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The 50mi from the Bronx to Brewster used to be the Putnam Railroad, in service from 1881-1958. I get it at Ardsley, less than a mile from my house. I can take it up 40mi to Brewster or down about 12.5 to Van Courtland Park in the Bronx without leaving paved trail.
Further south I’m maybe a mile or three on roads until I get to the trail along the west side highway that takes me to lower manhattan.
Up north there’s a few miles of road at Brewster until I’m on trail again for another 50 miles to New Palz.
Plenty, in other words.
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@Mik said in Mildly interesting:
Bikes are 10 times more dangerous than cars? Surprising.
I think that stat is a bit misleading, since bikes are a lot slower than cars. Arguably a better statistic is deaths per time spent traveling.
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I think 40% of those deaths are cardiac associated from Lycra cutting off blood flow.
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The Grappler, a new device used to stop high speed chases.
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Meh… Not sure that I care for them forcefully stopping a stolen car in the middle of a busy highway like that.
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65 years ago, 1960, Meet the cast of The Flintstones: Left to right: Bea Benaderet as the voice of Betty Rubble, Jean Vander Pyl as the voice of Wilma Flintstone, Alan Reed as the voice of Fred Flintstone, and Mel Blanc as the voice of Barney Rubble and Dino. Together they brought life to the modern stone age family.
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My local police department posts these sorts of updates to their page every month. It's impressive how much effort they make to be likeable.
Fulshear Police Department Crime Report
June 22 – July 17, 2025
Between June 22 and July 17, 2025, the Fulshear Police Department responded to 649 calls for service.
What is a ‘Call for Service’?
If you contact us because something seems wrong, odd, loud, alarming, broken, missing, barking, or even mooing, you’ve made a Call for Service. This includes everything from traffic accidents and animal complaints to house watches, suspicious activity, alarm calls, porch pirates, and overly ambitious solicitors.
Need Help?
Here’s How to Reach Us:
Emergencies or in-progress incidents: Dial 911
Non-emergency dispatch: Call 281-341-4665 #1 or 281-346-2202 #1.
Please don't be confused when the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office answers the phone, they are the ones who will dispatch a Fulshear officer to your location.
Administrative line (Mon–Fri): 281-346-8888 (Note: We do not dispatch from this number)
And no, we don’t dispatch through Facebook. Please call us.
Noteworthy Incidents:
Snoozing and Boozing at HEB
Officers observed a male asleep in a parked vehicle at the Cross Creek HEB, showing signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol, and after confirming his impaired condition, placed him in custody for Public Intoxication and transported him to jail without incident.
Ford, Fail, Felony
A reckless driver in a gray Ford F-150—caught chasing a black SUV, nearly causing a crash, slurring, reeking of alcohol, unsteady, with vomit in the car and booze in the door—failed sobriety tests and got himself arrested for DWI.
Wrong Turn, Right Arrest
Pulled over in Fulshear for an improper turn, a driver was arrested after officers discovered active Florida warrants for Fleeing, Reckless Driving, and Street Takeovers and Stunt Driving—proving one wrong turn can really catch up with you.
Soliciting, Scooting, and Substances
After trying to sell a product door-to-door and ramming our officer with his scooter, a man who refused to ID himself was arrested for soliciting, failing to identify, and possessing controlled substances without a prescription, ending his sales pitch in jail instead of a commission check.
Dealer’s Detour into a Daycare Zone
A driver with expired dealer tags ended up busted in a Fulshear drug-free zone near a daycare after voluntarily admitting he had illegal and non-prescibed drugs, leading to the discovery of cocaine, ecstasy, Xanax, hydrocodone, marijuana, codeine, and even Viagra, earning him a stack of felony charges and a ride to jail.
Wrong Way, No Way Out
A driver going the wrong way on FM 1093 blamed it on unfamiliar roads and a little wine, but after refusing to sign a citation, despite officers' warnings, he earned himself a ride to jail instead of home.
Too Fast, Too Curious, Too Young
A shoeless teen doing 77 in a 50 with no license, a broken radar detector, bloodshot eyes, beer in the backseat, and vape in the console got cited for DUI-Minor and released to Dad after admitting he'd downed “three to four” drinks and planned to share the rest with his brothers.
Wrong Way, Weed, and a UFC Wannabe
A wrong-way driver on FM 1093, smelling of weed and booze, stumbled through sobriety tests, thought he was in Pearland, hid marijuana in his jeans, and capped it all off by threatening to elbow an officer, earning himself a list of charges and a ride to jail.
