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. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
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.”
Tossing trash onto a Houston-area interstate highway feeder road violates the famous “Don’t Mess With Texas” slogan.
On the other hand, allegedly authorizing the dumping of at least 14 tons of broken concrete and wood onto such a place can lead to state felony charges that carry a maximum penalty of two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine.
After investigating and interviewing construction company owner Vance Holt Jr. of Channelview, deputies with the Precinct One Constable’s environmental crimes division arrested him on such charges today (April 10).
Holt allegedly ordered employees to carry out the multi-ton dumping at 17400 East Freeway (I-10) Service Road in 2023.
“Our environmental crimes division is proud to be in a position 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.” Channelview Information Channelview, Texas Channelview Chatter 👀 Baytown Texas
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