Last Friday, deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say a quick-thinking alias did not get one woman very far.
According to the constable’s office, deputies were called to a reported disturbance in the 2300 block of FM 1960. The woman they encountered allegedly gave a false name and date of birth, but deputies later identified her as Kayla Morris and discovered she had an open felony warrant for aggravated assault. Officials say Morris was arrested, booked into the Harris County Jail, and her bond was set at $60,000.
How deputies say the arrest unfolded
In a post from Constable Mark Herman's Office, Precinct 4 says deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of FM 1960 in reference to a disturbance call. While speaking with the woman at the scene, deputies report she provided a fake name and date of birth.
That story did not hold up for long. The office says deputies later confirmed her identity as Kayla Morris and learned she had an open felony warrant for aggravated assault. Morris was then taken into custody, transported to the Harris County Jail, and booked with a bond set at $60,000, according to the post.
Failure to identify under Texas law
In Texas, giving officers a phony name is not just a bad idea, it can be a separate criminal charge. Intentionally providing a false or fictitious name or date of birth to a peace officer who has lawfully detained or arrested a person can be prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Section 38.02, with penalties that vary based on the circumstances. See Texas Penal Code Sec. 38.02 for the statutory language.
The warrant cited in this case involves aggravated assault, which is defined under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02. It is typically treated as a felony offense that can carry prison time and fines. For the full definition and range of punishment, see Texas Penal Code Sec. 22.02.
What happens next
After someone is booked into the Harris County Jail, that person is generally brought before a magistrate, while prosecutors review the case and decide on formal charges. The constable’s post did not include additional details about the underlying disturbance or the aggravated assault warrant.
For non-emergency questions or tips related to this arrest, the precinct directs residents to call its non-emergency line or use the contact information listed on Harris County Precinct 4's contact page.
Why the precinct posts arrests
Constable Mark Herman’s office regularly shares arrest details and safety bulletins on Facebook and on its "C4 NOW" app, saying the updates help keep neighbors informed and encourage community tips.
Those online updates, including posts about arrest details and safety alerts, have been referenced in prior coverage of Precinct 4’s community outreach and enforcement activity.
