In 2010, Haverstock was declared a "Gang Safety Zone" by the Harris County District Attorney, with the Court's assent. Using civil injunctions to ban suspected gang members from the complex, Harris County stripped all the apartment complex's residents of their 14th Amendment rights to due process. Police checkpoints were set up at the entrance. Last week, 32 arrest were made there, including 'gang nexus,' whatever that means. The story was reported a week late, and there are no pictures. It seems likely that there was probably a lot of military equipment in use. Agencies participated in the operation included Spring Branch ISD, whose jurisdiction is far from Haverstock Homes. It appears that multiple law enforcement agencies got in on the action for training purposes. This suggests that such operations might continue and be expanded. It must have been a nightmare for the residents of Haverstock.
Full incomplete story here.
Full incomplete story here.
