What started as a routine crash call on Gosling Road turned into a gun-and-DWI arrest last Sunday, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Deputies say they found a driver showing multiple signs of intoxication in the 23200 block of Gosling Road, then booked him into the Harris County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A county court reportedly set his total bond at $200.
According to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (Facebook), deputies identified the driver as Austin Roncone and conducted standardized field sobriety tests at the scene. The constable’s post states deputies recovered three firearms from inside the vehicle. It also lists Roncone’s date of birth as July 20, 1996, and notes he was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on the DWI and unlawful carrying of a weapon charges.
What Deputies Say Happened
Precinct 4’s summary says deputies were dispatched to the crash and, upon arrival, quickly suspected impairment. After speaking with Roncone, officers administered standardized field sobriety tests and reported observing several indicators of intoxication before taking him into custody. The constable’s post states that during their on-scene investigation, deputies located three firearms in the vehicle, which were seized as evidence.
Legal Implications
Under Texas law, carrying a handgun while intoxicated can violate the state’s unlawful-carry statute, which outlines when possessing a weapon becomes an offense. The crime of driving while intoxicated is codified at Texas Penal Code §49.04 and can carry fines, license suspensions, and possible jail time, depending on enhancements or prior convictions. For the statutory language on unlawful carrying of a weapon, see Texas Penal Code §46.02 on Justia. The text of Texas Penal Code §49.04, which covers DWI, is available on FindLaw.
Next Steps
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will review the case and decide on formal charges and any potential enhancements. The constable’s office regularly posts booking updates and case summaries on its public channels, and additional information will appear in official court records as the case moves through the system.
