Harris County deputies say they arrested a man Tuesday night after he allegedly drove to Dallas to pick up two runaway juveniles and brought them back to Houston. Investigators said the teens were located during a welfare check in the 5000 block of Treaschwig Road, as reported by FOX 26 Houston.
How deputies say the pickup happened
Precinct 4 deputies were called to the 5000 block of Treaschwig Road for a welfare check and, upon arrival, investigators learned the suspect had driven to Dallas, collected the two juveniles, and returned to Houston. The suspect allegedly rented a hotel room for the teens and provided them alcohol, according to FOX 26 Houston. The initial report credited the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office social feed for images shared with the story.
Possible charges under Texas law
State statutes include offenses that could apply if prosecutors file charges: harboring a runaway is a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code §25.06 (Justia), and furnishing alcohol to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §106.06 (Texas Constitution and Statutes). Those classifications carry potential penalties that include up to one year in county jail and fines for a Class A misdemeanor.
What police say now
Constable Mark Herman has not reported whether charges will be filed, and deputies did not immediately release the suspect’s identity or the juveniles’ ages, FOX 26 Houston reported. The investigation remains active, and Precinct 4 deputies are handling follow-up.
