Local Community Honors Fallen Harris County Sheriff Deputy Killed in Attempted Catalytic Converter Theft Intervention
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Two years have passed since Deputy Darren Almendarez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office was tragically shot and killed while off duty in an attempt to stop thieves from stealing his truck’s catalytic converter. Over the weekend, the community came together to pay tribute to the dedicated deputy, who had served the community for 23 years. Deputy Almendarez and his wife were leaving a grocery store when he noticed three individuals …