Houston police make several arrests

Between Nov. 10 and 16, the Houston Police Department answered 222 calls for service and initiated 55 traffic stops, resulting in 24 citations and 36 warnings.

• On Nov. 11, Samantha Fleming, 37, of Houston, was arrested and charged with driving while revoked/suspended, following a traffic stop.
• On Nov. 11, officers were dispatched to the intersection of South Sam Houston Blvd and Holder Drive for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, it was found that a 2025 GMC Sierra was following a 2025 Ford Ranger north on U.S. 63 when the driver of the GMC struck the Ford, which was coming to a stop at the traffic light. No injuries were reported. 
• On Nov. 11, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Sam Houston Blvd for a motor vehicle theft. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Rolla. Investigation is ongoing.
• On Nov. 12, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Sam Houston Blvd for a theft. Investigation is ongoing. 
• On Nov. 12, Josiah Church, 33, of Houston, was arrested and charged with driving while revoked/suspended, following a traffic stop.
• On Nov. 12, Kyle Rector, 37, of Licking, was arrested and charged with driving while revoked/suspended, following a traffic stop.
• On Nov. 13, Billy Letterman, 21, of Elk Creek, was arrested on a Phelps County warrant for a forgery charge. Letterman was incarcerated in the Texas County Jail after being unable to post bond.
• On Nov. 13, Keri Terrill, 53, was arrested on a Texas County warrant for the charge of failure to display plates on a motor vehicle. Terrill was able to post bond and was released.
• On Nov. 14, officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 63 near the entrance to Walmart. Upon arrival, it was found that a 2003 Ford Mustang was turning from the Walmart parking lot and struck a 2003 Ford F350 that was traveling south on U.S. 63. No injuries were reported.
• On Nov. 15, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of South Sam Houston Blvd for a disturbance. During the investigation, it was found that Dameon Berry, 46, is a convicted felon and in possession of a firearm. Berry was arrested and taken to the Texas County Jail. The Texas County prosecutor charged Berry with unlawful possession of a firearm. Berry is currently being held in the Texas County Jail on a $4,000 cash bond.
• On Nov. 15, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of South Sam Houston for the report of a trespasser. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Bennie Thompson, 31, who was cited for first-degree trespassing.
• On Nov. 16, officers arrested and charged Edgar De Leon, 46, of New Haven, for driving while intoxicated and no operator’s license following a traffic stop.