👮 CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY 10 – JANUARY 16 👮
Precinct 8's highlights from the week of January 10 – January 16:
-Over 450 traffic stops were conducted.
-22 traffic accidents were investigated including 1 major accident and a crash resulting in a Fail to Stop and Give Information report.
-16 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-5 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 4 Disturbances, 1 Fireworks call and 1 Discharge of a Firearm call.
-Deputies responded to 2 Theft calls, 1 Burglary of a Habitation call and 2 Burglary of a Vehicle calls.
-Deputies assisted surrounding agencies with a foot pursuit and arresting a subject with an active US Marshals felony warrant.
-On January 10, 2022, Deputy Mitchell attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the Gulf Freeway service road near Edgebrook Dr. The vehicle failed to pull over and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle ultimately pulled over in the 9900 block of Dover St and both occupants were detained. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and a large sum of U.S. currency. Deputy Mitchell proceeded to conduct a search of the vehicle and located a handgun and drug paraphernalia consistent with the packaging and sale of narcotics. Deputy Morgan and K9 Duke arrived to assist with the investigation and K9 Duke positively alerted on the contraband. The Harris County District Attorney’s Asset Forfeiture division accepted the seizure of the currency. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle.
On January 10, 2022, Deputies J. Gomez and Adi conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of El Dorado Blvd. The driver was found to be in possession of .4 grams of crack cocaine and several identification cards, Lone Star benefit cards and credit cards not belonging to the driver. Deputies made contact with the owners of some of the cards found and confirmed the driver did not have consent to be in possession of this information. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information.
-On January 11, 2022, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 5000 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. While speaking with the driver, Deputy Self detected signs of intoxication. The driver showed two prior DWI convictions. The driver was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More after performing poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
-On January 11, 2022, Deputy Claunch attempted to conduct a traffic stop at SH 225 and Miller Cut Off Rd. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver ultimately came to a stop and was detained. Upon a search of the vehicle, Deputies located .31 grams of Xanax. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle. The DA’s Office declined the charge for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On January 13, 2022, Deputies J. Gomez and Humphrey were conducting surveillance in an area known for high narcotic activity. Deputies observed a vehicle with expired registration and conducted a traffic stop in the 12400 block of Galveston Rd. Upon a search of the vehicle, Deputies located .7 grams of methamphetamine. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On January 13, 2022, Deputies Gossett, Langley and Williams responded to a call in reference to a male experiencing a mental health crisis. Deputies were able to maintain communication with the people involved and safely detained the subject. The male was transported to the hospital where an Emergency Detention Order was filed.
-On January 14, 2022, Deputy A. Gomez conducted a traffic stop in the 12000 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E on a gray GMC Yukon. A check of the temporary permit on the vehicle returned to a blue Honda Accord. The driver was arrested for Altered License Plate.
-On January 14, 2022, Deputy Garcia and Sergeant Covey responded to a suspicious person call in the 16300 block of Havenpark Dr after the homeowners observed a male opening their mail box. Deputies arrived on scene and located the vehicle. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle ultimately came to a stop in the 700 block of Beachcomber and the driver was detained. Upon a search of the vehicle, Deputies located 1.5 grams of methamphetamine, several power tools and multiple stacks of mail letters and packages. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On January 14, 2022, Deputies J. Gomez and Adi conducted a traffic stop in the 16600 block of the Gulf Freeway. Deputies located .9 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On January 14, 2022, Deputy Peters conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Dinerstein St. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and .5 grams of methamphetamine. The driver was charged for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Additional charges for Mail Theft and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle were accepted after the driver was identified as the suspect in an investigation Deputy Williams was conducting.
-On January 15, 2022, Deputy Garcia was traveling in the 200 block of Genoa Red Bluff Rd when a vehicle begin to merge onto his lane and nearly struck the patrol car. Deputy Garcia conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On January 16, 2022, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 9700 block of the Westpark Twy. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On January 16, 2022, Deputy Webber conducted a traffic stop in the 12800 block of Scarsdale Blvd. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had an open felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled substance. Upon a probable cause based search of the vehicle, Deputies located .5 grams of methamphetamine. Additional charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance were accepted.
-On January 16, 2022, Deputy Gossett was dispatched to a welfare check in the 200 block of El Dorado Blvd. A reporting witness observed a vehicle in the moving lane of traffic with the driver unconscious behind the wheel. Deputy Gossett arrived on scene and made contact with the driver. The driver displayed obvious signs of intoxication and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. A check of the driver’s information revealed he is currently awaiting court for a DWI arrest in December of 2021.
-On January 16, 2022, Sergeant Covey conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Ramada Dr. Deputy Calhoun arrived on scene to proceed with the investigation. The driver displayed sings 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.
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