Driving under the influence remains a critical issue, and it becomes particularly alarming when children are involved, as in the recent arrest reported by Constable Mark Herman's Office. On the evening of April 20, Piedad Hernandez-Neri was stopped by deputies in the 19600 block of Katy Freeway, displaying signs of intoxication while her two small children were in the vehicle, as reported by the Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
Following standard protocol, deputies conducted a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests which revealed that Hernandez-Neri was indeed intoxicated beyond the permissible limits, with an alcohol content recorded at 0.143 according to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Facebook update. The situation took a turn for the better when the children were safely released to a guardian immediately present at the scene, given the potential dangers they faced.
The charge that Hernandez-Neri now faces is Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger under 15 years of age, a serious allegation that draws attention to the continuous battle against drunk driving, especially when it endangers the younger, helpless passengers. "Piedad Hernandez-Neri was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger under 15 years of age," was posted on Constable Herman's official social media, as stated by the Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
While the bond for Hernandez-Neri is set at $6,500 out of the 495th District Court, the larger conversation continues about the necessary measures for preventing such incidents, the community's role in safeguarding against the perils of inebriated driving and it, the implication it has on the well-being of the children caught in these distressing predicaments. To stay informed on crime and safety updates relevant to the area, community members can follow Harris County Constable Precinct 4 on Facebook or download their "C4 NOW" mobile app, which provides live feeds on various community safety concerns.
