Harris County Precinct 4 deputies were on the ground Friday evening helping Montgomery County authorities search for suspects who took off from officers. K-9 teams and aerial units swept parts of Montgomery County as deputies set up perimeters and asked residents to steer clear of the active search area, according to the Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Facebook post.
What the constable posted
In a Facebook update, Constable Mark Herman's office said deputies, including Deputy Palacios and Corporal Henson, were assisting the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in locating the suspects who were evading officers, according to Facebook. The post noted that constable K-9 Mattress Mack and the drone nicknamed "Maverick" were deployed and encouraged residents to follow the office's social media channels and download the C4 Now app for live updates. The suspects were not identified, no specific charges were listed, and the post asked anyone with information to contact precinct dispatch.
Why the K-9 and drone mattered
Precinct 4's K-9 program has been used in earlier searches. Mattress Mack, a Belgian Malinois named for local businessman Jim McIngvale, joined the team in 2023, as the Houston Chronicle reported. The constable's Precinct 4 website lists a dedicated K-9 unit and special operations components that use aerial assets, and deputies have increasingly relied on drones to help create safer perimeters during active searches, according to the site.
Safety and what to expect next
People in the affected area are being urged to avoid the search perimeter and let deputies do their work. Officials advise residents not to approach anyone who seems to be running from police. Instead, they are asking the public to call dispatch with tips or share information through the precinct's official channels. The constable's office is expected to provide further updates as investigators continue working the scene and determine whether any arrests or charges will follow.
Legal context
Under Texas law, evading arrest can be charged as anything from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the details of the case. Using a vehicle while fleeing or having prior evading convictions can increase the severity of the charge under Texas Penal Code §38.04, legal references show (FindLaw). If arrests are made, prosecutors will decide which charges to file based on the circumstances and any related offenses.
