HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined Police Chief Noe Diaz on patrol in the Washington Corridor over the weekend as part of a coordinated effort to increase law enforcement presence. This effort involved multiple agencies, including the Houston Police Department, Metro Police Department, Department of Public Safety, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and Harris County Constable 1st Precinct.
According to a press release from the newspaper, law enforcement responded to a variety of issues including nighttime, street racing, DUI incidents, underage drinking, TABC violations, illegal drug activity, and firearms concerns. houston police department. Mayor Whitmire emphasized his administration’s commitment to increasing collaboration with law enforcement to effectively address crime citywide.
The Houston Police Department reported the effort resulted in 92 traffic stops, the recovery of two firearms, two pursuits, and 25 arrests. Charges include reckless driving, driving under the influence, illegal possession of a weapon, fleeing in a motor vehicle, and TABC violation. “Our officers worked hard last night to keep our streets safe,” Houston police said in a statement. The department also thanks its partners, including Mayor Whitmire and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Van Tien of the Houston Metro Police Department, and Colonel Martin of the Texas Department of Public Safety, for their cooperation in this effort. expressed his intention.
