👮 CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Feb 7th - Feb 13th 👮
Precinct 8's highlights from this past week:
-Over 370 traffic stops were conducted.
-33 traffic accidents were investigated including 1 major accident and 2 crashes resulting in Fail to Stop and Give Information and Fail to Stop and Render Aid cases.
-20 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-3 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to the following:
14 Disturbances
2 Assaults
1 Terroristic Threat
1 Discharge of a Firearm
9 Thefts
2 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
1 Criminal Mischief
4 Mental Health calls
3 Child Custody disputes
-Deputies assisted surrounding agencies with three shootings, a rollover crash involving a commercial vehicle at SH 225 and the Beltway, locating a stolen vehicle suspect that fled on foot and a fight at Union Tavern bar in the 400 block of El Dorado Blvd.
-On February 7, 2022, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 12900 block of the Gulf Freeway for numerous traffic infractions. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Upon an inventory search of the vehicle, Deputy Atluri located marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
-On February 9, 2022, Deputy Atluri observed a disabled vehicle in the 7500 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The driver was found to have an open warrant for Probation Violation out of Angelina County and he was placed in custody. Deputy Atluri conducted an inventory of the vehicle and located 2 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. A further search of the vehicle revealed .45 grams of Ecstasy pills. Additional charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance were accepted.
-On February 9, 2022, Sergeant Jones attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 7600 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The vehicle failed to stop and continued traveling westbound. The vehicle took the Pearland Pkwy exit ramp and continued traveling on the feeder road. The vehicle ultimately came to a stop in the 8500 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E. The driver was charged with Fleeing/Attempting to Elude Police Officer.
-On February 9, 2022, Deputy Mitchell observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of Gulf Breese Dr and Dixie Farm Rd. Deputy Mitchell activated his emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop and the motorcycle accelerated in an attempt to evade. The pursuit was terminated after the motorcycle began driving the wrong way on the Gulf Freeway service road. A short time later, Friendswood PD located the motorcycle and the driver was turned over to Deputy Mitchell. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle.
-On February 10, 2022, Deputy Claunch along with Sergeant Covey conducted a warrant service in the 12300 block of Scarsdale Blvd. The subject was located and placed in custody for an open warrant for Harassment out of Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Upon a search of his person incident to arrest, Deputy Claunch located .19 grams of cocaine. Additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance were accepted.
-On February 10, 2022, Deputy Humphrey conducted a traffic stop in the 7300 block of Fairmont Pkwy. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Humphrey detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Humphrey conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located a handgun and 11 sealed packages containing 3.5 grams of marijuana each. The driver was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On February 10, 2022, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 2800 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy S. While speaking to the driver, Deputy Self detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Self conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located .6 grams of Xanax. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 11, 2022, Deputies J. Gomez and Adi were conducting narcotic interdiction in the 200 block of El Dorado Blvd when they observed a suspicious male approaching several vehicles in the parking lot. Deputies made contact with the male after they observed him display a device known to gain entry into vehicles. The male was found to be in possession of a taser, brass knuckles, drug paraphernalia and 2.6 grams of methamphetamine. He was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 12, 2022, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 8400 block of the Gulf Freeway. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. Deputy Calhoun proceeded to administer the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On February 12, 2022, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 5400 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Atluri detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Atluri conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located a 3.41 grams of marijuana and a loaded handgun. The driver was also found to have 1.38 grams of hydrocodone on his person. He was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 12, 2022, Sergeant Cruz and Deputy Humphrey were conducting narcotic interdiction in the 9300 block of Bessemer St. Deputies checked the license plate of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot and the registration came back to a different make/model. Deputies continued to monitor the vehicle and observed three individuals get inside the vehicle and leave. Deputy Humphrey conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and found the driver to be in possession of .31 grams of methamphetamine and a passenger to be in possession of 2.54 grams of methamphetamine. A check of the passenger’s information revealed he had two open felony warrants. Both subjects were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 13, 2022, Deputy Atluri was monitoring traffic in the 5600 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S when he observed two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicles approached an intersection and accelerated at the green light in an attempt to outdistance one another. Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop on both vehicles in the 5300 block of Fairmont Pkwy. The drivers were charged with Racing on the Highway.
-On February 13, 2022, Deputy Mitchell was dispatched to the 13600 block of Galveston Rd in reference to a vehicle stuck on the train tracks. Deputy Mitchell made contact with the driver and observed two open containers of beer in the vehicle. While on the scene, Deputy Mitchell was made aware of an approaching train and had the driver exit the vehicle. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Upon an inventory search of the vehicle, Deputy Mitchell located .6 grams of cocaine. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The vehicle was safely removed from the tracks.
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