Baytown, January 6, 2026
A deputy constable from Harris County has been charged with three felony assault counts after allegedly attacking three nurses, including a pregnant nurse, at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day while the officer awaited an MRI. The case has raised concerns regarding the treatment of healthcare professionals in the area.
Baytown
A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable, Robert Nobles Jr., 42, has been charged with three felony assaults following an alleged incident on New Year’s Day at a Baytown hospital. The charges stem from accusations that Nobles attacked three nurses, one of whom was pregnant.
Investigation and Charges
According to court records, Nobles was at the Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital awaiting an MRI when the alleged assaults occurred. He now faces three separate felony assault charges.
Background
Robert Nobles Jr. serves as a deputy constable for Harris County Precinct 3. The incident took place within Baytown, a city where such events fall under the purview of the Harris County Criminal Justice Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the charges against Deputy Constable Robert Nobles Jr.?
- Deputy Constable Robert Nobles Jr. is charged with three felony assaults.
- Who was allegedly assaulted?
- Three nurses, including one who was pregnant, were allegedly assaulted.
- When did the alleged incident occur?
- The alleged incident occurred on New Year’s Day.
- Where did the alleged incident take place?
- The alleged incident took place at a Baytown hospital, specifically Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.
- What was Deputy Constable Nobles doing at the hospital?
- Deputy Constable Nobles was at the hospital waiting to get an MRI.
Key Details of the Incident
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Officer’s Name | Robert Nobles Jr. |
| Role | Harris County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable |
| Charges | Three felony assaults |
| Location | Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Baytown |
| Date of Incident | New Year’s Day |
| Victims | Three nurses (one pregnant) |
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