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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugustHy T) August 1994 Crime Up Close - June Attempted Burglary of Habitation 2615 Cason - On June 6, at 2pm, a housekeeper arrived at this residence to go to work. As she drove up, she saw a Hispanic male wearing an orange shirt, similar to an HL&P meter reader, come out of the back yard. When she entered the house she found that a window had been broken out of a back door. No entry was made into the house. 2804 Robinhood - On June 9, a resident returned home to find his door damaged where someone had attempted to kick in the door. Burglary of Habitation 6548 Community - On June 8, a resident returned home to find some of ;r items missing. A friend was identified as a suspect. Detectives located the suspect, who was found to be in possession of some of the items. 4151 Bissonnet - Bicycle taken from open garage. 6358 Wakeforest - Two bicycles taken from open garage. Officers later found one bike abandoned. 4212 Rice - Fishing gear, a camera and binoculars taken from unsecured garage. 5644 Auden - On June 18, suspects broke the window of a French door on the back of this residence and used a key left in the double cylinder dead bolt to open the door. TV, watch and electronic equipment were taken. 6519 Mercer - Tools and computer taken from unsecured garage. 6336 Rutgers - Bicycle taken from open garage. Burglary of Building 5502 Community - Desk stolen from unlocked storage shed in backyard. 2732 Carolina Way - Bicycle chained to workbench stolen from garage. from Me Chieff s Celebrity status carried no weight in DWI dismissal. This month has been one that we won't soon forget. One of our officers arrested a celebrity for driving while intoxicated. We have never seen such intense media pressure like we did over what should have been a routine DWI arrest. Arrest "By the Book" The officer making the arrest fol- lowed what we have always stated to be standard departmental procedure. We treat everyone equally, famous or infamous, rich or poor, we simply cannot base enforcement decisions on anything except the facts at hand. The day we make exceptions, then we simply have placed status over law enforcement. In this case, the officer had probable cause, through his observations, to believe that the subject was intoxicated. Based on this, charges were filed. Burden of Proof Since the subject refused two oppor- tunities to perform motor skills tests and an opportunity to take a breath test, the officer's testimony and any on- scene video was crucial to proving the case in court. It was not until two days later that any of us had the opportunity to view the video taken by the vehicle camera. What we discovered is that the tape did not begin recording at the exact moment it was activated. Ve- hicle video systems are designed not to tape over previous recorded stops, so they fast forward to the next available space on the tape. This took a few seconds. Some of the driving before the traffic stop was not recorded. Secondly, upon reviewing the tape, we discovered that the officer's body microphone was not sending audio back to the patrol unit. We had none of the conversation between the subject and the officer recorded. After review- ing the evidence with the District Attorney, we decided that we did not have enough independent evidence to gain a conviction. Thus, the case was dismissed. Since then, our department has repeatedly been accused of dismissing the case because of the subject's status. That is simply not true. We would have been remiss in our duties if, after taking an honest evaluation of all the evidence in the case, the case had been set for trial. - Chief Steve Griffith 3501 Rice - Three doors stolen from construction site. 2708 Pemberton - Two bicycles stolen from garage. Suspects forced entry through an electric gate. 5516 Auden - Lawn trimmer stolen from unsecured garage. Auto Theft 2824 Georgetown - On June 7 be- tween 10:15 and 10:30pm, Cadillac stolen from driveway and recovered the next day in Houston. 