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Deputy Jocelyn Ballard received an award through the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris Health for her efforts in utilizing Mental Health Services via IPAD through a partnership with the  Clinician-Officer Remote Evaluation Program this morning. Deputy Ballard has been assigned a CORE tablet for some time now and has consistently utilized it when responding to mental health calls for service. Ballard received positive feedback from clinicians who have had to assess consumers she has encountered.

The presentation was held Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 1600 State Street, during the Mental Health Collaboration Meeting. 

The  (CORE) is a strategy for responding to mental health crisis calls utilizing a tablet plus a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) approved technology platform to connect a law enforcement first responder with a mental health clinician in the community at the time of the 9-1-1 dispatch. Harris County Constable Precinct 7 has 18 deputies trained and certified through the CORE Program. 

Thanks to an anonymous tip from a concerned citizen, narcotics and a criminal are off the streets. On Monday, May 23, 2022, at around 11:15 am, Harris County Constable Precinct 7 Communications Division broadcast an anonymous tip received from a caller regarding suspicious individuals sitting under a tree selling drugs at Bremond Street and Nettleton Street in 3rd Ward. Precinct 7 Deputy J. Ballard responded to the call.

When Deputy Ballard arrived at the scene, there was a distinct scent of burning marijuana. As she approached a male subject sitting under the tree, other individuals nearby got hostile. To help get these people under control, Deputy Ballard requested assistance from other officers. Moments later, Deputy V. Torres arrived and assisted Deputy Ballard by keeping these individuals, later identified as the suspect's family members, at bay.

The anonymous tip provided by a concerned citizen and the outstanding work of Deputy Ballard and Deputy Torres led to the arrest of Curtis King. Mr. King has somewhat of a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2003. Charges he faced in the past include Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Carry of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Deadly Conduct, Burglary of a Habitation, Possession of Marijuana, and Retaliation. This time King was charged, processed, and taken to jail with Felony Possession of Marijuana.

Harris County Precinct 7 Constable May Walker encourages citizens to report suspicious activity as soon as they see it.

If You See Something, Say Something!

Not Reporting Crime, Only Encourages It!

Houston - Deputy Jennifer Chavis was tragically killed on Saturday, April 2, 2022, when the patrol vehicle she was in was struck by an alleged drunk driver. Deputy Jennifer Chavis, born May 4, 1989, joined the Precinct 7 department on November 20, 2020. She was assigned to work with the Precinct 7 Toll Road Division. Chavis, also an Army veteran leaves behind a 4-year-old son, loved ones, family, and friends.

The funeral arrangements for Deputy Jennifer Chavis are as follows:

When:       Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Where:      Fountain of Praise Church

13950 Hillcroft Ave 

Houston, TX 77085

*Fountain of Praise Mask Requirement - Face coverings MUST be worn properly in church at all times while inside of all facilities. Speakers are allowed to remove masks while at the podium.

10:00 am family arrival at church

10:00 am Private Family Visitation

 11:00 am Public Visitation

 12:30 pm Funeral Service

Immediately after the service - Police Honors will take place outside in the church parking lot.

 Interment Immediately Following in Liberty, Texas

Tragic Death Precinct 7 Deputy Jennifer Chavis

Houston - Harris County Precinct 7 Constable May Walker, deputies, and staff members are devastated by the loss of Precinct 7 Deputy Jennifer Chavis.  Deputy Jennifer Chavis was tragically killed on Saturday, April 2, 2022, while on duty. Deputy Jennifer Chavis, born May 4, 1989, joined the Precinct 7 department on November 20, 2021.   She was assigned to work with the Precinct 7 Toll Road Division. Chavis, also an Army veteran, is survived by her husband, a 4-year-old son, and an 11-year-old nephew that she and her husband were raising.

Narrative:

The suspect, Adolfo Serrano, driving a white utility truck, was traveling west in the outside lane of traffic in the 7200 block of South Sam Houston Tollway West. He was observed by witnesses weaving and swerving in the lanes while driving. A witness called the Police to report a suspected drunk driver. Deputy Jennifer Chavis was dispatched to respond to the call and stopped in the traffic ahead of Mr. Serrano on the entrance ramp to the westbound lanes. Serrano failing to drive in a single lane struck Deputy Chavis' patrol vehicle causing a major crash.

The truck continued striking the outside barrier of the tollway, while Deputy Chavis rotated counterclockwise coming to rest in the number 4 lane of the tollway. Chavis' marked patrol unit became engulfed in flames immediately after the crash. Deputy Chavis was found with no signs of life on the scene due to injuries she sustained during the crash. The suspect driver, Adolfo Serrano, was transported by EMS to Ben Taub Hospital where he exhibited signs of impairment. The Harris County District Attorney's Office team accepted charges of Intoxication Manslaughter of a Peace Officer (Deputy Jennifer Chavis). There were no other vehicles involved in this crash.

