Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

0826
Foot Pursuit/Drug Arrest
200 S Rio Grande
12-41402

Officers were patrolling the above area, and noticed two males acting suspicious and exchanging something. The officers attempted to make contact with the two individuals when one of them dropped something and took off running. Officers pursued the suspect and were able to take him into custody. Conrado Garza (11/19/78) was booked into jail for possession of a controlled substance and fleeing.

1108
Aggravated Assault
145 E 1300 S
12-41461

The victim was sitting in his vehicle at the above address when an unknown male attempted to get into the passenger side of the vehicle. The suspect then went to the driver’s side door of the vehicle. The victim got out of his vehicle and confronted the suspect. The suspect grabbed the victim and threatened him with a knife. A struggle ensued and the victim received two minor cuts on his arm that did not require medical attention. The victim was able to runaway and into a nearby business. The suspect got into an unknown vehicle and left the area. The investigation is ongoing.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0143
DUI/Hit and Run
1799 E 1700 S
12-41892

Officers were investigating a call at the above location when a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed sideswiped an unoccupied Police vehicle. The suspect continued driving away from the scene. Officers were able to stop the vehicle a short distance away. Michael Penna (9/12/88) was booked into jail for DUI, Hit & Run and resisting arrest.

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