Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 arrested an adult woman on Wednesday after responding to a disturbance in the 13100 block of Kuykendahl Road. According to the constable's office, she was taken into custody on allegations of terroristic threat and assault on a peace officer.
What Precinct 4 Posted
In a post on Facebook, the Harris County Precinct 4 constable's office said deputies responded to the 13100 block of Kuykendahl Road, where they encountered a female suspect. The office reported that she was taken into custody on allegations of terroristic threat and assault on a peace officer. The post included photos from the scene and encouraged residents to follow the precinct's social channels for updates.
Charges And What They Mean
Under Texas law, a "terroristic threat" involves a threat to commit violence that is intended to cause fear or trigger an emergency response. It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on who is targeted and what impact the threat has. As outlined on Justia, threats against public servants or those that place a substantial group of people in fear can carry felony penalties.
An assault on a public servant, which includes a peace officer performing official duties, can also be prosecuted as a felony under Texas law. Justia notes that assault charges reach felony level when the victim is a public servant acting in an official capacity.
How To Follow Updates
The constable's office frequently posts real-time updates and asks anyone with information, photos or video to share them through its Facebook page or the "C4 NOW" mobile app. Community copies of the update also appeared on neighborhood feeds, including Nextdoor.
