Man arrested after threatening to stab nurse at northeast Houston hospital, officials say

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was arrested after threatening to stab a nurse with a knife at a hospital in northeast Houston, officials said.

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Michael Morris was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, and charged with aggravated assault against a public servant with a bond set at $30,000.

On July 17 a deputy with Constable Mark Herman's office said he was alerted of a suspect who threatened to stab a nurse with a knife at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital located at 5656 Kelley St.

The constable deputy said he was able to secure the weapon and detain Morris.