Yesterday, a man wanted for murder and aggravated assault was finally put behind bars after being on the run. The suspect, Destin Quintero, was picked up by deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office in the area of Spring Plaza Drive, with the arrest warrants being executed without a hitch. The warrants were issued from the 486th District Court relating to grave charges stemming from an event that resulted in a fatal traffic accident.
Quintero had been on the radar of law enforcement since a dire incident on November 19, 2022, where he allegedly commandeered a stolen vehicle, leading to a devastating head-on collision. The crash, which occurred on Cypress Rosehill Road, left another driver dead and a female passenger with serious injuries. Initially charged with Fail to Stop and Render Aid Involving Death, Constable Mark Herman's Office later provided the Grand Jury with additional information that led to more severe charges.
The escalation of charges came as new evidence surfaced, painting a more detailed picture of the catastrophe. Following the indictment by a Harris County Grand Jury on March 1, for the connection with this collision, Quintero was arrested on March 11. The suspect faced the music when deputies located him and brought him into custody.
"Destin Quintero was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault. His total bond was set at $65,000.00 out of the 486th District Court." Constable Mark Herman shared.
