On Friday, July 17, a West U officer met with a woman at the Police Department, where she reported that the front license plate of her van had been stolen.

Also on Friday, a Wst U officer observed a vehicle in the 3700 block of Bissonnet that had been reported stolen in Houston. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be the registered owner of the vehicle, which had been recovered and returned to him.

On Saturday, July 18, a West U officer met with a Missouri City officer who had arrested a suspect with outstanding West U warrants. The suspect was taken to the West U Jail, where he was fingerprinted and released after posting bond.

At 8:45 a.m. on July 18, a West U officer stopped the driver of a vehicle in the 3700 block of University Blvd. for a defective brake light. After further investigation, the driver was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Also on July 18, a West U officer investigated a motor vehicle burglary in the parking lot of Colonial Pool. The victim told the officer that someone smashed her driver side window and took her purse, which was inside the vehicle.

At 5 p.m. on July 18, a West U officer met with a resident of the 3800 block of Swarthmore, about a case of Identity Theft. The victim told the officer that an unknown person had used her personal information to open several credit card accounts.

At 11:07 p.m. on July 19, a West U officer went to a residence in the 4200 block of Southwestern to investigate a burglary of a motor vehicle. The resident there told the officer that an unknown person had stolen a DVD monitor from his vehicle, which was not locked.

Later on July 19, a West U officer saw a the driver of vehicle in the 3100 block of Rice, who failed to stop at the designated point and then made an improper right turn on to Buffalo Speedway. The officer stopped the driver in the 3100 block of Rice. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

On Monday, July 20, a West U officer met with a Bellaire officer, who had detained a suspect with multiple outstanding warrants from West U. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into the West U Jail.

At 5:44 p.m. on July 20, an officer was dispatched to the scene of a major accident in the 4200 block of Southwestern. By the time the officer arrived, one of the vehicles had left the scene without stopping to render aid. The driver of that vehicle was located and arrested for failure to stop and render aid.

At 9:05 p.m. on July 20, an officer observed a vehicle in the 5300 block of Buffalo Speedway with a defective right rear brake light. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 5200 block of Westchester, where the driver was arrested for not having a driver’s license or proof of insurance.

On July 21, an officer observed a vehicle with an expired registration in the 6200 block of Wesleyan. The officer stopped the driver in the 4000 block of University Blvd. After making contact with the driver, the officer noticed the smell of burned marijuana. After further investigation, a backpack containing marijuana was found in the vehicle and the driver was arrested for possession of marijuana.

On July 21, the driver of a vehicle in the 3200 block of Georgetown was arrested for interference with public duties. The police report did not explain why the driver was stopped.

At 9:04 a.m. on July 21, officers were dispatched to a “suspicious vehicle” in the 2900 block of Pittsburg. Upon further investigation, the passenger was arrested for possession of criminal instruments (burglary tools) and the driver for no driver’s license, expired registration, and failure to maintain financial responsibility.

On July 22, an officer observed the driver of a vehicle make an unsafe pass in the 2700 block of University Blvd. The officer stopped the driver in the 2500 block of University, where the officer discovered that the driver did not have a valid driver’s license and had previously been convicted for driving with an invalid license. The driver was arrested.

Another driver with a suspended license was arrested at 12:35 p.m. on July 22, after a West U officer noticed the vehicle had an expired registration. The driver was stopped in the 6700 block of Stella Link.

Also on July 22, a West U officer was was dispatched to the 1200 block of Commerce St., in Houston,  to pick up a prisoner in custody with open West U warrants. The suspect was transported to the West University Jail where he was booked.

On July 23, an officer was sent to the 3700 block of Georgetown, where a resident reported that a suspicious person was stumbling in her front yard and banging on the door. Officers located the suspect in the 3800 block of Tennyson and found him to be intoxicated and stumbling in the roadway. The suspect was arrested for public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On July 10, an officer met with a complainant at the Police Station about a case of identity theft. The complainant reported that an unknown person had used his personal information to open a credit card account with Capital One bank in Washington State.

At 7:48 p.m. on July 10, an officer responded to a report of a residential burglary in the 4000 block of Riley. The officer met with the victim, who stated that sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m., an unknown person(s) forced entry into their residence and stole items.

At 11:15 p.m. on July 10, an officer saw a vehicle in the 2900 block of Rice Blvd. with an expired registration. The officer stopped the driver, and smelled the odor of burnt marijuana. A backpack containing marijuana was located in the vehicle and the driver was arrested.

On July 11, officers were dispatched to a theft in progress in the 5900 block of Edloe. The suspect had attempted to steal a leaf blower out of the bed of a pickup truck. The suspect was apprehended and found to be in possession of a narcotic.

On July 12, an officer saw a vehicle in the 6700 block of Buffalo Speedway with a red paper registration. Upon running the paper plate, the officer discovered that it was fictitious. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for fictitious registration.

An officer made another fictitious registration arrest the next day, also in the 6700 block of Buffalo Speedway. The registration lamps were out, and upon further investigation, the officer discovered that the temporary license plate on the vehicle was fictitious.

Two youths were failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Edloe and Rice on July 14 were stopped by a West U officer, who noticed an odor of marijuana coming from their vehicle. The officer found a “usable amount” of marijuana, and both subjects were turned over to their parents. The officer seized the marijuana for destruction purposes.

At 5:55 p.m., on July 14, an officer met with a West U resident at the Police Station lobby, in regard to the possible theft of the complainant’s Texas driver’s license. The complainant reported that his license may have been stolen while he was in Mexico.

A West U officer on patrol in the 4100 block of Bissonnet on July 14 observed a vehicle with no brake lights. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 5200 block of Edloe, where the officer discovered that the license plates on the vehicle did not belong to the vehicle. The driver

was arrested for multiple traffic violations and booked into the West University Place Jail.

At 10:35 p.m. on July 14, a West U officer was sent to the 2700 block of Bissonnet about a burglary of a motor vehicle. An unknown suspect shattered the window of th vehicle and removed items without the owner’s consent.

On July 15, an officer observed a vehicle in the 6200 block of Weslayan with an expired registration. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 4000 block of University Blvd. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer smelled the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. After further investigation, a backpack containing marijuana was located in the vehicle and the driver was arrested for possession of marijuana.

On July 15, West U officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Robinhood in response to a noise disturbance. The complainant advised police of “a loud party with subjects carrying liquor bottles.”

An officer was dispatched to the 4200 block of Sunset on July 15, in response to the theft of a trailer. The trailer was stolen from a residential driveway.

At 10:40 p.m. on July 15, a West U officer stopped the driver of a speeding vehicle in the 6200 block of Buffalo Speedway. The driver had a Texas identification card but was driving with an expired license. The subject was arrested for driving while license suspended and booked into the West University Place jail without incident.

