This Texas Car Theft Led to a Weird Meat Heist Discovery

In a bizarre twist of events, a vehicle theft from College Station spiraled into a meat heist, leading to the arrest of two men in the Houston area.

FROM ROUTINE STOP TO FULL-ON MEAT HEIST

What began like a routine traffic stop quickly escalated as officers discovered a hoard of pilfered meat in the car – a total of 18 packages including beef steaks, brisket, and pork chitterlings, collectively worth over $500.

Investigations revealed these meat products were stolen from grocery stores across Katy and Houston. Adding to the criminal stash, drug paraphernalia was also found inside the vehicle.

THEFT AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES

The driver, 32-year-old Cornileus Davis from Pattison, Texas, faces charges for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, with additional theft charges looming. His accomplice, 31-year-old Robert Stevenson from Brookshire, Texas, was nabbed for possession of drug paraphernalia, with his own set of theft charges pending.

Rosenberg Police Chief Jonathan White commended his officers for their sharp instincts, noting that their intervention likely prevented further crimes. It's no secret that prices of groceries have significantly increased, which could be the reason food theft is becoming increasingly regular.

WEIRD TEXAS LAWS

Stealing meat is certainly against the law, but did you know in the state of Texas it is technically illegal to lasso a fish; weird, right? There's also a law that allows for horse thieves to be hanged. While this law is unlikely to be enforced today, it reflects the historical significance of horses in Texas.

Keep scrolling to check out more weird and obscure Texas laws.