A caregiver in the Cypress Mill neighborhood was arrested Tuesday after a 21-year-old disabled adult suffered second-degree burns during a bath, according to law enforcement. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies say the woman has been charged with injury to a disabled person and was taken into custody. The injured adult received treatment for the burns, and the case is still under active investigation.
In a social media update, Constable Mark Herman's Office reported that deputies were called to a home in the Cypress Mill community after the 21-year-old was burned during a supervised bath. The post notes that Deputy Bahena was the officer who took an adult female into custody and that the arrest happened along the Northwest Freeway. The Facebook post, published Tuesday, did not release the suspect's name.
What the constable's office says
Precinct 4's website notes that the agency uses the "C4 NOW" mobile app, along with its social media feeds, to push live incident updates and safety alerts to residents. According to Constable Precinct 4, the office oversees patrols and investigations across north Harris County and relies on rapid social posts to keep neighbors informed about arrests and public safety situations. The office did not immediately release booking information or a court date in its initial announcement.
Legal context
Texas law treats harm to disabled individuals as a serious criminal offense. Under Texas Penal Code §22.04, intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a disabled person can be prosecuted as a felony, and causing serious bodily injury can lead to even harsher penalties. The statute and punishment ranges are laid out in Texas statutes. The exact charge level and any potential sentence will depend on what prosecutors conclude after reviewing the evidence.
Investigators are expected to present the case to prosecutors, and officials say more information could be made public as the inquiry moves forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Precinct 4's dispatch at 281-376-3472 or monitor the office's social feeds and the C4 NOW app for updates, according to Constable Precinct 4.
