# Galveston Deputy Fired for Tailgating Without Lights

> Galveston deputy fired after video shows tailgating without lights.
- Title: Galveston Deputy Fired for Tailgating Without Lights
- Summary: Galveston deputy fired after video shows tailgating without lights. Galveston County Sheriff's deputy Carlos Ramos was terminated for tailgating a driver…
- Keywords: galveston county, carlos ramos, sheriff fullen, texas commission on law enforcement, galveston county sheriff's office, tailgating, news, local, Galveston, Deputy, Fired, Without
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/galveston-county-sheriffs-deputy-fired-seen-video-tailing-car-preventing-traffic-passing-texas-officials-say/19857620
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:48:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: galveston county, carlos ramos, sheriff fullen, texas commission on law enforcement, galveston county sheriff's office, tailgating, news, local
## What happened
A Galveston County Sheriff's deputy was fired after video showed them tailgating a driver without lights.

> We were like, oh my god, what is he doing?
## Who was involved
The deputy, Carlos Ramos, was seen swerving to block traffic from passing.
## Why it happened
The deputy tailgated without lights for an extended period, preventing traffic from passing.
## What people said
The woman who filmed said the deputy 'harassed' her by riding her bumper.

> It was like harassment, and purposefully abusing his power just because she passed him.
## What happened next
The sheriff will review the incident to determine policy violations by Saturday.
## Key takeaway

Galveston County Sheriff's deputy Carlos Ramos was terminated for tailgating a driver without lights, preventing traffic from passing.