PRECINCT 4

A suspected drunk driver was arrested and charged after striking a tree while her 10-year-old child was inside of the vehicle Saturday, Constable Mark Herman with Precinct 4 said.

A suspect has been charged with attempted capital murder after shooting at Precinct 4 deputy constables during a high-speed chase in north Harris County Friday, authorities said.

A 7-year-old boy who was reported missing for two to three hours Thursday was found dead inside of a washing machine at home in Spring, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman has confirmed.

Video released by authorities shows the moment a suspect who fired 18 rounds of shots into a home in Hockley on Tuesday.

A man has been arrested and charged after Precinct 4 deputies said he threatened to kill his neighbor with a shotgun during a verbal altercation in north Harris County Saturday.

A K-9 officer is being credited with taking down a wanted felon who was trying to flee from authorities on Tuesday, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A man was placed being bars Monday after a fiery exchange led to an assault at a Spring-area fast food restaurant, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A woman was arrested Monday after leaving a toddler and a puppy locked inside a vehicle on a dangerously hot day with temperatures soaring into the triple digits, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Two women were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide inside a north Harris County apartment while their 9-year-old niece was inside, deputies with Harris County Pct. 4 said.

Precinct 4 deputy constables are investigating a road rage shooting that left three women injured late Saturday.

A cleanup is underway after an 18-wheeler carrying fruit overturned in north Harris County Sunday, Precinct 4 deputies said.

An investigation is ongoing after a Spring homeowner shot an unknown man after he reportedly refused to leave her property, according to deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

An 18-wheeler lost its load after crashing into the Houston Avenue Bridge Thursday, deputies with Precinct 4 said.

Harris County authorities say two suspects are now dead after a vehicle chase with officials on Highway 99.

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said he is adding more weapons to the department to better protect his deputies and the communities they serve.

As TxDOT crews work on replacing a bridge that currently sits over Cypress Creek, residents in the area are dealing with heavy traffic as drivers are forced to reroute, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.

The driver of an Amazon big rig is dead after a crash in northwest Houston Tuesday, Precinct 4 deputies said.

Precinct 4 deputies are thankful for a good Samaritan after the man came across an unresponsive deputy in Hockley Thursday.

Precinct 4 deputies are looking for a suspect who they said is responsible for beating a man to death in north Harris County Monday.

A fugitive wanted for outstanding warrants had a nasty run in with a K9 who helped nab the man, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman held a press conference Wednesday to announce a new initiative the agency has implemented to hold judges and magistrates accountable on criminal cases where they concluded a lack of probable cause.

Former civil court judge Lesley Briones, former state representative Gina Calanni, and former county elections official Benjamin Chou are vying for the chance to run against the longtime Republican incumbent.

Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith recently announced he will seek reelection to represent Precinct 4. Smith will run in the Republican primary in March.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Two people, including a driver who jumped off a highway overpass, are dead following a rollover crash in northwest Harris County Wednesday, according to Precinct 4 deputy constables.

Incumbent Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has filed her application seeking reelection to a second term representing residents of Edinburg, McAllen and those who live in the precinct’s rural areas. “A priority for Precinct 4 and Hidalgo County residents was the need for drainage improvements…” Torres said in the release, noting such need was due to recent rain events. That bill allows Hidalgo County Drainage District No. “With the combined efforts and funding of the Precinct, City of McAllen, McAllen ISD, Edinburg CISD and other organizations, the Precinct will move from one completed park to five completed parks by the end of 2022 spanning all across Precinct 4. “In an effort to help keep the Precinct clean and beautiful, I have hosted over 50 community clean ups in the precinct.

The man accused of shooting and killing a Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable appeared in court Tuesday morning.

Harris County, Texas – A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting on October 16, 2021, that killed Precinct 4 Constable deputy Kareem Atkins and injured two others at a Houston nightclub. The Harris County District Attorney’s office announced that Eddie Miller has been charged with counts including capital murder, attempted capital murder of a peace officer, and aggravated assault. Kareem Atkins had served with Harris County Precinct 4 for 18 years. Deputy Darryl Garrett remains in ICU at a Houston area hospital. Miller remains in the Harris County Jail with no bond on the capital murder charge and a total of $1,000,000.00 for the other two charges.

Former Justice of the Peace Mary Alice Palacios announced she was ending her bid for her former seat of Hidalgo County justice of the peace for Precinct 4, Place 2. After having just filed to run for the justice office she previously held for nearly 11 years, she announced she would be withdrawing to focus on the race for Hidalgo County district attorney for which her brother, Toribio “Terry” Palacios, is now running. “Family is everything and I think that by being by his side … I think that he will prevail. “I wish them luck and I hope that they do a good job,” Palacios said of the two candidates. While she will not be seeking office during this election cycle, she left the door open to serving again.

