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Sheriff’s Report
SUNDAY, FEB. 1
At approximately 5:03 p.m. deputies were dispatched to assist the Texas Challenge Academy in a 600 block of FM 3013 in the city limits of Eagle Lake, Texas. This report is for informational purposes only.
At approximately 6:38 p.m. deputy Navarro was dispatched to New Ulm, Texas, regarding an animal call that escalated into a terroristic threat. After further investigation, information was gathered for report purposes.
MONDAY, FEB. 2
At approximately 9:20 a.m. deputy Lopez was dispatched to Rice Medical Center in reference to a mental subject. The subject was later transported to a psychiatric facility for treatment.
At approximately 11:10 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Road 209, Weimar, Texas for property damage. Through the deputies’ investigation, a suspect was identified and taken into custody for duty on striking. This case was closed by arrest.
At approximately 4:40 p.m., deputy Gorman, while patrolling I-10 eastbound near Columbus, Texas, he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. After further investigation, Brandon Brown, age 27, of Clute, Texas was arrested for failing to ID fugitive from justice intent to give false info - misdemeanor A, along with multiple out of county warrants. Case cleared by adult arrest.
At approximately 1:36 a.m., deputy Johnson was patrolling FM 102 in IH 10 Frontage Rd. Northbound feeder when he observed a four-door sedan driving slowly due to the left rear blown tire. A welfare concern was conducted. After further investigation, it was found the vehicle was reported stolen by Dickinson Police Department. Alondra Reynaga, 21, of Houston, was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle - State Jail Felony. Case cleared by adult arrest.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3
At approximately 10:26 a.m., Deputy Chapa was dispatched to the 3900 block of US Highway 90 A, Garwood, Texas in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, enough information was gathered to generate a report. Case active.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4
At approximately 2:46 p.m., Deputy Blair was dispatched to the 2200 block of Highway 71 Westbound, Columbus, Texas in reference to a structure fire. Information only.
At approximately 3:12 p.m., Deputy Pavlicek while patrolling interstate 10 east near mile marker 692. He initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. After further investigation, Gabriella Cervantes, age 26, of Houston, Texas, John Rivas, age 30, of Katy, Texas, and Christopher Rivas, age 29, of Spring Texas were arrested for possession of controlled substance PG2 and money laundering. case cleared by adult arrest.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5
At approximately 10:07 a.m., Deputy Lopez was dispatched near the 2000 block of frontage Road, Weimar, Texas, in reference to illegal dumping.
At approximately 6 p.m., Deputy Smith was dispatched to the 1000 block of Crutchfield Lane in Weimar, Texas, in reference to a fraud/forgery call. Upon further review, a report was prepared, pending for the review.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
At approximately 12:03 a.m., Deputy Chapa was dispatched to the 1000 block of McGrew Lane, Garwood, TX, in reference to estray animals. On arrival, enough information was gathered to generate a report. With deputies unable to locate the owner, one bay quarter horse was a estray and taken to the Columbus livestock auction by Cowboys. Case active.
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
At approximately 2:46 a.m. deputy Villarreal was dispatched to the Columbus community hospital to meet with a complainant in reference to a gunshot wound that occurred in the 1000 block of Simmons Oak Ridge Dr. On arrival, he met with the complainant and obtained information to generate a report.
At approximately 10:07 p.m. Deputy Frey, while patrolling in his marked unit in the 2700 block of FM 2434, Weimar, Texas, he observed a white in color 1989 Chevy pickup truck with an unreadable license plate displayed on the rear of the vehicle. Upon conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle and identifying the two occupants. The passenger identified as a Weimar resident Broadway, Toby. Toby was arrested on an active warrant out of Colorado County for prohibited weapon. He’s cleared by adult arrest.
At approximately 12:21 a.m. Deputy Byars was dispatched to a public service in regard to a call that was previously taken on February 5, 2026. Upon further investigation enough information was gathered on scene to generate a case report. Case active.
MONDAY, FEB. 9
At approximately 4:34 a.m. Deputy Frey was dispatched to the 1700 block of Frelsburg Road, Alleyton, TX, in reference to a motor vehicle accident with property damage. Upon further investigation, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene of the accident. At this time, the suspect is completely unknown. This case will remain open pending further investigation. A crash report was completed, and the property owners were notified and identified of the incident. Case open sending further investigation.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13
At approximately 7:08 a.m., Deputy Lopez was dispatched to a nursing home in reference to a psychiatric patient refusing treatment. The patient was later admitted to the hospital for immediate care.
