Lytle Police Report
Monday, October 12
5:45 AM – IH 35 @ MM 131 – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and spoke to the driver. Everything was okay.
8:00 AM – Saddle Ridge Blvd. – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle to discover both vehicles belonged to developers of the subdivision.
10:42 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 700 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an active disturbance.
12:50 PM – Lytle PD – Officer released personal property to the owner’s representative.
2:38 PM – 6000 Blk. Medlock Valley – Officer spoke by phone with a complainant about Texas license plates stolen in San Antonio the prior week.
3:26 PM – Laredo St. @ N. Benton St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:15 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer spoke with a complainant by phone regarding damage to her Toyota Camry.
4:17 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of found mail. Officers returned the mail, which contained a credit card and an unopened letter to its owner.
8:43 PM – Main St. @ N. Benton St. – Officer responded to a report of reckless driver but could not locate the vehicle.
11:35 PM – 63300 Blk. Juarez St. – Officer responded to the death of an 86-year-old female.
Tuesday, October 13
12:16 AM – 16000 Blk. Imes Way – Officer responded to a family verbal disturbance.
9:30 AM – 19200 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle to discover it was a customer’s vehicle.
9:44 AM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officers conducted an annual fire inspection.
11:31 AM – 19300 Blk. Blume Dr. – Officer recovered a utility trailer stolen from San Antonio.
7:40 PM – D’Hanis @ Adams St. – Officers responded to a one-vehicle non-injury accident that damaged a water hydrant.
8:10 PM – 19000 Blk. Live Oak – Officer was flagged down by a stranded motorist whose vehicle would not start.
Wednesday, October 14
10:11 AM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a minor accident.
3:27 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of suspicious activity, but the customers left before the officer arrived.
6:38 PM – 15000 Blk. Short St. – Officer responded to a report of harassment between two juvenile males.
6:41 PM – CR 681 @ First St. – Officer responded to a report of loose livestock but found none.
9:06 PM – Railroad St. @ Pine St. – Officers responded to a stalled train blocking the crossing.
10:19 PM – 19900 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a report of a male needing a ride. Officers contacted the man’s family, who picked him up.
Thursday, October 15
4:41 AM – 15300 Blk. CR 681 – Officer responded to a report of loose cattle.
6:00 AM – 19600 Blk. Benton City Rd. – Officer responded to a report of a dead animal in the roadway and removed it.
6:22 AM – Doc Holiday @ Saddle Ridge Blvd. – Officer responded to a report of two small dogs chasing a 10-year-old waiting on the bus. Officer allowed the child to wait on the bus in the patrol unit. Animal Control was contacted.
8:57 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded and issued a citation and CTW for Theft <$100 to a 41 year old female for shoplifting cosmetic and body products valued at $81.32. Belinda was released at the scene.
5:00 PM – 19300 Blk. Hidalgo St. – Officer responded to a report of three cows in his front yard.
5:28 PM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded regarding a terminated employee.
6:06 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to a consumer who had left the center. Everything was okay.
6:41 PM – 15300 Blk. CR 681 – Officer responded to a report of loose cattle.
7:42 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a possible theft report. No theft occurred.
7:55 PM – 15400 Blk. Cottage St. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious person to find everything was okay.
9:07 PM – FM 2790 @ Farmer – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver and was unable to locate the vehicle.
10:08 PM – 63300 Blk. Juarez St. – Officers responded to a report of contractors working past 7:00 PM.
10:54 PM – 19300 Blk. S. Somerset – Officers responded to an active medical alert. Everything was okay.
Friday, October 16
3:24 AM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
10:21 AM – Railroad St. @ McDonald St. – Officers responded to discover a traffic backup due to a food drive at the Church.
10:24 AM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 – Officers responded to a report of a sign hanging from a signal light.
1:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a damaged 2022 Toyota RAV4 that was struck by a shopping basket.
1:20 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers responded to a report of building damage that occurred on 10/13/2026.
1:45 PM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers provided traffic control while TXDOT removed the sign that was hanging from a signal light.
6:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officer responded to a child custody issue.
8:20 PM – 16200 Blk. Farmer – Officers responded to a report of juveniles next to his vehicle. Everything was okay.
