👮 CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS JAN 31th - FEB 6th 👮
Precinct 8's highlights from this past week:
-Over 210 traffic stops were conducted.
-26 traffic accidents were investigated including 3 major accidents and 1 crash resulting in Fail to Stop and Give Information report.
-14 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-7 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 4 Disturbances and 7 Theft calls.
-On January 31, 2022, Deputy Poteet responded to a suspicious person call at the Moodys Travel Plaza in the 9100 block of SH 225. Upon arrival, Deputy Poteet learned that a male subject tampered with the gas pump in order to steal fuel. Deputy Poteet observed the pump to be damaged and later located a pry bar in the subject’s vehicle. The subject was charged with Criminal Mischief.
-On January 31, 2022, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 5100 block of the E Sam Houston Twy S. Deputy Calhoun arrived to the scene to proceed with the investigation. The driver displayed obvious signs of intoxication and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Deputies located 6 open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.
-On February 3, 2022, Deputy Self responded to a single vehicle crash in the 8000 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. Deputy Self proceeded to administer the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated 3rd of More after he was found to have two prior convictions.
-On February 3, 2022, Deputy A. Gomez conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of Spencer Hwy. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. A check of her information revealed she had prior DWI convictions. The driver was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated 3rd of More.
-On February 4, 2022, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Gulfstream Park and Dixie Farm Rd. A check of the vehicle’s temporary permit came back to a different make/model. As Deputy Morgan approached the vehicle, he detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Morgan conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located 26 grams of marijuana and 6.5 grams of Xanax. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 5, 2022, Sergeant Toliver conducted a traffic stop in the 5600 block of Spencer Hwy. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. Deputy Atluri arrived to the scene and administered the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had three prior DWI convictions. He was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
-On February 5, 2022, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 5600 block of Gessner Rd. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On February 5, 2022, Deputy Morgan along with his K-9 partner Duke were conducting narcotic interdiction in 12000 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E when he located a stolen vehicle in a parking lot. Deputies made contact with the occupants of the vehicle. A female subject was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance after she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. A male subject was arrested for an open felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On February 6, 2022, Deputy Garcia was monitoring traffic in the 14000 block of Gulf Freeway service road when he observed a vehicle traveling at high rate of speed. Deputy Garcia then observed the vehicle accelerate to speeds over 110 MPH attempting to outgain a second vehicle. Deputy Garcia conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and found the driver to be in possession of a loaded handgun. The driver was charged with Racing on Highway and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On February 6, 2022, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop near the 3400 block of Vista Rd. Upon contact with the vehicle, Deputy Atluri detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Atluri conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located 2.5 grams of marijuana and a loaded handgun. The driver was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. The passenger was arrested for Class C warrants.
-On February 6, 2022, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 9300 block of Westpark Tollway. The driver displayed sigs of intoxication. While speaking to the driver, Deputy Calhoun observed an open bottle of beer in the vehicle. Deputy Calhoun administered the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On February 6, 2022, Deputy Atluri responded to a disabled vehicle in the 12000 block of the S Sam Houston Twy E. Deputy Atluri made contact with the driver of the vehicle who displayed obvious signs of intoxication. The driver performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Upon an inventory of the vehicle, Deputy Atluri located a handgun. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
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