The City of Houston and surrounding area is not playing around when it comes to looters taking advantage of the massive floods caused by Hurricane Harvey. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s office-- a neighboring county-- posted a warning on Monday that any looters, thieves or burglars caught victimizing area residents will be arrested and served up mandatory jail time, according to the Houston Chronicle. "Leniency and probation will be off the table for these offenses committed during this time." According to Montgomery County officials, state law “allows for enhanced punishment ranges for certain offenses committed during a declared natural disaster event.”Ligon also commented on the need to enforce the law. My jail is open and you will be arrested & charged," Gonzalez posted on Monday morning.

Source: Fox News August 29, 2017 05:41 UTC