HOUSTON – The owner of a construction company in Channelview was arrested and charged Thursday after at least 14 tons of broken concrete and wood were illegally dumped along the service road of Interstate 10 in 2023, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
Vance Holt Jr. is accused of violating the spirit of the “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign by ordering his employees to carry out the multi-ton dumping at 17400 East Freeway (I-10) Service Road in 2023.
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The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine.
“Our Environmental Crimes Division is proud to help protect the environment across all of Harris County, from its heavily industrial areas to its most scenic, manicured neighborhoods,” Constable Alan Rosen said. “Please join us in this effort by alerting authorities to illegal dumping and any other suspected fouling of our community.”