Earlier this month, an alleged act of theft at a local business led to a car chase and the arrest of two suspects, as per Harris County authorities. On July 1, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office were dispatched to a reported theft at a business located in the 21700 block of Aldine Westfield Road. The suspects, identified as Amy Davis and LaCedric Banks—a convicted felon—reportedly stole goods valued over $120 and fled the scene in their vehicle. The deputies later spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop, an investigation by the deputies discovered that Banks was in unlawful possession of a loaded firearm, prompting his arrest on a charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Authorities also recovered the reported stolen merchandise, which was subsequently returned to the business. According to the Constable's Office, Davis faced charges related to the theft incident. Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page posted a statement detailing the arrests and charges.
The statement released by the Constable's Office stated, "Both suspects were arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail. LaCedric Banks was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm. His bond was set at $50,000.00 out of the 339th District Court. Amy Davis was charged with Theft. Her bond was set at $2,000.00 out of County Court 14." The conditions of the suspects' bonds reflect the gravity of the charges, with Banks' higher bond amount likely due to the firearm possession charge.
As the Harris County legal system proceeds with the case, updates are expected to emerge regarding the adjudication of these charges. For now, the quick response of the Constable's Office deputies has been credited with the efficient apprehension of the suspects and the prompt return of the stolen items to its rightful owner. The arrest of LaCedric Banks also underscores continual efforts by law enforcement to enforce existing firearm regulations, particularly concerning individuals with prior felony convictions.
