Grenade found in vehicle during traffic stop in Atascocita; driver taken into custody

ATASCOCITA, Texas – A driver is in custody after a grenade was found inside a vehicle in Atascocita Tuesday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the 4500 block of FM 1960 E.

Authorities with the Texas Department of Public Safety led the investigation and located the grenade inside the vehicle.

When the HCSO Bomb Unit was called to the scene, deputies said they rendered the item safe until it was ineffective.

According to investigators, the driver of the vehicle was taken into custody.

Investigators have not yet released the suspect’s identity. It is uncertain why the driver had the grenade inside the vehicle.