Humble Woman Arrested After Allegedly Spitting on Two Deputies During Atascocita Welfare Check

ATASCOCITA, Texas — A 35-year-old Humble woman was arrested after allegedly spitting on two Harris County constable deputies during a welfare check at a property in Atascocita.

Irisann Gonzalez, 35, of Humble, was taken into custody Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the 18000 block of Walden Forest Drive.

According to the constable’s office, deputies were dispatched to the location to conduct a welfare check.

When deputies arrived, they found Gonzalez on private property without the owner’s permission. Authorities said she was behaving irrationally.

Deputies identified Gonzalez and took her into custody for trespassing.

During a search following her arrest, Gonzalez allegedly spat on two deputies.

To prevent further spitting or biting, deputies placed a protective spit hood over her head.

Gonzalez was subsequently transported to the Harris County Jail and charged with harassment of a public servant, a felony offense under Texas law.

Her bond was set at $5,000 in the 209th District Court.

“Assaultive and disrespectful behavior toward law enforcement officers will not be tolerated,” Constable Mark Herman said. “Our deputies put their safety on the line every day to protect our communities, and anyone who attempts to harm them will be held accountable.”

Why Officers Use Spit Hoods During Arrests

Spitting at law enforcement officers presents an occupational exposure concern, particularly when saliva comes into contact with an officer’s eyes, nose or mouth.

Research examining thousands of police use-of-force incidents across multiple agencies has found that suspects spit on officers in approximately 3.6% of those encounters.

The research also identified several factors associated with a greater likelihood of spitting, including alcohol or drug impairment, prolonged encounters and situations involving physically assaultive behavior.

Some law enforcement agencies authorize the use of mesh spit hoods, also called spit guards, to reduce the risk of officers being exposed to saliva.

Officers may also use positioning and physical barriers to avoid being spat on.