A Montgomery County Precinct 5 deputy has been suspended after accusations that he shared photos of a recent arrestee, including an unredacted image of her driver’s license, on a private Snapchat story. The alleged posts followed a traffic stop in Magnolia that led to the arrest of 22-year-old Raven Walker on a controlled-substance charge tied to a THC vape. Walker and her sister say a coworker recognized her in the story and that they filed a complaint with the constable’s office.
Precinct 5 launches internal probe
In a press release, Precinct 5 officials said the administration learned a deputy “shared pictures of an arrestee and a picture of their driver’s license on social media for unknown reasons,” and that the deputy has been suspended while investigators gather evidence, according to Click2Houston. Department officials told the station their social media rules prohibit employees from posting or sharing recordings or images obtained while engaged in law enforcement activities. The office says it will limit public comment while the probe continues.
Family says screenshots showed unblurred ID
Walker says she noticed the deputy using social media while he drove her to jail. Her sister Haley told Click2Houston that a coworker reached out after recognizing Raven in what appeared to be the deputy’s Snapchat story. “She got a Snapchat from him the night before,” Haley Walker said, adding that the screenshots allegedly included booking images and Raven’s identification with “none of it... blurred out.” The sisters filed an internal complaint Wednesday morning and say they want to know whether other people were included in similar posts.
Public records and department rules collide
On its website, the Precinct 5 office states that “ALL ARRESTS & PHOTOS ARE PUBLIC INFORMATION,” and it routinely publishes arrest records and related materials online. That practice can create confusion about what is appropriate for deputies to share on their own accounts. The tension between public-records transparency and the private circulation of sensitive personal data sits at the center of the internal inquiry, and the constable’s official site outlines how the office makes arrest information publicly available: Precinct 5.
Social media scrutiny grows in Houston-area departments
Questions about officers’ social media use are not new in the region. Last summer, a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy faced an internal probe after a viral TikTok, and critics say recurring flare-ups like these erode public trust and highlight the need for clearer training and discipline, as noted by FOX 26. Advocacy groups and some community members argue that departments must balance open-records rules with safeguards that prevent personal data from circulating on private accounts.
What happens next
Precinct 5 says the investigation remains in its early stages and that additional details are limited as officials gather evidence. The deputy will remain suspended while the probe continues, and the Walker sisters say they plan to pursue accountability through the department’s internal process and any other legal avenues available.
