Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office encountered a combative driver during a routine traffic stop in Harris County; drama erupted when the man, subsequently identified as Eric Sparks, refused to comply with a basic request. Sparks’ conversation with law enforcement quickly escalated on the evening of April 22 after he was pulled over for an expired registration on Aldine Westfield Road and refused to reveal his identity, according to a statement posted on the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 official Facebook page.
What began as a regular traffic stop escalated when Sparks refused to obey deputies’ directions. This gave them justification to detain him, and they discovered he had two outstanding warrants. He was apprehended and brought to the Harris County Jail, where he was charged with “Failure to Identify to a Police Officer – Fugitive.” Constable Mark Herman confirmed the arrest, and his bond was set at $100 by County Court 11, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
In light of events Law enforcement officials encourage the community to stay informed about what is going on in their area, and Harris County Constable Precinct 4 has made it easier by providing resources such as the mobile app “C4 NOW,” which provides live feeds on a variety of public safety issues such as crime notices, arrest reports, safety tips, and real-time traffic accident information.