Interim constable sworn in to replace Jack Abercia

Friday, January 13, 2012

Abercia arrested by FBI following Pct. 1 probe ::

Abercia leaves courthouse following arrest ::

Ex-Harris Co. Constable Abercia, 2 others... ::

FBI arrests ex-Harris Co. Constable Jack... ::

Tags:

13 undercover

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Constable Jack Abercia was replaced by the county commissioners court on Friday, just one day after federal agents arrested him on corruption charges.

More: Read the indictment of Jack Abercia

Story: Constable Abercia resigns amid bribery investigation

Story: Abercia drops out of primary election

Story: New details on FBI's probe into Harris Co. Pct. 1

Story: FBI investigating Harris Co. Pct. 1 Constable's Office

More: 13 Undercover Interactive: The investigative trail

Story: FBI joins widening constable probe

Story: The newest trouble at Precinct 6

Story: Pct. 7 constable's statements put to test

In an emergency meeting, Commissioners swore in interim replacement Kenneth W. Berry, who was already slated to take over the office at the end of this month.

But late last night, constable Abercia submitted a letter making his resignation effective immediately. Berry will hold the office until voters decide on a permanent replacement in November.

Abercia and two of his staff members were taken into federal custody Thursday morning amid an investigation into the Precinct One office.

13 Undercover reporter Wayne Dolcefino has been following this story for months. You can see his exclusive reports, including hidden camera video from inside the Precinct One office, starting Monday night on Eyewitness News at 10pm.

Get more 13 Undercover »

Tags:

13 undercover