On 01/12/2026 at approximately 12:56 AM, K-9 Deputy K. Peters conducted a traffic stop at the 11100 block of the Gulf Fwy on a white Lexus for multiple violations. Deputy Peters made contact with the driver, later identified as 61-year-old Kelvin Menefee. During the stop, Precinct 8 K9 Duke was deployed for an open-air sniff on the vehicle, and a subsequent search revealed a bag containing approximately 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, as well as a crack pipe. A further probable cause search of the vehicle yielded multiple small plastic bags.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted the Felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver. Menefee was placed into custody and transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center, where he was booked without incident. Bond been set at $80,000.
Summary: On January 12, 2026, at approximately 12:56 AM, K-9 Deputy K. Peters initiated a traffic stop on a white Lexus in the 11100 block of the Gulf Freeway due to multiple infractions. The driver, identified as 61-year-old Kelvin Menefee, was detained for questioning. During the stop, K9 Duke was deployed for an open-air sniff, leading to the discovery of approximately 5.2 grams of crack cocaine and a crack pipe within the vehicle. A subsequent search uncovered several small plastic bags, indicating potential drug distribution…