In a troubling incident in Harris County, a 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly harassing constable deputies and setting fire to a patrol vehicle. Nzigo Pierre now faces charges of arson and harassment of a public servant, as documented in Harris County court records.
According to the public information officer from the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, Pierre reportedly ignited a mask placed on him after he had been spitting at the deputies. The mask was set ablaze using a lighter while it was situated in the patrol car’s basket. Authorities noted that the fire was minor.
Details regarding how law enforcement initially encountered Pierre remain unclear. His arrest record indicates a history of legal troubles, including prior charges for assault causing bodily injury to a family member and assault against a government contractor.
This incident adds to Pierre’s criminal history, which includes previous arrests by both the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
