Harris County deputies say a weekend drive on Rivergate Drive turned violent when an adult woman allegedly tried to run down three people with her vehicle in the 5300 block of the neighborhood street.
All three victims were hurt, according to deputies, but none of the injuries were reported as serious. Corporal Gonzales took the suspect into custody at the scene, and the constable’s office later highlighted the arrest on social media as an example of its quick response to reports of violent behavior.
What the precinct reported
In a Facebook post, Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, said the female suspect “intentionally attempted to run over” the three victims with her vehicle.
The post credits Corporal Gonzales with taking the suspect into custody and notes that the victims “sustained no serious injuries.” It also says the suspect “was charged accordingly” following the arrest, without listing specific offenses.
Arrest and precinct outreach
The same post reminded residents that Precinct 4 regularly shares arrest information, traffic incidents and safety tips through its social channels and its C4 NOW mobile app. According to the Precinct 4 website, the app provides push alerts and live updates from the constable’s office for people who live in the coverage area.
In the wake of the Rivergate Drive incident, the office’s social messaging again stressed deputies’ commitment to protecting the community and responding quickly when reports of violent behavior come in.
Legal context
Under Texas law, an assault becomes aggravated, which is a felony, if a deadly weapon is used or if the assault causes serious bodily injury. The Texas Penal Code defines a “deadly weapon” as “anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury,” wording that courts have previously applied to motor vehicles in assault cases.
For state definitions, see Texas Penal Code Sec. 1.07, and for aggravated assault penalties, see Texas Penal Code Sec. 22.02. Any formal charges in this case will depend on the findings of investigators and the review of prosecutors.
Neighbors and context
Precinct 4 is no stranger to posting real time law enforcement updates, regularly pushing out arrest news and traffic alerts through its feeds and app. Local outlets have also been tracking incidents in the area, with Click2Houston reporting on a January police chase that ended in a multi vehicle crash.
Authorities are directing anyone with video or first hand information about what happened on Rivergate Drive to their social channels and the C4 NOW app, where officials are sharing updates.
