Harris County Sheriff's Sergeant Arrested at Work Over Out-of-State Warrant
A veteran Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has been taken into custody at the very workplace where he is supposed to serve and protect, according to authorities. The 46-year-old sergeant, John Black, was arrested on Monday afternoon after a fugitive warrant from out of state came knocking.
It appears that this decorated law enforcement officer had a dark side. According to online records, Sergeant Black is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to an underage teenager in Florida. This shocking revelation has left many questioning how such behavior could have gone undetected for so long.
Black's storied career with the Harris County Sheriff's Office spans 23 years, including 21 years as a sworn law enforcement officer. He worked on some of the department's most high-profile cases, including homicide investigations and working on a special task force to track down violent offenders.
However, behind the badge, Sergeant Black allegedly led a double life. State law enforcement records show that he has been facing an out-of-state warrant from Leon County, Florida, where Tallahassee is located, for sending graphic images to a minor. The arrest was carried out at the offices of the sheriff's internal affairs division, highlighting the shocking breach of trust.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has yet to comment on the situation, leaving Black's employment status uncertain. He is currently being held without bail until he appears before a magistrate later tonight.
A veteran Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has been taken into custody at the very workplace where he is supposed to serve and protect, according to authorities. The 46-year-old sergeant, John Black, was arrested on Monday afternoon after a fugitive warrant from out of state came knocking.
It appears that this decorated law enforcement officer had a dark side. According to online records, Sergeant Black is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to an underage teenager in Florida. This shocking revelation has left many questioning how such behavior could have gone undetected for so long.
Black's storied career with the Harris County Sheriff's Office spans 23 years, including 21 years as a sworn law enforcement officer. He worked on some of the department's most high-profile cases, including homicide investigations and working on a special task force to track down violent offenders.
However, behind the badge, Sergeant Black allegedly led a double life. State law enforcement records show that he has been facing an out-of-state warrant from Leon County, Florida, where Tallahassee is located, for sending graphic images to a minor. The arrest was carried out at the offices of the sheriff's internal affairs division, highlighting the shocking breach of trust.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has yet to comment on the situation, leaving Black's employment status uncertain. He is currently being held without bail until he appears before a magistrate later tonight.