Ex San Jacinto Deputy Faces Felony Charges

HUMBLE, TX -- A tip to the San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office about the integrity of a retired Humble Police Officer employed as a deputy at the sheriff's office, led to that deputy's arrest.

Michael L. Flynt, who'd worked at the sheriff's office since January 2017, is accused of committing numerous crimes while employed with the Humble Police Department.

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Investigators said Flynt completed the application/personal history statement required for all applicants by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). In that government document, Flynt stated “no” to issues concerning his former employment with Humble PD.

Based on his answers Flynt was offered a position by San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers, who by all means possible at the time, showed to be a more than acceptable candidate for employment.

Flynt was brought on board to handle the Patrol Tactical Unit as a Lieutenant, a position similar to his

assignment with Humble PD.

However, when investigators learned of the allegations against Flynt, an investigation was launched.

Capers said the criminal issues were absent during the background investigation, because they'd allegedly been ordered sealed the former city manager, who retired in 2017.

Capers alleged that city administrators in Humble threatened employees to keep them from discussing the issue.

"Being that the background investigation is a cornerstone to law enforcement to
ensure only persons of the highest caliber are accepted into the field, this omission by the city of
Humble seriously jeopardized the integrity of the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office," Capers said in his press release.

Capers said detectives obtained a search warrant for all records concerning Flynt at the City of Humble.

The documents revealed that Flynt was involved as the subject of several criminal investigations, was forced to retire versus being indicted, and that he lied on his application/personal history statement when seeking employment with San Jacinto County.

The evidence was presented to District Judge Kaycee Jones and arrest warrants for Flynt were issued.

Charges include four state jail felonies and a misdemeanor charge, related to providing false employment information to the San Jacinto Sheriff's Office.

Flynt was fired from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office on June 20, and surrendered to authorities in Liberty County the next day.

Investigation is continuing into other allegations of his actions while in the position he held with San
Jacinto County.

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