Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
Read full article: Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashesOn one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin Thanksgiving
Read full article: Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin ThanksgivingThe Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
🚗 51 drivers blow past stopped school bus, get tickets during Pct. 4 Constable sting in Klein
Read full article: 🚗 51 drivers blow past stopped school bus, get tickets during Pct. 4 Constable sting in KleinDuring an undercover sting in Klein, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies stopped 51 drivers who sped past a stopped school bus.
AI fueling new wave of online child exploitation as 5 men arrested in Harris County sting
Read full article: AI fueling new wave of online child exploitation as 5 men arrested in Harris County stingThe arrest of five men in a Harris County sting underscores a growing crisis as predators increasingly use artificial intelligence to exploit and target children online.
Five men arrested after Harris County Pct. 4 Constables said they were trying to meet minors for sex
Read full article: Five men arrested after Harris County Pct. 4 Constables said they were trying to meet minors for sexTwo suspects wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were arrested in a Houston online solicitation sting conducted by Precinct 4 Constables. A live press conference with additional details is scheduled for today.
Woman accused of fatally shooting her 69-year-old stepmother at Spring home
Read full article: Woman accused of fatally shooting her 69-year-old stepmother at Spring homeA possible suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting Friday morning in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s deputies.
Man caught trying to film woman with cell phone at NW Harris Co. Walmart, admits to filming others that same day
Read full article: Man caught trying to film woman with cell phone at NW Harris Co. Walmart, admits to filming others that same dayAuthorities say Jesus Guerrero, 22, admitted to filming about 15 other people that same day and was selling the recordings online.
Deputies, ICE agents searching for suspect who fled during chase in Spring
Read full article: Deputies, ICE agents searching for suspect who fled during chase in SpringDeputies and federal agents are asking residents to avoid the Spring area as an active search continues for a man who fled from a traffic pursuit.
How Houston area law enforcement is stepping up security in light of Michigan church shooting
Read full article: How Houston area law enforcement is stepping up security in light of Michigan church shootingPeace of mind is the goal in light of the tragedy in Michigan, prompting local law enforcement to step up security at churches in the Houston area, so families can feel safe going to their places of worship.
Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies deliver food after arresting Uber Eats driver
Read full article: Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies deliver food after arresting Uber Eats driver🚔🍔 Deputies in Harris County say they arrested an Uber Eats driver over a fake license plate — but they still made sure the food got delivered.
Handicap METRO bus flips after crash with sedan in north Harris County
Read full article: Handicap METRO bus flips after crash with sedan in north Harris CountyA METRO handicap bus overturned after colliding with a sedan in north Harris County on the 2798 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West feeder road before Veterans Memorial Drive.
Life Flight responds to fatal motorcycle crash along Will Clayton Parkway in Humble
Read full article: Life Flight responds to fatal motorcycle crash along Will Clayton Parkway in HumbleLife Flight responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in Humble area, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Mark Herman.
Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies ramping up patrols on local churches after deadly shooting at Catholic church in Minneapolis
Read full article: Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies ramping up patrols on local churches after deadly shooting at Catholic church in MinneapolisIn response to the tragic shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Harris County Precinct 4 is stepping up patrols at local churches.
Authorities re-arrest suspect in copper theft case less than a week after prior arrest
Read full article: Authorities re-arrest suspect in copper theft case less than a week after prior arrestA man who was arrested last week for copper theft has been taken into custody again after deputies with found him with more stolen property during a traffic stop.
Suspect caught hiding in trash can after crashing stolen vehicle during police chase
Read full article: Suspect caught hiding in trash can after crashing stolen vehicle during police chaseA car theft suspect’s dramatic escape attempt came to a halt in Spring, TX, when he crashed a stolen vehicle and tried to hide in a trash can.
14 arrested in major prostitution sting near area schools by Harris Co. Pct. 4
Read full article: 14 arrested in major prostitution sting near area schools by Harris Co. Pct. 4Precinct 4 received several tips about an increasing number of prostitution cases, especially around schools. For that reason, over the past few weeks, Constable Herman said his officers spent weeks conducting investigations, with undercover and uniformed personnel.
Man charged after alleged relationship with missing 16-year-old
Read full article: Man charged after alleged relationship with missing 16-year-oldThe teen, reported missing earlier this week, was found unharmed on Wednesday after being allegedly picked up by the 22-year-old man she met on social media.