At 11:44 a.m. on July 16, an officer was sent to the 2600 block of Robinhood to investigate the burglary of a building. The officer met with the victim, who said that  an unknown suspect(s) entered into an unsecured construction site and removed copper wiring from within the building. An officer met with a West U resident on July 16 in the lobby of the West U Police Station about an ID theft.  The victim stated an unknown person had used his personal information to obtain a loan on-line.

At 5:06 p.m. on July 16, an officer was sent to the 2600 block of Werlein to investigate a residential burglary. The officer met with the victim, who said that an unknown suspect had entered an unlocked residence and removed property sometime between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Also on July 16, an officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Sunset in regard to an ID Theft. The victim advised that fraudulent tax returns were filed.

On July 17, an officer was sent to the 4100 block of Judson in regard to a suspicious vehicle in the road,  with lights on and the door open, but with no one in it.  Subsequently, a subject was arrested for public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor.

At 4:07 a.m. on July 17, an officer at the Police Station lobby met with a Metro Police officer who had a subject in custody for a West U arrest warrant. The West U officer confirmed an active arrest warrant and took custody of the subject without incident.

On July 2, a West U officer was dispatched to 59 Beechnut in regard of a subject who had an outstanding  warrant from the West University Place Police Department. The subject was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to the West University Place jail.

Also on July 2, an officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound in the 4100 block of Bissonnet with an expired registration. A traffic stop was conducted in the 5500 block of Weslayan and the driver was arrested for the offense of driving while license invalid.

At 8:46 p.m. on July 2, West U officers went to the area of Buffalo Speedway, and Robinhood in response to a report of a reckless driver. An officer observed a vehicle matching the description provided by the reportee in the 6600 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer stopped the vehicle and the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of marijuana.

On July 3, an officer went to the 6400 block of Community in response to a subject passed out in a vehicle. The subject was arrested for the offense of Public Intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor.

A case of identity theft was reported on July 3 to a West U officer, by a resident of the 3700 block of Sunset. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) used his personal identifying information to apply for several fraudulent loans online.

On July 5, a West U officer was dispatched to the 3700 block of Plumb in response to

an attempted burglary of a motor vehicle. The officer arrived and learned that sometime between July 2 and July 5, an unknown suspect damaged the driver door lock of the victim’s vehicle in an attempt to commit a theft.

A bicyclist who was riding in the 6400 block of Annapolis without a front white light was arrested by a West U officer. That incident took place on July 6.

On July 6, a West U officer observed a vehicle in the 4200 block of Bissonnet without a front license plate and a defective brake light. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 4300 block of Bissonnet. The driver was subsequently arrested for the offense of Driving While License Invalid, No Front License Plate and an Expired Registration.

Another driver was arrested for driving with an invalid license on the same day. A West U officer

observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the 6400 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer stopped the driver in the 3000 block of W. Holcombe. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the driver was operating the vehicle with an expired driver’s license.

On July 7, a West U officer observed a vehicle parked illegally in the 3000 block of Quenby. The vehicle was parked facing oncoming traffic.Because the officer was unable to contact the owner, the vehicle was considered abandoned and was towed to another location for safe keeping.

On July 7, a West U officer was sent to the 5400 block of Community to investigate the burglary of a motor vehicle.  The officer met with the victim who stated that sometime between 10:00 pm on July 6 and 8 a.m. on July 7, an unknown person(s) broke the driver’s side rear window and entered the vehicle without consent.

Another motor vehicle burglary was reported to West U police the same day. A West U officer was dispatched to the 5400 block of Kirby, where the victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the vehicle and took items.

At 9:09 p.m. on July 7, a West U officer saw a driver commit a traffic violation in the 4100 block of Bissonnet. The officer attempted to stop on the vehicle, however, the driver would not stop. After pursuing the vehicle for 12 blocks, the vehicle finally came to a stop in the 4000 block of Bellaire. The driver was arrested for evading in a motor vehicle.

Also on July 7, a West U officer saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the 6000 of Buffalo Speedway. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 5900 block of Buffalo Speedway. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested for Possession of Narcotics.

At 5:55 a.m. on July 9, a West U officer was dispatched to the West U Police Department,  in reference to a family violence call, which had already occurred. Information was gathered and a report was generated.

A West U officer was dispatched at 3:48 p.m. on July 9 to a residence in the

4200 block of Albans in reference to a case of identity theft. The victim stated an unknown person(s) had used his personal identifying information to open a PayPal credit account and a Sprint cellular account without his consent.

On June 26, an officer went to the 3000 block of University Blvd. at 10:59 p.m. to investigate a case of criminal mischief. The officer found that an unknown person had damaged the back window of the victim’s vehicle, although no items were taken.

At 8:57 p.m. on June 26, a West U officer on patrol in the 3900 block of Bissonnet observed a vehicle with a broken passenger side brake light. After a traffic stop, the officer obtained consent to search the vehicle. The driver was arrested for possession of marijuana.

On June 27, a West U officer on patrol in the 6400 block of West Point observed a vehicle with an expired motor vehicle registration sticker. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 4100 block of Milton. Upon further investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.

On June 28, a West U officer on patrol in the 5400 block of Buffalo Speedway noticed a vehicle with a broken left rear brake light. The officer stopped the vehicle and discovered that the driver had an expired and “not eligible” driver’s license due to “failure to appear” in court warrants. The driver was arrested for driving while license invalid and the active warrants from the Houston Police Department.

Also on June 28, a West U officer met at the police station lobby at 3800 University Blvd. with a West U resident about an animal bite. A report about the animal bite was generated.

On June 29,a West U officer was dispatched to the 2500 block of Murworth to meet with a Harris County Precinct 7 deputy, who had detained a woman with outstanding warrants from West U. The officer transported the suspect, along with her personal belongings, to the jail facility located at 3800 University where she was booked and processed without incident.

At 10:35 a.m. on June 29, a West U officer met with the victim of a motor vehicle burglary in the 2700 block of Amherst.The victim stated an unknown person(s) entered his unsecured vehicle, without his permission and stole several items. Information was taken and a report was generated.

West U police took another report of a motor vehicle burglary at 11 a.m. on June 29. The offense report did not include an address for the resident, who told police an unknown person(s) entered her vehicle and rummaged through her vehicle, without her consent. The victim reported no items missing from inside the vehicle.

At 7:39 p.m. on June 29, a West U officer met with a resident at the police department about a theft that had already occurred. The complainant told police that unknown suspects went to his home, claiming to provide air duct cleaning services and charged the victim’s credit card for the services.

On June 30, a West U officer was dispatched at 9:06 a.m. to the 5400 block of Community about a motor vehicle burglary. After further investigation, it was discovered the suspect(s) had . walked into the residence’s attached garage, which was opened. Several items were stolen from  the victim’s vehicle, which was unsecured. Information was gathered and a report was generated.

