👮 PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 👮 Sept 5th - 12th 2021
Precinct 8's highlights from the past week:
-Over 430 traffic stops were conducted.
-29 traffic accidents were investigated including 2 Fail to Stop and Give Information calls and 8 major accidents.
-29 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-5 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 4 Disturbances and 3 Discharge of a Firearm calls.
-Evening shift deputies responded to suicidal subject call. The subject was transported to the hospital where an Emergency Detention Order was filed.
-Night shift patrol deputies assisted HPD with a Disturbance in progress, a Resisting Arrest call and a Stabbing.
-On September 6, 2021, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block E Sam Houston Pkwy S. When asked for identification, the driver provided his brother’s name and date of birth as his own. After discovering his brother had open warrants, the driver provided Deputy Atluri with his correct name and date of birth. He was charged with Fail to Identify to a Peace Officer.
-On September 6, 2021, Deputy Claunch was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the 15300 block of the Gulf Freeway. Deputy Claunch arrived on scene and located the occupied vehicle. A check of the vehicle’s registration revealed it was reported stolen out of Alvin PD. The occupant of the vehicle was detained and provided a false name and date of birth. Deputy Claunch was able to confirm the subject’s identity through Mobile AFIS. The subject was found to have an open warrant filed by Friendswood PD and was later found to be in possession of .49 grams of methamphetamine. He was charged with Fail to ID to a Peace Officer and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On September 6, 2021, Deputies Webber and Campbell conducted a traffic stop in the 18200 block of the Gulf Fwy. Deputies conducted a consent based search of the vehicle and located two glass pipes containing methamphetamine residue, a scale, several small plastic bags and 38.4 grams of methamphetamine. Both the driver and passenger were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver.
-On September 7, 2021, Deputy Calhoun conducted a traffic stop in the 11000 block of the Gulf Freeway on a vehicle for failing to maintain a single lane of travel. The female was 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 juvenile passengers, a thirteen year old and a fifteen year old. Her bond was set at $1,000.
-On September 7, 2021, Deputy J. Gomez conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 200 block of El Dorado Blvd. Upon a probable cause based search of the vehicle, Deputy Gomez located 14.8 grams of methamphetamine. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On September 7, 2021, Deputy Morgan attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3300 block of Red Bluff Rd. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to a stop at a residence where the driver fled inside the house. After a 40 minute standoff, the driver agreed to exit the residence and was apprehended. He was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle.
-On September 7, 2021, Night shift patrol deputies were dispatched to a major crash at the intersection of E Nasa Pkwy and Saturn Ln. A vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed when he struck the rear of a vehicle stopped at a red light. Both drivers were transported to the hospital. The driver of the ‘at-fault’ vehicle was suspected to be intoxicated. There is an ongoing investigation on this crash.
-On September 9, 2021, Sergeant Hulsart conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 7600 block of E Sam Houston Pkwy S. The driver was found to be heavily intoxicated and placed in custody for Driving While Intoxicated. A check of his information revealed he had an open warrant for a previous DWI filed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
-On September 9, 2021, Sergeant Toliver conducted a traffic stop in the 3800 block of Red Bluff Rd. A check of the driver’s information revealed he had three open warrants filed by Deer Park PD. While placing him in custody, Sgt. Toliver observed methamphetamine residue on the driver’s seat. Sgt. Toliver proceeded to conduct a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located 19.8 grams of methamphetamine. The passenger was then identified and was found to have an open Parole Warrant. A search of the passenger side of the vehicle yielded a plastic baggie containing 1 gram of methamphetamine. Both driver and passenger were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
-On September 10, 2021, Sergeant Cruz responded to a welfare check of a male on the Gulf Freeway. The male was located and ran into traffic while being interviewed by Sgt. Cruz. The male was successfully detained and transported the hospital where an Emergency Detention Order was placed.
-On September 11, 2021, Deputy Atluri conducted a traffic stop in the 11100 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E. Deputy Atluri conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located a handgun and 102 grams of marijuana. The passenger was charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.