From the
Desk of Chief Ray Schultz
Thank you to
everyone who participated in or assisted in making this years Twinkle Light
Parade a huge success. The parade went off without a hitch and everyone had a
great time, enjoying the floats, caroling, hot chocolate and the snow. We saw several large groups of neighbors who
had gathered along the route enjoying each other’s company. The number of
children was the largest ever both along the route, and at Memorial Drive
Presbyterian Church. The snow play area was packed with children and adults
alike. I even saw several officers throwing
snowballs and having fun. A special
thanks to Bunker Hill city staff for all of the coordination and to MDPC for opening
up their facility. Also, to the Memorial Villages Police Foundation for
sponsoring the MVPD float and the snow area. I have attached a few pictures from
the parade to the weekly report. There will be additional pictures being
posted on the MVPD Facebook page over the coming days.
While
visiting with residents last night at the parade I received a very interesting comment
from a couple that has recently moved to the area. They were telling me how
much they enjoyed the parade and how special the parade was because the parade
occurred right in the community. They stated that usually, you have to drive
downtown or to a commercial area in order to see a parade. They especially
enjoyed the Villages parade because it was right in their backyard where
the backdrop was the area decorated homes, and not an “Arby’s”. They said the
parade was nicer being held in a community of million-dollar homes and not
along a street of strip malls. I have to say, I agree.
This morning
we were serenaded by a group of young women (students) from Magnolia School who
stopped by the MVPD and dropped off cookies and other goodies and to sing
Christmas songs to our staff. Thank you.
Congratulations
to our newest graduating class of R.A.D. students. The group of 11 finished up
the training by practicing their physical skills on instructors. This closes
out the 2022 RAD year. Stay tuned for information about our 2023 RAD schedule.
School
finishes up today for the holiday’s. That will mean more children out and about
over the next 2 weeks. Remember to pay extra attention and slow down when
traveling through the villages. We want everyone to have a safe Christmas
season.
On December 21,
2022, there will be a special Farmers Market in Hunters Creek Village at the
First Congregational Church located at 10840 Beinhorn. Market hours will be
from 3pm – 7 pm.
Yesterday on
December 15th, 2022, members of the MVPD assisted the Memorial
Exchange Club in spending the morning with seniors of the Mission Centers of
Houston. The exchange club provided a morning of BINGO, served a hot lunch and
distributed Christmas gifts to approximately 90 people. A
special thanks to the Exchange Club and the Schwartz family for allowing us to
assist.
The "Stormy Rock" has not yet been located and returned to the MVPD. (See attached picture of the rock). If you find the rock, return it to the MVPD and you will receive a Stormy Doll for her return. Stormy is lost somewhere on Hunters Creek City Hall Property. Search near the bottom of one of the many trees where she likes to lay and help get her home. Good Luck.
Have a great
weekend. Chief Ray Schultz rschultz@mvpdtx.org
Weekly Crime Report
Hunters
Creek
12/10/22 at
1300 Hours. 11000 Block of Hunters Green. Fraud. The victim reported that he received an
invoice for the purchase and activation of a new cell phone. The victim however had not ordered or
authorized a new phone or service.
Information was collected about the account and provided to detectives
for their follow-up investigation.
12/10/22 at
1945 Hours. 600 Block of Voss. Endangerment of a Child. MVPD was notified of a
child under the age of 5 riding a scooter across Voss Road. Officers located
the child and placed him in a police vehicle. Officers were able to determine
that the child had exited a nearby home during a gathering as guests were
arriving. The child was reunited with his parents. CPS was notified of the
incident as per state law and will be conducting a follow up.
12/14/22 at
1630 Hours. 300 Block of Voss. Recovered Stolen License Plate. Officers were
alerted to a vehicle with a stolen dealer’s license plate on it entering the
villages on Voss Road. Officers were
nearby and located the vehicle. The vehicle
was stopped, and the stolen license plate was recovered. The plate had been
stolen from a Tennessee dealer. The driver was issued multiple citations and
released as the victim could not be contacted. The license plate was recovered.
Piney
Point
12/12/22 at
1645 Hours. 1-100 Block of Woodsedge. Robbery by Force. The victim is a
contractor working on a construction project in the area. The victim had just left a bank in the 6400
block of San Felipe after cashing a check and returned to the job site. As he exited his vehicle, a Chevrolet Impala pulled
up and a large framed, black male wearing all blue clothing exited the vehicle,
approached the victim and knocked him to the ground before pulling an envelope
that contained cash from his pocket. The
male then jumped into the rear seat of the Chevrolet and fled the
area. Officers utilized the ALPR system and located the suspect vehicle that
had followed him from the bank. Officers
identified the license plate that returned to a Cleveland, TX address. Officers
went to the Cleveland address and learned that the license plate had been
stolen from a vehicle of the same make, model, and color in Houston. A comparison of the rear of the vehicle, verified
that the vehicle in the robbery was a different Chevrolet Impala. Detectives
have taken over the investigation.
12/14/22 at
0945 Hours. 400 Block of Greencove. Fraud. The victim reported that she had
been contacted by a contractor about an overdue bill. The victim knew that she
had paid the invoice and reviewed her bank statement. Through her own
investigation she found that a check that she had written and mailed had been
intercepted, washed, and changed to an individual that she did not know. The check had been mailed from her own
mailbox in front of her home. Information about the account, check and the
cashing bank was obtained and provided to detectives for their follow up
investigation.
12/15/22 at 0830
Hours. Piney Point Village. Information report. A resident reported a
suspicious male had come to their home asking to inspect the home for a
possible purchase as the home is for sale.
The subject did not have an appointment and was not a realtor. The male
was denied entry. Officers investigated
the matter and were able to identify the male through the use of a nearby
ALPR. Officers learned that the male is
mentally ill and has a history of going to expensive homes that are for sale
and asking to tour the property. Relatives
of the male were contacted and confirmed the history of the subject. Officers were made aware about the subject’s
history and identity should he return to the area. Relatives stated they ae
working at restricting the male’s ability to continue this type of activity.
Bunker Hill
No significant events
