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The students of the University of Houston protested Wednesday in the midst of a wave of crime on the campus, after reports that an accused man sexually assault and steal a woman On the campus he was released shortly after his arrest, which led the police to look for him now.
Eric Latoy Brown, 40, is accused of two positions of aggravated assault and a position of aggravated robbery with a mortal weapon after he allegedly approached a woman in a parking lot on the UH campus and sexually attacked her in her car In Knifepoint on February 7. Around 5:30 pm
February 8, the UH Police Department Brown’s arrest announced, saying on a news alert that “a person who coincides with the describing description in yesterday’s sexual assault is in custody” after the officers arrested him “near the scene” on February 7 .
Three crimes were also reported around the same parking lot during the past week, including other robberies, Fox 26 Houston reported.
Eric Latoy Brown, 40, is accused of two positions of aggravated assault and a position of aggravated robbery with a mortal weapon after he allegedly approached a woman in a parking lot on the UH campus and sexually attacked her in her car In Knifepoint on February 7. Around 5:30 pm local time. (UHPD)
“Effective immediately, the Police Department of the University of Houston has four officers assigned to patrols 24/7 in the garage of the Welcome Center,” UHPD said. “UH’s Executive Security Steering Committee will meet to develop a comprehensive plan with immediate strategies and long term. We will continue to provide updates as new information is available.”
However, officials said Fox 26 Houston This week, Brown has already been released from custody, and a new order for his arrest has been issued.
“I have not heard if they have still caught it, and I have no information about why it was released … You will have to communicate with the Harris County District Prosecutor’s Office to obtain that information,” UHPD told Fox News Digital in A statement.
The Harris County District Prosecutor’s Office did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital consultation.
Brown was initially arrested Friday night because of charges of resisting arrest and assault of a public servant after the officers had to use a taser to stop it after a fight, Fox 26 Houston reported.
However, the authorities determined that there was not enough evidence to move forward with those positions, so Brown was released on Saturday. The charges in the parking attack did not appear until days later.
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Brown’s arrest history includes assault charges to a family member, drug possession and criminal intrusion dating from 2004.
Four sexual assaults, four robberies and 13 robberies have been informed On the UH campus So far this month, as Fox 26 reported for the first time. That is compared to 16 sexual assaults, four robberies and 91 robberies of motorized vehicles reported on the campus in 2023.
Four sexual assaults, four robberies and 13 robberies on the UH campus have been reported so far this month, as Fox 26 reported for the first time. That is compared to 16 sexual assaults, four robberies and 91 robberies of motorized vehicles reported on the campus in 2023. (Google Maps)
The students protested the recent wave of the crime on Wednesday, demanding more security protections for the university.
“Recent incidents have been unusual both in their nature and in their frequency, and are of significant concern. We are taking decisive actions to deter future events,” UH said in a press release on Wednesday.
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Regarding Brown’s arrest, the University said that “aggressively pursues all cases and works in close collaboration with the agencies for the application of the Harris County Law and the District Prosecutor’s Office, which accepted the charges this morning for the Individual initially arrested Friday by the recent sexual assault on campus. “
UH also said that “security personnel and patrols have increased significantly throughout the campus.” (Google Maps)
“The Police Department of the University of Houston continues to work 24 hours to investigate incidents, collect evidence and take criminals to justice. The university care team is providing resources and support for victims of recent crimes,” UH said.
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UH also said that “security personnel and patrols have increased significantly throughout the campus.” “More than duplicating” the amount of campus security officers who patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and additional security officers have parked in six parking lots and 10 surface lots in Campus, as well as in bicycle and scooter racks.
The university is asking anyone with information about recent crimes that communicate with UHPD at 713-743-3333.
