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Weekly Crime Report 07/25/24-8/01/24

Weekly Crime Report Posted on August 02, 2024

Date & Time

Case #

Offense

Summary

7/25/24

07:49 AM 

24-0414

Drug Paraphernalia 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6800 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 resulted in the discovery of drug paraphernalia. 

7/25/24

08:58 PM 

24-0415

Warrant Arrest

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of University Blvd. Upon contact with the driver and through investigation, it was discovered the driver had multiple outstanding municipal warrants. The driver was arrested and transported to jail for booking. 

7/25/24

09:26 AM

24-0416

Missing Person

An officer was dispatched to the 5900 block of Charlotte in reference to a missing person. The individual was reported missing and possibly endangered. Through investigation, officers were able to locate the individual, who was found safe and in good condition.

7/26/24

12:26 Pm 

24-0417

Assault 

An officer was dispatched to the 5600 block of Kirby in reference to an assault in progress. Upon the officers’ arrival, both individuals were separated.  Both individuals suffered minor injuries and were issued citations for assault. 

7/27/24

10:34 PM

24-0419

Disturbance/

Warrant Arrest

Officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Lake in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, both individuals were separated. It was discovered one of the individuals had an outstanding warrant for assault-family member. The individual was arrested and transported to jail for booking. 

7/28/24

01:14 AM

24-0420

DWI 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Sunset. 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 sobriety test was conducted. The driver, Ahmad Zakaria, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.  

7/29/24

08:32 AM 

24-0421

Minor Accident-FSGI/ 

DWI 

An officer was flagged down by an individual reporting an accident that just occurred where the suspect fled the scene without providing information. The individual had taken photos of the suspect's vehicle fleeing, capturing distinct characteristics of the vehicle. Officers searched the area and located a vehicle matching the description, which displayed damage consistent with the accident. Observing the vehicle driving erratically, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 5200 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. The driver displayed signs of intoxication, and a field sobriety test was administered. The driver, Edwin Alegria, was arrested and charged with DWI and Failure to Stop and Give Information (FSGI). The driver has a previous criminal history of DWI.

7/29/24

06:56 PM

24-0422

Criminal Trespass

An officer observed suspicious activity in the 3800 block of University Blvd, where a suspect was seen opening vehicle doors and entering a vehicle. Upon approaching the suspect, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the suspect. The suspect admitted intentions to steal the vehicle. The suspect, Deborah Botfield, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass. The suspect has a criminal history of interfering with public duties. 

7/29/24

08:29 PM

24-0423

ID Theft 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department Lobby in reference to a fraud that already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered that an unknown suspect used the victim’s personal information to open accounts without consent. 

7/30/24

11:49 AM 

24-0424

Fraud 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department Lobby in reference to a fraud that already occurred. Upon arrival, it was discovered an unknown suspect had forged and cashed multiple fraudulent checks using the victim's banking information. 

7/31/24

 3:39 AM

24-0425

DWI 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6300 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from or about the driver. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and refused to complete a field sobriety test. A blood warrant was obtained and executed. The driver, Seong Lee, was arrested and charged with DWI. The driver has a criminal history of DWI.

7/31/24

03:11 PM

24-0426

ID Theft 

An officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department Lobby in reference to an identity theft incident that already occurred.  It was determined that an unknown suspect had attempted to sell the victim's property using false identification to impersonate the victim. 

7/31/24

09:30 PM 

24-0427

Drug Paraphernalia 

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6600 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon contact with the driver, the officer could detect an odor or marijuana emanating from or about the vehicle.  A probable cause search was conducted which resulted in the discovery of drug paraphernalia.