2908 Lafayette - Night of June 12, Suburban stolen from driveway and recovered in Houston the next day. Burglary of Motor Vehicle 4100 Albans - Stereo and inspection sticker stolen from Jeep. 4200 Sunset - Window broken out of vehicle parked on street, wallet stolen. 5300 Kirby - Purse stolen from vehicle while owner paid for gas. Registration begins August 1, (residents) Parks August 3, (non-residents), at Colonial CI°~ti Colonial Programs Park, 4130 Byron, 668-7642. Pace 6 Children's programs After School Camp Supervised swim for one hour, snack in the park, and playtime in the gameroom. Bring swimsuit, towel, and a snack. Ages 5-8 yrs. Limited to 6! Day/Time: Monday -Thursday - 3:30-5:30pm Dates: August 22-September 22 Fees: $45 res. $50 n/res. Swimming Lessons Certificates will be presented upon completion of class. Parents please note: Classes have been increased to 40 minutes (not 30) to avoid make-ups for classes missed due to rain outs, emergency cancellations, etc. Tot Swim I: Aparent/child class designed to let young children, 6 months-3yrs., aquire aquatic skills needed for survival. Includes floating techniques, breathing control, arm movements, kicking & underwater exploration. Tot Swim II: A spin-off of our parent/child class, children 2-3yrs. will aquire skills needed for survival withoutthe assistance of Mom or Dad. Includes floating techniques, breathing control, arm move- ments, kicking and underwater exploration. Prerequisite: Tot Swim I. Beginners: Students will acquire floating techniques, breathing control and begin to learn big arms with rolling over on the back for breathing. Knee dives Advanced Beginners: Students must show floating skills and no fear ofthe water. The class will learn to coordinate freestyle and backstroke. The elementary backstroke and standing dives will be introduced. Prerequisite: Beginners class. Intermediate: Students will develop confidence in the freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke. Breaststroke and racing dives will be introduced. Prerequisite: Advanced Beginners class Advanced Swimmer: Students must be able to swim two lengths offreestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, and one length of breaststroke. Above listed skills must be shown on first day of class or student will be released. Butterfly, sidestroke, and treading water will be introduced. Stroke Technique: Students must be able to swim at least two lengths of freestyle, backstroke, breastroke, and one length of butterfly on the first day of class or the student will be released. Students will work on refining key strokes and be introduced to turns and swim team terms. Swim Team Endurance: Students must be able to swim at least two lengths of freestyle, backstroke, breastroke, and butterfly on the first day of class or student will be released. Students will develop strength and breathing skills necessary to swim continuously for periods of time. Schedule* *All class times are subjectto change I - (4 weeks) Aug. 22-Sept. 15 II - (4wks) Sept 19-Oct 13 III - (5 wks) Nov 14-Dec 15 (No class week of Nov. 21) Mondays/Wednesdays Instructors: Becky Barth & Lara Whittington Times: 4:00-4:40pm- 3/4 Beginner & Advanced Beginner 4:45-5:25pm - 5&up Beginner 5:30-6:10pm- 3/4 Beginner& Advanced Swimmer 6:15-6:55pm - Tot I & Advanced Beginner Tuesdays/Thursdays Instructors: Becky Bartle & Kathy Valchar Times: 10:15-10:55am - Tot I 2:15-2:55pm - Tot I 4:00-4:40pm - 5 &up Beginner & 3/4 Beginner 4:45-5:30pm - 3/4 Beginner & Advanced Beginner 5:30-6:1 Opm - Tot II 5:30-6:30pm - Team Techniques - Aug. 22 - Sept. 15 Team Endurance - Sept. 19-Oct. 13 & Nov. 14-Dec. 15 6:15-6:55pm - Tot I 6:30-7:1 Opm - Intermediate Back to School Pool Party Music, Dancing, Swimming and fun for grades 6 - Friday, August 19, from 7:00pm ti110pm. Colonial will be introduced. Park, 4130 Byron, Formore information: 668-8096. AdtjH Aqua Fitness Tennis instruction, and 5 open water dives. Open to 13 Instructor: Cheri Lewis Instructor - Eric Youmans yrs.