Also on June 30, a West U officer was sent at 2:19 p.m. to the 3800 block of Tennyson, in reference to the burglary of a motor vehicle.The victim stated an unknown person(s) had entered her unsecured vehicle and had stolen several items. Information was taken and a report was generated.

On July 1, a West U officer observed the driver of a vehicle in the 4100 block of Bissonnet fail to come to a complete stop at a flashing red, traffic control device. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Bissonnet. Upon further investigation, the driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Also on July 1, a West U officer observed a vehicle with an expired registration in the 6700 block of Buffalo Speedway. A traffic stop was conducted in the 3200 block of West Holcombe. Upon investigation,  it was discovered that the vehicle was displaying a fictitious registration sticker, and a tampered/fictitious inspection sticker. The driver was subsequently arrested .

On July 2, a West U officer picked up a suspect from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 1200 Commerce. The suspect had outstanding warrants with the West U police department.

On Saturday, June 20, officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Stella Link to investigate a single vehicle accident. After an investigation, one person was arrested for public intoxication.

On Friday, June 26, officers were called to the intersection of Bissonnet and Wesleyan about a turn-over accident involving a single motor vehicle. The driver showed signs of intoxication. A blood warrant was obtained and a charge of DWI was filed.

On Thursday, June 19, West U police arrested a driver for having an invalid license. An officer observed the driver of the vehicle fail to stop at the designated point at the stop sign in the 5700 block of Community. The driver was stopped in the 4300 block of Bissonnet.

On Friday, June 20, a West U officer met with a West U resident at the police department about a case of ID theft. The victim reported that an unknown persons(s) had used the victim’s ID to open a credit card account.

Also on Friday, June 20, an officer was sent to the 6000 block of Lake in reference to a criminal mischief. The officer arrived on location and met with the victim, who stated the fence that runs along the back of her property had been recently damaged by an unknown person(s). The officer observed minor damage to one of the fence slats that appears to have been recently done.

At 12:54 p.m. on Friday, June 20, an officer was dispatched to the 3100 block of Bissonnet to investigate a vehicle that had been parked there for more than a week. After further investigation, the officer discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Houston Police Department. The vehicle was taken to an impound storage lot for safekeeping.

On Friday, June 20, a West U officer met at the police department with a West U woman who has been receiving unwanted telephone harassment calls and text messages. The calls and messages are from an unknown person.

On Saturday, June 21, West U officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Rice Blvd in regard to a minor accident. Officers met with the victim and were advised that unknown suspect(s) driving an unknown vehicle struck and damaged her vehicle, which was  legally parked damaging her vehicle. The unknown suspects (s) left the scene of the accident and fail to stop and give information

On Sunday, a West U officer observed a vehicle in the 5300 block of Wakeforest. After determining that the vehicle’s registration had expired, the officer made a traffic stop. The officer then discovered that the driver was in possession of an altered temporary license tag. The driver was arrested and charged with fictitious/altered vehicle registration.

On Tuesday, June 23, a West U officer was called to the police department lobby to meet with an officer from another jurisdiction. The officer had a subject in custody with outstanding warrants from West University Place. The subject was booked into the West U jail.

At 1:36 p.m. on June 23, West U officers were notified over the air by an off-duty officer of a possible fraud in progress in the 4100 block of Bellaire. Officers arrived on the scene as the suspect’s vehicle was leaving the location. After further investigation the subject was arrested for forgery.

Also on June 23, a West U officer was sent to the 2600 block of Fenwood in response to a report of Identity Theft. A report for ID theft was generated.

At 9:36 p.m. on June 23, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3100 block of Sunset. Upon further investigation, the driver and the passenger were both arrested for possession of marijuana.

On June 25, a West U officer observed a vehicle in the 6500 block of Buffalo Speedway traveling at 43 mph in the 30 mph speed zone. The officer made a traffic stop, and the driver was arrested for driving with an invalid license..

Also on June 25, West U officers met with three different West U residents at the police station in regard to ID thefts involving fraudulent federal income tax returns.

In the first case, the victim reported that he had not filed his tax return and had not given anyone else permission to file his tax return.

In the second case, the victim stated that he had received a letter from the IRS asking for further information to complete his income taxes. The victim told police had had not filed his tax return.

In the third case, the complainant stated that an unknown person had used his Social Security number to file a fraudulent federal tax return. The victim said he was made aware of the ID theft when he accountant attempt to file his tax return.

At 9:59 a.m. on Friday, June 12, a West U officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Tangley in regard to a minor accident that just occurred.. Upon investigation, it was discovered one driver was a fugitive of the state and also had several warrants for his arrest. The warrants were confirmed and the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Also on Friday, June 12,an officer met with a resident of the 2800 block of Quenby at the police station. The resident reported that unknown suspect(s) had removed both license plates from his vehicle.

Later that day, An officer observed a vehicle on in the 6100 block of College strike a curb and nearly collide with a pedestrian. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 6000 block of College. The driver of the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license and was arrested for that offense, failing to maintain a single lane and for running a stop sign.

At 1:50 p.m. Saturday, an officer was dispatched to the 4100 block of Byron to investigate the burglary of a motor vehicle. The officer spoke with the victim, who advised that an unknown person had forced entry into the vehicle and stolen items. The incident happened sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 1:40 p.m.

Later on Saturday, an officer on patrol in the 4100 block of Case noticed the window of a vehicle that had been smashed. The officer located the owner of the vehicle, who confirmed that items had been stolen. That offense happened between the 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

On Sunday, June 14, a West U officer met with a resident at the West U Police Department lobby. The resident reported that an unknown person had used his and his wife’s personal information to file a 2014 tax return. The officer gathered all of the information for the report.

Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, an officer on patrol in the 4100 block of Riley noticed an abandoned black and grey bicycle on the sidewalk of 6600 Fairhaven. The officer collected the bike and brought it to the West University Place Police Department sally port for safekeeping

On Monday, a West U officer met at the police department with a resident, who had found a set of keys.  A a report was generated for documentation purposes.

At 2:12 p.m. on Monday, a West U officer met with a resident about a case of identity theft.

Upon the officer’s arrival at the police department, the victim stated an unknown person(s) used her personal identifying information to file a fictitious income tax return.

Also on Monday, a West U resident turned in a girl’s purse — with a red flower — that was found in the area. It has been placed in the West U Police Department’s evidence room for safekeeping.

On Tuesday, June 16, an officer observed a vehicle in the 5400 block of Buffalo Speedway with an obscured and expired Texas temporary license plate. After a traffic stop and further investigation, the  driver was arrested for the offense of possession of marijuana.

On Wednesday, June 17, a West U officer stopped a vehicle in the 2700 block of Rice for failing  to signal a left turn. Upon further investigation it was determined the driver was in possession of marijuana. The driver was arrested and charged.

Also on Wednesday, a West U officer was dispatched to the 5500 block of Buffalo Speedway in regard to a minor accident. After the officer arrived, he determined that the operator of one vehicle had a suspended license and outstanding warrants.  The driver was taken into custody and charged with driving while license invalid, a class B misdemeanor.

