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Montgomery County DWI initiative honoring fallen Deputy Erika Serrato results in 54 intoxication charges
By Brittany Taylor at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Eri...
Key takeaway Deputy killed while helping at crash scene becomes latest victim on dangerous stretch of I-45“The Deputy Erika Serrato July 4th DWI Initiative is about more than enforcement,” Vanegas said.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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