Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost was taken into custody on Wednesday evening, as indicated by records from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
Armacost, aged 44, faces a charge of engaging in organized criminal activity. In addition to his role as mayor, he also holds the position of assistant superintendent at Hitchcock Independent School District, as noted on their official website.
In response to the arrest, Hitchcock ISD issued a statement confirming their awareness of the situation. They stated, “Hitchcock ISD is aware of the recent arrest of Chris Armacost. He remains an employee of the district as we are reviewing all applicable information. Due to this being a personnel-related matter, the district cannot provide further comment.”
At this moment, specific details surrounding the allegations against Armacost remain unclear.
This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
