August 2026 

Beat 4 is a residential area. The Beat includes Wessendorff Park, Morton Cemetery, and the Richmond Police Department. The boundaries of Beat 4 are south of Clay Street to the Union Pacific railroad tracks and east of North Tenth Street to the Brazos River.4

Officer Palmer 

During my work weeks in August, I met with three residents in my Beat.

I met Albert Solomon who lives at 1001 Leonard St. I explained to Solomon that I am a Officer with the Richmond Police Department and that I am the Beat Officer for Beat four. I asked Solomon if he had any problems in the area that he would like me to address. Solomon stated that he needed advice on how he could get his brother out of the home. I provided Solomon with advice, and a Richmond Police Department business card and ended the contact.

I met with John Fernando who lives at 600 Cub Street. I introduced myself to Fernando and told him that I am the Beat Officer for Beat four. I explained to Fernando what a Beat Officer does. I asked Fernando if there were any issues in the Beat that he needed me to address. He stated that he did not. I provided Fernando with a Richmond Police Department business card and told him to contact me if he ran into any problems.

I also met with Ricky Johnson, who lives at 605 Fields Street. I identified myself to Johnson and explained to him that I am the Beat Officer for Beat four. Johnson stated that she did not have any issues. Johnson advised that he does not live at that address, but is there a lot visiting his cousin. It should also be added that Johnson stated that it was very quiet around the area. I then provided Johnson with a Richmond Police Department business card and told him to contact me if he ran into any problems.

Goals Accomplished:

I have conducted several property checks in and around Beat four. in addition to that I’ve answered multiple calls for service throughout Beat four.  I have conducted several traffic stops while patrolling Beat four and District 1. I share the Beat with a day shift officer, who conducted the RSO check this month.

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During the month of August, I visited several homes within Beat four. My first visit was with Elsa Velez who lives in 600 Lettie. She shared that she has lived there for over 50 years. Elsa, like others in this beat, has expressed concerns about stray dogs on the street, and the dogs chasing cats. I told her if she has concerns with dogs at large to call us or she can call directly the Fort Bend County Animal Control Center. Additionally, she raised concerns about speeders on N Tenth St. She also spoke about the need for more patrol and traffic enforcement in the North side. She stated that she sees a lot of speeders during the late evening hours I told her I will focus more on the northside and get with the evening shift supervisor.  

I also visited 813 Cub Ln., and spoke to Ray Lara, who has lived in his home for over 40 years. When asked about concerns, he didn’t have much to say, and that it’s peaceful in his street. Like Elsa, Ray brought up vehicles speeding during the evening hours on N Tenth St.  Ray would like speed bumps and more traffic enforcement. I advised him to contact the police department and let him know if I could help with anything.

My next visit was with Esperanza Maldonado who lives in 508 N 3^rd St and has lived in the neighborhood for 7-8 years.  She stated that it is quiet and peaceful on her side of the street. Overall, she said he just minds his own business. She really had no complaints. Esperanza said she is excited and ready for the Fort Bend County parade. She has attended the parade in the past and she enjoys it a lot.   

Goals Accomplished:

During the month of August the goals accomplished were a focused effort on traffic enforcement across the beat. 

Goals Next Month:

For the month of September, I intend to maintain a focus on traffic safety and enforcement in my beat, continue to engage with the community, and attempt to make beat contacts with residents.