👮 CONSTABLES PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Nov 1st - Nov 7th 👮
Precinct 8's highlights from this past week:
-Over 360 traffic stops were conducted.
-28 traffic accidents were investigated including 1 major accident.
-19 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-8 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 11 Disturbances.
-Deputies responded to 9 Theft calls and 2 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.
-Deputies assisted surrounding agencies with locating three suspects who broke into a postal office, two vehicle pursuits and a disturbance.
-On November 1, 2021, Sergeant Covey attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the 13000 block of the Gulf Freeway. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver came to a stop after losing power and continued to evade on foot. Responding deputies joined the foot pursuit and were able to apprehend the driver who was found to be in possession of a handgun. He was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On November 1, 2021, Deputy A. Gomez conducted a traffic stop in the 7300 block of E Sam Houston Pkwy S. Deputy Gomez identified six juveniles in the vehicle who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Two of the juveniles were identified as runaways from Galveston County. The juveniles were released to their parents on the scene.
-On November 2, 2021, Deputy Mitchell attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the 16600 block of the Gulf Freeway. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensured. The driver ultimately came to a stop on Capstan Rd where he was apprehended. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle.
-On November 3, 2021, Deputy Mitchell conducted a traffic stop in the 11900 block of Galveston Rd. Upon contact with the driver, Deputy Mitchell detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had an open warrant filed by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Mitchell conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located a large sum of US currency in small denominations, drug paraphernalia, a handgun, 23 grams of marijuana and 6.7 grams of methamphetamine. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Felon in Possession of a Weapon.
-On November 4, 2021, Deputy Webber responded to a disturbance in the 15300 block of the Gulf Freeway. During the investigation, one of the parties was found to be listed as a Sex Offender who was not registered. He was placed in custody and charged with Fail to Comply as a Sex Offender.
-On November 5, 2021, Deputies with the Warrant Division located a wanted suspect in the 7200 block of Spencer Hwy. The suspect had an open warrant for Indecent Exposure filed by Deer Park Police Department. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Harris County jail.
-On November 6, 2021, Sergeant Toliver observed a disabled vehicle in the 7200 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The vehicle was blocking the moving lane of traffic with its front wheel over the curb. Deputy Calhoun arrived on scene to proceed with the investigation. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was placed in custody. Upon a search of the vehicle, deputies located drug paraphernalia and a handgun. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On November 6, 2021, Deputy Self conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4400 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The driver was found to be intoxicated and placed in custody. Upon a search of the vehicle, deputies located a handgun. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On November 6, 2021, Deputy J. Gomez made contact with two suspicious males in the 9900 block of Bessemer St. One subject was found to be in possession of 2.8 grams of methamphetamine. The other subject was found to be in possession of .5 grams of methamphetamine. Both subjects were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On November 7, 2021, Deputy Gossett arrested a male for shoplifting in the 16700 block of El Camino Real. The subject is known to Precinct 8 Deputies from previous theft and criminal trespass calls. The male was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and was charged with felony Theft and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Deputies later learned he was just released from TDCJ on the previous day.