May 8, 2024

03.25.19 Three Stories: Police Chase/Attempted Theft/Accident


case number 2019-17059. 
The officer thought it was a robbery because he saw two individuals run from Power Mart 4 at Ward and N. Alexander Drive and get into a nearby vehicle.  After a pursuit, the individuals fled from the vehicle and only one juvenile was apprehended and currently charged (not arrested) for evading.   The case is under investigation. 

Lance Watkins #117
Detective –CID/Crimes Against Children
PIO/Crisis Negotiator
City of Baytown Police Department
281-420-6635 – Office


Story 2 
2019-17237
On Monday, March 25th at 4:13 a.m., Baytown Police responded to the 700 block of W. Cedar Bayou Lynchburg, in reference to a subject that had attempted to steal two televisions from Walmart.  The officer located Francisco Garcia hiding underneath a vehicle in the back of Luna’s Restaurant.  As the officer approached Garcia, he said, “the television was only $200.”  Garcia was placed in custody and according to the manager at Walmart, Francisco had placed to televisions, valued at a total of $546.00, in a shopping cart and proceeded to exit the store when he was confronted by another employee.  Garcia fled on foot.  Mug shot attached.
 
Lance Watkins #117
Detective –CID/Crimes Against Children
PIO/Crisis Negotiator
City of Baytown Police Department
281-420-6635 – Office

Story 3
This accident occurred around 2:15 PM today, Monday, March 25, at the intersection of Garth Road and Independence Boulevard. At least one victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance. No other info is available.