A Texas resident has taken legal action against a county constable and the county itself, alleging violations of his constitutional rights. Joshua Cartwright filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on February 1, 2026, naming Aaron Logan Ross and Kaufman County, Texas, as defendants. The lawsuit claims that Cartwright’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated when Ross unlawfully entered his home without a warrant.
The case revolves around an incident on February 7, 2024, when Aaron Logan Ross, a deputy constable with the Kaufman County Precinct 2 Constable Office, allegedly entered Cartwright’s residence in Van Zandt County without permission or a warrant. According to the complaint, Ross was accompanied by the grandson of the property owner and threatened to evict Cartwright within 30 minutes. Cartwright claims that Ross stated he did not need a warrant because he was a constable. This action led to charges against Ross for Criminal Trespass and Official Oppression. It is alleged that Ross pled guilty to these charges and surrendered his Texas Peace Officer license.
Cartwright’s complaint further alleges systemic issues within the Kaufman County Precinct 2 Constable Office, accusing it of having procedures and practices that show indifference to constitutional rights by allowing arbitrary searches without warrants. The complaint highlights previous incidents involving other officers from the same office and suggests inadequate training and oversight contributed to these violations. It argues that such actions reflect broader problems within the office regarding adherence to constitutional protections.
In seeking redress from the court, Cartwright requests compensatory damages totaling $375,000 from both defendants for mental anguish and expenses incurred due to their actions. Additionally, he seeks exemplary damages against Ross for what he describes as egregious conduct violating his rights. Cartwright also demands attorney’s fees under federal statutes allowing recovery for civil rights violations.
Representing Joshua Cartwright is attorney David D. Davis from Grand Prairie, Texas. The case is under Case ID 3:26-cv-00258-N.
Source: 326cv258_Joshua_Cartwrigt_v_Aaron_Logan_Complaint_Southern_District_of_Texas..pdf