On Thursday, an officer on patrol saw a vehicle with no license plates traveling at a high rate of speed in the 6500 of Buffalo Speedway.  The officer initiated a traffic stop, and discovered that the driver had an invalid license. The driver was arrested.

On Thursday, a West U officer met with a resident who went to the police station to report that an unknown person(s) had used his personal identifying information to take out a loan. The incident was listed as fraud.

Also on Thursday, an officer was sent to the 2700 block of Nottingham in response to a report of an accident and failure to stop and give information. Upon arrival, the officer determined that an  unknown vehicle had struck a parked car and left the scene without providing any information.

At 1:36 a.m. Friday, an officer saw a vehicle with a defective tail light in the 2900 block of Carnegie. The officer stopped the vehicle in the the 6500 block of Wakeforest. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for possession of marijuana.

West U officers also arrested a man for walking in the roadway where a sidewalk was provided, a little known offense in Texas.

On Saturday, June 6, a West U officer stopped a vehicle speeding on Buffalo Speedway. The driver was found to have an open warrant through the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The driver was taken into custody and transferred to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for extradition to Fort Bend County.

Later that day, West U officers were dispatched to a single vehicle accident in the 2600 block of Bissonnet. Officers arrived and found a subject outside a vehicle that had struck a tree. The subject was intoxicated and arrested for public intoxication.

On Sunday, June 7, a West U officer on patrol observed a vehicle in the 2900 block of Nottingham that appeared to have been spray-painted along the driver’s side. The officer contacted the vehicle’s owner, who said the damage had occurred sometime the previous night. The incident was listed as criminal mischief.

On Monday, June 8, an officer went to the police department lobby in reference to found property. Dispatch advised that a piece of jewelry had been found on the side of the road. The officer collected the jewelry for safekeeping.

Also on June 8, a West U officer was dispatched to the 3700 block of Wroxton to investigate the burglary of a building. Unknown suspects had forced entry into a construction site and removed copper wiring from a home under construction.

At 6:08 p.m. on June 8, West U officers were sent to a burglary in progress at a home in the 4000 block of Ruskin. The homeowner advised that two unknown suspects forced entry through the backdoor by smashing the glass paneling to gain entry into the residence. The resident saw the suspects who then fled the area in an unknown direction. Officers arrived in the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

Later on June 8, a West U officer was sent to the 2900 block of Amherst to investigate a vehicle accident.. The reportee advised that a vehicle ran into the rear of a vehicle that was parked on the street, and then sped without leaving any information.

On Tuesday, June 9, a West U officer saw a vehicle in the 5300 block of Buffalo Speedway without a front license plate. The officer conducted a traffic stop, and discovered that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended Class B Misdemeanor.

Also on June 9, an officer met with a West U resident in the police department lobby about a theft of jewelry. The victim advised that the items were discovered missing a few weeks ago.

At 4:18 p.m. on June 9, an officer responded to the 4000 block of Bellaire in regards to a burglary of a motor vehicle. The victim told the officer that unknown suspect(s)  forced entry into the vehicle and stole several items.

Later that day, a West U officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the 5900 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer stopped the vehicle, and discovered that the driver

the driver was driving without a driver license, no proof of financial responsibility and an expired registration.

On Thursday, June 11, a West U officer on bike patrol noticed an unknown subject subject through several vehicle windows that were parked along the street and driveways of the 6200 block of Mercer. The officer notified the West U Dispatchers for assistance and officers made way to the location and detained the subject. The subject was taking into custody for walking in the roadway where a sidewalk was provided.

At 8:09 p.m. on June 11, an officer was dispatched to the police department lobby to meet with a resident about an earlier theft. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that an unknown subject(s) removed and took the victim’s front and rear license plate from his vehicle without permission.

On Friday, June 12, a West U officer observed a vehicle fail to signal from a private driveway in the 3900 block of Bellaire Blvd. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 3300 block of W. Holcombe. The driver had a suspended license and was arrested. The front seat passenger was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested. The back seat passenger gave a false name and date of birth and was arrested for failure to identify

“The West University Place Police Department is to be commended for the commitment made to this process,” said Chief Scott D. Rubin, Chairman of the recognition program. “Every employee of the agency can be proud of this accomplishment.”

The Recognized Status is awarded to law enforcement agencies for their compliance with the Texas Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Recognition Program. The process took more than one year to complete and required an in depth examination of the West U Police Department’s General Orders as well as an onsite inspection by police chief assessors.

“We are happy to accept this recognition from the Texas Police Chiefs Association,” said West U Police Chief Ken Walker. “We appreciate the opportunity to join a number of excellent police departments in the state and we are fortunate to have such a high quality staff that made this designation possible.”

“The West U City Council has long realized the importance of recruiting only the best and has insured that salaries and benefits remain competitive,” said Mayor Susan Sample. “I commend my fellow City Council members for their commitment to attracting the best in the state to staff our police department.”

The Law Enforcement Recognition Program is a voluntary process where police agencies in Texas prove their compliance with 164 Texas law enforcement best practices. The best practices were carefully developed by Texas law enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service, the reduction of risk and the protection of individual’s rights.

On June 1, a West U officer was dispatched to the 6100 block of Kirby, in reference to a residential burglary. The complainant and his wife told police that two unknown men were involved in the theft of $200 in cash from their home. The first man knocked on the front door, claiming that he had been hired to trim a neighbor’s trees. While the complainant was in the backyard with the first man, a second unknown man entered the residence while his disabled wife was eating. The second man claimed that he was the person who had been speaking with her husband. The couple later discovered that $200 was missing from his wallet.

On Tuesday, June 2, a West U officer observed a driver who failed to stop at the designated point at the traffic control device in the 3100 block of University. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of a dangerous drugs.

Later that day, a West U officer was s dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy, 4755 Westheimer, to meet a Memorial Villages Police Officer with a subject who had two outstanding warrants with The City Of West University Place. Upon the officer’s arrival, the subject was placed in custody and transported to the West University Police Place Police Department for booking without incident.

On Wednesday, June 3, a West U officer was dispatched to the 2800 block of Reed Road to meet with a Pearland P.D. officer who had a subject in custody with outstanding warrants with West U. The subject was transported to the West University Place jail, without incident, and booked on the warrants.

Later that day, a West U officer met at the Police Department with a Jacinto City officer who had a subject with outstanding West U warrants. The subject was booked into the jail without incident.

At 6:57 p.m. on June 3, an officer met with a West U resident at the Police Department about a case of identity theft. The victim stated that an unknown person used his identifying information to commit fraud, by applying for online loans.

Shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, a West U officer was dispatched to a residence in the 4200 block of Judson in regard to a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, the officer met with the residents, and obtained information about an incident that had occurred the night before.

