HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A former Harris County Precinct 4 deputy was arrested after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from four businesses over the course of seven months, according to documents.
The documents show that deputy Bobby Joe Espinosa was visiting the businesses while in a marked patrol vehicle and in full uniform as an officer.
Espinosa was arrested Friday morning and is accused of demanding and stealing approximately $5,700 from the four businesses between September 2021 and March 2022.
According to documents, Espinosa is charged with felony theft. He was released on a $50,000 bond and asked to have no contact with the victims.
Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman released the following statement related to Espinosa's arrest.
“Every one of us who puts on this uniform want to maintain the pride in our agency and our profession and we can only do that by fully investigating any allegations of wrong doing. These allegations against ex-deputy Bobby Espinosa are no different and are receiving the full attention of my office in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s office," said Herman.
The statement continued, "Once we were made aware of these allegations my office along with investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s office worked together, culminating in my office placing ex-deputy Bobby Espinosa into custody, and transferring him to the investigators. I am sincerely grateful for the citizens who joined with us to provide critical tips and information in this investigation."
Espinosa is due in court on Monday.