A solo driver was involved in a crash in the 9700 block of Birds Eye Maple Lane yesterday and fled the scene while a handgun remained visible, according to Harris County Precinct 4. Deputies later located and took the individual into custody. Officials reported that the firearm was listed as stolen in Houston police records.
Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 were assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on what was described as an “evading in progress” when the vehicle stopped and the sole occupant fled, according to a social media post. The post indicates that deputies later located and apprehended the individual, and Houston police confirmed that the handgun had been previously reported stolen.
How Deputies Say The Stop Played Out
The crash occurred on a residential street in Houston within Precinct 4’s patrol area. The constable’s office notes that its jurisdiction includes much of north Harris County and that deputies often work with nearby law enforcement agencies on traffic stops and pursuit calls, similar to the situation described in yesterday’s incident, the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 stated.
What Officials Have Released So Far
Herman’s post provides limited details. It does not name the suspect or specify any formal charges, instead highlighting the crash, the handgun observed at the scene, and the subsequent arrest. Investigators confirmed that the firearm had been reported stolen.
For follow-up information or to submit tips, the constable’s office directs residents to its official website and Facebook page. The precinct’s contact and records sections provide phone numbers and other resources for those with questions or information.
