Police investigate cat, car thefts

Fredericksburg Police Department officers investigated five thefts last week at a local car dealership, chain store and public park and looked into a robbery of a cat and vehicle.

On April 18, an officer was dispatched to a business on the 1200 block of U.S. 87 South regarding a theft. The complainant told the officer they filled out a check Feb. 10 to XL Parts in Houston.

The check was deposited Feb.

18. The complainant advised they received a call from XL Parts advising they had not been paid the amount that was due. The complainant learned that the check was deposited into a different bank and was signed by an unknown suspect. The complaintant was provided a case number and told the case would be given to Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation.

Also on Monday, a patrol officer was dispatched to the 1400 block on East Main Street for a theft that had occurred on Feb. 28 at a store. The complainant made a report of the incident and a case number was provided.

An officer was dispatched to Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Pavilion 4 regarding a theft of trash barrels on April 19. The patrol officer arrived on scene and learned that the barrels had been located.

On April 21, an officer spoke with a complainant regarding a possible stolen cat in the 200 block of Shannon Drive. The complainant said the cat was seen in a neighbor’s window. The case was forwarded to CID.

On April 23, an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South Washington Street regarding a theft of a vehicle. Later in the day the Boerne Police Department contacted FPD about the recovery of the vehicle. The vehicle was picked up and placed on hold until the owner could retrieve it. The report was forwarded to CID for further investigation.

Fraud Officers investigated three frauds last week. The first was reported on April 20. An out-ofstate complainant told an officer that an unknown suspect was sending the complainant fake checks. The case was forwarded to CID for further investigation.

On April 21 a patrol officer spoke with a complainant regarding an email and Facebook account that had been hacked. The patrol officer advised to contact the Facebook and Gmail IT departments. No further action was needed.

A patrol officer spoke with a complainant regarding house rental fraud on April 22. The complainant said they paid a deposit to rent a house in the 300 block of West Burbank Street but the owner had disconnected their phone. The complainant wanted to make a report and to let law enforcement know that someone was possibly scamming people. A report was made for documentation.

Drug/alcohol arrests

On April 22, a patrol officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Texas 16 South regarding a woman and man who sat in their vehicle for several hours. Jessica Rae Sanchez, 36, of Leakey and Jalen Jess Hidalgo, 28, of Camp Wood were both arrested for possession of controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon, then taken to the Gillespie County Jail. An officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West Austin and North Milam streets on April 23. A field sobriety test was conducted on Jeremy Ray Salinas, 34, of Victoria, who was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to jail. On the same day, a patrol sergeant was dispatched to the 100 block of West Austin Street regarding a fight. Upon arriving on scene, the sergeant made contact with the parties involved. John Justin Sanchez, 29, of Fredericksburg was arrested for public intoxication and was taken to jail.

On April 24, officers made two public intoxication arrests. In the first incident, a patrol officer was dispatched to the intersection of South Bowie and West San Antonio streets for a complainant who could not find their friend. When the officer spoke with the male subject, he detected a strong odor of alcohol. Xavier Roman Garcia, 35, of San Antonio, was arrested for public intoxication and transported to jail.

A patrol sergeant was dispatched the same day to the 500 block of East Main Street regarding a disturbance between a man and woman. While speaking to both subjects, the sergeant determined they were both intoxicated. Drew Waylon McCreless, 30, and Megan Warne McCreless, 28, both of Kerrville were arrested for public intoxication and taken to jail.

Warrant arrests

Police made five warrant arrests last week while on patrol.

On April 18, a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on the 3200 block of Texas 16 South for a traffic violation.

After running the male driver’s and three passengers’ information through dispatch, Ismael Lopez, of 25, of Fort Worth, was arrested on a Tarrant County warrant for driving while intoxicated and taken to jail.

A patrol officer observed a man and woman walking on the 500 block of East Highway Street on April 20.

The officer identified both subjects from prior incidents and had dispatch check for warrants.

Antonio De Servantez, 28, of San Antonio, was arrested and taken to jail on a Bexar County retaliation warrant.

On April 23, an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Skylark Drive regarding a disturbance. Dispatch ran the male subject’s information and advised the officer in route to the scene that the man had an outstanding warrant. Taylor Ryan Tomlinson, 31, of Fredericksburg, was arrested on local warrant for theft of property and was taken to jail.

On April 23, an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Lady Bird Drive for a man who had an outstanding warrant. Jonathan Paul Castillo, 47, of Kerrville, was arrested on a Brazoria County warrant for stealing and receiving a stolen check, then taken to jail.

Also on Saturday, a patrol officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West San Antonio Street regarding a physical disturbance. Upon arrival, officers saw a man running from the area and apprehended him a few blocks away.

Nathan Tremayne Riddle, 24, of Denton, was arrested for evading arrest detention and for Collin and Travis county warrants for aggravated assault causes bodily injury and burglary of habitation, respectively. He was taken into jail.

Other

On April 19, a patrol officer was

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dispatched to the 600 block of East Main Street regarding a possible robbery. Several patrol officers arrived on scene and learned no robbery had taken place. No further action was needed.

On Wednesday, April 20, a patrol officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East San Antonio Street for a possible burglary that had taken place two to three days prior to this call.The complainant told the officer someone had broken

Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information regarding an attempted vehicle burglary at a local muscle car shop that occurred at 1:50 p.m., Saturday, April 23.

Deputies responded to call on the 7900 block of Texas 16 South for the attempted burglary of a 2001 Ford Excursion parked inside the fence line of the property.

An unknown person, or persons, attempted to remove the front side passenger door handle but was unsuccessful.

The front driver’s side window was broken out in an attempt to steal the vehicle and evidence was collected from inside and around the vehicle.

The GCSO would like to remind the public to be sure to remove any items of value from vehicles and make sure to lock garage and home doors.

They also ask the public to be on the lookout and report any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity that might seem out of the ordinary.

If anyone has any information regarding the burglary, contact the GCSO at (830) 997-7585. Those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Gillespie County Crime Stoppers at (830) 997-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip via the website at www.gillespiecountycrimestoppers.com.

Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information regarding an attempted vehicle burglary at a local muscle car shop that occurred at 1:50 p.m., Saturday, April 23.

Deputies responded to call on the 7900 block of Texas 16 South for the attempted burglary of a 2001 Ford Excursion parked inside the fence line of the property.

An unknown person, or persons, attempted to remove the front side passenger door handle but was unsuccessful.

The front driver’s side window was broken out in an attempt to steal the vehicle and evidence was collected from inside and around the vehicle.

The GCSO would like to remind the public to be sure to remove any items of value from vehicles and make sure to lock garage and home doors.

They also ask the public to be on the lookout and report any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity that might seem out of the ordinary.

If anyone has any information regarding the burglary, contact the GCSO at (830) 997-7585. Those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Gillespie County Crime Stoppers at (830) 997-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip via the website at www.gillespiecountycrimestoppers.com.