Precinct 8 Deputy Cartlidge discovered more than just a traffic violation during a simple stop along the Gulf Freeway.

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 5:56 p.m., Deputy Cartlidge with the Harris County Constable’s Office observed a black 2007 Hyundai Sonata traveling with an expired and illegal temporary tag in the 10500 block of the Gulf Freeway.

Deputy Cartlidge initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Taylor Renteria, 30, of Pasadena. During the encounter, Deputy Cartlidge requested and was granted consent to a search of the vehicle. During this search, Deputy Cartlidge located a substance appearing to be methamphetamine and a large pipe consistent with those used to smoke methamphetamine.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted a felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Renteria was booked into the county jail without incident.

Precinct 8 Constable’s Office

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