HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Metropolis of Houston Well being Division worker was arrested and charged for allegedly deleting proof referring to her member of the family’s legal investigation.
Venesa Salazar, 36, was booked into the Harris County jail and shortly posted a $5,000 bond for an tried tampering with proof cost on Saturday.
A movement filed within the case reads, “She suspended service to delete proof or ‘lock’ cell traces/telephones related to an aggravated theft house invasion legal investigation by the Houston Police Division and different legislation enforcement businesses.”
The alleged actions have been found on a jail name made by her brother, Moises Salazar, to the 36-year-old.
Officers won’t disclose any additional particulars within the case.
Moises Salazar is at the moment being held with out bond on three aggravated robberies with a lethal weapon cost. Courtroom information listing him as being a documented member of a gang.
The Houston Well being Division confirmed that Venesa Salazar is a public well being investigator specialist with the company’s HIV and STD bureau. She has been with the company for nearly eight years.
In an announcement, the company mentioned, “We’re conscious of the latest arrest of a Houston Well being Division worker and are intently monitoring the continued investigation. We won’t be taking any rapid motion till the investigation concludes and all details are recognized.”
Venesa Salazar appeared in courtroom on Tuesday however didn’t converse to ABC13 reporter Mycah Hatfield.
Each her legal professional and the prosecutor additionally declined to remark.
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