Deputy commended for pulling woman back from ledge of overpass in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County deputy pulls woman back from ledge of overpass

The Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable's Office is commending Deputy Terrance Greene for stopping a woman who appeared poised to jump from a bridge. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office is commending a deputy for helping a woman in mental crisis who appeared poised to jump from an overpass.

The backstory:

According to the constable’s office, a report of a woman on top of the overpass came in around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday near SH 99 and FM 1093.

When Deputy Terrance Greene arrived, he found her with one leg over the rail. He was able to stop her and wait for the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Crisis Intervention Team to arrive.

What they're saying:

Constable Chad Norvell said, "True heroism isn’t loud — it’s the calm voice, the steady hand, and the compassion that pulls someone back from the edge. Deputy Greene showed exactly that. Very well done."

Fort Bend County deputy commended for pulling woman off ledge

Bodycam footage showed Fort Bend Co. Pct. 1 Deputy Terrance Green who was found with her leg over the rail of an overpass. He shared with FOX 26 that crisis calls like this tend to rise during the holiday season.

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