Category Archives: Pearland Police Dept.

9-year-old Pearland boy battling cancer becomes honorary police officer

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — A 9-year-old who is battling brain and spine cancer received a visit from law enforcement officers and was made an honorary trooper Friday night.

Devarjay Daniel has had 10 surgeries in the last two weeks. So, on Friday he received a special visit from the men he looks up to the most. More than 30 Pearland officers from Precinct 8 and the Department of Public Safety showed up to this house to swear him under oath.

Daniel was dressed in police uniform from head to toe, even sporting a campaign hat. Officers even let him sit in the cop car.

His family said he has always wanted to have a career in law enforcement.

To watch the videos. click HERE.

Pearland’s longest-serving Chief of Police dead after almost 40 years of service

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FUNERAL UPDATE BELOW

Pearland, Texas’s longest-serving Chief of Police, J.C. Doyle, unexpectedly passed away yesterday, April 3, 2019. He had recently retired in 2018.

Doyle served with the Pearland Police Department since 1979.

In his time with the department, he served as a patrol and motorcycle office, detective, patrol sergeant, lieutenant and later as the commander for a multi-agency Special Weapons and Tactics team.

From 1994-1999, Doyle served as Assistant Chief of Police under the direction of P.M. Hogg. Doyle succeeded Hogg as Chief.

He served as Chief from 1999 until his retirement in 2018, making him the longest-serving chief in the department’s 50-year history.

Chief Doyle was instrumental in acquiring and implementing the state of the art radio system and laptop system currently being used by the department.

He will be greatly missed. 

[Fact source: The Reporter News]

[Editor’s Note: We at The Grapevine Source, especially because our beginning was in Pearland, wishes all involved peace and healing. You will all be in our prayers.]

UPDATE: 

  • Visitation: Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Niday Funeral Home, 12440 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089
  • Funeral Service: Monday, April 8, 2019 at Sagemont Church, 11300 S. Sam Houston Parkway East (Beltway 8), Houston, TX 77089

**No procession after the service**

Pearland PD Bulletin 5/9 – 5/15/16

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Pearland PD Bulletin 5/2 – 5/8/16

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Alert citizen helps catch home burglars

PenaValenzuelaOn Tuesday (April 26), a resident in the area of 2200 Cedar reported suspicious circumstances involving two males in a silver vehicle. The caller didn’t recognize the vehicle or the male driver and passenger and called police.

When Pearland officers arrived, the two males ran and began jumping fences to escape police. After a brief foot chase, both suspects were detained.

Officers recovered evidence and quickly learned that the pair had broken into a home in the 4900 block of Plum.

Officers identified the pair as Jarrod Pena, 18, and Xavier Valenzuela, 20. Both suspects were charged with Evading Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor; and Burglary of a Habitation, a Second Degree Felony.

“This incident was a great example of citizens being involved in keeping their community safe,” said Assistant Chief of Police Johnny Spires.

To report suspicious activity, call the Pearland Police Department at (281) 997-4100. Call 911 to report crimes in progress.

 

Pearland PD Bulletin 4/18 -4/24/16

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Pearland PD Bulletin 4/11 – 4/17/16

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Pearland Mourns Loss of K-9 Nancy

MortonThe Pearland Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Detection K9, Nancy.  The 12-year-old Belgian Malinois was the loyal partner and companion of Detective Eric Morton and served the Pearland community from November 2005 until her retirement in early 2014. Nancy was certified for narcotics detection, human tracking and article searches.

“Nancy was loved by everyone around her and she will be sorely missed by the Pearland Police Department, Detective Eric Morton and his family,” said Pearland Chief of Police, J.C. Doyle.

Nancy and Officer Morton are credited with the seizure of more than $1.3 million dollars of illegal narcotics, property and currency. Together, the two were recognized as the 2007 Pearland Police Officer of the Year. She and Officer Morton also assisted with training and investigations for other local law enforcement agencies, including Brazoria and Harris County, Texas Department of Public Safety and the Friendswood Police Department.

In addition to fighting crime, Nancy was a community favorite appearing at countless schools, daycares and community events. The City of Pearland sends condolences to Detective Morton and his family.

Pearland Police asks community for assistance in identifying robbery suspect

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On Sunday (Apr. 10) at approximately 4 p.m., a young, black male approximately 5’7” to 5’9” tall, wearing long tan shorts, a red shirt, red shoes and a ‘Houston’ ball cap entered the Exxon gas station, located at 8431 Broadway St.

The suspect appeared to use his shirt when opening the door to the business. The suspect grabbed a Coke and approached the cashier to pay. When the cashier opened the register, the suspect pulled a black semi-automatic pistol out of his pants, pointed it at the cashier and demanded cash.

When the suspect left, he told the cashier to go to the restroom, located in the back of the store. The suspect fled, and no vehicle was seen.

Anyone with information about this suspect is urged to call the Pearland Police Department at 281-997-4100.

Pearland Connect – April 2016

Pearland Connect is the communications vehicle that the City of Pearland is using to keep you informed. We do our best to provide you with the information you want and need and we want to hear from you. We welcome your input via email.

Come take a walk on the City’s new Nature Trail

trailThe John Hargrove Environmental Complex trail located at 5800 Magnolia Road is now open. The grant-funded project includes a 1.7-mile recreational nature trail, sidewalk connections, trailhead signage and nine additional parking spaces at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center.

Project construction began in December 2015 with trail subgrade preparation and drainage designed to ensure the trail is stable and sustainable for many years.

For more information, log on to pearlandtx.gov.

Old Town Site “Quiet Zone” in effect

Old Town Site may be quieter than you remember as Quiet Zones are now in effect. The Quiet Zone, established by the Federal Railroad Administration, states that locomotive horns are not required within highway-rail grade crossings equipped with Supplemental Safety Measures or Alternative Safety Measures or crossings that have a Quiet Zone Risk Index at or below the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold. Read more on Quiet Zones on the City’s website.

Safe Exchange Zone initiative aims to keep residents safe 

xchangeThe City of Pearland is now offering a secure location for Pearland residents to help ensure and enhance their safety and to minimize the opportunity for an encounter to go wrong for internet-based purchases from websites such as Craigslist and eBay.

This initiative attempts to address safety and awareness concerns. Visit the Police Department webpage to read more.

Delores Fenwick Nature Center design moves forward

fenwickDesign will soon be underway for the Delores Fenwick Nature Center, an educational facility coming to the John Hargrove Environmental Center. 

The complex, located at 5800 Magnolia, houses the Stella Roberts Recycling Center, John Hargrove Environmental Center and the newly completed nature trail system. Read more on the the facility.

Do your part to help reduce pollutants

The City’s Stormwater Management Plan deals with ways to improve its surface water quality through the use of various Best Management Practices. 

Residents can help to reduce chemical, biological and physical pollutants from the ground and storm sewer system by employing the practices used by the City.

Learn how you can help at pearlandtx.gov/stormwater.