On October 31, 2026, deputies with the Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 2, Toll Road Division, conducted a traffic stop in the 8200 block of South Sam Houston Parkway East after observing a vehicle traveling on the shoulder, weaving between lanes, and failing to signal lane changes.
Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Jorge Banda, deputies observed several indicators of impairment. Mr. Banda was asked to exit the vehicle, and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) were administered as part of the investigation.
During the investigation, deputies also located a weapon inside the vehicle near Mr. Banda.
Following the investigation, Mr. Banda was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon.
Mr. Banda was subsequently transported to and booked into the Harris County Jail.
Summary
On October 31, 2026, deputies from the Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 2, Toll Road Division, conducted a traffic stop in the 8200 block of South Sam Houston Parkway East. The stop followed observations of a vehicle traveling on the shoulder, weaving between lanes, and failing to signal lane changes.
The driver, identified as Jorge Banda, exhibited signs of impairment during initial contact with deputies. Following this, he was asked to exit the vehicle, and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) were administered. During the investigation, deputies discovered a weapon located inside the vehicle near Banda.
As a result of the investigation, Banda was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and for Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has accepted the charges. Banda was then transported to Harris County Jail for booking.