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Weekly Crime Report 2/27/25-3/5/25

Weekly Crime Report Posted on March 07, 2025

Date & Time

Case #

Offense

Summary

02/27/25

02:15 AM    

25-0133

DWI 

An officer observed a disabled vehicle in the 5400 block of Buffalo Speedway, the result of a one vehicle accident. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. The driver displayed signs of intoxication, and a field sobriety test was administered. The driver, Darwin Gonzalez, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.

 

Darwin Gonzalez has no previous criminal history in Harris County. 

02/27/25

03:08 AM 

25-0134

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the 5400 block of Sewanee. Upon contact and through investigation, it was discovered that the driver and the passenger were in possession of a firearm.  The driver, Joseph Smith, and passenger, Samanatha Runke, were arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm. 

 

Joseph Smith has previous criminal history in Harris County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. 

 

Samantha Runke has previous criminal history in Harris County for criminal trespass, evading arrest, Failed to I.D.

02/28/25

12:56 AM 

25-0135

DWI 

An officer was dispatched to the 3600 block of University Blvd in reference to an accident. Upon arrival, it was determined a vehicle collided with a parked vehicle. Through investigation, it was discovered the driver of the vehicle displayed signs of intoxication and a field sobriety test was administered. The driver, Randal May, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. 

Randal May has a previous criminal history in Harris County for driving while license is suspended. 

02/28/25

08:04 AM 

25-0136

Theft 

An officer was dispatched to the 5400 block of Rutgers in reference to a theft that just occurred. Upon arrival, the officer located the suspect with the stolen item. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office declined to accept theft charges against the suspect. The suspect issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. 

03/01/25

09:40 AM

25-0137

Drug Paraphernalia

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 5300 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana emanating from or about the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted which led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia.

03/02/25

06:17 AM 

25-0138

Public Intoxication 

An officer was dispatched to the intersection of University Blvd. and Kirby Dr. for a report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, the officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the individual. Signs of intoxication were evident, and the subject was taken into custody for public intoxication. 

03/02/25

09:25 AM 

25-0139

Theft 

An officer was dispatched to the police department in reference to a theft that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered an unknown suspect took an item from the resident’s front porch without consent. 

03/03/25

03:00 AM 

25-0141

DWI 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 5400 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of an acholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. The driver showed signs of intoxication, and a field sobriety test was administered. The driver, Malik Nix, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. 

Malik Nix has no previous criminal history in Harris County.

03/03/25

08:15 AM 

25-0142

ID Theft 

An officer was dispatched to the police station in reference to an ID theft incident that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered an unknown suspect used the victim’s personal information to open multiple accounts without consent.

03/04/25

08:44 AM 

25-0143

Found Property 

An officer was dispatched to the 3800 block of Southwestern in reference to found property. Upon arrival, the officer took custody of the item for safe keeping.  

03/05/25

01:06 AM 

25-0145

Warrant Arrest

An officer met with an outside agency officer who had a subject detained with outstanding warrants with West University Place.  Upon arrival, the suspect was arrested and transported to West U Jail for booking.