
10/01/2022
Thank you Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo for honoring First Responders tonight. Constable Phil Sandlin and Deputy Gossett were honored to be a part of the event.
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Thank you Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo for honoring First Responders tonight. Constable Phil Sandlin and Deputy Gossett were honored to be a part of the event.
Constable Sandlin hosted a swearing-in and awards ceremony this afternoon to recognize several Precinct 8 employees, La Porte officer and civilians. We would like to congratulate the following:
Swearing-in:
• Deputy Jason Risenhoover was sworn in as our newest Deputy.
Length of Service Awards were presented to:
10 years
• Deputy Tyler Gossett
15 years
• Sergeant Wayne Gerrish
• Sergeant Arturo Cruz
• Deputy Daniel Conway
• Deputy William Jenkins
20 years
• Deputy Kevin Cates
30 years
• Deputy Tom Boone
Individual service awards were presented to:
Certificate of Merit
• Deputy John Gomez
• Deputy Christopher Cratty
Certificate of Valor
• Deputy Brandon Claunch
• Sergeant Brian Covey
• Deputy Investigator James Wingfield
• La Porte Police Officer Andrew Heiden
Distinguished Service Award
• Communications Officer Kristy Poole
• Communications Officer Jana Zachrau
Certificate of Meritorious Public Service (civilian)
• Mr. Grady Bolton
Congratulations to these men and women on their accomplishments! We are proud to have such a dedicated group of individuals representing this agency and other surrounding agencies on a daily basis and for citizens willing to assist us when the need arises.
National Night Out is next week!
If you or your neighborhood is planning to host an event that evening and would like a Precinct 8 Deputy to stop by, please let us know by filling out a submission form at: t.ly/snUC
National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022. If you or your neighborhood is planning to host an event that evening and would like a Precinct 8 Deputy to stop by, please let us know by filling out a submission form at the link below.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. It is intended to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are invested in the unity and quality of their communities.
To tell us about your event, visit: t.ly/snUC
The Harris County Toll Road Authority hosted a dedication ceremony to rename the Southwest Toll Plaza to the “Deputy Constable Jennifer L. Chavis Memorial Building”.
Members of the Precinct 8 Honor Guard joined together with our county law enforcement partners for the ceremony. Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Jennifer Chavis was tragically killed in the line of duty in April of this year.
Deputy Chavis will forever be remembered.
IN PROGRESS CALL LEADS TO ARREST OF BURGLARY SUSPECTS
Three suspects are arrested on multiple charges after Precinct 8 Deputy Mitchell responds to a Burglary in progress call at Almeda Mall in the 12200 block of the Gulf Freeway.
For the full story, click here:https://constable8.harriscountytx.gov/News%20and%20Events%20Documents/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20Burglary%20of%20Business%2009-21-22.pdf
Webster Fire Department will hold a child safety seat inspection Thursday, September 22nd from 10 AM to 1 PM.
This program aims to assist parents by providing certified child safety technicians who will inspect, instruct and correct improperly installed child safety seats. To make an appointment, call 832-824-3483.
Check the list for other locations.
We are celebrating Child Passenger Safety all month long! Houston road ways can be dangerous, let's keep our little Texans safe. Make an appointment for a car seat event near you to learn how to properly install your child's car seat.
The following information has been released by TxDOT.
🚧 FULL CLOSURES 🚧
🚦 NASA 1 and Main Street in Seabrook will be fully closed to east and west traffic at the intersection of SH146 nightly from 9:00 PM Thursday 9/22/22 through 5:00 AM Friday 9/23/22 AND nightly from 9:00 PM Friday 9/23/22 through 5:00 AM Saturday 9/24/22. This closure is for installing precast concrete panels on the northbound express bridge. 2 off-duty police officers are anticipated to be used during these closures.
Detour for NASA 1 eastbound traffic to Main Street: Turn left on Repsdorph, use round-a-bout to go east on E. Meyer Avenue, then take a right on Todville Road, continuing south until you reach Main Street.
Detour for Main Street westbound traffic and SH 146 northbound traffic to NASA 1: Take a right onto SH 146, head north, u-turn at E. Meyer Avenue, and travel south on SH 146 to NASA 1.
Detour for SH 146 southbound to Main Street: Head south on SH 146, take a left onto E. Meyer Avenue, take a right at Todville Road, and travel south to Main Street.
NASA 1 between Repsdorph and SH 146 will be limited to local traffic only. All local traffic must turn right at SH 146 and head southbound.
🚦 FM2094 will be fully closed (both directions) just west of SH146 nightly from 9:00 PM Monday 9/26/22 through 5:00 AM Tuesday 9/27/22. This closure is for installing precast concrete panels on the express bridge. Four off-duty police officers are anticipated to be used during this closure.
Detour for traffic on SH146: FM2094 can be accessed by turning west on FM518 until you reach FM2094.
Detour for traffic on FM2094: SH146 can be reached by traveling west on FM2094, south on FM270, and east on SH96.
