HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The assistant chief for Harris County Precinct 5 is among 14 suspects arrested and accused of solicitation of prostitution at a hotel, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Precinct 5 assistant chief Brian Harris has been identified Thursday as one of the men charged with solicitation of prostitution.
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According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, its organized crime unit and the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance conducted an undercover sting operation and took the 14 suspects into custody.
Precinct 5 Constable Ted Heap was notified Wednesday night of the incident involving his assistant chief. Harris has since been relieved of duty, according to a statement from Heap's office.
"We hold our deputies to the highest standard. His termination is effective immediately," Heap said.
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Harris had previously worked as a long-time Houston Police Department homicide detective.
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