Neighbors in a quiet Cypress subdivision got an unsettling jolt Sunday when a woman was arrested after allegedly chasing someone with a knife in the 14300 block of Hancock Elm Street in north Harris County, according to Constable Mark Herman’s office.
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said they tracked down the female suspect in the area and took her into custody without further incident, according to the same statement.
The constable’s office noted that the investigation took place in the 14300 block of Hancock Elm Street and used the post to remind residents to follow its social channels for ongoing updates.
Property listings place the 14300 block of Hancock Elm Street in Cypress, northwest of Houston. Listings for 14307 Hancock Elm Street identify the street as part of Cypress and show the block is residential, according to Zillow.
Deputies Say Woman Chased Victim With Knife
According to Constable Mark Herman’s office, deputies reported that the woman chased a victim with a knife before they located her and arrested her. The post did not identify the suspect or say whether anyone was injured.
What Aggravated Assault Can Mean Here
Under Texas law, aggravated assault includes causing serious bodily injury or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during an assault and is typically prosecuted as a felony, according to Texas Penal Code § 22.02. If a knife was used or displayed, prosecutors could consider aggravated assault charges depending on the injuries and other facts gathered in the investigation.
The precinct’s social posts are often the first public word on on-the-ground arrests, and recent coverage notes the office’s push to share incidents and alerts through its "C4 NOW" app, according to its high-tech C4 NOW app rollout. We will update this article if the Harris County Constable’s Office, booking records, or the Harris County District Attorney publish additional details.