🚧 LANE CLOSURES 🚧
🚦 The inside (left) eastbound and westbound lanes on FM 2094 will be closed 500 FT west of SH 146 daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on 9/20/22 through 9/23/22. This closure is needed to support bridge construction activities. No off-duty police officers are anticipated to be used in these closures.
Construction and lane closures are weather permitting and subject to change at any time. Uniformed officers will be onsite to assist with closures if needed. Information about the SH 146 Expansion can be found at www.sh146.com.
These closures are subject to change if needed due to weather.
Precinct 8's highlights from the week of September 5 – September 11:
Over 380 traffic stops were conducted.
26 traffic accidents were investigated including 1 major accident and 2 crashes resulting in Fail to Stop and Give Information reports.
10 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
8 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies responded to the following:
8 Disturbances
1 Road Rage
1 Assault
1 Runaway
1 Mental Health call
2 Animal Humane calls
1 Aggressive Animal
4 Thefts
5 Burglary of Vehicle
2 Burglary of Business
1 Stolen Vehicle
The following information has been released by TxDOT.
🚧 FULL CLOSURE 🚧
🚦 NASA 1 and Main Street in Seabrook will be fully closed to east and west traffic at the intersection of SH146 overnight from 9:00 PM Friday 9/16/22 through 5:00 AM Saturday 9/17/22. This closure is for removing overhangs on the northbound express bridge. Eight off-duty police officers are anticipated to be used during these closures.
Detour for NASA 1 eastbound traffic to Main Street: Turn left on Repsdorph, use round-a-bout to go east on E. Meyer Avenue, then take a right on Todville Road, continuing south until you reach Main Street.
Detour for Main Street westbound traffic and SH 146 northbound traffic to NASA 1: Take a right onto SH 146, head north, u-turn at E. Meyer Avenue, and travel south on SH 146 to NASA 1.
Detour for SH 146 southbound to Main Street: Head south on SH 146, take a left onto E. Meyer Avenue, take a right at Todville Road, and travel south to Main Street.
NASA 1 between Repsdorph and SH 146 will be limited to local traffic only. All local traffic must turn right at SH 146 and head southbound.
Construction and lane closures are weather permitting and subject to change at any time. Uniformed officers will be onsite to assist with closures if needed. Information about the SH 146 Expansion can be found at www.sh146.com.
These closures are subject to change if needed due to weather.
Precinct 8's highlights from the week of August 29 – September 4:
Over 270 traffic stops were conducted.
43 traffic accidents were investigated including 4 major accidents, 5 crashes resulting in Fail to Stop and Give Information reports and 1 accident involving a pedestrian.
16 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
8 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies responded to the following:
8 Disturbances
2 Telephone Harassment
3 Assaults
1 Terroristic Threat
1 Arson
2 Criminal Mischief
5 Mental Health calls
1 Burglary of Vehicle
3 Thefts
This Saturday, September 17th LyondellBasell and Trees For Houston will be giving away trees at San Jacinto College from 8 am to 12 pm. We wanted to make our citizens aware that there may be extra traffic in the area of Fairmont Parkway and Cunningham Drive. For more information on this event, click through to their post-https://bit.ly/3B6FUeZ.
Have you ever considered being a Police Dispatcher? $19.75 starting hourly pay.
Harris County Precinct 8 is currently accepting applications for Communications Officers. The men and women in our Communications Division are highly trained professionals who are often the first contact citizens have when calling the police for help. From answering incoming calls to radio dispatching for our police units, Communications Officers are the lifeline of the agency. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, consider applying today.
We offer lateral entry for those with prior experience as a law enforcement dispatcher. Certificate Pay, Education Pay, Bilingual Pay, Trainer Pay and great benefits! Our dispatch center is located off of Bay Area Blvd in the Clear Lake Area. Please share and apply today! We have an immediate opening upon completing the hiring process.
For more information, visit our website at: https://constable8.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/E-T_Employment.aspx .
***Certified dispatchers are welcome to sit in and check out our center.**
Happy National Police Woman Day! Today, we honor all the women who chose this profession to boldly stand as role models for women who aspire to work in law enforcement. We are especially thankful to the women behind the badge that serve Precinct 8!
We will never forget…
National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022. If you or your neighborhood is planning to host an event that evening and would like a Precinct 8 Deputy to stop by, please let us know by filling out a submission form at the link below.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. It is intended to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are invested in the unity and quality of their communities.
To tell us about your event, visit: t.ly/snUC
Precinct 8's highlights from the week of August 22 – August 28:
Over 400 traffic stops were conducted.
34 traffic accidents were investigated including 4 major accidents, 2 crashes resulting in Fail to Stop and Give Information reports and 1 accident involving a pedestrian.