While they were in the back yard, a second man entered through the front door and saw the victim’s wife. The second man stated to her that he was the first man who originally came in, and said that he needed to look for any leaks inside the house. He looked throughout the house quickly and then left. The victim observed both men leave in a newer model red F-150. The subjects were described to be about 5’9” with a light brown skin tone. The victims discovered $200 was missing from their home.

The West U Police Department advises residents to immediately report any suspicious persons or activity. When it is safe to do so, gather as much information as possible (description of vehicle to include make, model, color, license plate, direction of travel; as well as a description of suspicious persons: including gender, race, attire, or any unique characteristics.)

The Police Department also urges residents to use caution when allowing strangers into their homes or property.  If you have any information or to report a crime, please contact the West U Police Department at 713-668-0330 or 9-1-1, if it is an emergency.

West U officers also investigated the burglary of a motor vehicle on Wednesday, which occurred in the 2600 block of Bissonnet. Officers discovered that items had been taken from the victim’s vehicle.

Officers also dealt with several traffic-related offenses, including the arrest Thursday of three suspects who were traveling in a vehicle that had been reported stolen to the Houston Police Department. An officer observed the “suspicious vehicle” in the 3400 block of Bissonnet and placed the three suspects in custody. However, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office declined to charge any of the suspects with an offense and they were ultimately released.

On Friday, May 22, a West U officer was listening to the Southside Place Police Department’s radio channel and heard that one of their officers had stopped a driver with an outstanding warrant from West U. The suspect was placed in custody.

At 9:24 p.m. on May 23, a  West University police officer observed a vehicle go through a stop sign without yielding or stopping in the 2900 block of Plumb. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The officer then lost sight of the vehicle at Willow Bend and Stella Link.

On Sunday, May 24, a West University police officer observed a vehicle traveling in the 6300 block of Buffalo Speedway with its rear license plate lamps out. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 6500 block of Buffalo Speedway. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and arrested.

West U police arrested two drivers in the 6700 block of Buffalo Speedway on Thursday.

At 12:01 a.m., a West University Police Officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 6700 Block of Buffalo Speedway with its license plate obstructed. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 6800 Block of Buffalo Speedway and it was discovered that the driver was Driving While License Invalid.

Also on Thursday, a West U officer noticed a vehicle with an expired motor vehicle registration traveling northbound in the 6700 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Pittsburg. The driver was arrested for the offense of expired motor vehicle registration, failure to maintain financial responsibility, and for multiple outstanding warrants.

A West U resident walking in the 3700 block of University and Edloe found an abandoned child’s bicycle on Thursday evening. The resident collected the bicycle and brought it to the West University Place Police Department. The bicycle has been placed it in the West University Place sally port for safekeeping.

Officers also responded to a report of a burglary of a motor vehicle on Wednesday afternoon in the 3600 block of Rice. The victim told the officer that had unknown suspect(s) had forced entry into  the vehicle and took items without consent. The incident happened sometime between 1:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Also on Wednesday, an officer was dispatched at 6:22 p.m. to a verbal disturbance between neighbors in the 6000 block of Lake. The officer arrived on the scene and spoke with the complainant, who advised that their next door neighbor had a tree trimming service on their property on May 4, to cut vines along the fence between the two properties. The complainant advised that the cutting of the vines, which had been wrapped around electrical lines, had caused electrical issues to occur.

At about 8:33 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3200 block of Sunset about a reported domestic disturbance in progress. After the officers arrived, on subject was arrested for assault/family violence.

Three West U residents reported they had been victims of identity theft last week.

On May 18, an officer met with a resident at the police station in reference to a case of ID theft. The victim advised that an unknown person(s) had used his personal information to obtain a cash loan.

On Wednesday, May 20, another West U resident went to the police station to report a case of ID theft. The victim reported that an unknown person had used his and his wife’s personal information to file a fictitious 2014 federal income tax return.

Another West U resident reported a similar case of ID theft on Thursday, May 21. The resident met with a police officer at 1:58 p.m. about a fictitious federal income tax return that had been filed using her personal identifying information.

On Tuesday, May 19, a West U officer conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle with no license plates in the 3900 block of Bellaire Blvd. During the stop, the officer determined that the driver had a suspended driver’s license and no proof of insurance. The driver was arrested for driving while license invalid.

At 7:34 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, an officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 5900 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer observed that the driver of the vehicle failed to signal prior to changing lanes and that the vehicle had broken taillights. A traffic stop was conducted. Upon investigation it was discovered the vehicle displayed fictitious registration and the driver had an outstanding warrant with Harris County Precinct. 1 . The driver was taken into custody for fictitious registration class “B.”

Also on May 20, an officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound, without a front license plate in the 5900 block of Buffalo Speedway. The officer conducted a traffic stop and discovered that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

West U police last week also investigated two theft cases, one report of identity theft and a case of criminal mischief.

On Saturday, an officer was dispatched to the 2700 block of Bissonnet in regards to a theft that already occurred. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated that an unknown suspect(s) removed both side mirrors from his vehicle without consent. The victim stated the incident occurred within the last two or three weeks.

Also on Saturday, an officer met with a West U resident in the police department lobby about the theft of a package. The victim had been expecting a package and upon tracking the package discovered that it had been delivered a few weeks earlier. The incident was reported to the delivery company.

At 11:03 a.m. Monday, an officer was dispatched to the West University Place Police Department in reference to a case of identity theft. Upon the officer’s arrival, the victim stated an unknown person(s) used his personal identifying information to obtain a cash loan without his consent.

On Friday, May 15, an officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Sunset, in regard to a case of criminal mischief.

At 1:08 p.m., on May 15an officer observed a vehicle in the 6200 block of Belmont with a defective brake light. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was arrested for driving with an invalid license.

On Sunday, an officer observed a “suspicious person” riding a bicycle without proper safety equipment in the 3200 block of Cason. The rider turned right on Buffalo Speedway, and the officer initiated a stop in the 3100 block of Carnegie. The rider was arrested for operating a bicycle without safety equipment, a Class C misdemeanor.

The April 15 deadline for filing IRS returns resulted in the West U residents learning that fictitious tax returns had been filed with their personal information. They either learned about the fraud from their accountants, while trying to file their taxes online, or in letters from the Internal Revenue Service.

Tax fraud involving ID theft has been a growing problem nationwide for the last few years.

In a September 21, 2014 report on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” journalist Steve Kroft reported that ID Theft/Tax Fraud has been steadily increasing since 2008.

According to the “60 Minutes” report, The IRS estimated that it sent out nearly 3 million fraudulent refunds in 2013. According to the Government Accountability Office, it cost taxpayers $5.2 billion in 2013.

The West U Police Department has issued some tips for preventing Identity Theft.

