lilyheights Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Anyone know what is going on out there west of the Blvd. somewhere near 11th? I heard what my husband described as, "something ghetto" -- some sort of loud noise. Now, there are helicopters and sirens going all over.Anyone know what this is all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyheights Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 All over. Hope everyone is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Always a fun time when the ghetto bird's flyin' through the air... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightslurker Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Someone on twitter is reporting a car accident involving a police car.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyheights Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Crash would match what we heard. Wonder what the details were to bring out such a response. The cars I get. The helicopters seem like a bigger deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I saw some utility trucks as well... must have hit the power line pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbha Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Not based on any actual facts (except those reported above): I'd guess that someone hit a police car with their vehicle and fled the scene on foot. If so, this individual was likely intoxicated/drugged, has a warrant out for their arrest, or is illegal (which, wouldn't matter in Houston - as a sanctuary city - but that doesn't mean it's not a motivator in fleeing).Of course, this is purely speculation on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhomme Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 It was probably two kids setting up a Lemonade stand. They should save the taxpayer some money and use drones for these sort of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhomme Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good grief you would think they could have enough sense to patch an exhaust leak if they drive through at 4-5am!I'll keep my eyes peeled for these two Mensa candidates during my bouts of insomnia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Good grief you would think they could have enough sense to patch an exhaust leak if they drive through at 4-5am!I'll keep my eyes peeled for these two Mensa candidates during my bouts of insomnia.Since last Tuesday I have really noticed how many older trucks are much louder than newer ones, not sure if it is exhaust leaks or just age in general.The burglar was also the driver, so I presume he is cruising alone though he could just have a lazy crime partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 it would be awesome if a homeowner stole his truck while he was trying door handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Since last Tuesday I have really noticed how many older trucks are much louder than newer ones, not sure if it is exhaust leaks or just age in general.The burglar was also the driver, so I presume he is cruising alone though he could just have a lazy crime partner.if it's really loud it's because they spent $ installing headers or performance exhaust. Waste of money. But then again, mismanaged prorities is why they're in that socioeconomic boat in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J008 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 if it's really loud it's because they spent $ installing headers or performance exhaust. Waste of money. But then again, mismanaged prorities is why they're in that socioeconomic boat in the first place.Your assuming he paid for it (truck, muffler, etc... ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 if it's really loud it's because they spent $ installing headers or performance exhaust. Waste of money. But then again, mismanaged prorities is why they're in that socioeconomic boat in the first place.or he has a hole in his muffler or a leak at the exhaust manifold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 if it's really loud it's because they spent $ installing headers or performance exhaust. Waste of money. But then again, mismanaged prorities is why they're in that socioeconomic boat in the first place.Not neccesarily so. A true performance exhaust will help an engine (which is not much more than a large air pump) breathe better. In turn, it increases power, and generally helps increase fuel mileage. I have a performance exhaust on my vehicle, and am in a pretty good socioeconomic position. Then again, I waited until I had the time and money to do said improvements to my vehicle, instead of spending the grocery money...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Good points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Ghia Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Around 4:00 yesterday, I saw a white male walking past my house. Mid 20s, very short (almost buzz cut) blond hair. Was wearing a dirty white T-Shirt and light blue jeans. He was carrying a small shovel, which was later found in a neighbor's trash can, covered in blood. Police determined that he attempted to break the glass of the targeted house, and upon slicing up his hand, apparently aborted the job. Be on the lookout. My gut told me he looked suspicious. Had I noticed the blood when I saw the guy, I probably would and should have called the police. Keep on the lookout for anyone who fits that description acting suspicious and don't hesitate to call the police.I suspect, and this is only my opinion, but there is a house being built down near the 1630-ish block of Harvard on the east side. For the last several months, there have been LOTS of workers and unfamiliar cars/trucks in the area. The attempted break in is in very close proximity to the new build.Stay vigilant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Too bad HPD refuses to do DNA testing on property crimes. DPS has a DNA database of everyone convicted of sex crimes or sentenced to TDC. But, due to cost, most police agencies won't test DNA for property crimes. If this guy is a felon, that blood would lead straight to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks for the heads up. My friend lives near there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleak Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Too bad HPD refuses to do DNA testing on property crimes. DPS has a DNA database of everyone convicted of sex crimes or sentenced to TDC. But, due to cost, most police agencies won't test DNA for property crimes. If this guy is a felon, that blood would lead straight to him.Does HPD even investigate minor property crimes? I know 20 years ago, they weren't. My car was broken into and stripped at my apartment on Bissonnet up the street from where the Ashby is going in and they wouldn't do anything about it. Just take a report over the phone was all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Burglary of a Habitation is not considered a minor property crime, being a 2nd degree felony. But, to answer your question, No, little investigation is done on vehicle theft, and even most burglaries. There are upwards of 30,000 home burglaries a year in Houston. There simply is not the manpower to really do a good job on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for the heads up. We live on Harvard near there.CheersJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sorry, not architecture related.http://blog.chron.com/newswatch/2012/07/woman-found-dead-in-the-heights/Not much information posted yet. Anyone heard anything?James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Not much except that she was found inside a home:The woman's body was discovered inside a home in the 200 block of West 18th near Yale Street around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Homicide detectives said the body was decomposing, but they know little else, including her identity.http://www.click2hou...xz/-/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Cause might have been poor health. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 We must protect ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Does HPD even investigate minor property crimes?I did have HPD come out and follow up on an attempted burglary a few months ago.I caught someone on my property and blocked them from leaving. (They ended up driving over my lawn to escape) We had an officer follow up a few weeks after the event, and I believe he picked up the suspects for questioning based on a few outstanding warrants they had accumulated. What gets me is that no one ever calls the police. If you have a photos, plates, or even a decent description, call the police! As illustrated above criminals often have other issues, such as outstanding warrants, probation and/or parole violations, and they're also pretty horrible about keeping their car's inspection and registration up to date. These things get them busted more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3mh Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 What gets me is that no one ever calls the police. Residents should go to the 11th street station and fill out a police report any time there is any kind of property crime, even just a failed attempt. Police do monitor statistics and will adjust patrols based on trends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Residents should go to the 11th street station and fill out a police report any time there is any kind of property crime, even just a failed attempt. Police do monitor statistics and will adjust patrols based on trends.I once stood outside that station (yes, during business hours) for a solid half hour, banging on the door/windows. I called the main station downtown, and they didn't even have a current phone number for the substation. The number on the door didn't work. There were 9 cop cars parked outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille Esqueda Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It's kind of hard to tell at this point- so little information has been released. I'd be inclined to believe it was health-related as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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