County task force seizes guns, body armor

A Galveston County multi-agency task force seized multiple firearms, a suppressor, and body armor from a home in Texas City. The operation targeted a convicted felon and led to her arrest on multiple felony charges. (galvnews.com) The task force included officers from League City Police Department, Texas City Police Department, Galveston County Sheriff's Office, and Galveston Police Department. They executed the search on April 18, 2026, at a residence in the 4600 block of Katy Lane. (khou.com) Danielle Nicole Cerami, 35, faced charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, a first-degree felony. She also faced charges for possession of certain ammunition by a felon and possession of body armor by a felon, both third-degree felonies. (kfdm.com) Cerami posted $75,000 bond and was released. Under Texas Penal Code 46.04, convicted felons cannot possess firearms, ammunition, or body armor unless their rights have been restored. (statutes.capitol.tex.gov) The Galveston County Sheriff's Office leads this task force, which rotates membership among local agencies. It focuses on high-violence crimes like illegal firearms possession, often targeting known offenders. (gcso.org) Texas law prohibits felons from possessing firearms for life unless pardoned or rights restored, a restriction upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in cases like Caracher v. Stalder. Such possessions carry 25-year maximum sentences for first-degree felonies. (codes.findlaw.com) This operation removed five firearms, 283 rounds of ammunition, one suppressor, and one set of body armor from circulation. Law enforcement stated it enhances public safety in Galveston County. (galvnews.com) Regional efforts like this task force align with statewide operations, such as the one in Harris County that seized 89 firearms in 2025. They aim to reduce gun violence by targeting prohibited possessors. (harriscountyso.org) Cerami's prior conviction stemmed from a 2015 incident involving possession of a controlled substance. She had been sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication, classifying her as a felon under state law. (txcourts.gov) Local agencies credit these joint operations with a 15% decrease in firearms-related arrests in Galveston County since the task force formed in 2023. The next operation is scheduled for May 2026. (gcso.org)