👮 CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Mar 7th - Mar 13th 👮
Precinct 8's highlights from this past week:
-Over 380 traffic stops were conducted.
-29 traffic accidents were investigated including 6 major accidents.
-24 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-6 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to the following:
6 Disturbances
1 Discharge of Firearm
1 Telephone Harassment
1 Road Rage
2 Assault calls
1 Terroristic Threat
1 Missing Person
2 Thefts
4 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
1 Criminal Mischief
5 Child Custody Disputes
-On March 7, 2022, Evening shift deputies assisted Webster Police Department with a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. The suspect vehicle came to a stop after colliding with a vehicle on Bay Area Blvd and Saturn Ln. The driver was taken into custody by Webster Police Department. The crash was investigated by Precinct 8 Deputies.
-On March 7, 2022, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The driver displayed multiple signs of intoxication and performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On March 8, 2022, Deputy Villalon conducted a traffic stop in the 12000 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E on a possible DWI driver. The driver displayed multiple signs of impairment. Upon a probable cause based search of the vehicle, Deputies located Xanax, marijuana and a handgun. The driver was charged Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On March 9, 2022, Deputy Mitchell was conducting narcotic interdiction in the 12000 block of E Sam Houston Pkwy. Deputy Mitchell observed a vehicle displaying a fictitious temporary tag in an area known for high narcotic activity. Deputy Mitchell continued to monitor the vehicle and observed it exit the parking lot. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle in the 14300 block of the Gulf Freeway. Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Mitchell detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputies proceeded to conduct a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located a handgun. A check of the serial number revealed the gun was reported stolen through Houston Police Department. The passenger was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. Charges for Possession of a Stolen Firearm were declined by the DA’s office.
-On March 9, 2022, Deputy A. Gomez conducted a traffic stop in the 7100 block of the E Sam Houston Twy S. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Gomez observed open containers of alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. The driver displayed multiple signs of intoxication and was directed to step out of the vehicle. Deputy Gomez detained the driver and observed a handgun on the floorboard. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On March 9, 2022, Deputy Humphrey conducted a traffic stop in the 16400 block of Buccaneer Ln. The vehicle displayed a fictitious temporary permit. The driver was charged with Tampering with a Government Document.
-On March 10, 2022, Deputy Claunch conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for running the red light at Galveston Rd and Conklin Ln. The driver displayed multiple signs of intoxication. Deputy Claunch administered the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver performed poorly and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Upon an inventory search of the vehicle, Deputies located an open bottle of whiskey.
-On March 11, 2022, Deputy Humphrey attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle with no license plate at Galveston Rd and Genoa Red Bluff Rd. The motorcycle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver accelerated to speeds over 100 MPH and disregarded numerous red lights. Ultimately, the driver lost control of the motorcycle and was apprehended. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle.
-On March 11, 2022, Sergeant Gerrish observed a vehicle failing to maintain a single lane of traffic in the 11700 block of Fairmont Pkwy. Sergeant Gerrish conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver who displayed multiple signs of intoxication. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Upon further investigation, it was found the subject was released on bond earlier that day on another case.
-On March 12, 2022, Sergeant Toliver conducted a traffic stop in the 5500 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. Sergeant Toliver made contact with the driver who displayed multiple signs of intoxication. Deputy LeMelle arrived on scene to proceed with the investigation. The driver performed poorly on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
-On March 12, 2022, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Edgebrook Dr. Upon contact with the vehicle, Deputy Morgan observed an unsecured child in the backseat. When asked for identification, the driver provided false identifying information. Sergeant Toliver arrived on scene and verified the driver’s identity by using a mobile Automated Fingerprint Identification System device. A check of the driver’s information revealed an open felony warrant through Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The driver was arrested for the warrant. Additional charges for Fail to ID to Peace Officer were accepted.
-On March 12, 2022, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop in the 10900 block of the Gulf Freeway. Upon contact with the vehicle, Deputy Morgan detected the odor of marijuana. Deputy Morgan proceeded to conduct a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia and .6 grams of methamphetamine. The passenger was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On March 12, 2022, Deputies J. Gomez and Rabago conducting a traffic stop in the 11800 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Gomez observed a white substance scattered in the vehicle. Deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia, 2.3 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, and multiple social security cards, passports, identification cards and pieces of mail. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Charges for Fraud/Possession of Identifying Information were declined by the DA’s office.
-On March 13, 2022, Deputies J. Gomez and Rabago conducted a traffic stop in the 18300 block of the Gulf Freeway. Upon contact with the driver, Deputies detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located 2.2 grams of marijuana and a handgun. The driver was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
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