A disturbance call along the 7000 block of FM 1960 Road West ended with a man in handcuffs and a threat allegedly aimed at a Harris County deputy during the ride to jail, according to Precinct 4 officials. Deputies identified the man as Justin Dawson, described by the constable’s office as a convicted felon, and said he was later booked into the Harris County Jail.
In a Facebook post by Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, deputies said they identified the male involved as Justin Dawson and charged him with retaliation. The post states that Dawson had an open misdemeanor theft warrant and was taken into custody "without incident." According to the same post, bond in the 496th District Court was set at $5,000, and Dawson was described as a convicted felon.
Arrest and booking
Dawson was booked into the Harris County Jail, where the county maintains an online inmate lookup that lists recent bookings and bond amounts. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office provides facility locations and phone numbers through its inmate lookup for family members and attorneys seeking custody details from the jail roster.
Retaliation charge under Texas law
Under Texas Penal Code §36.06, obstruction or retaliation covers threats and harm committed because of a person’s service or status as a public servant, witness, or informant. Many retaliation offenses are prosecuted as felonies, and the statute allows for increased penalties in certain circumstances. In practice, that means prosecutors could seek prison time if they prove the threats were tied to the deputy’s official duties.
FM 1960 policing, local context
The FM 1960 corridor has been a frequent focus of Precinct 4 enforcement this year, with deputies regularly posting arrest and traffic updates from that busy stretch of road. Hoodline previously covered other FM 1960 arrests highlighted by the constable’s office, underscoring the steady patrol activity in the area.
What happens next
Prosecutors will review the allegations and decide whether to pursue the retaliation charge and any related counts. If the case moves forward, it will be heard in the 496th District Court, where bond was set, according to Mark Herman. Court dockets and the county’s inmate lookup are expected to list upcoming hearings and any changes to custody or bond status, while official filings will show arraignment dates or additional charges if they are added.
This story will be updated as official court filings or further information from law enforcement become available. For now, the constable’s Facebook post and the county’s public records pages remain the primary public sources for details about the case.
