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COLORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Sheriff’s Report

JUNE 1

At approximately 3:14 a.m., deputy Lopez and CCSO deputies were dispatched to a residence in Weimar, Tx, in reference to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual was later transported to a psychiatric facility for treatment.

At approximately 11:39 a.m., deputy Blair was dispatched to make public service with the victim in reference to a fraud complaint. The case is closed.

At approximately 11:37 a.m., deputy Navarro was dispatched to 1400 block of County Road 115, Nada, Tx, in reference to a theft of a firearm. After further investigation, information was gathered; this is an informational report only.

At approximately 12:40 p.m., deputy Blair was dispatched to make public service with a complainant in reference to a lost/damaged license plate. Case cleared, information only.

JUNE 2

At approximately 3:00 p.m., Jared Rutta was arrested at 400 Spring Street, Columbus, Tx, for violation of protective order, Class “A” Misdemeanor. Case cleared by arrest.

At approximately 8:40 a.m., deputy Blair assisted La Joya Police Department with a felony warrant service in the 5800 block of Main St., Sheridan, Tx. After investigation, a subject was detained and later arrested by the La Joya Police Department. Case cleared, information only.

At approximately 11:44 a.m., deputy Leihardt was notified by CCD that Deputy Templeton had a subject in custody at the Colorado County Courthouse on an out-of-country warrant and needed a transport unit. He arrived at the courthouse and took into custody Jacob Mattew Estrada on Fayette County warrant# 2023R-231-1 Motion to Adjudicate on Man/Del CS PG2 <=4G>400G. He was transported to the Colorado County Jail and released to jail staff without incident. Case closed by adult arrest.

At approximately 2:46 p.m., deputy Lopez was contacted by an individual that resides in the city limits of Eagle Lake, Tx. The individual was showing signs of psychosis and mental deterioration. The individual was also calling the Sheriff’s Office and making delusional statements. A mental health warrant was signed by Judge Hefner from JP1.

JUNE 3

At approximately 11:42 a.m., deputy Frey was dispatched to the 5200 block of W. 4th St., Sheridan, Tx, in reference to a dog bite. Upon further investigation, a report was generated. Case closed by report.

At approximately 12:00 p.m., deputy Leihardt met with Sgt Dan R. Jones III of the Texas Comptroller Office Criminal Investigation Division at 301 West Main Street, Weimar, Tx, in reference to a warrant service. Margarita Ramos Picazo was taken into custody for warrant # AB260006 Fail to Have an E-Cigarette Retailer Permit which is a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code 147.0152 and a Class “A” Misdemeanor. Case closed.

JUNE 4

At approximately 10:18 a.m., deputy Leihardt was dispatched to the 1000 block of Briar Crest Drive in New Ulm, Tx, in reference to a possible terroristic threat. After further investigation an information report was taken. Case closed.

At approximately 12:01 p.m., deputy Frey was dispatched to the 1100 block of Caroleta Ranch Rd., Weimar, Tx, in reference to a cow that had been shot. Upon further investigation, digital photographs were taken and a case was generated. Case open pending further investigation.

At approximately 3:31 p.m., deputy Frey was dispatched to the 1000 block of FM 102, Alleyton, in reference to an unwanted subject. Upon further investigation, Craig Parker, of Katy, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Class “C” Misdemeanor and Failure to Identify Give False/ Fictitious Info Class “B” Misdemeanor. Case cleared by adult arrest.

At approximately 7:59 p.m., deputy Byars was dispatched to a public service in reference to fraud. Upon further investigation, enough information was obtained to generate a case report. Case active pending investigation.

JUNE 5

At approximately 8:05 a.m., deputy Lopez was informed of an inmate that was currently incarcerated in the jail that was exhibiting signs of mental deterioration. It was determined that the inmate was in need of immediate psychiatric care. The inmate was diverted from the jail and was later admitted to a psychiatric facility for inpatient treatment.

At approximately 10:00 a.m., deputy Gorman was dispatched to a public service in reference to missing livestock on Kallus Beyer Road, Ellinger, Tx. After further investigation, information was received, and the livestock was later located on a neighboring property. Case is cleared.