The Department recommends:

• Keeping  important papers in a secure location.
• Shred documents with sensitive information before discarding.
• Limit the personal information you carry.  This will help should you ever have the misfortune of losing your wallet or purse, or become the victim of property theft.
• Limit the amount of information shared online or on hand written surveys and questionnaires.
• Check credit regularly and pay close attention to credit inquiries and unknown or questionable accounts.

On April 10, an officer met with a resident at the West U Police Department about a case of credit/debit card abuse. The victim reported that  d an unknown person(s) used his credit card to make several purchases without his consent.

Also that day, an officer met with another ID theft victim at the Police Department about an unknown person(s) who used his social security number to open up a phone account with AT&T.

On April 11, West U officers met with two different West U residents who advised police that unknown persons had used their personal information to file false federal tax returns.

Later that day, a West U officer was dispatched to the 3200 block of Robinhood for a report of a theft that already occurred. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that a subject took the victim’s watch without permission.

On Monday, April 13, an officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound which had failed to stop at the designated stop point at the stop sign in the 6400 block of West Point. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 6500 Block of West Point.  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.

At 3:38 p.m., a West U officer met with a resident at the Police Department about a case of ID theft. The victim stated he received a rejection notification from the IRS informing him that they received more than one tax return using his social security number.

Also on April 13, officers from the West University Place Police Department were dispatched to the 3400 block of Tangley in regard to an assault that already occurred. A report was generated.

Just after 10 p.m. on April 14, a West U officer met with a resident at the Police Department about a case of ID theft.  The victim stated she received a call from her accountant stating that her and/or her husband’s social security number was used to file a fictitious income tax return.

Another case of ID Theft/Tax Fraud was reported to West U Police on April 14 by residents of the 2700 block of Sunset.  The complainants were  made aware of the case as they prepared to file a return with the IRS, through their certified public accountant.

At 10:47 p.m. on April 14, West U officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence in the 3000 block of Tangley. The resident had just arrived home and found the residence ransacked.

On April 15, at 8:15 a.m.,  a West U police officer observed a vehicle traveling northbound in the 6400 block of Buffalo Speedway without a license plate on the front of the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted in the 3100 block of Amherst and after further investigation the driver was arrested for the offense of driving while license invalid.

Also on April 15, a West U officer was dispatched to a residence located in the 2600 block of Centenary for a report of identity theft. Upon arrival the officer spoke to the complainant who stated that an unknown person(s) used his social security number to file a tax return. The complainant learned of the ID theft when he attempted to file his IRS return using TurboTax software.

At about 1 p.m. on April 15, an officer observed an opened grey box laying in the roadway in the 6100 block of Edloe. The officer collected the box with its contents and placed it in the West University Place evidence room for safekeeping.

At 12:23 p.m.on April 15, an officer was  dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Robinhood in response to an identity theft. Upon the officer’s arrival, the victim stated an unknown person(s) used his personal identifying information to file a fictitious income tax return.

A West U officer was dispatched on April 15 to the Webster Police Department to pick up a subject with warrants with West University Police Department.

An officer was dispatched to the Bank of Texas, located in the 5000 block of Kirby, for a report of a forgery. The reportee/bank teller advised that an unknown subject attempted to cash a fraudulent check.  The bank teller noticed that the check was suspicious and notified the subject. After being notified that the check was fraudulent, the subject left the area without incident.

On April 16, an officer noticed a suspicious vehicle in the 3200 block of Duke St. The officer investigated and found two intoxicated persons inside the vehicle. One subject was unconscious and was transported to the hospital by West University FD Medic 1. The second subject was arrested for public intoxication and booked into the West University Jail without incident.

On April 16, an officer met with a West U resident at the Police Department about fraudulent use of identifying information. The victim’s CPA filed his income tax return, but the tax return was rejected. The IRS notified the CPA that a tax return had already been filed using the victim’s information.

On April 16, an officer was sent to the  4100 block of Byron in reference to fraudulent use of identifying information. The victim’s accountant filed the victim’s income tax return, but the tax return was rejected. The IRS notified the accountant that a tax return had already been filed using the victim’s information.

At 2:25 p.m. on April 16, an officer was advised by dispatch of some fraudulent activity that had just occurred, at a bank in the 4100 block of Bellaire. The officer arrived in the area and located the suspects’ vehicles in the 4500 block of Bellaire and conducted a traffic stop on both vehicles. After further investigation, the suspect involved in the fraudulent activity in the bank was arrested for forgery.

West U officers were dispatched on April 16 to to a robbery that had just occurred near the intersection of Brompton and Carnegie. Officers arrived and met with the victim who stated she was walking on the sidewalk when a subject approached her from behind and pulled her purse off of her shoulder. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

On Friday, April 3, at 3:25pm, an officer was dispatched to the 3000 block of Albans for a case of identity theft. The victims stated they received a letter from the IRS requesting them to verify their identity for their 2014 federal income tax return. The victims stated they have not filed their 2014 federal income tax return.

On Monday, April 6, a West U officer was dispatched to the 4200 block of Bellaire Blvd. to meet a Bellaire officer to pick up a subject with outstanding warrants with The City of West University Place. Upon the officer’s arrival, the subject was placed in custody and transported to The West University Place Police Department jail.

Later that day, officers were dispatched to a residence located in 4000 block of Milton in regards to a welfare check. Upon arrival the officers spoke to a subject at the residence who stated he wanted to end his life. The subject cooperated with the officers in which they were able to detain him and was then transported to the Harris County Neuropsychiatric Center.

At 2:23 p.m. on Monday, April 6, a police officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the 3700 block of Tangley with a defective driver’s side brake light. After further investigation, it was discovered the driver of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license and had no proof of financial responsibility. The driver was arrested for driving while license invalid.

At 6:30 p.m. on April 6, a West U officer met with a resident at the police department for a report of an identity theft that already occurred. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that an unknown subject(s) used the victim’s personal identifying information to file a fraudulent tax return.

On Tuesday, a West U officer met with another victim of ID theft at the police department.  The victim stated an unknown person(s) used her personal identifying information to file a fictitious IRS income tax return.

Also on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Buffalo Speedway in regard to a burglary in progress. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the victim who advised that an unknown subject kicked in her door and possibly fled on foot or a skateboard east bound in the 3100 block of Cason. After further investigation, entry was not made into the residence. A report of criminal mischief was generated.

At 4:01 p.m. on Tuesday, a police officer observed a vehicle in the 5800 block of Edloe run a stop sign. A traffic stop was conducted in the 5900 block of Edloe. The police officer spoke with the driver and after further investigation the driver received a citation for running a stop sign, minor in possession of tobacco and possession of drug paraphernalia. The front right passenger received a citation for minor in possession of tobacco.

On Wednesday, April 8, an officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the 4100 block of Bissonnet. The vehicle displayed an expired registration sticker (4/14) and subsequently a traffic stop was conducted in the 1000 block of Mulberry for the violation. Upon investigation it was discovered the driver was operating the vehicle on a suspended license. Subsequently the driver was taken into custody for driving while license suspended.