Harris County Constable Precinct 7 will continue to conduct the administrative portion of the investigation. Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crime Division will continue investigating this fatal crash.

Rest in Peace Deputy Jennifer Chavis

E.O.W. April 2, 2022

Houston - On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at approximately 6:40 pm, Precinct 7 Toll Road Division Sergeant E. Scott overheard a radio transmission of a shooting that had taken place eastbound on the S. Sam Houston Toll Road at  W. Airport. When deputies arrived on the scene located in the 12700 block of City Park Drive, they met with officers from the Missouri City Police Department who had already been there.   MCPD officers advised PCT 7 deputies that there had been a road rage incident with one person critically injured. The victim, a 41-year old Hispanic male, received treatment from Missouri City EMS on the scene before being transported to a Texas Medical Center hospital with life-threatening injuries. His wife, who was also in the car at the time, was not injured. The suspect, described as a light-skin black male with dreadlocks driving a late model gold GMC SUV, got away. 

According to the victim's wife, her husband and the other driver got into a Road-Rage altercation just before the incident occurred. She said she and her spouse were traveling on the 59-South connector to the S. Sam Houston Toll Road west, heading eastbound when they first encountered the suspect. She said she was on the phone at the time of the altercation between her husband and the other driver. She stated that her husband rolled down his window and screamed at the driver of the other vehicle, "what is your problem?" She then sat up in her seat to see what was going on, and that is when she saw the suspect in the right-center lane in a gold SUV laughing. Her husband proceeded to drive off fast in the right lane, with the suspect following closely behind. As they crossed over W. Airport, the suspect pulled next to them started shooting into their truck. She stated they shot at them eight times. The gunman then sped off, continuing eastbound on the toll road. They took the exit to US 90/ S. Main and made a righthand turn onto 12700 City Park Drive. They discovered that her husband was wounded. The bullet entered the left side of his hip and showed no exit. 

There was another witness on the scene who said he was on his way home when he saw a gold car driving fast past him, trying to cut off the victim's vehicle. When the driver of the gold vehicle realized he would not make it, he started firing multiple shots from the passenger window at the victim's car. He said he followed the victims' car to ensure that he was alright.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at approximately 10:40 am, Precinct 7 Sergeant T. Roe received notification of a possible suicide attempt in progress. There were reports of a male subject standing on the edge of the roof of the building located at 3333 Fannin Street. Upon arrival, Sgt. Roe observed a male running along the edge of the building, stating he was a superhero. Deputy Salas of the PCT 7 Midtown Contract Division and EMS were dispatched and arrived at the scene. Precinct 7 Clinician-Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE) Program deputies Walker and Ballard also responded to the call.

After gentle coaxing, Roe and Salas persuaded the male subject down from the rooftop to safety. He complained of pain in his hands, so EMS workers examined him. CORE deputies then talked to the male subject and completed a mental health assessment via an IPAD with Harris Health Clinician B. Alva. After completing the mental health assessment, Deputy Walker transported him to the Neuropsychiatric Center for further assistance. 

Houston - A driver refusing to pull over during a routine traffic stop leads Precinct 7 Deputies on a chase through a Southeast Houston neighborhood that ended on the University of Houston campus. After crashing into a gate of a construction site at the school, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and took off on foot. Shortly after, he was apprehended by Precinct 7 deputies near Spur 5 at Elgin St. A gun was recovered by the suspect's car near the 4600 block of Calhoun

The suspect, 25-year-old Trevon Marquis Callegari has a long criminal history. Today he will be charged with felony evading. Among other pending charges, the suspect also has an open warrant out of the Harris County Sheriff's Office for Aggravated Robbery with a weapon, a Probation Violation out of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office for Burglary of a Cohabitation.

The chase started at 12:22 pm this afternoon and the suspect was taken into custody at 12:35 pm.

At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, after serving a civil citation and on his way back to his vehicle, a Precinct 7 Deputy encountered an aggressive dog.  Initially, the deputy was able to fight the dog off and the dog fled. However, moments later, while trying to get to his vehicle the animal caught the officer off guard by attacking him from behind. 

The owner of the animal was on the premises and tried to gain control of the large-sized pit bull and another dog that he used to guard his business.  He was successful in restraining one of the animals but the pit bull ignored his command. The dog viciously attacked the deputy.  While trying to fight the dog off, the deputy radioed Precinct 7 Dispatch for assistance. In fear of his life, the deputy drew his service weapon and fired one time fatally injuring the pit bull before help could arrive. 

