Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies say a routine traffic stop on the 600 block of W. Rankin Road turned into an arrest for aggravated assault on Thursday, Dec. 25, after an adult man who allegedly fled an earlier disturbance was found armed.
According to a Facebook post by Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, deputies pulled over a vehicle in the 600 block of W. Rankin Road and took an adult male into custody. The office says the man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly fleeing an earlier disturbance while armed. The post includes photos showing deputies at the scene and the vehicle involved.
Where the office posts updates
The Constable's office points residents to official online channels for incident summaries and safety alerts. The Precinct 4 website lists the agency's social media pages and encourages the public to download the "C4NOW" mobile app, which carries live feeds, push alerts and quick-hit posts with photos from the field.
Legal context: aggravated assault
Under Texas law, aggravated assault applies when a person causes serious bodily injury or uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during an assault. Texas Penal Code Section 22.02 generally treats the offense as a second-degree felony, carrying a potential sentence of two to 20 years in prison. Certain circumstances can raise the severity of the charge. Prosecutors will decide how to proceed as the investigation moves forward.
What to expect next
The Facebook post does not provide the suspect's name or a court date. Residents looking for booking status or case progress can search the Harris County Sheriff's Office inmate information tool and county court records. Precinct 4 may share follow-up details on its social channels.
