In the early hours of a recent June morning, a seemingly stranded vehicle caught the attention of deputies from the Harris County Constable's Office. Upon investigation, the incident, which took place on the 8300 block of N Sam Houston Tollway W, led to the arrest of one Christopher Hayes. Showing "multiple signs of intoxication," Hayes was subjected to Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and, unsurprisingly, failed, according to the Constable's Office.
The aftermath of the field sobriety failure involved further introspection into Hayes' past, revealing a history marred with traffic violations – totaling nine misdemeanor traffic warrants out of Harris County Precinct 4. After blood was drawn for analysis to verify his intoxication level, an arrest was made. In a system quick to assign a dollar value to freedom, Hayes was slapped with a $100.00 bond, as reported by Constable Herman on the precinct's Facebook page.
While Hayes deals with the consequences of his actions, Constable Mark Herman's Office is urging the public to download their mobile app, “C4 NOW,” for quick updates and information. This app promises real-time updates on a litany of community concerns ranging from arrests to safety tips, and of course, traffic accidents which is more than relevant to the discourse at hand.
