At the April 19 Humble City Council meeting, the Humble Police Department recognized three citizens with merit awards based on actions taken to save lives in the community.
Civilian awards were given to two public works employees, Joshua Pitts and Thomas Otero. It was noted that these individuals were selected for their keen observance and notification of a suspicious situation involving a young, school-aged girl in a parking lot walking home from school. They noticed unusual activity by an adult male and made a fast-action call to the police that resulted in the apprehension of a sexual predator.