In an attempt to enforce laws against illegal possession of weapons, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office pulled over a young driver, catching more than they bargained for. On the evening of April 5, the traffic stop in the 3900 block of Atascocita Road led to the arrest of Cameron Baker, an 18-year-old resident, after officers found him with a loaded gun and marijuana.
According to a statement released by Constable Herman's Office, Baker's vehicle attracted attention for reasons not disclosed, resulting in a routine check by the law enforcement officials which quickly escalated upon the discovery of the firearm and drugs; a subsequent search confirmed that the 18-year-old was unlawfully carrying the weapon and was in possession of marijuana, which led to his immediate arrest and the decision to charge him.
The news of the arrest came through an official Facebook post by Precinct 4, declaring, "Cameron Baker was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Unlawful Carrying a Weapon." The bond for Baker was set at a seemingly nominal $100.00 out of County Court 10, prompting questions about the bond amounts in such firearm-related incidents.
