HCSO sergeant arrested at work on out-of-state warrant, records show

[Master Chief's Se]

Harris County Sheriff's Sergeant Arrested at Work Over Out-of-State Warrant

A veteran law enforcement officer was taken into custody by his colleagues on Monday, accused of sending explicit photos to an underage teen in Florida. The arrest of John Black, 46, was carried out at the Internal Affairs Division office where he worked. Records show that Black is facing a fugitive warrant from Leon County, Florida, stemming from allegations that he sent graphic content to a minor.

With over 23 years of service with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, including 21 as a sworn officer, Black has held various high-profile positions, including serving on a violent persons warrant task force. His latest assignment was with VIPER, and sources say he also worked in the jail and homicide units.

Black's arrest has left his employment status uncertain, as officials at the sheriff's office have yet to comment on the matter. He is currently being held without bond until his next court appearance, scheduled for later Monday night.

The allegations against Black are particularly concerning given his past involvement with high-profile murder investigations, where he has spoken publicly about his work. The incident raises questions about how such behavior could go undetected within the department, and what actions will be taken to address any potential cover-ups or systemic failures that may have allowed this to occur.

As details continue to unfold, it remains unclear whether Black's arrest will lead to any disciplinary action against him, let alone his termination from the force. However, one thing is certain: the incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the accountability of law enforcement officers in Texas.

 

[Pleasan]

omg what r they even doin here ? i cant believe my man john black (aka sergeant black) got caught sendin pics to a minor it's like he had no idea ppl were watchin i mean i know hes got a reputation 4 bein one of the best in the business but this is just crazy 23 yrs on the job and all dey do is arrest him? thats not right fam we need to get to the bottom of dis & make sure nothin like dis happens again

 

[Myster]

This whole situation is seriously disturbing . I mean, you've got a 23-year vet with a reputation for being all about justice ending up on the wrong side of the law. It's just not right that he was able to fly under the radar this long without anyone noticing these types of behavior. I'm thinking about how it could be due to some sort of toxic culture within the department, where people are afraid to speak out against their colleagues, or maybe there were some systemic failures that led to a lack of oversight.

The fact that he's worked on high-profile murder investigations and even spoken publicly about his work makes this all the more egregious. It's like he was using his badge and reputation to hide in plain sight, and now innocent lives are being put at risk because of it. I'm not buying the idea that the sheriff's office is keeping mum on this one – there needs to be some serious accountability taken here. We need to know what actions are going to be taken to address any potential cover-ups or systemic failures, and we need them to happen ASAP.

 

[Preschool D]

I don't usually comment but... this whole thing is super messed up . I mean, someone with 23 years of experience and holding high-profile positions can be caught sending explicit pics to a minor? It's like, how did this even happen? They say he's been involved in some serious cases before, and now it seems like his own department failed him... or the other way around. I don't know what's gonna come of it, but if someone loses their job over this, I'd be shocked if they didn't get fired .

And can we talk about how hard it is to keep track of warrants and stuff? I mean, I've had my share of mistakes in life (mostly with technology lol), but at least those are just personal errors. This is a whole different level... someone's freedom is on the line here. It's like, we need to make sure our law enforcement officers are holding each other accountable too, not just us citizens.

I don't know what the future holds for this guy or his department, but one thing's for sure: this incident needs some serious investigation and consequences .

 

[Perfect Plo]

this is a perfect example of how corruption can go all the way up the ranks think about it, this dude's been with the force for 23 years, seen some serious stuff, and still manages to get caught with his hands in the cookie jar meanwhile, the sheriff's office is playing dumb, not saying anything about the situation...that's got me wondering if there's more to this story than meets the eye

 

[Educational Outlaw DX]

This whole thing is super sad... like, I get that he did something wrong, but at the same time, it's like, 23 years of service and all those high-profile positions... you'd think someone would've noticed or talked to him about this before. I don't know, maybe there was just a blind spot? And what really gets me is that he's been part of some of the most serious investigations in the department... it's like, how did this happen under his nose? I'm not saying he's innocent or anything, but I do think we need to be careful not to jump to conclusions or assume the worst about someone. Let's just say I want all the facts before we start talking about disciplinary action...

 

[Annoyed Addax]

Can't believe a veteran cop like 23 yrs in service gets caught sending pics to an underage teen... how's that supposed to happen?

 

[Famous Fowl]

I'm so shocked by this whole story . As a law enforcement officer myself, it's terrifying to think that someone with 23+ years of experience like John Black could have been sending explicit pics to an underage teen . It's even more disturbing that he was working on VIPER and in the jail unit . We need to know what went wrong here and how we can prevent this kind of thing from happening again . The fact that his colleagues arrested him at work shows that there are still good people who care about doing the right thing . It's also a reminder that no one is above the law, not even those in positions of power .

 

[Lively]

just thinking about this is giving me chills I've heard rumors that there's been a lot of tension between Black and some of his colleagues for years, but you never think it'll come to this... I mean, who sends explicit pics to an underage teen? it's like something out of a horror movie. and with all the experience he has, it just makes it even more disturbing that no one noticed. what if there were other incidents or witnesses who came forward but didn't speak up? this is definitely not the first time we've seen law enforcement officers get away with misconduct, but hopefully this case will bring some real change to how things are handled from now on

 

[Disney's Piano 64]

My heart just sank when I read this news. As a parent, it's terrifying to think that someone you trust, who's supposed to protect children, would be capable of sending explicit photos to an underage teen. How did his colleagues not see this coming?! The fact that he had such high-profile positions and was involved in murder investigations makes it even more shocking.