Saturday, October 17
2:28 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer provided a jump start to a stranded motorist.
11:30 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of four fake $100 bills and seized them.
11:31 AM – Lytle-Somerset @ S. Somerset – Officer responded to a report of a possible blown transformer. None was located.
5:30 PM – Wisdom Rd. @ Norvell St. – Officer responded but could not locate the vehicle.
Sunday, October 18
12:50 AM – 15500 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 54 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Terroristic Threats: Public Servant, Resisting Arrest, Search, or Seizure. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
3:28 PM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officer responded to the death of an 86-year-old female.
Natalia Police Report
October 12 – At approximately 1:36 p.m., Natalia Police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a home on 7th Street following a report of an assault involving a weapon. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim receiving medical treatment inside an ambulance for a puncture wound to his neck. According to police reports, a verbal argument between family members in the living room escalated when a woman threw a pair of scissors at the victim, striking him in the neck and causing visible bleeding. The victim was treated by EMS personnel at the scene and declined further transportation to a hospital. Officers documented and photographed the victim’s injury. Officers subsequently took the female suspect into custody on the premises. She was arrested for Assault Cause Bodily Injury – Family Violence and transported to the Medina County Jail without further incident. The scissors involved in the incident were recovered and secured into evidence.
October 14, 2026 – At approximately 7:21 a.m., a responding officer arrived near 7th Street and Kearney Street to locate a vehicle stopped in the roadway and impeding the flow of morning traffic. Officers directed traffic at the intersection to maintain safety and driver flow while the motorist arranged for private towing assistance. A private wrecker arrived shortly after to remove the vehicle from the roadway. Traffic resumed normal operations once the roadway was cleared.
October 15 – At approximately 2:34 p.m., local police arrived at a residence on Miller Street after a family member reported that the individual had fallen inside a bathroom and required assistance to open the door. Natalia Police, along with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire personnel, made entry and successfully provided assistance to the resident.
October 17, 2026 – At approximately 10:30 p.m., patrolling officers were flagged down by a passing truck driver who reported that a vehicle had driven into a ditch near the train tracks. Responding officers arrived at the scene, where a witness had remained to assist law enforcement. According to police reports, the driver of a Toyota RAV4 was traveling between 50 and 60 mph toward Poteet when she lost control near a curve and railroad crossing. The driver told officers her vehicle hit a bump and struck a concrete barrier before sliding into the ditch. The driver sustained visible leg injuries, including scrapes and bleeding, but declined emergency medical services at the scene. Due to its position causing a potential hazard near the tracks, the vehicle was towed. Because the crash occurred in close proximity to the rail line, officers the Railroad Department to inspect the area. A representative subsequently evaluated the location and confirmed that minor scratches on the tracks caused no structural danger and would not impact train safety or operations. The driver was released at the scene after securing private transportation from a friend.
October 17 – At approximately 11:30 p.m., responding officers were dispatched after a parked truck driver reported hearing a loud impact while sleeping inside his vehicle. According to the investigating officer, the collision occurred when the driver of a 2020 Peterbilt semi-truck attempted to reverse out of an adjacent space into another parking spot. During the maneuver, the Peterbilt collided with a parked 2026 Freightliner semi-truck. The driver of the reversing truck admitted responsibility for the incident at the scene. The impact resulted in damage to the front passenger-side bumper and mirror of the parked Freightliner. Investigating officers noted paint transfer on the Peterbilt’s passenger-side running board consistent with the Freightliner’s exterior paint color. Officers photographed the damage on both commercial vehicles, and the drivers were instructed to exchange insurance information. No injuries were reported.
October 19, 2026 – Local law enforcement responded to an unusual call regarding a loose sheep roaming outdoors. Upon being dispatched to the area, responding officers were able to locate and contact the livestock’s owner. The owner, who was out of town at the time, coordinated with family members to resolve the situation promptly. The incident was resolved smoothly without further disruption.