Upon arrival, the deputy's supervisor observed that the officer had deep lacerations on his left leg that was bleeding profusely. He also had other visible scrapes and bruises sustained while attempting to get away from the animal. The deputy was transported to Memorial Herman Hospital by EMS for treatment of his injuries and was released later that evening in stable condition. Animal Control took possession of the dog to be examined by a veterinarian. The supervisor noted that there was a "No Trespassing" sign posted at the business but not a "Guard Dog on Duty" sign.

The Harris County District Attorney's Office was called regarding this case. The deputy's actions and handling of the incident are currently under review by the Harris County Precinct 7 Internal Affairs Division.  For precautionary measures, in the event of future dealings with aggressive animals, all Precinct 7 deputies will attend a mandatory refresher course on K-9 encounters. The first day of training started on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

INCIDENT/CASE NUMBER: 190500251

Constable May Walker and Ministers Supporting Harris County Precinct 7 are hosting their 14th Annual Job Fair, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center located at 9314 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77051. The job fair is free and open to the public. The hours are 10:00am until 1:00pm.

                  
The Precinct 7 Community Job Fair will promote a variety of service industry, professional, summer youth programs, and technical positions. There are several companies participating who will conduct interviews and may hire on the spot. Some of the featured employers include:  University of Houston – Main Campus, Goodwill Industries of Houston, Harris County Juvenile Probation, Hertz/Dollar Thrifty Car Rental, McLane Food Service, Frito-Lay and Lehigh Hanson – Campbell Concrete and Materials. Avenue 360 Health and Wellness has numerous positions available but they will also provide free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose, HIV, HCV, and syphilis.

Precinct 7 Constable May Walker and deputies invite area residents to join them on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am for The event will take place in front of the Precinct 7 Main Office, 5290 Griggs Road.

Constable May Walker and Precinct 7 deputies are excited for the opportunity to host an event for a day designed to help law enforcement build stronger relationships with the community. It is free and open to the public.

Members of the Hawthorne Police Department located in Hawthorne, CA launched Coffee With A Cop in 2011. They were looking for ways to interact more successfully with the citizens they served each day. Since then, Coffee With A Cop programs have been hosted in all 50 states and have also expanded to other countries.

Houston - On Tuesday, July 10th at approximately 11:30 pm, two Precinct 7 deputies and their Sergeant were responding to an unknown medical emergency on the toll road eastbound at Hillcroft with EMS and HFD on the scene. On the way there, one of the deputies, Deputy Taylor, was re-directed back to the Southeast Toll Plaza for a dog on the toll road. After clearing the unknown medical emergency the other deputy reported back to Southeast Toll Plaza to assist Deputy Taylor with the animal call.

Deputy Taylor advised he was able to shoo the dog away from the roadway before being hit or injured by oncoming traffic. The dog then wandered into the tunnels under the toll road. After several attempts, deputies were able to retrieve the dog from the dangerous tunnels so that would she not be trapped or worse.

Once they had the dog in their possession and discovered that although she was wearing a red collar but not wearing tags to help them identify her owners, the Sergeant on duty attempted to contact the Harris County Animal Control, local animal shelters, and Pearland Animal Control.  However, no units were available to assist them since it was after hours. During the day shift the (Harris County Toll Roll Authority) HCTRA has equipped IRT units with pole catchers and kennels but unfortunately there are no IRT units at night, and deputies do not have access to any of these resources.

Deputy Taylor, not feeling comfortable with leaving the lost animal near the Toll Road for fear of her being hit by a car took her to the Humane Society located at 147000 Almeda Road. The deputy released the lost pet behind the shelter where there were other dogs and food and water available. Since it is the first priority of Toll Road deputies to ensure the safety of motorist on the toll road, and because they are not equipped to secure animals or lost pets after hours, the deputy and his supervisor felt the animal shelter was a safer alternative.

Later that evening another Deputy reported that he found a flyer posted looking for a missing dog with three (3) legs with a phone number listed.  So, Deputy Taylor put in a call and was able to reach the owners of the dog to inform them of her last location.

Unfortunately, deputies are seeing an increase of stray animals on the Toll Road.  This is putting the animals and motorist attempting to keep from hitting them at risk. The deputies followed the HCTRA proper protocol by taking the dog out of harm's way from the dangers on the toll road and from the dangers in the tunnels. Deputies are keeping a lookout for the lost pet now that they have identified an owner.

Houston - The Harris County Precinct 7 Constable Department needs your help catching two burglary suspects. On Sunday, June 17th at 3:40 am the two suspects broke into a model home located in the 7800 block of Ludington Drive in the Greater Fondren Southwest area.

