As residents of Harris County carried on with their mundane routines, deputies under Constable Mark Herman's charge remained vigilant against the perils of drunk driving. In a recent traffic stop in the 15100 block of Preston Bloom Circle, the steadfast efforts led to the apprehension of an individual suspected of driving while intoxicated.
On the evening of October 13, a Lieutenant from Herman's office pulled over Nolan Smith; upon interaction, it became evident that Smith displayed signs of intoxication. He admitted to imbibing in alcoholic beverages, which only served to compound the conviction of deputies that the safety of the community was indeed at immediate stake.
Smith underwent the rigorously standardized field sobriety tests, following which it was determined, without a shadow of a doubt, that he was under the influence. The deputies, following protocol, obtained a search warrant to conduct a blood draw, which was carried out at the Harris County Jail.
According to Constable Mark Herman's official Facebook page, "Nolan Smith was arrested and transported to the Harris County Jail, where he was booked for Driving While Intoxicated" and had his bond set at $100.00 by County Court 16—a sum laughably small when one considers the potential costs of driving drunk, which could so easily total more than the sum of human lives lost and the not insignificant wreckage left in its wake.
The Facebook post also directs the community to follow the Constable's page for updates on crime and safety, and encourages downloading the “C4 NOW” mobile app for live feeds on an assortment of public safety concerns, including crime, arrests, traffic accidents, and yet more helpful safety tips catered specifically for those within the precinct's jurisdiction.
