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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt Charged in Alleged Car Burglary

Her first court appearance is set for Friday following court filings that cite an alleged Dec. 27 break-in.

Overview

  • Wyatt was arrested Saturday and charged with misdemeanor burglary of a motor vehicle, according to Harris County records.
  • Court documents allege she broke into the vehicle with the intent to commit theft.
  • She was released on bond Sunday and is scheduled for her initial appearance in a Harris County criminal court Friday morning.
  • The relationship between Wyatt and the vehicle’s owner remains unclear, and her office declined to comment.
  • Records show a 2023 DWI case involving Wyatt was dismissed after a pretrial diversion program, with separate reports noting bond violations in early 2024.