Lost, Lit, and Lights Out
After cruising in the wrong direction with a broken brake light, slurred speech, glassy eyes, and no clue where he was or where he was going, a disoriented driver failed sobriety tests, nodded off in the patrol car, and was booked for DWI.
Knife, Fear, and a Ruined Family Fight
After a drunken argument turned threatening, a man wielded a chef’s knife to scare his wife, prompting her and their son to barricade themselves and call 911, landing him in jail for terroristic threat against a family member.
Tequila, Turnaround, and Totally Lost
A woman parked at a Fulshear park with a cup of tequila, slurred speech, and no clue she wasn’t in Cleveland, TX, was arrested for public intoxication, proving once again that alcohol mixes well with everything except good decisions.
Challenger Full of Red Flags
Pulled over around 3AM for speeding and lane violations, a Dodge Challenger packed with gloves, masks, and a gun led to the arrest of a convicted felon for unlawful possession of a firearm, raising plenty of questions about what he was up to. (That's what we call a clue.)
Booms, Busts, and a Bit of Restraint
Although many got away with it—proving the old adage, “there’s never a cop around when you need one”—Fulshear officers still issued 12 citations for fireworks violations during the Fourth of July, doing their best to enforce the ordinance; and for the first time in a long time, the city saw a noticeable drop in complaints, a testament to residents largely respecting the law and celebrating responsibly.
Quick Stats:
Animal Calls (4): From baby gators to loose dogs going for a stroll without their owners. One pesky gator gave a churchgoer quite the fright by hiding under their car after service.
Alarm Calls (43): All false. We check them all anyway, but some system maintenance can save you a visit and keep us on the streets.
Traffic Accidents (18): Two involved injuries, none were life-threatening.
Assist Other Agencies (27): We help when needed, especially near city boundaries. In urgent situations, such as in-progress crimes, medical emergencies, or major traffic accidents, your officers may respond to calls just outside city limits if they’re the closest available unit. This ensures help arrives as quickly as possible until the appropriate agency with jurisdiction can take over.
House Watches (160): Out of town? Let us keep an eye on your home- Request One Here: https://www.fulsheartexas.gov/.../vacation-watch-program
Final Thoughts:
Even with this level of activity, Fulshear remains one of the safest cities in America. That doesn’t happen by accident, it’s thanks to a strong partnership between our residents, our officers, and a healthy dose of good old-fashioned Texas sense.
We believe in accountability, second chances, and clear communication. That’s why we share what’s happening with honesty, transparency, and the occasional chuckle.
Growth comes with challenges, but with your support, we’ll continue to keep this community safe.
As always, thank you for your continued support, we have your back, and we know you have ours.@Horace said in Mildly interesting:
My local police department posts these sorts of updates to their page every month. It's impressive how much effort they make to be likeable.
Fulshear Police Department Crime Report
June 22 – July 17, 2025
Between June 22 and July 17, 2025, the Fulshear Police Department responded to 649 calls for service.
What is a ‘Call for Service’?
If you contact us because something seems wrong, odd, loud, alarming, broken, missing, barking, or even mooing, you’ve made a Call for Service. This includes everything from traffic accidents and animal complaints to house watches, suspicious activity, alarm calls, porch pirates, and overly ambitious solicitors.
Need Help?
Here’s How to Reach Us:
Emergencies or in-progress incidents: Dial 911
Non-emergency dispatch: Call 281-341-4665 #1 or 281-346-2202 #1.
Please don't be confused when the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office answers the phone, they are the ones who will dispatch a Fulshear officer to your location.
Administrative line (Mon–Fri): 281-346-8888 (Note: We do not dispatch from this number)
And no, we don’t dispatch through Facebook. Please call us.
Noteworthy Incidents:
Snoozing and Boozing at HEB
Officers observed a male asleep in a parked vehicle at the Cross Creek HEB, showing signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol, and after confirming his impaired condition, placed him in custody for Public Intoxication and transported him to jail without incident.
Ford, Fail, Felony
A reckless driver in a gray Ford F-150—caught chasing a black SUV, nearly causing a crash, slurring, reeking of alcohol, unsteady, with vomit in the car and booze in the door—failed sobriety tests and got himself arrested for DWI.
Wrong Turn, Right Arrest
Pulled over in Fulshear for an improper turn, a driver was arrested after officers discovered active Florida warrants for Fleeing, Reckless Driving, and Street Takeovers and Stunt Driving—proving one wrong turn can really catch up with you.
Soliciting, Scooting, and Substances
After trying to sell a product door-to-door and ramming our officer with his scooter, a man who refused to ID himself was arrested for soliciting, failing to identify, and possessing controlled substances without a prescription, ending his sales pitch in jail instead of a commission check.
