đź‘® CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS đź‘® Dec 27th - Jan 2nd
Precinct 8's highlights from this past week:
-Over 310 traffic stops were conducted.
-12 traffic accidents were investigated including 1 major accident and a crash resulting in a Fail to Stop and Give Information arrest.
-8 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-9 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 10 Disturbances, 21 Fireworks calls and 2 Discharge of a Firearm calls.
-Deputies responded to 1 Theft calls, 2 Burglary of a Habitation calls and 2 Burglary of a Vehicle calls.
-Tollroad deputies responded to the Lynchburg Ferry in reference to a vehicle that drove off into the water. A citizen who witnessed the incident, jumped in the water and rescued the driver. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
-On December 27, 2021, Deputies Calhoun and A. Gomez were flagged down in reference to a vehicle crash with a stationary train car in the 1600 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy N. Deputy Gomez arrived on scene and detained the driver. Deputy Calhoun administered the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and determined the driver was not able to operate a motor vehicle. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of a handgun. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On December 27, 2021, Deputies J. Gomez and Adi observed a wanted felon at a business known for high narcotic activity in the 9900 block of Bessemer St. A check of the subject’s information revealed he had an open felony warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance filed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies conducted a search of the subject incident to arrest and located 1.3 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Additional charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance were accepted.
-On December 28, 2021, Deputy Brinkley was dispatched to a disabled vehicle on the Fred Hartman Bridge. HCSO staff, assigned to monitor the cameras on the bridge, observed the occupant of the vehicle pointing a gun towards the water and alerted responding deputies. Deputy Brinkley made contact with the subject and retrieved the handgun. The subject was arrested for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On December 29, 2021, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 5700 block of Fairmont Pkwy. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-On December 29, 2021, Deputy Basurto observed a disabled vehicle in the 100 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy. The vehicle appeared to have been involved in a minor crash prior to stopping. Deputy Basurto made contact with the driver of the vehicle who displayed obvious signs of intoxication. A check of the driver’s information revealed she had prior DWI convictions. The driver was arrested for felony Driving While Intoxicated 3rd of More.
-On December 30, 2021, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop in the 18100 block of the Gulf Freeway. The driver was found to be in possession of a handgun and 4.44 ounces of marijuana. A check of the driver’s information revealed they had a prior felony conviction. The driver was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
-On December 30, 2021, Deputy Claunch conducted a traffic stop in the 17600 block of the Gulf Freeway. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Claunch detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle and observed marijuana in plain view. Deputy Claunch conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located 1.2 grams of marijuana and a loaded handgun. The driver was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On December 30, 2021, Deputies Self and A. Gomez were dispatched to a stranded vehicle call in the 1500 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy. Upon contact with the driver, deputies detected signs of intoxication. The driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after performing poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
-On December 30, 2021, Deputies J. Gomez and Adi conducted a traffic stop in the 18500 block of the Gulf Freeway. The passenger was found to be in possession of .2 grams of methamphetamine. She was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On December 30, 2021, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 11400 block of Sageglen Dr. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had an open felony warrant through Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Self detained the subject and observed a handgun in the vehicle. The driver was found to have a prior felony conviction and was charged with Felon in Possession of a Weapon.
-On December 31, 2021, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Edgebrook Dr. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Morgan detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Morgan conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located two handguns, 3.5 ounces of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On December 31, 2021, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 5000 block for the E Sam Houston Twy S. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and was placed in custody for Driving While Intoxicated. Upon an inventory of the vehicle, Deputy Calhoun located fictitious identifying documents. Additional charges for Tampering with a Government Record were accepted.
-On December 31, 2021, Deputy Self was dispatched to a crash in the 900 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The suspect vehicle struck another vehicle and failed to stop and provide information. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and made contact with the driver who displayed numerous signs of intoxication. The driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense after performing poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Deputies learned the driver was employed by Lyft and was in service at the time of the incident.
-On January 1, 2022, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of the E Sam Houston Twy S. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and was placed in custody after performing poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Upon an inventory of the vehicle, Deputy Atluri located 3.35 grams of marijuana. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On January 1, 2022, Deputy Calhoun was dispatched to an aggressive driver call on the S Sam Houston Twy E near Beamer Rd. Deputy Calhoun located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle ultimately came to a stop in the 5200 block of the S Sam Houston Twy E. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle.
-On January 2, 2022, Deputy Garcia was dispatched to assist Nassau Bay Police Department with an intoxicated driver. Deputy Garcia administered the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and determined the driver was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had a prior DWI conviction. He was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense.
-On January 2, 2022, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 5900 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The driver displayed several signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
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