A mother is accused of drunken driving with her two children in the car, Harris County authorities said Tuesday.

Parents in northwest Harris County are fighting for change to a bustling intersection, which many parents say creates the perfect storm for accidents, especially with children crossing for school. On Tuesday, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies said a 12-year-old student on his bicycle was hit by a car crossing the intersection. This comes just months after a fatal accident involving an 18-year-old student in May. Now, residents are urging Precinct 4 and local leaders to make changes soon.

Houston police confirm that a suspect who led law enforcement officers on a nearly hourlong chase across the Houston area Thursday morning has died

The search is on for a suspect who allegedly fired shots at the building of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office Monday afternoon.

The case of three children found living alone in a west Harris County apartment with the skeletal remains of another sibling has people around the country baffled, wondering how did this happen and if anything could have been done to prevent it. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) wants you to know it is your duty to report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect.

A barbecue pit was fired up early Sunday morning filling the air on Cavalcade and Hirsch with the smells of good ole’ Texas barbecue for a fundraiser supporting Harris County Precinct 4 deputy Darryl Garrett.

A procession route ahead of Monday’s funeral honoring Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Kareem Atkins have been announced on Sunday.

A woman was shot multiple times and a man is in custody following a SWAT standoff in Atascocita Tuesday night, Precinct 4 deputies said.

Houstonians are stepping in to support the three Pct. 4 deputies who were ambushed last Saturday morning.

Deputy constables with Precinct 4 have received more than 3,000 messages of support to name judges who award low bonds to suspects.

A 10-year-old boy is injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Atascocita Wednesday, Precinct 4 constable deputies said.

Several residents of Precinct 4 in Hidalgo County have begun to receive keys to newly renovated homes via a partnership with the Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Program and the county’s Urban County Office.

The elected Constables for Precincts 2 and 4 in Galveston County are helping another county’s sheriff’s office that is overwhelmed by the border crisis.

Two suspects have been arrested after leading police on a brief pursuit in Houston.

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The Tarrant County Commissioners Court will have two seats in contention: county judge and precinct 4. Both can be an opportunity for Democrats.

Johnson has served on the Commissioners Court since 1987 and will finish his term with 36 years of leading Precinct 4, which covers west Fort Worth and northwest Tarrant County.

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Jose Gutierrez is thankful to be alive and elated investigators have identified the man they say shot the Humble man in a bizarre road rage incident. It happened last month after an altercation at a neighborhood gas station.

Spring, Texas – Last week, constables made a total of 15 arrests for driving under the influence. On Wednesday, Precinct 4 reminded drivers in the area not to operate motor vehicles under the influence. Due to spring break festivities, deputies were deployed for traffic violations consistently. Officers stopped all 15 drivers for traffic violations and conducted standardized sobriety tests for several signs of intoxication. Furthermore, Demarcus Williams, Jedekk Hill, and Kalie Ramirez are all second-time offenders of intoxicated driving.

HOUSTON – Precinct 4 Harris County deputies are investigating a deadly crash that involved a deputy constable in northwest Houston Sunday. The department said the deputy was on patrol when the crash happened on Hollister and Sam Houston Parkway around 9:30 p.m.A pct 4 Deputy while on patrol has been involved in a 2 vehicle accident on the beltway service road w/b at Hollister. The deputy has been ground transported to a local hospital, The other driver of the other vehicle is deceased. pic.twitter.com/C1iAJJvo7V — Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) October 12, 2020According to deputies, they aren’t sure what happened moments before the collision. The department said a woman was killed in the crash and the deputy was taken to the hospital with back and knee pain.

HOUSTON – Take a look at how Precinct 4 constable deputies made one Houston boy’s birthday a memorable one. Precinct 4 deputies Derousse and Marroquin attended a very special parade for Trace, who just celebrated his 8th birthday. the department shared videos wishing him a Happy Birthday. As you can see, Trace was all smiles. If you see good news happen in your neighborhood, please share it with KPRC 2.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was found shot to death early Sunday morning at the Frontier Inn on the North Freeway near north Vista Drive.Detectives say a guest at the motel called 911 around 2:30 a.m.The witness said they heard gunshots and saw a man that appeared dead in the courtyard.Precinct 4 Deputy Constables and Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Detectives at the scene confirmed the victim is a hispanic male, at least 30 years old.They say the man was hit at least once.Authorities do not have a known motive for the crime or suspect at this time.Detectives are talking to witnesses at the scene and checking surveillance video.They are not sure if the victim was staying at the motel at the time of the shooting, but believe he has stayed there in the past.