Houston deputies crack down on crime at corner stores

HOUSTON – People in Houston’s South Acres neighborhood say what should be quick trips to corner stores have become hotspots for crime.

From drug sales and weapons to other criminal activity, the stores that once served the community’s convenience now worry homeowners.

Lt. Ashton Johnson-Hall of Precinct 7 Constable’s Office is leading a targeted initiative, Operation Blue Star, aimed at restoring safety and accountability…

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