Woman accused of leaving son with autism in vehicle while soliciting

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A 67-year-old woman was arrested for providing false identification while she was soliciting Friday in north Harris County, according to deputies.

Debra Jasper is also accused of leaving her 36-year-old son with autism in her vehicle, which was not running, while she was soliciting, deputies said.

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Authorities said Jasper was soliciting at the intersection of Spring Stuebner Road and Holzwarth Road.

When a deputy arrived at the scene, Jasper initially provided a false identification, authorities said. The deputy was able to identify her using a fingerprint system.

“Debra Jasper was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with failure to identify with a total bond amount of $500 out of the 16th District Court. Her child was released to Child Protective Services,” Constable Mark Herman said.