
In what marks a recurring issue with impaired driving in Harris County, constables have once again made an arrest following a vehicle crash. According to a Facebook post by the Harris County Constable Precinct 4, las Saturday, deputies responded to an incident near the 14400 block of Kuykendahl Road. Rafael Morelos, the driver at fault, displayed signs of intoxication.
The examination of Morelos led to the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which, as reported the Harris County Constable Precinct 4, demonstrated his state of intoxication. Adding to the gravity of the situation, the constables found that Morelos was no stranger to these circumstances, with a prior DWI conviction blurring his record.
With due process swiftly taking its course, "Rafael Morelos was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Driving While Intoxicated- 2nd Offense. His bond was set at $100.00 out of County Court 4," detailed the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 in their statement. This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with repeat offenders on the road.
Keeping the community informed has been a priority for the Harris County Constable Precinct 4, which not only took to social media to relay the details of Morelos' arrest, but also encourages the public to follow them on Facebook and download their mobile app “C4 NOW.” This app aims to provide live feeds on crimes, arrests, & traffic accidents, enabling residents to stay abreast of their local safety landscape.