Crime in Harris County: Registered sex offender exposes himself at hotel pool

HARRIS COUNTY – A registered sex offender was arrested Saturday following an incident at the La Quinta Inn on the North Freeway in Harris County.

Officers from Constable Mark Herman's office responded to a call of a public nuisance at the hotel in the 21100 block of the North Freeway. Upon arrival, they arrested the suspect, identified as AB McCardell.

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According to investigators, McCardell exposed himself and engaged in lewd acts in the hotel pool in the presence of adult women. Further investigation revealed that McCardell is a registered sex offender with previous convictions for sexual abuse of a child and sexual exposure.

McCardell was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on a charge of public indiscretion. At the time of this report, his bail and court dates have not been set.

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Police Officer Mark Herman stressed the importance of public vigilance to ensure public safety and praised the quick actions of his officers in arresting the suspect.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.