👮 PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 👮 Sept 19th - 25th 2021

Precinct 8's highlights from the past week:

-Over 420 traffic stops were conducted.
-31 traffic accidents were investigated including 3 Fail to Stop and Give Information calls and 5 major accidents.
-Day shift deputies and Precinct 8’s Crash Team investigated a fatality that occurred in the 3000 block of E Nasa Pkwy.
-12 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-16 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 12 Disturbances.
-Deputies responded to 5 Theft calls and 2 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle calls.
-Deputies assisted surrounding agencies with locating a suspect that evaded on foot, a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle and 2 vehicle pursuits, one in which two victims were robbed at gunpoint in the 1900 block of El Dorado Blvd.
-On September 19, 2021, Deputies Claunch and Means conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Edgebrook Dr. Upon contact with the vehicle, Deputies detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputies also observed two unrestrained small children in the vehicle. When asked for identifying information, the passenger provided a false name and date of birth. Deputies were able to confirm the subject’s identify through Mobile AFIS. She was charged with Fail to Identify to a Peace Officer.
-On September 20, 2021, Deputy Campbell conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of El Dorado Blvd. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had two outstanding warrants filed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. As Deputy Campbell placed the driver in custody, he observed drug paraphernalia and marijuana residue in plain view. The passenger was detained for further investigation and found to be in possession of 1.6 grams of methamphetamine. She was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
On September 20, 2021, Deputy Mitchell conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Edgebrook Dr. Deputy Mitchell conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located a large amount of firearms, cash and narcotics including THC cartridges, marijuana, cocaine and Xanax pills. Both driver and passenger were charged with two felony charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, felony Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
-On September 21, 2021, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 5900 block of E Sam Houston Pkwy S. Upon contact with the vehicle, Deputy Calhoun observed multiple used syringes in plain view. The driver showed obvious signs of impairment consistent with drug use. Deputy Calhoun conducted tests on the driver and determined he was not able to operate a motor vehicle safely. The driver was placed in custody. Upon further investigation, it was found the driver had four prior DWI convictions. Charges for felony of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More were accepted. His bond has been set at $40,000.
-On September 23, 2021, Deputy Jenkins, assigned to the Warrant Division, served a felony Theft warrant arrest in the 1301 Bay Meadow Dr. The suspect was located and placed in custody with no incident.
-On September 23, 2021, Deputies Claunch and Means observed an in-progress physical disturbance while patrolling the 1100 block of Edgebrook Dr. Deputies immediately detained the two subjects. Upon further investigation, Deputies learned the suspect attempted to get into the victim’s vehicle. The victim retrieved a firearm and they began to struggle over the firearm. The suspect was found to have prior felony convictions and was placed in custody for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
-On September 24, 2021, Deputy Williams and Sergeant Gerrish were dispatched to a civil standby in the 2500 block of E Pasadena Blvd. Deputies arrived on scene and stood by while the complainant removed her cattle from the property. While on scene, the suspect retrieved a shotgun and advanced towards the direction of the victims pointing the firearm in their direction. Deputy Williams and Sgt. Gerrish detained the suspect and secured the weapon. The suspect was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
-On September 25, 2021, Sergeant Hulsart rolled up on a major crash in the 2000 block of the E Sam Houston Twy N. Deputy Atluri arrived on scene to proceed with the investigation. The driver of the ‘at fault’ vehicle was found to be intoxicated and placed in custody. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Upon further investigation, it was found the suspect had a prior DWI. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. His bond was set at $100.
-On September 25, 2021, Sergeant Hulsart was flagged down in reference to a minor crash in the 4900 block of Fairmont Pkwy. Deputy Calhoun arrived on scene to proceed with the investigation. The driver was traveling westbound when she lost control of her vehicle, crossed all eastbound lanes of traffic and came to a stop after striking landscape bushes and a parked unoccupied vehicle. The female driver was found to be intoxicated and was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated with Child under 15 Years of Age. The driver had two child passengers, a one year old and three year old child. Her bond was set at $1,000.
-On September 25, 2021, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop in the 9800 block of the Gulf Freeway. Deputies conducted a consent based search and located drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The passenger was found to be in possession of .5 grams of crack cocaine. She was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On September 25, 2021, Deputies J. Gomez and Saez conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of the Gulf Freeway. While approaching the vehicle, Deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputies observed a jar containing marijuana in plain view. Deputies conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located a handgun, a bottle containing a liquid believed to be promethazine and 30 grams of marijuana. The driver was charged Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
-On September 25, 2021, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 3300 block of S Sam Houston Pkwy E. The driver was found to be impaired and placed in custody for Driving While Intoxicated. Upon an inventory of the vehicle, Deputy Calhoun located a loaded handgun. Additional charges of Unlawful Carry of a Weapon were accepted.