Meanwhile, this email was sent to our neighborhood residents. Houston cops are great at sitting on their ass and writing tickets, but when it comes to deterring crime, responding to burglaries, and catching criminals, they're inept. Bonnie, Can you get this info out to everyone ASAP. Our home was burglarized today around 2 p.m. today (Saturday)and I actually walked up on the 2 guys. 2 young, thin hispanic guys. Probably early to mid 20's- both around 5'7"-5'9" slim build maybe around 145-165 lbs. I saw that one had a burr haircut. They were driving a white 4 door car (either Chrysler or Buick) with license plate 907 CZN. I had taken a dog for a walk for literally 15-20 minutes and while I locked the door, I didn't set the alarm. I actually saw them in the neighborhood at Waltway/Shirkmere knocking on a door and noticed them because one was wearing a bright blue hardhat. Subconsciously, I thought it was a bit odd but I guess middle of the day on Saturday with people home, I just didn't really think something bad would happen. When I got home, I saw their car backed up in my drive with the trunk open. I immediately knew something then and as luck would have it I had my cell phone so I called 911. While I was standing at the end of my driveway on the phone with the police, the 1st of the 2 guys came out carrying my flatscreen TV! He saw me and I yelled for him to stop and that I was talking to the police. He calmly shoved my TV in the backseat. I was afraid to approach since I didn't know if they had gun/knife, etc. The other one then came out carrying other stuff and they both jumped in the car and literally drove right past me as I was talking to the police. Here's the really scary part. Even though they have the plate #, the police aren't sure they will be able to apprehend. The responding officer was very polite and said a squad car had been dispatched to the residence the car was registered to but no sighting. He was going to go by later as well but he made a point of saying several times that they only have so many officers and the number of people moving inside the loop has far outstripped the police force abilities. I really feel that if they stumble on the car, they might catch them (assuming the car wasn't stolen) but if it doesn't happen today I fully expect this to drop off their radar screen as they can't keep up with everything. He encouraged me to file a complaint with the Mayor's ofc, our city council and the police chief and for all of us effected by this kind of thing to keep doing it until accountability for the police force is taken by the higher ups of our city government. It truly is up to us to help police our neighborhoods and if I had paid more attention when I first saw them who knows what would have happened. At any rate, I hope people use this instance to think more about their personal safety and that of their neighbors and take a lesson from my lack of awareness to increase theirs. Take care, Joanna
Yeah, but if you work during the day, having a CHL and a gun don't help if you're not at home to stop the burglars.
Call Paul Kubosh. 713-222-0880. He gets me out of tickets. Usually a $60-70 retainer. 90% success rate. I started using him when they still forced you to pay the fine even if you took defensive driving. I just got a "45 in a 35" speeding ticket a few weeks ago. Fine for it is $180, so I retained Mr. Kubosh. I get a ticket once every couple of years. Give it a shot. As far as burglaries go....never, ever, EVER leave your house for even five minutes without setting your burglar alarm. NEVER!!!!
Yeah, but the alarm is worthless if the thieves can get your stuff and be gone before the police arrive.
maybe i will, but i really dont have a good arugement besides the fact a lot of people make that turn. Just one street over (cullen), both left and center lanes can turn left. i wasnt thinkin. i thought i was on cullen
NR- that sucks buddy! Contributing to the off-topic of bad crime in Houston: Keep in mind that Thieves are 1. Lazy and 2. Cowards. Hence the deterrent: More than just a cuddly companion.
It's not about that. He pushes the trial date back 10 months and has an "in" with the judge. The cops rarely show, especially if you got your ticket in one of those "cop hangs out with the radar gun under the freeway overpass" situations like I did.
Depends on your situation. My first responders are the local Constable patrol, not HPD. My alarm has gone off twice, and they've shown up within 5 minutes each time. I also have a retiree gunowner living next door.
Dude, don't hate the police! Especially not on Scott Street. The Third Ward could use all the police it can get. Sincerely, Scared White UH Student
