A routine traffic stop on Aldine Westfield Road on Wednesday turned into something far more serious when Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies discovered open felony warrants and a firearm, according to the agency. The Constable’s Motors Unit reported that the driver and passenger were both detained without incident, and photos shared by the office show deputies at the roadside along with what appear to be evidence bags and a recovered firearm.
In a Facebook post by Constable Mark Herman, officials said the driver had open felony warrants for injury to an elderly person (bodily injury) and for violating a protective order. The passenger, identified in the post as a convicted felon, was allegedly in possession of a firearm. Both adults were taken into custody in the 22125 block of Aldine Westfield Road, and the constable’s office noted that the Motors Unit handled the traffic stop and arrests.
What the constable posted
The Constable’s Office said in its update that both suspects were “taken into custody without incident,” and the post included several photos from the scene. The office did not release the suspects’ names or booking information in that initial update, opting instead to direct residents to its social media channels and its “C4 NOW” app for further, real-time information.
Legal implications
Under Texas law, most convicted felons are barred from possessing firearms. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon is outlined in Texas Penal Code §46.04. Allegations involving injury to an elderly person fall under Texas Penal Code §22.04, which treats such conduct as an assault-type offense with penalties that can escalate based on the victim’s status and the level of harm. If prosecutors decide to move forward, those statutes would likely frame any potential felony charges that grow out of the conduct described by the constable.
Why this matters locally
The Aldine Westfield corridor has seen its share of traffic enforcement and crashes lately, and Precinct 4 has repeatedly highlighted how a “simple” stop can peel back more serious criminal issues. Hoodline previously covered a similar incident along the same stretch. Residents are routinely pointed to Precinct 4’s social feeds and the C4 NOW mobile app for on-scene photos and fast alerts, according to Precinct 4's website.
The constable’s office has not yet released names or booking details tied to this stop. Those will ultimately show up in public records and county court filings if formal charges are filed. Until then, the precinct is steering anyone looking for updates to its social-media pages and the C4 NOW feed.