At approximately 12:13 p.m., Deputy Lopez was dispatched to the 1000 block of North Lake, Eagle Lake, Texas in reference to a medical emergency.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
At approximately 4:16 a.m., Deputy Blair was patrolling Interstate 10 westbound near the 696-mile marker. He observed a vehicle parked on the entrance lane/Main Lane of travel with its hazard lights activated. He activated his emergency equipment and conducted a welfare check. Bob’s towing took possession of the abandoned vehicle and cleared the roadway. Case cleared, information only.
At approximately 8:52 p.m. Deputy Smith was patrolling Highway 90 at the intersection of Columbus Loop in Columbus, Texas, and initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for defective equipment, a non-functional rear license plate light. After investigation, Christopher Cartagena, age 20, of Spring, Texas was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
SUNDAY, FEB. 15
At approximately 7:05 a.m. Deputy Lopez was dispatched to the 5000 block of Avenue J, Sheridan, Texas in reference to a structure fire.
At approximately 7:20 a.m. Deputy Machac was dispatched to the 1000 block of Darmor Club Ln., Columbus in reference to criminal mischief.
At approximately 3:47 p.m. deputy Melendez was dispatched to the 1100 block of County Road 242 in reference to property damage. It was discovered that a known subject caused damage to fixed objects including county property and failed to take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner.
At approximately 10:04 p.m., Deputy Smith was dispatched to the 1000 block of Private Road 20 in Weimar, Texas in reference to a disturbance. Upon further investigation, the subject, Reynaldo Garcia, 26, of Weimar, Texas was placed under arrest for assault of a pregnant person, assault, family/house member, impeding breast/ circulation, and abandoning or endangering, a child, resulting in imminent danger of bodily injury, and was transported to the Colorado county jail without further incident.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
At approximately 1:13 p.m. deputy Chapa was notified by dispatch of a public service in reference to fraud/forgery. Enough information was gathered to generate a report. This report is information only.
At approximately 2:23 p.m. deputy Schoppe was dispatched to a public service in reference to missing cows. A report was completed.
At approximately 5:20 p.m. deputy Frey was dispatched to the 5900 block of SH 71 S., Garwood, Texas, in reference to a burglary. Upon further investigation, several items were identified as missing, and a case has been generated. The case will remain open pending further investigation. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18
At approximately 11:52 a.m., Deputy Lopez was dispatched to the jail in reference to an inmate, mentally deteriorating. The inmate was transported to a psychiatric facility and was placed under a jail detainer. The inmate will be picked up from the Sheriff’s Office when the image treatment is completed.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19
At approximately 9:40 p.m. deputy Moulder was contacted in reference to a possible character that occurred at the 1300 block of Brune Lane, Columbus, TX. Information was taken.
At approximately 10:20 a.m., Deputy Gorman was dispatched to 1023 Milam St., Columbus, TX, in reference to a subject with an active warrant out of our county. She arrived on location and arrested the subject and transported him to the Colorado county jail. Case cleared by adult arrest.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
At approximately 3:15 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a public service for a report of a fraud. Information was obtained from the victim to generate a report. The case is active.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., Deputy Pavlicek was dispatched to the Colorado County Courthouse in reference to a dog bite. After further investigation an information report was generated.
At approximately 6:36 p.m., Deputy Villareal conducted a motorist assist on Highway 98 at Hunt Road in Eagle Lake, Texas. After further investigation, the driver, Tom Palazio, age 29, of Rosenberg, Texas, was arrested for a DWI. The case was cleared by arrest.
At approximately 10:13 p.m. deputies observed an abandoned vehicle located on FM 1693 Near County Rd., 118, Garwood, Texas. The vehicle was parked partly in the roadway, with no license plates or lights on. This vehicle was removed from the roadway by Delgados, and a report was taken for an abandoned vehicle. Case closed.
At approximately 10:41 p.m., Deputy Johnson was dispatched to the 4800 block of interstate 10 Frontage Rd., Alleyton, TX, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, parties had already separated. After further investigation, Dylan, Young, age 30, of Austin, Texas was arrested for public intoxication. Case cleared by adult arrest.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
At approximately 6:14 p.m. deputy Frey was dispatched to the 100 block of Henry Street, Glidden, Texas, in reference to an unwanted subject. Upon further investigation, Columbus local Pedro Serrano was arrested for criminal trespass misdemeanor be. Pedro was transported to the Colorado county jail without further incident, where he was released to an on duty, jail staff. Case cleared by the arrest.