Dealer’s Detour into a Daycare Zone
A driver with expired dealer tags ended up busted in a Fulshear drug-free zone near a daycare after voluntarily admitting he had illegal and non-prescibed drugs, leading to the discovery of cocaine, ecstasy, Xanax, hydrocodone, marijuana, codeine, and even Viagra, earning him a stack of felony charges and a ride to jail.
Wrong Way, No Way Out
A driver going the wrong way on FM 1093 blamed it on unfamiliar roads and a little wine, but after refusing to sign a citation, despite officers' warnings, he earned himself a ride to jail instead of home.
Too Fast, Too Curious, Too Young
A shoeless teen doing 77 in a 50 with no license, a broken radar detector, bloodshot eyes, beer in the backseat, and vape in the console got cited for DUI-Minor and released to Dad after admitting he'd downed “three to four” drinks and planned to share the rest with his brothers.
Wrong Way, Weed, and a UFC Wannabe
A wrong-way driver on FM 1093, smelling of weed and booze, stumbled through sobriety tests, thought he was in Pearland, hid marijuana in his jeans, and capped it all off by threatening to elbow an officer, earning himself a list of charges and a ride to jail.
Lost, Lit, and Lights Out
After cruising in the wrong direction with a broken brake light, slurred speech, glassy eyes, and no clue where he was or where he was going, a disoriented driver failed sobriety tests, nodded off in the patrol car, and was booked for DWI.
Knife, Fear, and a Ruined Family Fight
After a drunken argument turned threatening, a man wielded a chef’s knife to scare his wife, prompting her and their son to barricade themselves and call 911, landing him in jail for terroristic threat against a family member.
Tequila, Turnaround, and Totally Lost
A woman parked at a Fulshear park with a cup of tequila, slurred speech, and no clue she wasn’t in Cleveland, TX, was arrested for public intoxication, proving once again that alcohol mixes well with everything except good decisions.
Challenger Full of Red Flags
Pulled over around 3AM for speeding and lane violations, a Dodge Challenger packed with gloves, masks, and a gun led to the arrest of a convicted felon for unlawful possession of a firearm, raising plenty of questions about what he was up to. (That's what we call a clue.)
Booms, Busts, and a Bit of Restraint
Although many got away with it—proving the old adage, “there’s never a cop around when you need one”—Fulshear officers still issued 12 citations for fireworks violations during the Fourth of July, doing their best to enforce the ordinance; and for the first time in a long time, the city saw a noticeable drop in complaints, a testament to residents largely respecting the law and celebrating responsibly.
Quick Stats:
Animal Calls (4): From baby gators to loose dogs going for a stroll without their owners. One pesky gator gave a churchgoer quite the fright by hiding under their car after service.
Alarm Calls (43): All false. We check them all anyway, but some system maintenance can save you a visit and keep us on the streets.
Traffic Accidents (18): Two involved injuries, none were life-threatening.
Assist Other Agencies (27): We help when needed, especially near city boundaries. In urgent situations, such as in-progress crimes, medical emergencies, or major traffic accidents, your officers may respond to calls just outside city limits if they’re the closest available unit. This ensures help arrives as quickly as possible until the appropriate agency with jurisdiction can take over.
House Watches (160): Out of town? Let us keep an eye on your home- Request One Here: https://www.fulsheartexas.gov/.../vacation-watch-program
Final Thoughts:
Even with this level of activity, Fulshear remains one of the safest cities in America. That doesn’t happen by accident, it’s thanks to a strong partnership between our residents, our officers, and a healthy dose of good old-fashioned Texas sense.
We believe in accountability, second chances, and clear communication. That’s why we share what’s happening with honesty, transparency, and the occasional chuckle.
Growth comes with challenges, but with your support, we’ll continue to keep this community safe.
As always, thank you for your continued support, we have your back, and we know you have ours.649 calls per month? That's a very small system. It is pretty cool of them to post this information every month. Our smallest 9-1-1 center handles 300+ calls per day. The largest handles 3,500-4,500 per day.
I met a 9-1-1 director from Brazil about 20 years ago or more at a national convention. She told me that her center handles 70,000 calls per day. That's an insane call volume.
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Not to me it isn’t. You’re just so vulnerable. The slightest contact can be fatal, especially if you fall toward the road
@jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:
Not to me it isn’t. You’re just so vulnerable. The slightest contact can be fatal, especially if you fall toward the road
I assume the numbers are US specific. I wonder what they are in countries with good bike infrastructure, like The Netherlands.