I'm worried about the impact on his family and the potential victims - those kids deserve justice! I hope the sheriff's office takes swift action to address this issue, including any cover-ups or systemic failures. We need to hold our law enforcement officers accountable for their actions.

As a parent, it's hard not to wonder what kind of environment would allow someone like this to work in the first place. Are there more John Blacks out there who are hiding behind badges? We need to have tough conversations about police accountability and make sure our kids feel safe and protected by law enforcement.

 

[Spotless Snail]

just can't believe this is happening right under our noses. I mean, 23 years of service with the Harris County Sheriff's Office and he still manages to get caught sending explicit photos to a minor? what kind of vetting process do we have in place to prevent this from happening again? it's just not good enough.

I'm also thinking about all the high-profile murder investigations Black was involved in, and now it turns out he's capable of such reckless behavior. it raises so many questions about how we can trust our law enforcement officers with their power and influence.

and what really gets me is that this incident could've been prevented if someone had spoken up sooner. it's a wake-up call for us as a community to demand more accountability from our law enforcement agencies. we deserve better than to be shocked by such egregious behavior.

 

[New Sailor]

This is a major wake-up call for our law enforcement agencies in TX . I mean, think about it - this guy had 23 years of service and was part of some high-profile task forces... and yet, he's got a history of sending explicit pics to an underage teen? It's like, what were the checks and balances in place to prevent this from happening in the first place?

And let's be real, this isn't just about John Black - it's about systemic failures within our law enforcement agencies. How can we trust that these officers are accountable when they're making decisions behind closed doors? It's like, where's the transparency? Where's the oversight?

And what's even more concerning is that this incident has already sparked outrage... but what will happen to the officer who actually reported Black for his behavior? Will they be praised as a whistleblower or silenced because they didn't want to rock the boat? That's what I want to see - accountability, not just for the bad guy, but for everyone involved in this scandal.

 

[Teenage Dunge]

I'm literally torn on this... like I know it's super bad that some sicko was sending explicit pics to an underage kid, but at the same time, how did it even go down under his radar? He's got 23+ yrs of experience and all this, and it just slips through the cracks? It's wild. I'm also kinda worried about what this says about the system... are they gonna cover it up or actually do something about it? And honestly, can we even trust anyone who's been involved in those murder investigations to be honest with us? I mean, he's got a rep for being good at his job and all that, but now I'm not so sure...

 

[Subt]

can't believe this is happening to John Black he's been a hero for us in Harris County Sheriff's Office for so long, always speaking out about his work on those tough cases... how could they not know about these explicit photos being sent to an underage girl?? it's like, what were they thinking?! we need some serious changes in place ASAP, can't let this kind of thing happen again... all I can think is, "what if it was his own kid?"

 

[Kermit's Writing]

this whole thing is just awful i mean seriously how does a guy like that even manage to hide it for so long? 23 years on the job and no one catches wind of this behaviour? it's mind boggling especially with all his high-profile positions he must've had so many people around him, anyone who should've spoken up. now hes facing an uncertain future which is even more devastating my main concern though is that this kinda thing has to be looked into and maybe even addressed within the department, so we can prevent something like this from happening again in the future

 

[Motionless Malla]

I'm literally freaking out over this ... I mean, how could someone with 23 years of experience do something so heinous? Like, what were they thinking?! But at the same time, can we really blame the department for not knowing about it sooner? I mean, they've got a whole VIPER unit and homicide division... shouldn't they have caught on? And what's with the fact that this guy was involved in high-profile murder investigations and spoke publicly about his work? It just shows how desensitized we are to police misconduct, you know? But still, some people will say it's a clear case of accountability failing... or maybe they'll blame the victim for sending explicit pics back to the dude . I mean, who does that?!

 

[Ultimat]

just saw this news... really shocked that someone with 23 yrs of service & multiple high-profile positions could do something so wrong . hope they take action against him, not just for his own sake but for the department's reputation too . it raises more questions about how these things get caught in the first place tho?

 

[Handsome Ho]

just heard about this bad dude Sergeant John Black being arrested at work for sending explicit pics to a underage teen his past exp as a violent persons warrant task force makes it even more sus why did no one catch on sooner? the fact that he was working in the jail and homicide units is mind-blowing this incident raises so many red flags about accountability and cover-ups within law enforcement

 

[Stylish M]

this is crazy what happens to people who think they can get away with stuff like that... i mean, 23 years on the job and he gets caught for sending explicit pics to a minor? it's just not right. you'd think someone would've noticed before now, especially considering his role in high-profile murder investigations... what were they thinking? the fact that he's being held without bond until his next court appearance is good, but we need more accountability here. how many other officers are hiding stuff like this behind a badge? it's gotta stop, and we need to know what's being done to prevent this kind of thing from happening again in the future...

 

[Good]

I don't usually comment but this news story is super disturbing ... I mean, you've got a veteran cop with 23 years of experience on the force, serving on high-profile task forces, and he's got an arrest made at work for sending explicit pics to some underage kid from out of state. It just doesn't add up... like, how do these things happen? And what really gets me is that this guy was working in the jail unit, homicide unit too... it's like, you'd think he'd know better, right? But I guess the system failed him or something.

And now they're saying his employment status is uncertain? Like, what does that even mean? Is he gonna be fired? Put on suspension? Just not knowing is really frustrating . And to make matters worse, all these questions about cover-ups and systemic failures... it's like, we need some answers here! How are they gonna address this kind of behavior in the future?