Monthly Crime/Traffic Stats: December 2023

The ending of one year and the beginning of the next, and as always, let’s keep up our guard for those that are up to no good. Always be mindful of your surroundings.

** For loose dogs (attacks or bites) please call Animal Control at: (281) 999-3191 x3. Not the Sheriff’s Department. But, in the case of a life-threating situation call 911.

The following is only a summary of crime and traffic incidents in Huntwick. If more details are needed, contact HCSO at (346) 286-1600.

Here are the incidents that occurred during the month:

• Burg Motor Vehicle, on December 20, at 5:19 p.m. on Hampton Ridge Lane, Reported by Deputy Figueroa.
• Burg Motor Vehicle, on December 20, at 5:37 p.m. on Hampton Ridge Lane, Reported by Deputy Oyervidez.
• Criminal Mischief, on December 26, at 3:26 p.m. on Braxtonshire Court. Reported by Deputy Schubert.
• Disturbance Family, on December 13, at 1:22 a.m. on Glen Erica Drive. Reported by Deputy Avery.
• Domestic Prevention, on December 13, at 0:19 a.m. on Glen Erica Drive. Reported by Deputy Avery
• Domestic Prevention, on December 3, at 4:13 p.m. on Court of York. Reported by Deputy Cooper.
• Domestic Prevention, on December 30, at 8:36 a.m. on Coral Ridge Road. Reported by Deputy Garica.
• They also responded to the following:
  • Five (5) Alarm Local, (1) Disturbance other, thirty-four (34 Public infrastructure checks, seventy-five (75) Mud building checks, twenty-four (24) Park checks, three hundred-ninety-four (394) Contract checks, two (2) Suspicious person, one (1) DOA, sixty-four (64) Vacation watches, and one (1) Welfare check.

TRAFFIC:

The speed limit in Huntwick is 30 miles an hour!
Note: You may NOT park within 30 feet of a STOP SIGN, flashing signal yield sign, or any traffic-control signal. Texas Street Parking Laws.

Our patrol deputies also, responded to the following:
Two (2) Suspicious vehicles, one (1) Abandoned vehicles, one (1) traffic Hazard and one (1) Traffic Initiatives.

Traffic Stops and Illegally Parked Vehicles:

As a follow-up to our concerns about some of our deputy’s performance, I have scheduled a meeting this month with Assistant Chief Thomas Diaz, who leads the HCSO Law Enforcement Command, which includes Patrol, Homeland Security, Patrol Support Services Bureau, and Criminal Investigations. 

• Traffic stop, on December 19, at 3:49 p.m. on Mittlestadt Road. Reported by Deputy Schubert.
• Traffic stop, on December 19, at 3:58 p.m. on Balmore Circle. Reported by Deputy Schubert.
• Illegally parked Vehicle, on December 5, at 07:55 a.m. on Fountainbridge Lane. Reported by Deputy Pickett.
• Illegally parked Vehicle, on December 17, at 09:55 a.m. on Coral Gables Drive. Reported by Deputy Schubert.
• Illegally parked Vehicle, on December 31, at 10:14 a.m. on Coral Gables Drive. Reported by Deputy Schubert.
• Vehicle Speeding, on December 19, at 2:52 p.m. on Balmore Circle. Reported by Deputy Schubert.
• Vehicle Stolen, on December 26, at 9:35 a.m. on Coral Ridge Road. Reported by Deputy Schubert.

Note: Please keep your driveway well-lit and mount cameras if possible. If you park in your driveway, please take your valuables and lock your car.

When parking on a public street in our community, please be mindful of your neighbors. You can review the Texas transportation code online: Sec. 545.303. ADDITIONAL PARKING REGULATIONS.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: LET’S NOT BE A VICTIM!

Be watchful for anything suspicious or inappropriate, especially for our children, young adults, and seniors. Please don’t leave valuables in plain sight and unattended. Remember, posting it on social media is different from calling the Sheriff’s dispatch.

You can submit a Vacation Watch on your house if you’re going on vacation. Call (832) 927-2997 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online, copy the link below:

https://apps.harriscountyso.org/Programs/programs_VacationWatch.aspx

Be sure to inform your neighbors so they can watch your house while you are gone. If they see any suspicious activity or person (s), have them call the Sheriff’s Department

Please note the change: (713) 221-6000 the option code has been changed to (1) for dispatch and (6) is now for car theft.

Suspicious Activity Alert

There is a BLUE LIGHT on the wall (Mittlestedt side) of the restrooms at Donut Lake Park and in front of the Recreation Center. If the light is on, call 713-364-8869 for more information.