Precinct 8 Deputies two for one caught a 🤡 with open arrest warrants while busting another 🤡 for drugs.
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST OF WANTED SUBJECT On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at approximately 10:51 AM, Precinct 8 Deputies were conducting narcotic interdiction when Deputy Brinkley observed a vehicle fail to signal the required distance. Deputy Brinkley initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 600 block of Bay Area Blvd. While speaking with the driver, Deputy Brinkley detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed the passenger provided false identifying information. Deputy Brinkley was able to confirm the passenger’s identification using mobile Automated Fingerprint Identification System. The passenger was identified as 25 year old Leon De Shun Steptoe. Steptoe was found to have two open felony warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Continuous Assault of a Family Member through Harris County Sheriff’s Office and an additional felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance through Wharton County Sheriff’s Office. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted additional charges for Fail to ID to Peace Officer/Fugitive from Justice. Steptoe was taken into custody and transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center for booking. His bond has not yet been set.