Harris County constables report that a disturbance in Cypress escalated last Tuesday when a woman allegedly pointed a handgun at a juvenile on a residential block near Mossy Field Lane.
Deputies from Constable Mark Herman’s Precinct 4 said Raionna Benard was arrested in the 21700 block of Mossy Field Lane following a dispute in which she allegedly threatened a juvenile and displayed a handgun. Benard was booked into the Harris County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a judge in the 263rd District Court set her bond at $20,000, the precinct reported. The arrest was initially shared on the constable’s official social media channels.
Constable's account of the arrest
Precinct 4 deputies reported responding to a disturbance in the 21700 block of Mossy Field Lane, where a juvenile was allegedly threatened after Raionna Benard brandished a handgun. She was arrested at the scene and booked into the Harris County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The 263rd District Court set her bond at $20,000, according to Constable Mark Herman’s office.
What the charge means
Under Texas law, aggravated assault occurs when a person causes serious bodily injury or uses or displays a deadly weapon during an assault, elevating the offense to a felony. The law is defined in Penal Code §22.02. Offenses involving a deadly weapon are typically treated as second-degree felonies, which can result in prison time and fines. For more details on the statute and potential penalties, see FindLaw.
Pattern and nearby incidents
Precinct 4 regularly shares arrest summaries on its social media channels, highlighting deputies’ responses to weapons-related incidents in north Harris County, including Spring and Cypress. Hoodline has been monitoring these Facebook reports, including a recent post titled Two Arrested in Cypress, which detailed another handgun-related incident in the area.
Next steps
The aggravated assault case will proceed through the Harris County district court system, where filings, schedules, and outcomes are available on public court dockets. Court rules and procedures are published online for anyone tracking the case. Victims or witnesses with information are encouraged to contact Precinct 4, which also provides details on its duties and contact options on its website.
For information on local criminal court procedures, see Court Info & Policies. For contact details and an overview of Precinct 4 operations, visit Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