At 9:26 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, an  officer was dispatched to the 3700 block of Tangley for a burglary of a motor vehicle.  The officer met with the victim who said that sometime between 2 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m. on Thursday, an unknown person(s) entered his vehicle and detached/removed his radio player from the dashboard and a pair of sunglasses from the center console.

On April 9, an officer was dispatched to the 6700 block of Belmont for a suicide threat. After further investigation the subject was transported to Methodist Hospital for admittance.

Also on Thursday, an officer was dispatched to 3800 Milton in regard to an unknown vehicle striking a motor vehicle. A report for failure to stop and give information was generated.

On March 27, an officer was dispatched to the 3600 block of Robinhood in reference to an unknown subject selling magazines .The officer arrived and made contact with unknown subject and placed him under arrest for violating the city ordinance- soliciting without a permit.

West U Police also met with two residents who went to the Police Department to report that unknown persons had used their personal information to file fraudulent federal tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. The first case occurred on March 27, and the second case was report on March 30.

On March 27, a West U officer responded at about 7:40 p.m. to the 4000 block of Southwestern to a case of criminal mischief. The officer determined that an unknown person had discharged paintball pellets at the victim’s residence and vehicle.

On March 28, a West U officer on patrol observed a vehicle with defective brake lights at the traffic signal in the 3100 block of University Blvd. The officer conducted a traffic stop, and the driver was arrested for driving without a driver’s license and for failing to maintain financial responsibility.

There were no crimes reported to West U Police on March 29, 31, April 1 and April 2.

Another fugitive was also arrested on March 25, by a West U officer who observed a driver in the 6000 block of Belmont not wearing a seatbelt. The officer also observed the driver littering (throwing a cigarette) from the vehicle. The driver was stopped for the violations in the 6100 block of Belmont. Upon investigation,  the officer discovered that the driver was a wanted fugitive. He was arrested.

A suspect who was stopped on March 20 for an expired inspection sticker was arrested and charged with Failure to Identify. During the traffic stop, the driver provided a West U officer with three false names and dates of birth.

West U police last week also investigated a residential burglary and two burglaries of buildings.

On Wednesday, March 25, a West U officer went to a residence in the 3000 block of Robinhood to investigate a burglary. The officer found that unknown persons had entered the victim’s attached garage and took several items. The victim later recovered the property which was found in the front yard of a nearby residence.

At 9:17 a.m. on March 20, a West U officer went to the 3800 block of Bellaire Blvd. to investigate the burglary of a building. The officer met with the complainant, who advised that a safe had been removed from the office.

At 4 a.m. on March 23, a West U officer responded to a business burglary alarm at a business located at 5600 Kirby. Upon arrival, the officer observed forced entry through a side glass door of the business. The glass door had been shattered and entry made. Video surveillance footage captured the incident.

West U police on March 22 also reported the theft of a bicycle, which was reported by the victim at the West U police department.

West U police also responded to two cases of domestic violence last week.

On March 23, officers were dispatched to a disturbance in progress in the 3900 block of Ruskin. Both subjects were issued citations for simple assault.

Later that evening, officers were dispatched to a disturbance in progress in the 2800 block of Wroxton. Officers arrived on-scene and met with the reportee waiting in the front yard. No charges were filed, but the two subjects were separated for the night.

West U police last week also investigated five cases of Identity Theft, or credit card abuse.

On March 24, a West U officer met with a resident at the police department about a case of identity theft.. The victim stated an unknown person(s) used her checking account number to write and cash checks under her checking account. Information was gathered and a report was generated.

Also on March 24, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Amherst for a report of credit card abuse. The complainant who stated that an unknown person(s) used her credit card information to purchase furniture online.

Another case of ID theft was reported by a resident on March 24 at the police department.  The victim stated an unknown person(s) used his personal identifying information to file a fictitious IRS income tax return.

Later on March 24, an officer met with a resident about another case of ID theft.. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that an unknown person(s) obtained and defaulted on a loan using the victim’s information without permission.

At 10 p.m. on March 25, an officer went to a residence in the 6300 block of Sewanee about another ID theft. The complainant reported that he had received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service, requesting further information to process his tax return. The reportee had not yet filed his personal tax return with his accountant, and is not sure how his personal information was compromised. The victim advised he needed a police report to start the fraudulent activity process with the IRS.

On March 26, an officer met with a West U resident at the police department about another ID theft. An offense report for credit/debit card abuse was generated.

On March 26, an officer was dispatched to the 3000 block of Sunset about a minor traffic accident. The suspect vehicle fled the scene without stopping to provide their information.

And, West U officers last week arrested five drivers who were operating motor vehicles in the city without valid drivers’ licenses.

On March 6, officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Milton for a report of a subject passed out in an illegally parked vehicle. Officers arrived on-scene and found the subject passed out in a vehicle. The subject had vomited on himself on the ground by the door and inside the vehicle. During an inventory of the vehicle, officers found several items of drug paraphernalia and discovered the subject had a fake Texas driver’s license. The subject was arrested and booked in the West U Jail for  public intoxication, possessing drug paraphernalia, and a fake driver’s license.

Also on March 6, an officer went to the 3800 block of University, where a victim reported that an unknown person had struck his vehicle and left no information.

At 3:35 a.m. on March 7, a West U officer was dispatched to the 3100 block of University, where a vehicle had run off the road. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that the vehicle was still running and the driver was not coherent. The driver was arrested for DWI.

A West U officer on March 7 observed a vehicle traveling in the 6500 block of Buffalo Speedway, at a speed greater than the posted 30 mph. A traffic stop was conducted in the 3100 block of Pittsburg and after further investigation the driver was arrested for the offense of driving while license invalid.

Later that day, officers met with a West U resident are the police station about an Identity Theft. An offense report for credit/debit card abuse was generated.

At 3:11 a.m. on March 8, West U officers were called to the  6400 block of Virginia Court for a report of an intoxicated subject banging on the back door. Officers arrived and found the intoxicated subject had jumped the gate leading into the backyard and he was standing at the back door. During the investigation,  if was discovered that the subject’s family had moved away six months ago. The subject was apparently unaware that his family no longer lived at that house. He was issued a citation for public intoxication and released to a sober family member.

On March 9, a West U resident sent to the police station to report an Identity Theft. The complainant stated that unknown person(s) used the victim and her husband’s information to file taxes in December of 2014 without their consent.

On March 10, a West U officer arrested the driver of a vehicle in the 6500 block of Weslayan for having an invalid driver’s license, The officer had noticed that the vehicle did not have a motor vehicle inspection sticker on the front windshield.

West U Police obtained an Emergency Detention Order and transported a woman to the Neuropsychiatric Center at Ben Taub hospital on March 10. A West U officer was attempting to serve a traffic citation in the 3100 block of Holcombe, when the woman opened the rear door of the patrol vehicle and attempted to get inside. It was determined that the woman was a danger to herself or others.