At approximately 1:37 p.m., deputy Lopez was dispatched to Texana in reference to a mental transport. The patient was transported to the designated psychiatric facility for treatment.

At approximately 1:37 p.m., deputy Blair initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4000 block of US Hwy 90, Alleyton, for obstruction of the operator’s view or driving mechanism. After investigation, Paul Rose was arrested for Theft of Property Felony 2. Claudia Villatoro was arrested for Theft of Property >=$150K<$300K Felony 2 and for Misapplication of Construction of Trust Fund Felony 3. Case cleared by two adult arrests.

JUNE 7

At approximately 12:43 p.m., deputy Navarro was dispatched to 3845 North IH10, Columbus, in reference to counterfeit silver coins. After further investigation, information was gathered to generate an information report.

JUNE 8

At approximately 8:05 a.m., deputy Chapa was dispatched to the TA truck stop located at 6701 Hwy 90, Sealy, in reference to a possible theft. Enough information was gathered to generate a report. Case inactive.

At approximately 12:10 p.m., deputy Frey was dispatched to the 2200 block of Walnut St, Columbus, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Upon further investigation, a report was generated, and the vehicle was entered into TCIC/NCIC as stolen. Case closed at this time until further evidence is obtained.

JUNE 9

At approximately 12:22 p.m., deputy Chapa was dispatched to Splashway Waterpark in reference to medical emergency. Enough information was gathered to generate a report. Case information only.

At approximately 4:16 p.m., deputy Blaha made contact with a wanted subject identified as Taylor Roberts, 32, of Alleyton, and was arrested for two active arrest warrants. Report taken.

JUNE 10

At approximately 5:46 a.m., deputy Blaha conducted a traffic stop near the 708-mile marker on IH-10 WB due to speed. After making contact with the driver, the driver had an active arrest warrant. Jordan Martinez, 26, of Canyon Lake, was arrested on his active warrant. Report taken.

At approximately 8:00 a.m., Blinda Myers called the Sheriff’s Office in reference to her buying a mobile home from Country Living Modular Homes, 1004 Mentz Rd, Alleyton, Tx. She said the mobile home was delivered, but the company did not complete the work. Case pending further information.

At approximately 8:01 p.m., deputy Avalos conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Hwy 90, Hatterman Lane, for multiple violations. After further investigation of the driver, the driver had an active warrant for arrest outside of our county and provided Avalos with false/fictitious information. The driver was taken into custody and released to jail staff without incident.

JUNE 11

At approximately 10:50 a.m., deputy Lopez was dispatched to a residence in Eagle Lake, Tx, in reference to a male in an altered mental status. The subject was deemed in crisis and was later transported to a psychiatric facility for treatment.

JUNE 12

At approximately 10:55 a.m., deputy Lopez was dispatched to the Texana Clinic in reference to a mental transport. The patient was admitted to the designated psychiatric facility for treatment.

JUNE 13

At approximately 4:27 a.m., deputy Byars was dispatched to the area of IH-10 MM 696 in reference to a reckless driver. Upon further investigation, Julio Cesar Reyes Calderon, 28, of San Antonio, was arrested for 49.04 Driving While Intoxicated, Class “B” Misdemeanor. Case cleared by arrest.

At approximately 8:59 a.m., deputy Thomas was dispatched to the 1800 block of CR 210, Weimar, for property damage. Upon investigation, it was determined that a barbed-wire fence was cut and an ATV was stolen from the property. A report was generated and this case is pending further investigation.

At approximately 11:06 a.m., deputy Thomas along with Bernardo VFD were dispatched to Cat Spring Road ¼ mile South of Sand Rd., Cat Spring, for a vehicle fire. The utility tractor was extinguished by Bernardo VFD. A report was taken for information purposes. Case closed.

At approximately 7:00 p.m., deputy Smith was dispatched to the 3300 block of 4th St in Rock Island, in reference to an animal call. On arrival, he met with the complainant and obtained information to generate a report.

JUNE 14

At approximately 9:06 a.m., deputy Frey was advised by Patrol Sgt Thomas of an illegal dumping in the area of CR 159, Columbus, Tx. Upon further investigation, a case was generated, and digital photographs were taken of the scene. Case open pending further investigation.

