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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2013
Page
3
Brooklin Christee Williams, 23, of the 4500 block Estate Drive Baytown, is charged with felony theft after police say she stole more than $2,500 in merchandise from Target over about a month. Loss prevention observed her directing friends to bring items to her register, lowering prices or not scanning items.
Two commercial drivers reported theft of $984 worth of fuel from their vehicles parked in the 1800 block of Interstate 10 between midnight and 6 a.m. Saturday. A burglary in the 2700 block of Virginia Road between Dec 26 and 10:08 p.m. Saturday saw a $1,500 flat screen TV stolen. An attempted burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Durain Ferry Road between 10 a.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Check fraud reported in the 4900 block of Garth Road at 3:14 p.m. Saturday.
A dark green 200 Chrysler 300 valued at 7000 was stolen between 8 38 and 8 40 p m Saturday from the 1500 block of Nolan Road. An auto theft in the 1600 block of Interstate 10 at 1 48 a m Sunday involved a 5000 valued vehicle.
Baytown police logged 24 offenses from Saturday to Sunday mornings including two auto thefts, one vehicle burglary, and another burglary of a motor vehicle. Incidents spanned blocks on Garth Road Lloyd Drive Interstate 10 Pinewood Court Sandalwood Circle and Bay Oaks Harbor Drive with thefts of tools tablets cash jewelry vehicle parts and household items. Four vehicle accidents occurred with injuries reported across the same period.
A series of Sunday arrests included a 1:54 a.m. detainment in the 3300 block of Minnesota for evading arrest, a Baytown man held at 7:52 a.m. for resisting arrest in the 4600 block of Village Lane, another Baytown man charged with marijuana possession in the 500 block of Inwood Drive at 1:08 p.m., and a separate Baytown man arrested for assault in the 600 block of East Hunnicutt Avenue at 7:52 p.m.
Baytown police logged 19 offenses between Sunday and Monday mornings including one burglary two burglaries of motor vehicles seven thefts and eight other arrests plus one miscellaneous case. Investigations covered two vehicle accidents with no injuries reported.
Houston AP reports that since Nov 7, 2000, Texas has recorded at least one death daily from road crashes, totaling over 45,000 fatalities on more than 300,000 miles of public roads. Authorities cite impaired driving, seat belt use, and speed as key factors.
Baytown officials remind residents that possession or discharge of fireworks within the city is illegal and punishable by a fine up to 2000 dollars. Fire Chief Shon Blake notes stands are outside the enforcement zone and urges use farther out with landowner permission. NFPA experts warn fireworks are dangerous and unpredictable, urging strict safety practices. Fire departments offer tips to prevent injuries, and national data show thousands of injuries and fires linked to fireworks in recent years.
Baytown Police urge safe celebrations and designate officers in a No Refusal program. Advice covers planning designated drivers, offering non alcoholic options, avoiding serving guests, closing bars before end, and using time to sober up before driving. Includes myths about alcohol and driving and facts on metabolism and impairment.
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