On December 7th, 2024, Precinct 8 Deputy Rivera with Constable Phil Sandlin’s Office received an alert of a possible stolen vehicle being towed. Deputy Rivera located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on the tow truck in the 5800 block of Spencer Hwy. The driver was identified as 46 year old Rusty Lee Schuldt. During the investigation, La Porte Police Department K9 unit arrived on scene and conducted an open air sniff of the vehicle in which the K9 alerted for the presence of narcotics. Upon a probable cause based search of the vehicle, Deputies located 8.6 grams of methamphetamine, 1.2 grams of hydrocodone, 3.94 grams of tramadol pills and drug paraphernalia.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted felony charges for Possession with Intent to Deliver. Schuldt was transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center where his bond was set at $30,000.
