On September 11, 2026, at approximately 09:22
PM, Deputy C. Crider conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 11200 block of the Gulf Freeway for an observed traffic violation.
After making contact with the driver, later identified as 44-year-old Steven Diaz, Deputy Crider conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery of a 9mm handgun. A records check revealed that Diaz had a prior felony conviction, which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. Diaz was subsequently placed into custody and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Following his transport to the Harris County Joint Processing Center, detention staff conducted a thorough search of Diaz and located approximately 0.4 grams of methamphetamine concealed inside his sock.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted again and accepted an additional charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1.
Diaz was booked into the Harris County Joint Processing Center without further incident. The total bond was set at $9000.
Summary
On September 11, 2026, at 9:22 PM, Deputy C. Crider initiated a traffic stop in the 11200 block of the Gulf Freeway for a traffic violation. The driver, 44-year-old Steven Diaz, was subject to a probable cause search that revealed a 9mm handgun. A background check confirmed Diaz’s prior felony conviction, which barred him from owning a firearm. He was arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm. After his arrest, Diaz was transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center. During a subsequent search by detention staff, approximately 0.4 grams of methamphetamine was found hidden in his sock. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was informed, and they accepted an additional charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1. Diaz was booked into the processing center, with a total bond set at $9,000.