Father killed by Harris County Pct. 4 deputy after fatally shooting son-in-law in child custody dispute
Read full article: Father killed by Harris County Pct. 4 deputy after fatally shooting son-in-law in child custody disputeAn armed man involved in a fatal shooting at a home was shot, killed by a Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputy, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
Your bumper stickers could make you a target for criminals. Here’s how
Read full article: Your bumper stickers could make you a target for criminals. Here’s howAccording to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, stickers like "Baby on Board" or those bragging about your child’s activities can provide opportunistic thieves with clues about your schedule and lifestyle.
16-year-old charged with attempted aggravated sexual assault in northern Harris County parks
Read full article: 16-year-old charged with attempted aggravated sexual assault in northern Harris County parksA 16-year-old faces a charge of attempted aggravated sexual assault after investigators say he attacked at least two women at Jesse Jones Park in northern Harris County.
Armed, masked men on the run after trying to shoot way into north Harris County apartment
Read full article: Armed, masked men on the run after trying to shoot way into north Harris County apartmentPrecinct 4 deputy constables are looking for two masked and armed men seen outside an apartment, reportedly trying to shoot into the home early Friday morning.
2 Harris County men arrested for throwing rocks through passing car’s windshield for apparent social media trend
Read full article: 2 Harris County men arrested for throwing rocks through passing car’s windshield for apparent social media trendTwo men have been arrested in Spring for throwing rocks at a passing car as part of an apparent social media trend.
Missing child with special needs found safe in NW Harris County
Read full article: Missing child with special needs found safe in NW Harris CountyThe search for a missing child with special needs has ended after he was found safe in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Firefighter airlifted to hospital after being injured by fan at fire station in The Woodlands
Read full article: Firefighter airlifted to hospital after being injured by fan at fire station in The WoodlandsA firefighter at Fire Station No. 7 in The Woodlands Township was airlifted to the hospital after being injured by a fan in the bay area of the firehouse.
Stolen car from George Foreman family found during traffic stop in Harris County
Read full article: Stolen car from George Foreman family found during traffic stop in Harris CountyDeputies from Harris County Precinct 4 recovered a vehicle stolen from the estate of the late boxing legend George Foreman during a traffic stop on FM 1960 Road East.
Cypress man arrested for stabbing woman more than 30 times, dragging her into apartment
Read full article: Cypress man arrested for stabbing woman more than 30 times, dragging her into apartmentA Cypress man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman dozens of times and dragging her across the ground.
Man on probation for sex crime with child now accused of assaulting 12-year-old in Houston
Read full article: Man on probation for sex crime with child now accused of assaulting 12-year-old in HoustonA man from north Houston is in police custody after a child came forward accusing him of sexually assault. A look into the man’s background revealed a track record of similar charges.
‘Purr-fect rescue:’ Deputy rescues kitten trapped in drainage pipe in Cypress neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Purr-fect rescue:’ Deputy rescues kitten trapped in drainage pipe in Cypress neighborhood"Not all heroes wear capes! This little kitten was rescued from a drainage pipe by a Harris County deputy.
Murder suspect captured after married couple found shot to death in Spring home
Read full article: Murder suspect captured after married couple found shot to death in Spring homeA double murder that shook a Spring neighborhood has resulted in the arrest of a suspect, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Man arrested for shoplifting almost $3K worth of merchandise from H-E-B in NW Harris County
Read full article: Man arrested for shoplifting almost $3K worth of merchandise from H-E-B in NW Harris CountyFew institutions are more revered in the Houston area than the H-E-B grocery store chain. When you’re in Texas, you don’t want to get caught messing with your local H-E-B.
Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lot
Read full article: Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lotConstable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.
Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeing
Read full article: Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeingA car crashed into a home on Fox Scene Drive in north Harris County, leading to two suspects fleeing the scene with minor injuries.
Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris County
Read full article: Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris CountyAuthorities say Yonghua Lou was arrested on a prostitution charge at 81 Spa on Cypress Creekway, where she was also found to be an unlicensed massage therapist. Additional charges, including human trafficking, are likely, deputies said.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Rollover crash shuts down Hardy Toll Road northbound near Rankin Road in north Harris County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Rollover crash shuts down Hardy Toll Road northbound near Rankin Road in north Harris CountyA rollover crash has shut down the northbound lanes of the Hardy Toll Road near Rankin Road.
Chipotle, Black Bear Diner in NW Harris County were broken into, search underway for perpetrators
Read full article: Chipotle, Black Bear Diner in NW Harris County were broken into, search underway for perpetratorsBoth restaurants—just miles away from one another— were broken into overnight on Wednesday.
