Monthly Crime/Traffic Stats: February 2024

***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:

• Discharge Firearm, on 2/24 at 6:26 p.m., on Braxtonshire Court/Barons Bridge Drive. Report by Deputy Duarte.
• Theft other, on 2/23 at 3:26 p.m., on Verdant Way. Report by Deputy Duarte.
• They also responded to the following:
  • Two (2) Alarm Local, thirty-four (34) Public infrastructure checks, two (2) Mental Health calls, eighty-one (81) Mud building checks, twenty-two (22) Park checks, four- hundred-eighty-four (484) Contract checks, one (1) Suspicious person, twenty-six (26) Vacation watches, and two (2) Welfare checks.

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:
One (1) Suspicious vehicle.

Traffic Stops and Illegally Parked Vehicles:

We’ve had a drop off during February in traffic safety and enforcement, but still a
decent month with:

• Fourteen (14) Traffic Initiatives.
• Ten (10) Traffic stop, (all warnings) Reported by Deputy Pickett, Schubert, and other.
• Eight (8) Vehicle Stickered (expired or not displayed registration) Report by Deputy Pickett.
• Four (4) Illegally parked vehicle. Reported by Deputy Pickett.

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

If you notice a BLUE LIGHT on at Donut Lake Park or the Recreation center, call 713-364-8869 for details.