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Harris County Treasurer Charged with Misdemeanor Burglary

12/31/2025

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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, the first African American elected to the office, faces a misdemeanor burglary charge after allegedly entering a woman's vehicle on December 27.
Wyatt claimed she had permission, but the vehicle's owner denied this.
She was arrested and released on bond the following day.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office will not comment further as the case remains pending.

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Story summary

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, the first African American elected to the office, faces a misdemeanor burglary charge after allegedly entering a woman's vehicle on December 27.
Wyatt claimed she had permission, but the vehicle's owner denied this.
She was arrested and released on bond the following day.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office will not comment further as the case remains pending.