The Brief
- 18-year-old Noah Cepeda was detained and handcuffed by Houston police during a Rockets game at Toyota Center after being accused of stealing a jersey — an allegation his family says was based on mistaken identity.
- The situation was resolved when Noah’s father produced a receipt proving the jersey had been purchased that night; HPD says handcuffing is standard procedure during detainments.
- Noah’s parents call the incident “embarrassing” and a “parent’s worst nightmare,” while Toyota Center says it is reviewing the incident and remains committed to guest safety and respect.
HOUSTON – A Tomball man says he’s filing internal affairs complaints against some Houston Police Department officers after his 18-year-old son was handcuffed during a Rockets game and falsely accused of theft.
What we know:
Noah Cepeda’s mother, Sabrina Cepeda, didn’t hold back when she posted on TikTok Tuesday night about her 18-year-old son being handcuffed and falsely accused of theft during a Rockets game at The Toyota Center.…