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Weekly Crime Report

Posted on: July 29, 2022

Weekly Crime Report 7/21/2022-7/27/2022

Date

Case #

Offense

Summary

7.21.22

No reported response

7.22.22
4:01 PM

22-0360

Identity Theft

An officer was called into the West University Place Department Lobby in reference to an identity theft that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered an unknown suspect gained access to the victim’s identity and used their personal information to wire funds from their bank account without consent.

7.23.22
5:43 PM

22-0361

Burglary of a Residence

An officer was dispatched to the 6400 block of Sewanee for a burglary of a residence that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered a suspect(s) forced entry into the victim’s residence taking the victims items without permission.

7.24.22
10:44 AM

22-0363

Found Property

An officer was dispatched to 4200 block of Judson in reference to a found property. Upon arrival the officer took the item for safe keeping.

7.24.22
10:38 PM

22-0362

Drug Paraphernalia

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3900 block of Rice for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, it was discovered the suspect was in possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

7.25.22

No reported Offense

7.26.22
11:24 AM

22-0364

Minor Accident-FSGI

An officer was called to the West University Place Police Department Lobby in regards to a minor accident. Upon arrival, it was discovered the victim’s car had been hit by an unknown suspect(s) that had fled without giving information.

7.26.22
12:15 PM

22-0365

Identity Theft

An officer was called to the West University Place Police Department Lobby in reference to an identity theft that had already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered an unknown suspect gained access to the victim’s identity and used their personal information and opened a account without consent

7.26.22
12:59 PM

22-0366

Attempted BMV

An officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of Bissonnet in reference to a suspicious vehicle with two suspects looking into vehicle. The vehicle in question was stopped in the 2600 block of North blvd. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was not located. The passenger was taken into custody for outstanding warrants and for further questioning.

7.27.22
2:26 AM

22-0368

Manufactory/Delivery of a Controlled Substance

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 5600 block of Academy for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, the officer could smell an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A probable cause search yielded to the discovery of 3.85lbs of crystal meth and 6 grams of marijuana. Upon further investigation, officers discovered the vehicle's VIN had been switched and the vehicle was reported stolen. Ultimately, all four occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody and charged with manufactory/delivery of a controlled substance. Additionally the driver of the vehicle was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

The suspects combined criminal history consists of:

(9 counts) Smuggling of a Person

Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

Evading

Possession of Marijuana

Burglary of a Habitation

Assault Family Member

Unlawful Carry of a Weapon

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Criminal Trespass

Aggravated Assault