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Harris County Man Charged With Tampering Government Records After Traffic Stop Reveals Fake Tags

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Published on January 03, 2024
Harris County Man Charged With Tampering Government Records After Traffic Stop Reveals Fake TagsSource: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4

A man was nabbed by law enforcement for allegedly carrying bogus car tags following a traffic stop in northwest Harris County, officials said. Deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office pulled over Jose Sanchez-Bohorquez on December 29, 2023, in the 11500 block of Huffmeister Road during a routine traffic enforcement action.

According to a statement from a Facebook post from Constable Herman's Office, the stop led to the discovery that Sanchez-Bohorquez was allegedly in possession of multiple fake temporary buyer tags. During the probe, deputies determined the documents were fictitious, prompting them to immediately process an arrest.

Sanchez-Bohorquez now faces charges for tampering with a government record, which could potentially carry serious penalties. "Jose Sanchez-Bohorquez was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with tampering with government records. His bond was set at $100.00 out of County Court 16," Constable Mark Herman stated on their Facebook post. The implication of having falsified government documents raises concerns about documentation integrity and the enforcement of laws meant to safeguard such records.

Further details about the case on Sanchez-Bohorquez remain forthcoming as the investigation continues.