Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officer Daniel Paripovich responded to a 9-1-1 call on Tuesday morning regarding a puppy that had fallen into a pool in the 4100 block of Riley.

Within minutes, Paripovich arrived at the home and found the puppy lying on the side of the pool, sopping wet, he said.

He immediately began rescue breathing on the dog before incubating the animal and rushing it to Southside Place Animal Hospital where the puppy was pronounced dead, Paripovich said.

“If that dog could have been saved it would have been,” he said.

Paripovich said that Southside Place Animal Hospital did “a fantastic job” but “there was nothing you could do.”

The animal control officer said Tuesday’s incident was the first time he had to perform rescue breathing on an animal, but he was trained to do it.

Paripovich recommends that homeowners consider installing a barrier around their pools. He also suggests keeping an eye on pets and learning a little bit about animal first aid.

“This time it was a puppy, next time it could be a human being,” he said.

City officials said that Paripovich went “above and beyond” his duties as an animal control officer.

“This is just another example of the above and beyond approach that Daniel exhibits day in and day out at the city,” City Manager Michael Ross said. “I could not be prouder of Daniel’s continued performance in, what many would argue, is one of the most thankless and challenging jobs at the city.”

There will be no curbside waste or recycling collection on Monday. Normal collection will resume on your next scheduled day.

There is also no mail delivery on Memorial Day.

While West U’s offices will be closed for the holiday, the city’s pools will be open.

The West U Rec. Center schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 25 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*Pool closes ½ hour earlier than facility

The Colonial Park Pool Schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 25 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*Pool closes ½ hour earlier than facility

The suspects hit Rice Village Diamonds in the 2400 block of Rice Blvd. near Morningside around lunchtime, even though the area was buzzing with people.

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Fraud

At 7:22 am, a police officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 6000 block of Wakeforest with a defective brake light (right side). A traffic stop was initiated in the 2800 block of Rice and upon further investigation, it was discovered the driver was operating a motor vehicle with a tampered motor vehicle registration sticker and a tampered motor vehicle inspection sticker. The driver was arrested for tampering with a government record, motor vehicle inspection.

5-22-13

Theft

An officer was dispatched to the 6700 block of Westchester, in reference to a theft that had already occurred. The victim stated someone had taken his cell phone, during a visit at the public library, without his consent.

No crimes reported.

5-21-13

Warrant Arrest

At 2:18 p.m., an officer was dispatched to The Bass Pro parking lot located on Beltway 8 and Hwy 288 to meet a Pearland Police officer who had a subject in custody with warrants with The City of West University Place. The officer took custody of the subject and was transported to the West University Place jail without incident.

Public Intoxication

At 6:12 am, an officer was dispatched to 5410 Kirby, The Smoothie King parking lot, for a report of a possible intoxication subject passed out in the parking lot. On arrival, the officer found a subject lying in the parking lot, and through investigation found that he was intoxicated. The subject was arrested for public intoxication.

5-17-13

Auto Theft

At 2:42pm, an officer was dispatched to the WUPD to meet with a victim of an auto theft. The officer met with the victim and he stated at 12:15pm, he returned from lunch and parked his vehicle in the 6300 block of Rutgers. At 12:35pm, he discovered his vehicle was missing.

5-17-13

Warrant Arrest

At 4:17 pm, an officer was dispatched to 1615 South Loop West to meet with a Pearland PD officer who had in custody a prisoner with warrants out of The City of West U.

5-18-13

Warrant Arrest

At 9:29 am, an officer was dispatched to 1201 Commerce to pick up a prisoner, who had warrants out of The City of West U. The officer took custody of the prisoner and he was transported to the WUPD jail.

5-19-13

Warrant Arrest

At 12:00 am, an officer observed a vehicle traveling northbound in the 6300 block of Buffalo Speedway with an expired inspection sticker. Traffic stop was made in the 3300 block of Bissonnet. The driver was found to have warrants with The City of West U and warrants with The City of Houston. The driver was subsequently arrested for the warrants.

5-19-13

Warrant Arrest

An officer was dispatched to pick up a prisoner with West U warrants at the Harris County Jail. The officer picked up the prisoner and transported him back to WUPD where he was booked without incident.

Two years ago when resident Jeff Daniel began construction on the aluminum-sided, steel-framed house on Centenary, a few of his neighbors were less than thrilled. As real estate blog Swamplot put it, “Tin House Panic Grips West U.” Comments on neighborhood news sites called it a “monstrosity.”

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Burglary of Habitation

An officer was dispatched to the 3300 block of Nottingham in regards to a burglary of a habitation that had already occurred. The owner of the residence’s son stated that an unknown person(s) removed multiple items from the home without their effective consent. A case number was generated and report made on the offense.

5-16-13

Fraud

At 7:13 pm, an officer was dispatched to the 3200 block of Rice for a report of fraud that already occurred. Upon investigation it was discovered that an unknown person(s) obtained and used the victim’s credit card information to make purchases, without consent, on 5-7-2013 and 5-8-2013.

Theft

At 9:08am, an officer was dispatched to the 6300 block of Sewanee, in reference of a theft that had already occurred. The victim stated multiple jewelry items were taken from her home without her consent.

5-15-13

Driving while license suspended

At 8:21pm, an officer observed a vehicle traveling northbound with a headlight out and no front license plate in the 6200 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 5800 block of Buffalo Speedway on the vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the driver was driving on a suspended license. The driver was arrested and charged with the offense of driving while license invalid.

Identity Theft

At 12:10 pm, an officer was dispatched to the WUPD in regards to an identity theft. The victim advised an unknown person opened a wireless phone account using his personal information. It is unknown at this time where the account was opened. A report was generated for identity theft and is under investigation.

5-14-13

Burglary of motor vehicle

At 3:28 pm, an officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Quenby for a report of a burglary of a motor vehicle that just occurred. On arrival, officers met with the victim and a witness who said an unknown subject smashed the driver’s side front window and removed a purse that was on the passenger seat.