Harris County deputy assaulted at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

HOUSTON - A Harris County constable deputy was assaulted Saturday at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, authorities said.

Details on what transpired are limited, but according to Harris Co. Pct 4 Constable Mark Herman, the unidentified attacker was arrested initially for bringing a gun to the Spring water park.

We're told the constable deputy had to be hospitalized due to the injuries suffered.

The attacker was also hospitalized but since then has been placed in jail. It appears however, the attacker has a previous criminal history, as they are charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Assault.

As for the constable deputy assaulted, Herman says they were released from the hospital Sunday morning.

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This is not the first time a constable deputy with Precinct 4 has been assaulted. In fact, around the same time last year, four people were arrested during a brawl with officers after they refused to leave the premises.

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No additional details have been shared, but an investigation remains underway.

Crime and Public Safety Harris County Spring