21 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
3 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies responded to the following:
13 Disturbances
1 Discharge of Firearm
1 Road Rage
1 Assault
2 Criminal Mischief
1 Runaway
1 Mental Health call
8 Thefts
1 Credit Card Abuse
2 Stolen Vehicles
1 Animal Humane call
HELP IDENTIFY
Case #220800105
Precinct 8 Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying this man. He is suspected of stealing packages in the 16000 block of Mesa Verde Dr. in Houston on August 12, 2022 at around noon. If you know who he is, please contact Deputy Investigator A. Stovich at 281-488-4040 (option 4) or through email at [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through our website at Constable8.net.
It’s National Child Passenger Safety Month!
Webster Fire Department will hold a child safety seat inspection event Thursday, September 22. Check the list for other events this month. To make an appointment, visit: safekidsgreaterhouston.org
We are celebrating Child Passenger Safety all month long! Houston road ways can be dangerous, let's keep our little Texans safe. Make an appointment for a car seat event near you to learn how to properly install your child's car seat.
Overnight, Precinct 8 Deputies responded to a major crash in the 2400 E Nasa Pkwy in Nassau Bay. The teenage male driver and female passenger were transported to the hospital, miraculously with only minor injuries. The male driver admitted to racing a Chevrolet Camaro moments before the crash. He told Deputies he was going approximately 75 mph when he lost control. The driver only suffered a laceration to the leg but had to be extracted from the car by Nassau Bay Fire Department.
“This crash could have very easily had a much different outcome. I hope this incident serves as a reminder to those who choose to race on area roadways that such actions could be deadly. This young couple is lucky to be alive”. - Constable Phil Sandlin.
Precinct 8's highlights from the week of August 15 – August 21:
-Over 320 traffic stops were conducted.
-26 traffic accidents were investigated including 5 major accidents and 3 crashes resulting in Fail to Stop and Give Information reports.
-12 subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
-7 drivers were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
-Deputies responded to the following:
5 Disturbances
1 Road Rage
1 Assault
1 Terroristic Threat
1 Su***de
2 Mental Health calls
1 Fraudulent Use ID
8 Thefts
1 Burglary of Business
2 Burglary of Vehicle
3 Stolen Vehicles
1 Recovered Stolen Vehicle
2 Animal Humane calls
Precinct 8 Deputies assigned to the Harris County Toll Road have been conducting a traffic initiative in the area of SH 225 and E Sam Houston Pkwy S. Recently, numerous motorists have expressed concern over vehicles making an improper right turn from the Pasadena Freeway Frontage Rd northbound lanes to enter the tollway. In response to these concerns, Precinct 8 deputies made several traffic stops resulting in citations and will continue to monitor this intersection.
Anyone recognize the suspect in these photos?
Precinct 8 Investigators need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect involved in a Burglary and Credit/Debit Card Abuse case. On August 28, 2022, the suspect burglarized a vehicle at a residence located in the 16500 block of Space Center Blvd and stole several items including credit cards. On August 29, 2022 at 4:29 PM, a female suspect entered the Walgreens located in the 16100 block of Space Center Blvd and used one of the listed stolen credit cards to make a purchase.
Anyone with information, please contact Deputy Investigator A. Stovich at 281-488-4040 or by email at [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted through our website anonymously at Constable8.net.
HAPPENING NOW:
The Battleship Texas, the 1910 vessel that took part in both World War I and II, is being towed from the San Jacinto Battleground to Galveston for some much needed repairs. The Texas has been an iconic Precinct 8 landmark for the past 70 years. It’s new home base is yet unknown, but we will miss having her here. She is expected to arrive in Galveston later this afternoon.
Constable Sandlin hosted a Swearing-In Ceremony this afternoon at our Clear Lake station. Deputy Anthony Chinchilla was sworn-in as our newest deputy. Congratulations Deputy Chinchilla and welcome to the Precinct 8 family!
Anyone recognize the suspect in these photos?
Precinct 8 Investigators need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a theft that occurred at HEB located in the 18600 block of Eastfield Dr. On August 19, 2022 at 6:38 PM, a male suspect entered the store and stole several hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise. The suspect fled the scene in a silver Ford pickup.
Anyone with information, please contact Deputy Investigator J. Wingfield at 281-488-4040 or by email at [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted through our website anonymously at Constable8.net.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women of Precinct 3 today as they mourn the loss of Deputy Omar Ursin. Please join us in praying for Deputy's Ursin's family, friends and coworkers.
It is with heavy hearts and utter disbelief that we share the tragic news of the senseless murder of one of our own, Deputy Omar Ursin.
Deputy Ursin was off duty picking up dinner for his family when an unknown person shot and killed him while he drove his familie’s vehicle in the 11900 block of Madera Run Pkwy. near Timber Forest in Atascocita. The Harris County Sheriffs Office is actively seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed this or may live in the area with video cameras. If you have any information at all that may aid in the apprehension of this suspect please report it immediately to HCSO at 713-221-6000.
We ask that you pray for Deputy Omar Ursin’s family, friends and all of us who are devastated by the loss of our brother.
Rest In Peace Deputy Ursin, we’ve got it from here.
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