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Emergency Incidents
Theft reported at business on Highway 188
Theft Report
TX-188, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible theft at a business near Highway 188 and Highway 88 in Taft, Texas.
Traffic stop on rental car at Davis and Highway 181
Traffic
US-181 & Davis Rd, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Davis Road and Highway 181 involving a red Hyundai rental vehicle. The driver’s license, registration, and insurance were checked and reported as valid.
Attempted vehicle theft on East Pecan Street
Stolen Vehicle
E Pecan St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible vehicle theft near East Pecan Street, where one vehicle was reportedly trying to take another. A unit responded to the area and reported being on scene.
Officer to meet caller about suspicious juveniles near McIntyre
Suspicious Activity
McIntyre Ave, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputy/officer requested to meet with (name withheld) regarding reports of suspicious/mischievous juveniles near McIntyre.
Verbal family dispute reported on Dolores Street
Domestic Dispute
Dolores St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a verbal family dispute involving a caller and her son near Dolores Street in San Patricio County. The caller indicated it was a family issue and described it as verbal only.
Resident reports suspicious parked car on Mexico St
Suspicious Activity
Bravo St & Mexico St, Taft Southwest, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white passenger car driving up and down Mexico Street between Bravo and Lopez in Taft. The car then parked, and a resident approached the driver, who reportedly refused to roll down the window or speak.
Deputy checks silver car at Taft Dollar General
Suspicious Activity
US-181, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was asked to check a silver passenger car with a female occupant in the parking lot of a Dollar General store in Taft. The situation was later reported as code four and apparently accidental.
Woman with chest pain and breathing trouble at home
Medical Emergency
Choctaw Rd, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a home near Choctaw Road for a possible medical emergency involving a 40-year-old woman with difficulty breathing and chest pain, with family members present.
Elderly man with shallow breathing receives CPR at home
Medical Emergency
Wilburn St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Wilburn Street in Taft, Texas, for a reported medical emergency involving an elderly man with very shallow breathing. CPR was reportedly in progress, and fire personnel were requested to assist with manpower.
Intoxicated person reported yelling on Walnut Street
Disturbance
Walnut St & E Verbina St, Taft Southwest, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near the corner of Walnut Street and Verbena Street involving an intoxicated man who was reportedly yelling and trying to leave in a vehicle. The responding deputy did not initially locate the disturbance and continued checking the area.
Noise complaint and marijuana odor at house party
Substance Use
Industrial St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible noise complaint near Industrial Street involving a house south of the reported location with many vehicles, loud music, and a reported marijuana odor.
Officer checks on group of children near apartments
Missing Person
Rincon Rd, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a possible welfare concern involving three or four children, including a minor, walking near Rincon Road and nearby apartments. A separate report described a shirtless man hiding near a restaurant dumpster and frightening people as they walked by.
Trees covered in toilet paper near McIntyre
Property Damage
McIntyre Ave, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible criminal mischief complaint near McIntyre Avenue, where a reporting party said their trees were covered in toilet paper and requested extra patrols without contact.
Verbal dispute between mother and son at residence
Domestic Dispute
Davis Rd, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible family dispute involving a woman and her son near Davis Road in Taft, Texas.
Low-volume music complaint on Fetick Avenue
Disturbance
Fetick Ave, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy responded to a possible noise complaint near the 100 block of Fetick Avenue. The deputy reported that music was coming from a garage but was not very loud, and the occupants agreed to turn it down. Earlier radio traffic suggested some of the music may have been from a nearby football stadium marching band competition.
Loud music complaint on Tutt Avenue
Disturbance
Tutt Ave, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible loud music disturbance in the (number withheld) block of Tutt Avenue.
Welfare concern for elderly woman with running car
Medical Emergency
Peach St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on an older woman living alone at a house near Peach Street in Taft after her car had been running for about an hour and a half and no one was answering the door.
Person needed help getting up from chair at home
Medical Emergency
Rubio St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Rubio Street for a reported medical assist where a woman said she helped a man get up from a chair. The caller later reported that the man was able to get up on his own.
Verbal dispute between siblings at apartment
Domestic Dispute
Rincon Rd, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible family dispute between a brother and sister at an apartment on Rincon Road in Taft.
Caller reports truck circling East Pecan block
Suspicious Activity
E Pecan St, Taft, TX 78390
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious truck repeatedly circling the 400 block of East Pecan Street near a caller’s home and possibly following a gray car. Officers checked the area but reportedly only saw patrol units driving around.