The suspect faces charges of possessing a firearm as a felon. Additionally, Magnolia PD reports that he has a warrant for fraud out of Harris County.
Hitchcock's mayor said he is innocent and that his connection to an alleged illegal gambling bust does not affect his roles in city government and Hitchcock ISD.
Galveston County Sheriff's Office said it executed 21 search warrants at 20 different locations around Hitchcock, where they said they believe illegal gambling was happening.
What started as a routine traffic stop ended in a shooting after an officer opened fire at a suspect with a felony warrant resisting arrest, HPD said.
HCSO said the K9 did lose consciousness and was taken to a clinic after almost being drowned by a 22-year-old suspect with open warrants.
Jose Aaron Henriquez is wanted for murder after his friend was fatally shot in early November at a mobile home in north Harris County, HCSO said.