An alleged shoplifting run at an Academy store in the Fairfield area ended with an out-of-state fugitive in handcuffs, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Deputies say an adult woman tried to pass herself off under a fake name, but was later identified as a Florida felony suspect and arrested in the 24000 block of Sapling Pine Street by Deputy Bates. Officials say she is being treated as an out-of-state fugitive, and the constable’s office shared photos and details of the bust on its Facebook page yesterday.
What Precinct 4 says about the arrest
In a Facebook update, Constable Mark Herman said deputies were dispatched to a reported theft at an Academy store in Fairfield, where they detained a woman who tried to give them a false name. According to the post from Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, deputies recovered merchandise linked to the incident and later confirmed the woman had an open felony warrant out of Florida. The post identifies Deputy Bates as the officer on scene and includes photos from the arrest.
Open Florida warrant could lead to extradition
The open felony warrant from Florida means the suspect could be sent back to that state under interstate extradition rules. Article 51.13 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure sets out the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act and the governor’s warrant process, per the Texas Code. Harris County guidance notes that extradition requests typically run through the district attorney’s extradition administrator, and that the formal paperwork and requisitions can take weeks unless a defendant agrees to waive extradition.
How residents can follow updates and contact Precinct 4
Precinct 4 shares case updates, photos and safety notices on its social channels and through its C4 NOW mobile app. For non-emergencies, tips or records requests, residents can find contact information and online reporting tools on the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 website at constablepct4.com.
