Peace. #HouNews
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Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:40 am to rt3
I hope he took some of them with him. RIP and condolences to his family
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:40 am to rt3
He was off duty. Why would he intervene at all? This is why we have insurance. And by the way, the criminals only did this because of the United States' long history rooted in white supremacy
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:41 am to rt3
This has become an epidemic here. Those meth heads need the death penalty if caught.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:41 am to rt3
how many cops have been shot/shot at in houston in 2022?
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:42 am to rt3
pretty damn brazen to steal a cat converter in a parking lot of an open store!
The deputy shot two of them. Third one is on the loose.
The deputy shot two of them. Third one is on the loose.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:48 am to rt3
Sad occurrence RIP.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:50 am to chinhoyang
quote:Criminals know they won't suffer any consequences thanks to our progressive DAs/judges.
pretty damn brazen to steal a cat converter in a parking lot of an open store!
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:51 am to idlewatcher
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This has become an epidemic here. Those meth heads need the death penalty if caught.
Meth heads should just be wiped out period.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:53 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:A lot.
how many cops have been shot/shot at in houston in 2022?
$5 says the perps were out on bond for other crimes.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:53 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:I know right what a shithole
how many cops have been shot/shot at in houston in 2022?
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:58 am to Macfly
My buddy's daughter is a volleyball player and last week they were stealing CCs in the parking lot of volleyball facility.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:01 am to Tiger Ryno
Why is the market so hot for Cat converters?
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:04 am to baldona
Because of what they contain. Platinum, palladium, etc. are very, very valuable these days.
ETA: For example palladium is trading at $2,600/ounce today. Obviously street prices are lower than that, but it gives you an idea. I am sure they make a few hundred off of each CC. It is the trashy scrapyards and other businesses buying these that really need to be the target of law enforcement.
ETA: For example palladium is trading at $2,600/ounce today. Obviously street prices are lower than that, but it gives you an idea. I am sure they make a few hundred off of each CC. It is the trashy scrapyards and other businesses buying these that really need to be the target of law enforcement.
This post was edited on 4/1/22 at 10:07 am
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:06 am to Indefatigable
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Because of what they contain. Platinum, palladium, etc. are very, very valuable these days
Then who is buying them? Seems like they should be forced to show a VIN for any turned in
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:08 am to baldona
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Then who is buying them? Seems like they should be forced to show a VIN for any turned in
Sketchy junkyards, etc. I'm not entirely sure, but there obviously is a market for it somewhere. The same type of place that strips stolen cars and other items. The kind that does not care about VIN's, serial numbers, or proof of title.
This post was edited on 4/1/22 at 10:11 am
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:08 am to rt3
That’s it, I’m moving to New Orleans.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:27 am to rt3
Harris County and the various Harris County Constable divisions seemingly lose a deputy every few weeks. They’ve lost at least a handful this year and we’re only in April.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:28 am to rt3
The suspects were in a Nissan Altima with paper plates. Typical.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 10:29 am to rt3
RIP. CC are worth more than a man's life? Smh.
This post was edited on 4/1/22 at 10:32 am
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