At approximately 12:39 p.m., deputy Frey was dispatched to the 1200 block of Ramsey Road in reference to an assault family violence. Upon further investigation, Oscar Loera Ruiz, of Alleyton, was arrested for False Report to Police Officer/ Law Enforcement Employee, Class “B” Misdemeanor. Oscar was transported to the Colorado County Jail and released to jail staff without further incident. Case closed by adult arrest.

JUNE 15

At approximately 1:39 p.m., deputy Leihardt was advised of a complainant inside the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office lobby wanting to report property damage at 1000 block of Mansfield and 600 blocks of Baxter in Garwood, Tx. An information report was generated. Case closed.

At approximately 11:58 a.m., deputy Leihardt was dispatched to the 1600 block of McElroy Lane in Frelsburg in reference to a vehicle that was in a ditch unattended. Upon my arrival, he observed a silver Jeep Liberty bearing Texas license plate NNL7000 in the North ditch facing South. The vehicle was recovered by Bob’s Towing and delivered to the owner’s address. Case closed by information report.

At approximately 9:33 p.m., deputy Avalos was dispatched to the 4900 block of Hwy 90 in reference to burglary. Upon deputy arrival, deputies observed signs of forced entry and gathered information to begin an investigation. Case pending further investigation.

At approximately 10:08 p.m., deputy Melendez was dispatched to the 2000 block of FM 949 in reference to a theft of a motor vehicle. The victim advised an unknown person(s) took his vehicle without his knowledge or consent. This case is active.

JUNE 16

At approximately 4:19 a.m., deputy Blair was dispatched to the 2000 block of FM 949, Alleyton, in reference to a burglary of vehicle. Case active.

At approximately 8:41 a.m., deputy Blaha conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the 3300 block of Brunesmill Road. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle and a stolen firearm from out of state was recovered and secured at the Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 8:00 a.m., deputy Smith was made aware that an inmate was assaulted in the jail by another inmate. Smith conducted an investigation and determined that a report would be prepared for informational purposes only. Case cleared by report.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., deputy Lopez, after serving an arrest warrant at a residence in Eagle Lake, was determined that a protective order was violated. Devan Treyvionne Parker, of Eagle Lake, was taken into custody for Violation of Bond/Protective Order.

At approximately 1:28 p.m., deputy Lopez was dispatched to the jail in reference to a mental transport. The inmate was transported to the designated psychiatric facility for treatment.

JUNE 17

At approximately 9:43 a.m., deputy Lopez received a mental health warrant from JP4’s office. An attempt was made to serve the mental health warrant on the subject, but no contact was ever made and the warrant was returned. Case is cleared.

At approximately 12:24 p.m., deputy Chapa was dispatched to the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a terroristic threat. Enough information was gathered to generate a report. Case cleared due to the complainant no longer wishing to press charges.

At approximately 3:51 p.m., deputy Frey was dispatched to the 4400 block of US Hwy 90, Alleyton, in reference to an assault. After further investigation, Ariane Ackerman, of Alleyton, was arrested for assault against elderly or disabled individual, Class “A” Misdemeanor and interfere with emergency call, Class “A” Misdemeanor. Ackerman was transported to the Colorado County Jail and released to jail staff without further incident. Case cleared by adult arrest At approximately 6:00 p.m., deputy Smith was dispatched to the 4400 block of Highway 90 in Weimar in reference to a welfare concern. On arrival, he met with the complainant and obtained information to generate a report. The case is active.

At approximately 7:09 p.m., deputy Schoppe was dispatched to the CCSO lobby in reference to a complaint of harassment. After investigation, it was determined that the offenses of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit material and sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor may have occurred. The case will be forwarded to investigations.

At approximately 7:55 p.m., deputy Blaha conducted a traffic stop on IH-10 WB near the 700-mile marker and the driver Raymundo Reyna, 22, of Manor, was arrested on warrant out of Williamson County.

At approximately 11:52 p.m., deputy Blaha conducted a traffic stop on CR 106 near CR 153. After investigation, Tadd Willbern, 52, of Columbus, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Case closed by arrest.

