👮 PRECINCT 8 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 👮 Sept 13th - 19th 2022

Precinct 8's highlights from the past week:

-Over 320 traffic stops were conducted.
-30 traffic accidents were investigated including 2 Fail to Stop and Give Information calls and 1 major accident involving 5 vehicles on the Toll Bridge.
-12 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-9 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to 10 Disturbances and 2 Discharge of a Firearm calls.
-Deputies responded to 10 Theft calls, 3 Burglary of a Motor Vehicles and 1 Stolen Vehicle call.
-2 stolen vehicles were recovered.
-Night shift Deputies responded to a stolen motorcycle call. The motorcycle was later recovered by Deputies in a wooded area.
-Precinct 8 staff was activated for Tropical Storm Nicholas. Deputies monitored roadways for flooding and cleared debris on the roadway.
-Deputies assisted surrounding agencies with a Robbery in progress, a Disturbance call, a Vehicle Pursuit where deputies successfully spiked the suspect vehicle and a Foot Pursuit.
-On September 16, 2021, Deputy Williams was flagged down by a female in distress who was being followed. Upon speaking with the victim, deputies learned she pulled into a parking lot in order to evade the suspect and he pulled in beside her, exited his vehicle and began to hit her window. He then got back into his vehicle and struck the victim’s vehicle. The victim drove out of the parking lot and the suspect continued to follow her aggressively. The victim was able to pull into the Clear Lake station where she made deputies aware of the incident. Deputies located the suspect vehicle in the 16400 block of El Camino Real. The suspect was detained without incident and charged with felony Aggravated Assault of a Family Member.
-On September 17, 2021, Deputy J. Gomez responded to a suspicious person call. Reporting witnesses stated there was an intoxicated person walking on the school property. Deputies located the male and confirmed he was impaired. Deputies placed the male in custody for Public Intoxication. Deputies proceeded to conduct a search of his backpack and located methamphetamine. A felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone was accepted by the DA’s office.
-On September 17, 2021, Deputy Jackson conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of the E Sam Houston Pkwy S. A check of both occupant’s identifying information revealed the driver had an active protective order prohibiting him from being in contact with the female passenger. The driver also showed to be on probation for Assault against the passenger. The driver was charged with Violation of Protective Order.
-On September 18, 2021, Deputy Gossett was dispatched to a custody dispute in the 5000 block of Sycamore Ave in Pasadena. Upon arrival to the location, Deputy Gossett learned the suspect physically assaulted both female and male victims after a verbal altercation took place. Both victims had visible injuries. The suspect was charged with felony Injury to Elderly.
-On September 19, 2021, Deputy Atluri and Sgt. Toliver responded to a major accident in the 1000 block of the E Sam Houston Twy N. The female driver of the ‘at fault’ vehicle was found to be intoxicated and placed in custody for Driving While Intoxicated. While being transported to the jail, the female kicked the back passenger camera causing it to fall and break. Additional charges for Criminal Mischief were accepted.
-On September 19, 2021, Deputy J. Gomez conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the 1400 block of the Gulf Fwy. Deputy Gomez detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, Deputy Gomez detected signs of impairment. Deputy Gomez conducted a probable cause based search of the vehicle and located a handgun and a zip lock bag containing marijuana. The driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.