Coordinated Efforts Improve Safety in Our Community
We have some important and exciting news regarding the Constable’s Patrol. As of March 1, 2017, we are now coordinating the hours of three deputies with our immediate neighbors to the north, Vermont Commons and Park Commons, as well as our immediate neighbors to the east, WAMM and Audubon Place.
By coordinating our hours with other neighborhoods, we now have constable coverage seven days a week.
In addition to our own deputy, Dan Thomas, our neighborhoods will also be patrolled by deputies, Casey Dobbins and Raymond Garivey.
Deputy Dan Thomas is assigned to the Mandell Winlow Security Foundation contract. Deputy Thomas is a fourteen year veteran of the Constable’s office. Deputy Thomas’ prior experience includes stints at the Texas Department of Corrections and Harris County Sheriff’s Office as an arson investigator. Deputy Thomas is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in police science. Deputy Thomas has been married for 35 years and has two adult children.
Deputy Casey Dobbin is the deputy assigned the Vermont Commons/Park Commons contract. A former U.S. Marine, Deputy Dobbin joined law enforcement after leaving the military. Over his fourteen year career as a police officer, Deputy Dobbin has served in a variety of patrol, supervisory and administrative roles. Deputy Dobbin takes community service very seriously and desires to become a welcome part of the neighborhoods he patrols. Deputy Dobbin is married and hopes to grow a family with his wife very soon. When not enhancing our safety, Deputy Dobbin enjoys hunting and fishing.
Deputy Raymond Garivey III graduated from the College Of The Mainland Police Academy in December 2015. He has been serving the citizens of Harris County Precinct 1 for over a year. Deputy Garivey is currently assigned to the WAMM/AudobahnPlace contract. Deputy Garivey comes from a law enforcement family and hopes to follow in the same footsteps as his father who is a Captain with the Freeport Police Department. Deputy Garivey was born and raised in Rosenberg, Texas. He enjoy spending his free time with his family and favorite dog, Debo.
Please join us in welcoming all three deputies to the increasing number of Montrose-area neighborhoods that are finding ways to band together to increase safety, security, and crime awareness throughout the greater Montrose area.
WHAT: Suspicious Person Report results in felony possession arrest
WHERE: Cherryhurst Park
As reported by Deputy Lopez, on 03/04/2017: I was dispatched to a suspicious person at the park located at 2100 Ridgewood (Cherryhurst Park). The reportee stated that a black male and a white female were in the park possibly smoking marijuana. I arrived on scene and observed a black male and a white female sitting at the park bench. As I was walking towards them the female placed an unknown item in her back waistband. I made contact with the subjects and detected a strong smell of burnt marijuana coming from their clothing. I requested identifications from parties. The male was identified and was found to be from California. The female was identified to be from Sulphur Texas. When asked both parties admitted to be smoking marijuana but were unclear on why they were in Houston. The female stated that she had an identification card inside the vehicle. The female was then escorted to her vehicle and as she opened the door I smelled a strong odor or marijuana coming from inside. A search was conducted discovering 4 small bags containing a green leafy substance. In the rear of the vehicle I discovered a cardboard box that was overnighted from Las Vegas to Houston Texas. Inside the box another sealed cardboard box was located sealed. I requested a K9 and HPD K9 unit arrived. The K9 alerted to the box. The box was opened and inside the box six metal containers were discovered with the Label Satiam Pumpkin Spice on the outside.
The containers were found to have a false bottom. Inside the container a vacuumed seal bag was located wrapped in mint paper. The contents were discovered to be Half a Pound of Marijuana in each can totaling approximately 4 pounds of Marijuana. Both subjects were arrested for Felony Possession of Marijuana and transported to Harris County Jail.
We were thrilled to hear this arrest was a direct result of a Suspicious Persons Report from a Cherryhurst resident! Keep your eyes open and don’t hesitate to contact the Constable. Working together is key in keeping our neighborhoods secure
WHAT: Increase in property crimes due to HISD Spring Break
WHERE: Our neighborhoods
Houston ISD Spring Break begins March 13. Due to the students being out of school, we usually see an increase in property crimes for our contracts. We are asking that you be aware it is the Spring Break season, watchful over your property, and report any suspicious activity. Lock your car, take your keys and valuables from the car, do not park on the street (if at all possible), secure outdoor property such as bikes & lawn equipment, and call our Office if you suspect any suspicious activity.
General Update: HPD reported 13 crimes in our neighborhoods for February. As always, a majority of them (10) were car burglaries and 2 thefts. Unfortunately, a home break in occurred on the 1700 block of Marshall in Winlow Place. The report below shows it as 2 separate incidences but only one residence was burglarized. Approximately $1500 worth of merchandise was stolen from a separate building on the property. We’re happy to report that no one was harmed. Click on the map for more detailed information about the incidences referenced above. Please note that it is possible to view sex offenders on the Crime Reports map, if you are concerned.
Constable Activity Report – February:
Below is a run down of last month’s Activity Report from the Constable Patrol. Each time the deputy on patrol is called out or observes some activity of interest, he/she documents the call and the report is compiled at the end of the month. It’s a nice way to see what our deputies are up to!
*Contract Check refers to an observation and/or inquiry at a specific location (think of it as a drive by and safety check of your home). Meet the Citizen means precisely that. One of our patrolling deputies had the chance to engage with a neighbor!
General Update: Fortunately, reported crimes for January were very low. There were only 7 incidents in our neighborhoods and no Crime Alerts from the Constables office. Click on the map for more detailed information.
Constable Activity Report – December:
Below is a run down of last month’s Activity Report from the Constable Patrol. Each time the deputy on patrol is called out or observes some activity of interest, he/she documents the call and the report is compiled at the end of the month. It’s a nice way to see what our deputies are up to!
*Contract Check refers to an observation and/or inquiry at a specific location (think of it as a drive by and safety check of your home). Meet the Citizen means precisely that. One of our patrolling deputies had the chance to engage with a neighbor!
