61 • GeneralCity of Mesquite (Dallas County)

1. Mr. Casper thanked the Mesquite Police and Fire Departments for helping residents safely celebrate the New Year. Both departments conducted specialized patrols to monitor illegal fireworks usage and DWI concerns. Mesquite Police Officers confiscated more than 46 pounds of fireworks, seized two firearms and made two arrests for discharge of a firearm. Officers made six DWI arrests but reporte

Presented in: City of Mesquite City Council on 2026-01-05

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

1. Mr. Casper thanked the Mesquite Police and Fire Departments for helping residents safely celebrate the New Year. Both departments conducted specialized patrols to monitor illegal fireworks usage and DWI concerns. Mesquite Police Officers confiscated more than 46 pounds of fireworks, seized two firearms and made two arrests for discharge of a firearm. Officers made six DWI arrests but reported no accidents as a result of these offenses. The Mesquite Fire Department worked two major structure fires, which do not seem to be related to fireworks. No injuries were reported because of fireworks or gunfire. These numbers are improved over last year’s statistics, which is progress. He thanked officers, firefighters, Dispatch personnel and call center volunteers for their dedication and service to the community.