&up. An excellent cardio-vascular workout and calorie- Class consists of 4 hrs. hands-on instruction and 1 Day/Time: Mon & Wed/6:30-9:30pm bumer using all body muscles. Class limited to 30! private lesson. Student must supply racquet and Dates: (4 wks) Sept 19-Oct 12th & Oct 24-Nov 16 Day/Time: Mon & Wed/8-9pm and Fri/7-8pm one can of balls. Ages 16 & up. Class limited to 8! Fees: $85 res. $95 n/res. Dates: (9 wks) Aug 22-Oct 21 & Nov 14-Jan 18 Level/Day/Time: Supply Fee: $73 res. $78 n/res. (No class week of Nov 21) Beginners/ Wed/6-7pm or Sat/ 11 am-Noon CiassFees:9wks-$73res. $78n/res. AdvancedBeginnersJMon/6-7pmorSat/10-l lam 18 wks - $136 res. $146 n/res. Intermediate/Mon/ 7-8pm or Wed/7-8pmor Sat/ 9- l0am Aqua Running Instructor: Pat Sacaris An excellent cardio-vascular workout using different running and kicking techniques. Consists of a 15 minute warm-up and stretch, 30 minutes of aerobic run and a 15 minute stomach toning and cool down. Students are required to purchase an Aqua Jogger belt prior to first class. (Please contact Parks & Rec. Dept. regarding purchase) Class limited to 151 Day/Time: Toe & Thur/10:15-11:15am Dates: (7 wks) Sept 13-Oct 27 & (6 wks) Nov 15-Dec 22 (No class week of Nov.21) Fees: $38 res. $43 n/res. TriInstructor: Jane Snyder A specially designed programto help the tri-athlete improve swimming skills, times and endurance. Master swimmers welcomed! Class limited to 151 Day/Time: T ue & Thur/ 7-8:30pm Dates: (9 wks) Aug 23 -Oct 20 & Nov 15-Jan 12 (No classweek of Nov 21) Fees: $55 res. $60 n/res. Dates: (4wks) Aug 22-Sept 17 & Sept 26-Oct 22 & Nov 14-Dec 17 (No class week of 11/21) Fees: $45 res. $50 n/res. Power Hour Cardiovascular Weight Class Instructors: Christine Kipper and Audrey Stewart Class is designed to be a hard, intense cardiovascu- larworkout. Great for the person on the go with limited time to workout. Includes 10 minute warm-up with stretching, 30 minutes of intense station workout, and 10 minutes of cooldown. Opento men and women 20 yrs. & up. Limited to 8! Day/Time: Mon & Wed 6-7pm - Kipper Tue & Thurs/Noon-lpm - Stewart Dates: (8 weeks) Aug 23-Oct 13 & Oct 25-Dec 15 (No class week of Nov 21) Fees: $40 res. $50 n/res. Adult Scuba Lessons Instructors: Ron Moorehead & Carl Tibbitt This course provides scuba certification. Includes 12 hours of academic instruction, 12 hours of pool Adult Racquetball Tournament A fun competitive tournament for men and women. Champions will receive an award and T-shirts! Date: September 24 (Registration begins Aug 1, at 8am, at the Community Bldg.) Time: Starting at 9am Format: Men's & Women's Singles and Doubles Fee: $25/person and $40/team Women on Weights 101 Instructors- Christine Kipper and Audrey Stewart Exciting 8-week training program designedto improve strength and cardiovascular system, and provide more energy to get through your daily regime. Opento women 20 yrs. and up. Limited to 6! Day/Time: Mon & Wed/ 1-2:30pm Tue & Thurs/ 1-2:30pm & 6-7:30pm Dates: (8 wks) Aug 23-Oct 13 & Oct 25-Dec 15 Fees: $45 res. $55 n/res. City 1 Page 3 Seniors August Activity Calendar Houston Haunts Thur., Aug. 4, 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $15 Trip offers a number of stops at places you would probably think inaccessible to groups. We'll