Surveillance footage provided by the builder, DH Homes, captures images of the criminals on the exterior and interior of the home. The suspects appear to be a Hispanic male and a Black male both in their late teens to early 20's. On the same morning and in the same neighborhood of the break-in, homeowners also reported that five vehicles parked outside of their homes had been burglarized.

If you recognize the suspects from surveillance footage or have any information that might lead to an arrest please call Pct. 7 Sgt. Meek at (713)643-6118.

 Link to Surveillance Footage:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uj5ng7ht1q6r2fp/AADB5xIeL4alJjz-oI1IfLNAa?dl=0

Houston - It is with great sadness that the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Department announce the passing of Chief Goree Anderson. While at work yesterday afternoon, Chief Anderson suddenly became ill and was transported by ambulance to Memorial Herman Hospital in the Medical Center where he passed away this morning.

Goree Anderson was a law enforcement veteran for nearly 40 years. He has been an integral member of Constable May Walker's Command Staff since she was sworn-in on, January 2, 2005.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.

Constable May Walker and Ministers Supporting Harris County Precinct 7 are hosting their 13th Annual Job Fair, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center located at 9314 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77051. The job fair is free and open to the public. The hours are 10:00am until 1:00pm.

The Precinct 7 Community Job Fair will promote a variety of service industry, professional, summer youth programs, and technical positions. There are several companies participating who will conduct interviews and may hire on the spot. Some of the featured employers include:  Harris County Human Resources, Brock Group, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc., Aramark, Harris County Attorney's Office, Houston Public Works, HPD, Adroit Partners, Talent Staff, HFD Recruiting, University of Houston – Main Campus, and FedEx Ground.

 Avenue 360 Health and Wellness has numerous positions available but will also provide free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose, HIV, HCV, and syphilis.

Houston - Precinct 7 deputies were the first to arrive on the scene of a double shooting that took place at a Shell Gas Station located at the corner of Cullen Blvd. and 610.

At approximately 12:15 noon, an unknown suspect(s) opened fire on two black males; one in the car and the other at the gas pump. The driver, who was at the pump, jumped in the vehicle and sped off in attempt to get away from the shooter. The shooter then chased after the vehicle on foot while continuing to fire shots at the car.

The shooter got away, fleeing on foot. The victims, one an adult and the other a juvenile, were both transported to Ben Taub Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.  HPD is handling the investigation.

The Precinct 7 Victim's Assistance Unit is excited about the introduction of their Protective Order Pilot Program, a collaboration with the Family Criminal Law Division of the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Starting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, a caseworker from the DA's Office will assist victims by completing Protective Order Applications at the Precinct 7 Main Office located at 5290 Griggs Road. Crime Victim's Assistance Unit Deputies are accepting calls from area residents who would like to schedule an appointment to meet with the caseworker or would like more information. The phone number is 713-643-6118.

A caseworker with the Harris County DA's Office will meet with family violence victims who qualify for Protective Orders. A Protective Order is a lawsuit filed in family court that protects a person from someone who has been violent toward them or threatened violence. This court order is available to persons who are victims of violence perpetrated by a family or household member or by a person with whom the victim had a dating relationship. Safety information and referrals will be provided to those who do not qualify. There is no cost involved in filing a Protective Order.

The caseworker's objective is to meet with at least three (3) individuals each Tuesday at Precinct 7. However, completing a Protective Order Application for one (1) victim can take two (2) hours or more. Therefore, in order to expedite this process, deputies with the Pct. 7 Crime Victim's Assistance Unit will first determine if individuals qualify for the program. Once eligibility has been determined and all pertinent information has been collected, victims will be scheduled to meet with the caseworker. 

 This collaborative effort between the Precinct 7 Victim's Assistance Unit and the Harris County District Attorney's Office is designed to expand accessibility and address the needs of family violence victims living within the Precinct 7 jurisdiction. However, applicants always have the option to call the DA's Office directly to request an appointment at their current location (temporary), 2221 West Loop South Ste. 101 Houston, TX 77027.  The phone number is 713-274-0212.

Precinct 7 Constable May Walker and deputies invite area residents to join them on Friday, October 7, 2016, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am for National Coffee with a Cop Day. The event will take place in front of the Precinct 7 Main Office, 5290 Griggs Road.

Constable May Walker and Precinct 7 deputies are excited for the opportunity to host an event for a day designed to help law enforcement build stronger relationships with the community. It is free and open to the public.

Members of the Hawthorne Police Department located in Hawthorne, CA launched Coffee with A Cop in 2011. They were looking for ways to interact more successfully with the citizens they served each day. Since then, Coffee With a Cop programs have been hosted in all 50 states and have also expanded to other countries.