At 1:48 a.m. on March 11, an officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound at a speed of 64 mph in the 30 mph speed zone of the 3600 block of University. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and upon further investigation it was discovered that the driver was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The driver was arrested for DWI.

Also on March 11, a West U officer observed  a vehicle parked with its ignition on in the 6200 block of Rutgers. It was later discovered that there was a subject sleeping in the driver’s seat. The driver was arrested for public intoxication.

At 3:24 p.m. on March 11, a West U officer noticed a vehicle in the 6000 block of Buffalo Speedway without a front license plate.  Upon investigation it was discovered the operator of the vehicle was driving on a suspended license. The operator was subsequently was taken into custody for driving while license invalid,

A West U officers also investigated a case of criminal mischief on March 11, in the 2900 block of Carnegie. The officer met with the victim who advised that an unknown person had damaged the back window to their vehicle.

A driver who ran the stop light at Weslayan and Bissonnet at 8:45 on March 12 was arrested for the offense of driving with an invalid license..

A West U officer was dispatched to a residence in the 6500 block of Vanderbilt on March 12, to investigate a case of Credit Card / Debit Card Abuse . The complainant reported that an unknown person had used his credit card to make purchases, without permission, on March 11.

Another case of ID theft was reported on March 12, at the police station. The victim advised an unknown person(s) used his identifying information to file taxes without his consent. The officer collected the necessary information to generate a case for identity theft.

On February 13, a West U police officer met at the Police Department with a woman about a case of criminal mischief.  The victim stated she discovered her vehicle had a flat tire and was later advised that there was knife blade inside the flat tire. Information was gathered and a report was generated.

On February 14, a West U officer met with a West U resident at the Police Department about a burglary of a motor vehicle. The officer met with the victim, who stated an unknown person(s) had removed a personal item from the trunk of his vehicle without his permission. The incident may have occurred over the course several weeks according to the victim.

A West U resident who had been a victim of identity theft reported the case to West U police on February 14. The victim stated an unknown person(s) used his personal information to file his 2014 tax return with the IRS, without his consent. Information was gathered and an offense report was generated.

At 7 p.m. on February 14, A West U officer observed a vehicle in the 6700 block of Stella Link with an expired temporary registration. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was arrested for no driver’s license, failure to maintain financial responsibility, and an expired registration. The passenger was arrested for Pearland P.D. warrants.

On February 15, at 7:49 a.m. A west U officer noticed a vehicle in the 6300 block of Buffalo Speedway with an expired registration and motor vehicle inspection certificate. A traffic stop was conducted in the 3100 block of Blue Bonnet and after further investigation the driver was arrested for the offense of Driving While License Invalid.

A West U officer met with a resident on February 16 at the Police Department, about a case of identity theft. The resident advised that someone had used her personal information on a check in an attempt to obtain money from a bank. A report for identity theft was generated.

At 8:41 p.m. on February 17, an officer was dispatched to the 5800 block of Lake Street for a report of criminal mischief and trespass.The officer spoke with the victim, who reported that sometime between the hours of 6:30pm on February 16 and 10:30am on February 17, an unknown person damaged two rear window screens and entered her property, which is unoccupied and under construction.

On February 18, another driver was arrested for driving with an expired license. The driver was seen by a West U officer with an expired motor vehicle registration. A traffic stop was conducted in the 4500 block of Bissonnet and after further investigation the driver was arrested for the offense of driving while license invalid.

At about 3:30 p.m. on February 18, an officer was dispatched to the 5500 block of Kirby, in reference to graffiti drawn on private property, which had already occurred. The reportee stated an unknown person(s) drew a smiley face with a permanent marker on the business’ automatic teller machine. Information was gathered and a report was generated.

Also on February 18,m a West U officer was called to the 3800 block of Swarthmore in reference to a criminal mischief case. The officer arrived and met with the victim who stated that sometime during the last 24 hours an unknown suspect damaged his fence.

On February 19, West U police responded to a burglar alarm at a building in the 5600 block of Kirby. Officers found forced entry into the building. The building was searched and the suspects were gone. The officers conducted a burglary investigation and collected evidence.

At 11:45 a.m. on February 19, a West U officer met with a West U resident at the Police Department about the theft of a vehicle. The victim stated a known person used his motor vehicle, without his permission and was later involved in a motor vehicle accident. Information was gathered and a report was generated.

Another case of identity theft was reported to West U police by a resident of the 2800 block of Tangley, on February 19. The complainant advised that an unknown person(s) used his personal information to open a credit card account at a bank in Massachusetts.

At 9:41 p.m. on February 8, West U police responded to a residence in the 6400 block of Sewanee about an accident in the 3500 block of Pittsburg. In the cash on Pittsburg, a vehicle did not stop to provide information. A report for an accident, and failure to stop and provide information was generated.

A West U police officer on patrol in the 4200 block of Bissonnet on February 9 observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The officer stopped the driver in the 4500 block of Fournace, where the driver was arrested for driving while license invalid.

West U police investigated another accident in the 3700 block of Tangley on February 9, where a driver failed to stop and give information after striking another vehicle.

At 11:54 p.m. on February 9, a West U officer noticed a vehicle in the 6700 block of Buffalo Speedway with an expired Alabama registration. The officer made a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Maroneal, where the driver was arrested for driving with an invalid license.

On February 10, A west U officer made with a resident at the police department in reference to an identity theft case. The victim stated that an unknown person(s) made a copy of his business checking account check and cashed it without his consent. After further investigation, a report for forgery was generated.

A second case of forgery was reported the same day. A West U officer was dispatched to the Bank of Texas located at 5000 block of Kirby for a report of a forgery. The reportee/bank teller advised that an unknown suspect, attempted to cash a fraudulent check at this location. The reportee advised that he noticed that the check was suspicious and contacted the West University Place Police Department. The suspect grew suspicious and immediately fled the scene. Officers canvassed the area and were unable to locate the suspect.

On February 11, another driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license in the 6800 block of Buffalo Speedway. The driver was stopped for the offense of driving 41 mph in the 30 mph speed zone, in the 3100 block of Duke. He was transported to the West U JAIL.

At 3 a.m. on February 12, a West U officer observed the driver of a vehicle commit several traffic violations. A traffic stop was conducted, and a search of the vehicle was conducted after receiving consent. Marijuana was located during the search of the vehicle and the driver was subsequently arrested for possession of marijuana. The police report did not indicate where the traffic violations occurred.

On February 12, West U officers were  dispatched to the 2600 block of Sunset about a disturbance in progress. Officers arrived in the area and began searching for the suspect. The suspect was located and taken into custody. The suspect was charged with making a terroristic threat.

A West U resident reported a case of identity theft to West U police, after speaking to an officer at the West U police department on February 12.