From the Desk of Chief Ray Schultz,

A few weeks back we experienced several mailboxes being hit and damaged by a vehicle during the overnight hours.  MVPD detectives were assigned to the case for investigation and began utilizing the MVPD ALPR system in hopes of developing leads for the case. After reviewing the ALPR data, detectives were able to identify a vehicle of interest and upon locating and speaking with the driver/owner of the vehicle, were able to identify the suspect involved in the incidents.  The driver is now making restitution to the owners of the damaged mailboxes. Charges are pending.

MADD Awards Luncheon. This week, MVPD officers attended the 2023 Houston Area MADD Law Enforcement appreciation luncheon. Our team does a good job of closely monitoring our cut through streets and being on the lookout for intoxicated drivers. So far this year, the MVPD has arrested 20 DWI drivers. Thanks to our team for their hard work in keeping our streets safe.

Fun Run. Last Saturday morning was the inaugural FLOW (Funding Lymphatic Obstruction and Wellness) Foundation 5K Fun Run. Runners enjoyed a great morning run around Piney Point Village. We want to thank everyone for your patience as we blocked traffic for the runners as they passed by and for the words of encouragement.  Many of the runners commented on the beauty of the village and the neighborhoods.

On Wednesday, October 25^th from 9 am to 12 pm Chapelwood School will be hosting their annual Scarecrow Festival for their preschool students. Expect extra traffic in the area so please slow down and be on alert for ghosts, goblins and superheroes.

Once again, this week due to your generosity, we were able to send an officer and his family to a local theater for a musical production. Our officer has a daughter who is an aspiring singer and actress, so they were excited to be drawn for the tickets. As always, thank you for thinking of our staff and their families who all enjoy these unique opportunities.   

Please plan on joining us next Saturday, October 28, 2023, for the Annual Memorial Villages Police Department Truck or Treat, and the return of our Haunted House. The event is hosted by the MVPD Police Foundation.  There will be food trucks on site for anyone wanting to buy a snack. Besides treats, the Foundation is also looking at trying their new cotton candy machine. So have the kids put on their costumes and stop by the PD between 6 pm and 9 pm for a fun event. Please check out the attached flyer.

Snack Attack. Our second Snack Attack popped up this morning at 0745 am at Blalock and Quail Hollow. You’ll never know when or where unless you follow the MVPD on Facebook. Join now to stay up to date on this, and other community events.

Have a great weekend. Chief Ray Schultz rschultz@mvpdtx.org

Weekly Crime Report

Vehicles towed due to being operated by an unlicensed driver while not registered and uninsured.

10/18/23 at 1445 Hours. 10800 Block of Beinhorn. The vehicle was stopped for displaying a fraudulent license plate. Through investigation it was determined that the vehicle was not registered and was uninsured.  The driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The male was taken into custody and the vehicle was towed.

Hunters Creek

10/13/23 at 1945 Hours. 800 Block of Kuhlman. Driving While Intoxicated.  Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a single vehicle accident.  Upon arrival to the area officers located a vehicle in the yard of a residence.  Through investigation officers determined that the vehicle had failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into the yard of a home.  The driver exhibited signs of intoxication and failed a series of sobriety tests. The 26-year-old male was administered a blood test and then booked into the Harris County Jail. The vehicle was towed.

10/15/23 at 0115 Hours. 200 Block of Voss. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officers stopped the vehicle after observing the driver commit several traffic violations. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.   During the investigation officers located a small quantity of marijuana and paraphernalia. The 36-year-old male driver was cited and released at the scene. The marijuana was collected and tagged into evidence.  

10/16/23 at 0930 Hours. 200 Block of Voss. Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle. Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle entering the villages on Voss Road by the ALPR system.  Officers were nearby and quickly located and stopped the vehicle. The driver stated that she bought the vehicle from a male subject on Facebook Marketplace. When asked for information about the male, she stated she did not have any information about him.  Eventually, the female stated that a male subject whom she had met at a hotel had loaned her the vehicle, but that she did not know the male. Officers were unable to contact the reporting agency, or the registered owner of the vehicle.  The DA’s Office was contacted and would not accept charges without the owner verifying that he did not know the female.  The vehicle was impounded by officers and towed.  The 32-year-old female was identified and released at the scene.    

Bunker Hill

10/14/23 at 0315 Hours. 11900 Block of Taylorcrest. Arrest Warrants.  Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a vehicle being parked on school property. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle with 2 people sleeping inside. The subjects were identified, and officers learned that the male had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. The 31-year-old male was taken into custody. The female was provided transportation to a nearby location in Houston and released.

10/15/23 at 0600 Hours. 200 Block of Blalock. Leaving the scene of an accident.  Officers were dispatched to an abandoned vehicle on the side of the road. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle that had struck the curb and blew out the tire.  The driver was not on scene and could not be located. Officers used information located inside the vehicle and were able to locate a relative of the owner. The driver/owner could not be found by either MVPD personnel or the relative.  The vehicle was impounded. The investigation was turned over to detectives for a follow-up investigation.

10/15/23 at 0000 Hours. 200 Block of Gessner. Possession of Marijuana.  Officers initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle traveling at 52 MPH in a posted 35 MPH zone. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. When asked if he had been smoking marijuana the driver stated, “all the time”. A subsequent search located a quantity of marijuana inside of the vehicle.  The marijuana was collected as evidence and the driver was cited and released.

10/18/23 at 1300 Hours. 200 Block of Gessner. Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle. Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle entering the villages and were able to locate and stop the vehicle. Upon speaking to the driver, he stated that he had bought the vehicle and was delivering Uber Eats Food. Officers were able to verify that the subjects were delivering food. Officers contacted the vehicle owner and learned that the vehicle was stolen after the victim’s home had been burglarized and the keys to their cars were stolen. Shortly afterward 2 cars were taken from the victim’s home. The suspect was re-questioned and stated that he had found the car left running and unattended on a street in Houston.  The DA’s Office was contacted and accepted charges on the 22-year-old driver who was placed under arrest and booked into the Harris County jail. The stolen vehicle was recovered.    

 10/19/23 at 0700 Hours. 100 Block of Gessner. Recovered Stolen License Plate. Officers were alerted to a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate entering the villages on Gessner. Officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle at the mall. The driver was found to not have a driver’s license and the vehicle was uninsured. The DA’s office was contacted but declined charges at this time.  The driver was cited, and the vehicle was towed.

10/19/23 at 1330 Hours. 100 Block of Gessner. Recovered Stolen License Plate. Officers were alerted to a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate entering the villages on South Gessner near the Bayou.  Officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle. The driver stated that he had made the license plate. The paper license plate had been made and printed in green ink but then traced with a black marker. It appears the suspect had bought the paper plate online and then printed it with a printer that was low on black ink resulting in the green color. The plate number was verified as a stolen paper tag.  The fraudulent plate was confiscated and tagged into evidence.  The driver was cited, and the vehicle was towed.

Piney Point

10/19/23 at 1130 Hours. 200 Block of Blalock. Arrest Warrant. Officers stopped a vehicle after observing a traffic violation. Upon contacting the driver, officers learned the driver had an outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants for her arrest. The 26-year-old female was placed under arrest and booked into the Harris County Jail.  The vehicle was towed.