Man linked to bank fraud, mail and identity theft, and counterfeit postal key crimes across Harris County
Read full article: Man linked to bank fraud, mail and identity theft, and counterfeit postal key crimes across Harris CountyA man is behind bars after law enforcement executed an arrest warrant Friday for multiple offenses committed in the surrounding areas of Harris County.
Woman hides in backroom after man breaks into home, fires weapon in N. Harris County
Read full article: Woman hides in backroom after man breaks into home, fires weapon in N. Harris CountyA man is behind bars after breaking into a woman’s home and firing his weapon early Friday morning in north Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
VIDEO: Woman sets up man for violent home invasion in Spring; victim pistol-whipped after opening door
Read full article: VIDEO: Woman sets up man for violent home invasion in Spring; victim pistol-whipped after opening doorAn investigation is underway after a homeowner was pistol-whipped and robbed during a home invasion in Spring. It happened after he opened his door for a woman who set him up, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Bags of marijuana, gun, cash found on man accused of shooting in NW Harris County
Read full article: Bags of marijuana, gun, cash found on man accused of shooting in NW Harris CountyA man dubbed a shooting suspect by constable deputies is behind bars but not before they found some sizeable bags of marijuana, a bit of cash, a container with pills hidden inside and a gun. A bloody shirt was also recovered, but the context behind that was not disclosed.
Deputy punched in face while attempting to break up fight in north Harris County
Read full article: Deputy punched in face while attempting to break up fight in north Harris CountyThis weekend, a deputy from Constable Mark Herman’s Office was assaulted while responding to a fight at an apartment complex on Stonefield Drive.
Child hospitalized after being found unresponsive in pool at Spring home
Read full article: Child hospitalized after being found unresponsive in pool at Spring homeA child has been hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a pool at a residence.The incident was reported by Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
20 arrested after undercover prostitution sting with Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies
Read full article: 20 arrested after undercover prostitution sting with Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies“Prostitution is one of the prime driving forces behind human trafficking, with the new felony penalties the demand for paid sex will be reduced," Constable Mark Herman said in a statement.
Large amounts of narcotics seized in FBI, Precinct 4 in Houston raids
Read full article: Large amounts of narcotics seized in FBI, Precinct 4 in Houston raidsHarris County Precinct 4 deputies, in collaboration with the FBI Houston Safe Streets Task Force, executed narcotics search warrants at two locations in Harris County, seizing large quantities of illegal drugs.
Man wanted for stealing nearly $600 in cosmetics from Walgreens in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man wanted for stealing nearly $600 in cosmetics from Walgreens in northwest Harris CountyAuthorities are seeking public assistance after a man stole nearly $600 in cosmetics from a Walgreens on Cypress Rosehill Road.
Man found dead against concrete barrier on Sam Houston Parkway; authorities investigating
Read full article: Man found dead against concrete barrier on Sam Houston Parkway; authorities investigatingDeputies from Constable Mark Herman’s office are investigating after a man was found dead against a concrete barrier on the N Sam Houston Parkway W.
Man accused of using Uber to transport cocaine through Harris County
Read full article: Man accused of using Uber to transport cocaine through Harris CountyA man was detained after being accused of using an Uber to transport cocaine through the Houston area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on board
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on boardInvestigators said there were 12 students on the bus when a driver in a jeep crashed and took off, leaving the vehicle behind.
ICE called Harris Co. Pct. 4 constable deputies to help respond to narcotics call
Read full article: ICE called Harris Co. Pct. 4 constable deputies to help respond to narcotics callConstable Mark Herman said ICE reached out to the Precinct 4 office after they tried to serve a warrant to a man on drug-related charges, but he ran away. A perimeter has been set up to where he took off.
Man arrested for using fake license plate he allegedly printed himself
Read full article: Man arrested for using fake license plate he allegedly printed himselfIf you’ve ever thought that a fellow driver’s license plate looked sketchy or strange, you’re not alone. Drivers will sometimes print altered or completely fake versions of license plates. Someone suspected of doing that very thing was arrested in Houston last week.
Man arrested after trying to board Spring ISD school bus, offering Uber rides to children
Read full article: Man arrested after trying to board Spring ISD school bus, offering Uber rides to childrenA man was detained by Harris County authorities after allegedly attempting to board a school bus and offering Uber rides to children.
Drunk driver given 3rd DWI after crashing into house, mailbox during snow fall in NW Harris County
Read full article: Drunk driver given 3rd DWI after crashing into house, mailbox during snow fall in NW Harris CountyConstable Mark Herman said a drunk driver crashed into a mailbox and a house in Spring while the snow fell across the Houston area.