An early morning call about a weapons disturbance turned a north Harris County block into a crime scene today, after deputies say a 16-year-old tried to stab another male on Marburg Drive.
According to a Facebook post from Harris County Constable Precinct 4, deputies arrived in the 11900 block of Marburg Drive in north Harris County and found the teenage suspect still at the scene. The juvenile was taken into custody and is being charged with aggravated assault in connection with the alleged stabbing attempt.
The post states that the teen reportedly attempted to stab another male, but it does not share details about injuries, a possible motive, or what led up to the confrontation. Officials said investigators remained on scene to gather information after the arrest.
Precinct 4’s North County Beat
The office of Constable Mark Herman covers a wide swath of north Harris County, including neighborhoods from Spring to Cypress, as outlined on the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 website. The agency promotes its nonemergency dispatch number and encourages residents to use its public pages and social channels to share tips and keep up with local law-enforcement activity.
How Texas Defines Aggravated Assault
In Texas, aggravated assault is a step above a standard assault charge. It applies when an assault causes serious bodily injury or when a person uses or displays a deadly weapon during the offense, which turns it into a felony. Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, the involvement of a weapon can significantly increase the potential penalties.
Precinct 4 officials have not released further details about the Marburg Drive incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the nonemergency line listed on the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 contact page.
