Arrest made by Ted Heap, Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Deputies
Credit Card Crook Arrested
A man wanted for breaking into a senior citizen's car, stealing her purse and using her credit cards for fraudulent purchases has been arrested and booked on felony charges. Juakara Merriweather, 43, is charged with felony credit card abuse-elderly.
The victim's car was broken into during the middle of the day while parked at a restaurant in the 14500 block of Grisby on October 15. Constable Ted Heap's deputies, after a thorough investigation, were able to identify Merriweather and obtain a warrant for his arrest.
Merriweather has a long criminal history in Harris County. At the time of his arrest, Merriweather had warrants for his arrest from multiple agencies, including charges of identity theft and indecency with a child-sexual contact.
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