👮 CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Feb 21st – Feb 27th👮
Precinct 8's highlights from the week of February 21 – February 27:
-Over 320 traffic stops were conducted.
-27 traffic accidents were investigated including 6 major accidents and 1 crash that resulted in a Fail to Stop and Give Information report.
-18 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-2 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to the following:
6 Disturbances
1 Assault
8 Thefts
2 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
6 Criminal Mischief
1 Mental Health call
4 Child Custody disputes
-On February 21, 2022, Deputy Mitchell conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle displaying a temporary permit. The passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot when the vehicle came to a stop. Deputy Mitchell detained the driver and responding units searched for the passenger but were unable to locate him. Upon a search of the vehicle, Deputy Mitchell located two catalytic converters and multiple burglary tools. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and declined any charges.
-On February 21, 2022, Deputy Brinkley conducted a traffic stop in the 4000 block of SH 225. The driver was found to be in possession of a fictitious ID. The driver was charged with Tampering Government Record. Upon an inventory search of the vehicle, Deputy Brinkley located small baggies containing a white powdery substance. The DA’s office declined charges for Possession of Controlled Substance.
-On February 23, 2022, Deputy Mitchell was conducting narcotic interdiction in the area of Clearwood Dr and Ledge St. Deputy Mitchel observed two suspicious males in a parking lot known for high narcotic activity. Deputy Mitchell continued to monitor the two males and observed them get into a vehicle and leave the parking lot. Deputy Mitchell conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Mitchell detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and located 31.04 ounces of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and two handguns. The driver was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Carry of a Weapon and Fail to ID. The passenger was charged with Possession of Marijuana.
-On February 25, 2022, Deputy Peters and Adi conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Red Bluff Rd. Upon contact with the vehicle, Deputy Peters detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The driver was found to be in possession of 25.8 grams of Xanax, 3.5 grams of Clonazepam, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 26, 2022, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 5400 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense after he was found to have a prior DWI conviction.
-On February 26, 2020, Deputies J. Gomez and Rabago were dispatched to a theft call at the Walgreens located in the 16500 block of El Camino Real. Deputies located the suspect who was found to be in possession of the stolen merchandise. The suspect was charged with Theft.
-On February, 26, 2022, Deputy Webber observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on the Gulf Freeway service road. The vehicle continued driving recklessly and changed lanes several times to avoid striking other vehicles. Deputy Webber conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 100 block of W El Dorado Blvd. The driver was arrested for Reckless Driving.
-On February 26, 2022, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of the E Sam Houston Twy S. The vehicle’s temporary permit was found to be fraudulent. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had an open warrant through Harris County Sherriff’s Office. Deputy Atluri conducted a search of the driver’s person incident to arrest and located .31 grams of heroin. Additional charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance were accepted.
-On February 27, 2022, Deputy Calhoun located the suspect vehicle matching the description of a vehicle involved in a pursuit with Kemah PD earlier in the shift. Deputy Calhoun attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 1800 block of Battleground Rd. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to a brief stop and Deputy Calhoun was able to observe a male driver. The vehicle continued to evade running multiple red lights. Deputy Calhoun lost sight of the vehicle and then located it traveling on Baywood Dr. The vehicle came to a stop and Deputies apprehended a female driver. Upon further investigation, Deputies learned the male driver had fled on foot in the neighborhood and the female detained was the passenger during the pursuit. Deputy Morgan and K-9 Duke arrived on scene and located the male suspect hiding in a shed. The female was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and the male was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in Vehicle.
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