JUNE 18

At approximately 8:43 a.m., deputy Chapa was dispatched to the 1300 block of Old Alleyton Road, Alleyton, in reference to property damage. On arrival, enough information was gathered to generate this report. Case information only.

At approximately 10:26 a.m., deputy Lopez was contacted by a case manager from Texana in reference to a suicidal subject. The subject was later transported to a psychiatric facility for treatment.

At approximately 11:31 p.m., deputy Johnson was dispatched to CR 92 near IH-10 South feeder Cat Spring, in reference to an intoxicated driver. After an investigation, it was found that the driver Donald Golleher, 65, out of La Grange had an active warrant for possession of a controlled substance PG 1g>=4g. Donald was arrested and transported to the CCJ. Case cleared by adult arrest.

JUNE 19

At approximately 11:39 a.m., deputy Blair was patrolling the 4800 block of IH-10 south feeder when he observed a white in color, 2015 Chevrolet Impala bearing Mississippi License Plate HP5091 parked on the unapproved shoulder, abandoned. After investigation, he was advised the vehicle was reported stolen. Case cleared by recovery of stolen vehicle.

At approximately 12:21 p.m., deputy Blair was dispatched to the 1000 block of Hatterman Lane, Weimar, in reference to a traffic hazard, a vehicle was parked in the roadway. The vehicle was removed from the roadway. Case cleared, information only.

At approximately 11:28 a.m., deputy Lopez was dispatched to 1025 Kelly Lane, New Ulm, in reference to an estray animal call.

JUNE 20

At approximately 8:30 a.m., deputy Blair arrived at the 3900 block of US Hwy 90, Alleyton, in reference to a fraud/scam complaint. After further investigation, information was received and a report was taken. Case cleared, information only at this time.

JUNE 21

At approximately 2:25 a.m., deputy Avalos conducted a traffic stop on a gray in color pickup truck for a traffic violation. After further investigation, the driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody. The driver was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Case cleared by adult arrest.

At approximately 3:06 p.m., deputy Navarro was dispatched to the 1100 block of Alleyton Road in reference to animal cruelty through public service. After investigation, information was gathered. Case pending issuance of the warrant for arrest.

At approximately 8:44 a.m., deputy Navarro was dispatched to the 5900 block of West 1st Street, Sheridan, in reference to an animal attack. After further investigation, information was gathered and Russell Nelson, age 37, of Rock Island, was arrested for warrant #CR25677. Case cleared by report.

At approximately 11:13 a.m., deputy Blair was dispatched to the 1600 block of Strickland Lane, Eagle Lake, in reference to a disturbance. After investigation, Nathan Tolden, was arrested for Assault by Contact Family Violence, Misdemeanor “C”. Case cleared by adult arrest.

JUNE 22

At approximately 10:30 a.m., deputy Weido spoke with a complainant in reference to an unknown person using her identity to fraudulently list property with a real estate agent she did not authorize, located off CR 111, in Garwood, Tx. The case will be placed on inactive status until further information is developed to identify the person(s) involved.

At approximately 8:17 p.m., deputy Schoppe was dispatched to IH-10 exit ramp and FM 2434, Glidden, in reference to another agency assisting a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Trooper. An investigation was completed and 1 suspect was arrested for deadly conduct and unlawful carrying a weapon.

JUNE 23

At approximately 1:35 a.m., deputy Johnsonconductedatrafficstoparoundthe 3800 block of US Hwy 90A, Altair, Tx. After investigation, Matthew Hernandez, age 35, ofEagleLake,wasarrestedfordrivingwhile intoxicated. Case closed by arrest.

At approximately 9:21 a.m., deputy Chapa was dispatched to 1023 Milam St, Columbus, in reference to a wanted person. After further investigation, Cameron Gage Mcafee, age 25, of Columbus, was arrested for a warrant issued out of Brazos County. Case cleared by adult arrest.

At approximately 2:35 p.m., deputy Lopez was dispatched to a nursing home in reference to a resident experiencing a psychotic episode. The patient was later admitted to a psychiatric facility for treatment.


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