begin at the Federal Reserve Bank, then we're off to Houston's City Hall complete with a peek at Council Chambers. When was the last time you were at the Spindletop at the Hyatt? We'll lunch there on the way to the Houston Police Department headquarters at 61 Riesner. Our final stop will be Houston's "Cop Shop" on Mykawa where they handle juvenile offenders. Call 668-8478 for reservations. Metaphysical Series Wed., Aug. 10, l lam-Noon, Cost: Donations accepted "Beginning Metaphysics" by Kenan Branam Hug a Waterway Tues., Aug. 23, l lam-lpm, Cost: $4 Talented local performer Karen Stockton will debut a slide presenta- tion, complete with narration and piano accompaniment. You may have viewed Karen's shows on butterflies and forests. Karen, her husband and a host of photographer/artist friends have put together this program. Lunch will follow the show. Call 668-8478 for reservations. Metaphysical Series Wed., Aug. 31, 11 am-Noon, Cost: Donations accepted "Pain Reduction and Massage" by Anne Dickinson. Senior Services Volunteer of the Month A couple of months ago, we introduced you to the three fine ladies who volunteer on Thursdays to carry our shoppers' groceries in and out of the van and into the Senior's homes. This month we would like to publicly and officially thank our Thursday driver, Warren Pond. Warren is another of our non-resident finds from the Volunteer Connection. He came to us, thanks to a newspaper ad, in September 1992, and has been driving faithfully and cheerfully ever since. Warren was dedicated to us even during his wife's illness and unfortunate passing. We really appreciate his work and wish to bestow on him the Volunteer of the Month Award. West University Newcomers Club For general club information, contact Suzanne Guthrie, 664-8410 Coffee, Fri., Aug. 12, 10:30am-Noon, Community Bldg., babysitting available @ $2/hr. Coffee provided by The Houston Bread Co. For information, call Dorothy Zink, 661-4115 After Hours, Fri., Aug. 19, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Allegro, 2407 Rice Blvd. For information, call Monica Kolimas, 669-9001 Luncheon, Tues., Aug. 23 For information, call Brenda Parker, 666-4389 Fall Kick-Off Party, Sat., Sept. 17, 8pm For information, call Suzanne Guthrie, 664-8410 The Forum Awards Presented for Outstanding Volunteer Service The West University Volunteer Leadership Forum honors you, our City's outstanding volunteers with an evening of fun and dancing to "Twist and Shout." Friday, September 9, 1994 8-12 p.m. Stouffer's Presidents Hotel, Greenway Plaza Ballroom Contact: Mike Eason - 966-1750 or Larry Massey - 745- 0208 No cover charge. Dress: "West U. Casual" The West University Leadership Forum is the combined leaders from: City of West University Place, Friends of WestU Parks, The Sentinel Club, West U. A.A.R.P., West U. Historical Society, West U. Little League, West U. Neighborhood Watch, West U. Newcomers Club, 77005 Golf, West U. Parks & Recreation Board, West U. Senior Services, West U. Soccer Club, West U. Softball, and West U. P.T.A. ' SKEETER S COCA-COLA BASKIN ROBBINS ~ FIRST INTERSTATE BAN sk1TAR,-.R-w, d COCA CQL'A 6,9 Ki, ff C^ Sponsored by Chase _ Manhattan o age ® or on z West University Soccer Club Pi q ~ O a 2nd Annual Exhibition R Soccer Match 0 99 iversi " 'I he Ritc-te Un Lads o Y ty O U VS The U w "Bri ts 9" H ~ Saturday, August 1 loth CC WeSt TT 'eit .cent. Field z 3756 University Blvd. 5:30 - Food Con cession open 6°00-6015 Opening Ceremonies p a 6015-7:00 lst Half z x 7-00-7:15 - Half Time Q q 7.15-8:00 a 2nd Half a :00-815 - Closing Ceremonies o U U o - _ Free Admiss i Ion Food Tickets sold for: Tajitas~. and drinks by skeeter's Jcte Cream by Baskin Robbins ~zo~ 3b~ S'llalaaxs xuVg HiV.LSHa 1I LSHM SNIUROH NTIXSVq - ; V1103-Y30211 s4uA Haas