Overview
- A Precinct 3 deputy was terminated and now faces criminal charges after authorities say he misused the Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center databases for nonofficial searches.
- The constable's office says it placed the deputy on administrative leave after receiving a complaint and worked with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the district attorney during the investigation.
- A complaint obtained by reporters alleges the deputy searched names, addresses and license plates to stalk a person he previously dated.
- The alleged victim told investigators she felt scared after the deputy said he would use department resources to find out who her boyfriends were during their separation.
- TCIC and NCIC hold criminal and vehicle records for official investigations, and this case could prompt tighter audits, policy changes and criminal enforcement around officers' access to those systems.