13 Investigates obtained a 2018 email that calls into question when HPD Chief Troy Finner first heard a case was ...


by ABC13 Houston

ABC13 Houston— 13 Investigates has obtained a 2018 email that calls into question when Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner first heard a case was suspended due to lack of staff.

KHOU—Mayor Whitmire says he's accepted Troy Finner's retirement as HPD police chief in memo obtained by KHOU 11. In the email sent to HPD employees, Mayor John Whitmire announced he's appointed Larry Satterwhite as acting chief of police effective 10:31 p.m. Tuesday.

Houston Public Media—Houston Police Chief Troy Finner retired amid suspended cases dispute, mayor says. Effective around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite will take his place as acting chief of police.

ABC13 Houston—The City of Houston has accepted Troy Finner's retirement as chief of police, an email to police employees on Tuesday .... Three years and a month ago, the city ushered in new leadership at the police department. Fast forward to Tuesday night, and HPD is undergoing change once again.