At approximately 9:31 p.m., Deputy Frey, while patrolling in the area of the 2100 block of Frelsburg Road, Alleyton, TX, he observed a dark colored vehicle with the passenger side, license plate, light and passenger side headlight out. He conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and after further investigation, the driver was found to be operating the vehicle with an invalid driver’s license. The driver was identified as Christopher Jones of Columbus. Christopher was arrested for driving while license invalid previous conviction - misdemeanor B. Case cleared by adult arrest.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
At approximately 12:23 a.m. deputy Villareal was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the ditch at 2345 West State Highway 71, Columbus, Texas. He observed a vehicle parked in the ditch, with no hazard lights on. He activated his overhead emergency lights and conducted a check of the vehicle. The vehicle is unlocked with a bunch of miscellaneous tools inside. Delgados towing took possession of the abandoned vehicle. Case cleared, information only.
At approximately 8:53 p.m., Deputy Frey was dispatched to the 1000 block of Schobel Road, Columbus, Texas in reference to a structure fire. The structure received extensive damage, and the incident is still under investigation. Case open pending further investigation.
MONDAY, FEB. 23
At approximately 10:17 a.m., Deputy Blaha conducted a traffic stop on a car hauler near the 693 Interstate 10 mile marker westbound. After further investigation, one of the vehicles on the car hauler was reported stolen. The vehicle was recovered. Report taken.
At approximately 1:36 p.m., Deputy Machac was dispatched to loose cattle at the intersection of Highway 98 in County Road 118. Upon further investigation, an individual was arrested for two out of county warrants.
At approximately 5:43 p.m., Deputy Smith was dispatched to a public service. After speaking with the reporting person, he headed to 7970 SH Highway 71 in Garwood, Texas, to gather more information. Upon further investigation, a report was taken pending further investigation.
At approximately 8:29 p.m., deputy was dispatched to the 1000 block of ThousandTtrails Lane, Columbus, Texas in reference to a dogfight. Upon further investigation, enough information was gathered on scene to generate a case report. Case cleared information only.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 At approximately 6:05 p.m., Deputy Navarro was dispatched to the wild wing preserve, Columbus, Texas, in reference to property damage. After further investigation, information was gathered, case pending video footage.
At approximately 10:57 p.m. Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 exit 698, Alleyton, Texas. After further investigation, the driver, Christopher Coleman, age 42, of Weimar, was arrested for DWLI. The case was cleared by adult arrest.
At approximately 12:05 p.m., Deputy Lopez was dispatched to Columbus Community Hospital in reference to a mental transport. The subject was later transported to another facility for psychiatric treatment.
Thursday, Feb. 26 At approximately 2:31 p.m., the deputy was dispatched to the 1100 block of Elm Crest Drive, New Ulm, Texas in reference to a fraud. A report was completed.
At approximately 3:49 p.m. deputy Chapa was dispatched to the 1000 block of Rockin R Ln., Alleyton, TX in reference to an animal call/bite. Enough information was gathered to generate a report. Case closed.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Deputy Pavlicek while patrolling Back Street near Houston Street in Columbus, Texas initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. After further investigation, Kerry Jenkins, age 62, of Columbus, Texas was arrested for possession of a controlled substance PG1>1G<4G Felony 3. Case cleared by adult arrest.
At approximately 9:23 p.m., Deputy Frey was dispatched to the 2200 block of Walnut Street, Columbus, TX, in reference to a subject who wanted to turn himself in. The subject was arrested for a warrant, issued by the 25th District Court. The warrant was for possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1/1B<1G. Case cleared by adult arrest.
At approximately 9:05 p.m., Deputy Johnson was dispatched to the 1000 block of Challenge Street, Altair, Texas in reference to an assault call. After further investigation, parties were separated, and a report was taken.
FRIDAY, FEB. 27
At approximately 7:11 p.m., Deputy Navarro was dispatched near Brune‘s Mill Road and FM Road 109, Columbus, Texas in reference to an abandoned vehicle. After further investigation, the abandoned vehicle is in Bob’s towing sensation. Case cleared, information only.
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