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Weekly Crime Report 8/22/24-08/28/24

Weekly Crime Report Posted on August 30, 2024

Date & Time

Case #

Offense

Summary

08/22/24

3:53 PM 

24-0487

BMV

An officer was dispatched to the 6400 block of Belmont in reference to a burglary of a motor vehicle that already occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown suspect entered an unsecured vehicle and took items without consent.

08/22/24

9:02 PM 

24-0488

Drug Paraphernalia 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Rice Blvd. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana emanating from or about the vehicle. A probable cause search led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia. 

08/22/24

11:54 PM 

24-0489

Virtual Gate Hit

Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Bissonnet// Community Dr. in reference to a virtual gate hit involving a wanted person.  An officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 2600 block of Albans. Upon contact with the driver and through investigation, it was determined the driver had an outstanding warrant with the West University Place Police Department. The driver was subsequently taken into custody and transported to jail for processing.  

08/23/24

4:34 PM 

24-0490

Fraud 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department in reference to a fraud incident that already occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined an unknown suspect attempted to open multiple loans using the victim’s personal information. 

08/23/24

11:19 PM 

24-0491

Interfering with Public Duties  

Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Bissonnet in reference to a trespasser. Upon arrival, it was discovered the suspect was asked to leave the business but refused. When the officer made contact, the suspect became irate and made several terroristic threats towards others.  While attempting to detain the suspect, the individual resisted and tried to flee. Officers were able to detain the suspect. The suspect, Hikime Powell, was arrested and charged with interfering with public duties. The driver has no previous criminal history. 

08/24/24

1:25 AM 

24-0492

Virtual Gate Hit 

Officers were dispatched to the 5300 block of Buffalo Speedway in reference to a virtual gate hit involving a wanted person. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 6800 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver and through investigation, it was determined the driver had multiple outstanding warrants with the West University Place Police Department. The driver was arrested and transported to jail for processing. 

08/25/24

2:13 PM 

24-0493

Fraud 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department in reference to a fraud incident that already occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown suspect posing as technical support contacted the victim advising of a compromised account. The victim provided the suspect with personal information to help resolve the issue, only to later discover they had been defrauded. 

08/26/24

01:43 AM 

24-0495

DWI 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 5800 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from or about the vehicle. The driver showed signs of intoxication and a field sobriety test was conducted. The driver, Alfonsina Gomez-Barroso, was arrested and charged with DWI. The driver has no previous criminal history. 

08/26/24

10:53 PM 

24-0496

Warrant Arrest

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver and through investigation, it was discovered the driver had multiple municipal outstanding warrants. The driver was arrested and transported to jail for processing. 

08/27/24

4:23 AM  

24-0497

Unlawful Carry of a Weapon

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6700 block of Weslayan. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana emanating from or about the vehicle. A probable cause search led to the discovery of marijuana and a loaded handgun. The driver, Edward Madu-Afokwa, was arrested and charged with unlawful carry of a weapon. The driver has no previous criminal history. 

08/27/24

10:30 AM 

24-0498

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of University Blvd. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana emanating from or about the vehicle. A probable cause search led to the discovery of various narcotics. The driver, Shamekia Oliver, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.  The driver has no previous criminal history. 

08/28/24

12:32 AM

24-0499

DWI 3rd Offense/ Unlawful Carry of a Weapon/ Driving While License Invalid 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6800 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from or about the vehicle. The driver showed signs of intoxication, and a field sobriety test was conducted. Further investigation revealed the driver had a suspended license. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, a loaded handgun was discovered. The driver, Tamon Williams, was arrested and charged with DWI 3rd offense, unlawful carry of a weapon, and driving while license is invalid.  The driver does have a criminal history of DWI and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. 

08/28/24

8:37 AM 

24-0500

Minor Accident- FSGI 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department in reference to a minor accident that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered an unknown operator of a vehicle collided with a parked vehicle causing damage. The suspect fled the scene without providing the necessary information as required by law. 

08/28/24

10:38 AM 

24-0501

ID Theft 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department in reference to an ID theft incident that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that an unknown suspect used the victim’s personal information to purchase items without consent. 

08/28/24

10:50 AM 

24-0502

Forgery 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department in reference to a forgery incident that had already occurred.  The victim reported mailing a check and later discovered that it had been intercepted, forged, and cashed by an unknown suspect. 

08/28/24

03:32 PM 

24-0503

Animal Bite 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Fire Department Lobby in reference to an animal bite incident. Upon arrival, it was discovered a victim was bitten by a dog while in the 3800 block of University Blvd. The victim received medical treatment, and the owner of the dog received a citation.  

08/28/24

5:13 PM 

24-0504

Public Intoxication 

Officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Auden in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the officers located the suspect who showed signs of intoxication. Subsequently, the suspect was arrested and charged with public intoxication. 

08/28/24

9:34 PM 

24-0505

BMV 

An officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of Bissonnet in reference to a burglary of a motor vehicle that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined an unknown suspect forced entry into a vehicle and took items without consent.