Man accused of pretending to be law enforcement before breaking into home in Humble, authorities say

Thursday, July 13, 2023
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A man is accused of pretending to be law enforcement before allegedly breaking into a Humble home.

Douglas Cody is currently charged with burglary of a habitation and impersonating a police officer.
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Houston police said that on June 23, Cody broke into a home on Shady Maple Drive after allegedly claiming to be a peace officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

According to court documents, the homeowner wasn't there at the time of the break-in.
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Investigators add that Cody was also accused of stealing mail earlier this year. He is expected in court next month for that case.

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