October 19, 2026 – While conducting routine business checks at Love’s Travel Stop, a responding officer was approached by the store manager regarding a customer dispute at the fuel pumps. The manager reported that a truck driver at Pump 20 had become argumentative and used profane language toward her during an interaction, prompting her to request police assistance to have the individual removed from the property. Upon contacting the truck driver, officers learned that the dispute reportedly began over a communication misunderstanding with a new employee. The driver stated that the manager intervened to ask for patience, which escalated into a brief verbal exchange. After evaluating the situation and speaking with both parties, officers advised the driver that he was required to leave the premises at management’s request. He was formally warned that returning to the property could result in a criminal trespass citation and potential arrest. The driver acknowledged the warning and left the area without further incident. Store staff were advised to contact law enforcement immediately should the individual return.
October 19 – Local law enforcement responded to a residential security alarm activation. Upon arriving at the scene, the responding officer conducted a perimeter check of the property. All doors and entry points were found locked and secured, with no signs of forced entry or suspicious activity detected in the area. Officers contacted the property owner by phone to report the scene was secure and confirm there was no active emergency. The scene was cleared without incident.
October 19 – Natalia Police are investigating a residential burglary reported at a home on East 3rd Street. Responding officers met with a resident who reported that her home was broken into while she was in the process of moving out. According to the resident, an unknown individual entered through a window overnight and stole a kitchen table set. Officers documented the scene and noted that the window screen had been removed and left on the floor. A witness reported seeing a blue pickup truck, possibly a Chevy Silverado, parked in the driveway around 2:30 a.m. During a follow-up investigation later that day, the resident reported additional missing items, including jewelry and four sports jerseys. The investigation remains ongoing.
October 19 – A nearby resident contacted law enforcement after noting they had not seen or heard from a neighboring tenant on East 3rd Street for several days and expressed concern for animals located inside the residence. Responding officers conducted a welfare check at the property. All exterior doors were found locked and secured, and officers observed no signs of foul play or suspicious activity around the premises.
Devine Police Report
October 9
12:23PM – City ordinance violation on Oakhill Dr in reference to 18 wheelers parked in no parking zone.
13:54PM – Two vehicle minor accident on Hondo Ave. Morales towing took vehicle 2.
17:06PM – Caller requested welfare check on elderly couple in white Ford vehicle appearing to be having vehicle issues on IH 35.
19:22PM – City ordinance violation on Oakhill Dr in reference to big rig parked in no parking zone. Citation issued.
20:33PM – 15-year-old female on Teel Dr made self harm statements and was placed under an emergency detention.
October 10
00:25AM – Caller on Libold Dr reported suspicious Hispanic male in shorts had been in her yard and then went to the street dancing. Unable to locate.
10:22AM – Traffic complaint on Mockingbird Ln in reference to tree branch in roadway. Closed 500 block of
roadway while public words removed it.
11:26AM – Complainant reported male on mobility scooter on Rossville Rd in roadway trying to mess with complainant.
15:55PM – Female on Fox Run wanted documentation that she returned home and door was kicked in. Believes it was ex-boyfriend. Just wanted documentation because it’s a rental home.
19:12PM – City ordinance violation on Oakhill Dr in reference to 18 wheeler parked in no parking zone. Citation issued.
22:53PM – Male on IH 35 S was cited and released for theft less than $100.
October 11
03:20AM – Employees on Hondo Ave called in welfare check on female not causing issues, just wanted her checked on. Female resident went back to facility.
09:00AM – Officer assisted MCSO with male subject on SH 132.
09:47AM – Officer assisted Lytle PD in locating theft suspect from HEB, wrong license plate was given by employees.
10:15AM – Traffic complaint on IH 35 in reference to 18 wheeler all over roadway.
12:40PM – Officer assisted MCSO with physical disturbance on CR 773. Deputy on scene.
15:30PM – Traffic complaint on Colonial Pkwy in reference to IH 35 being shut down for road work.
19:29PM – Welfare check on SH 132 N in reference to male wearing plaid walking in middle of roadway, possibly under the influence. Unable to locate.
19:39PM – Officer assisted motorist with vehicle stopped at stop sign with flat on Enterprise Ave. Had help coming and was directed into tractor supply parking lot.
19:48PM – Traffic complaint on Teel Dr in reference to white truck tailgating caller, headed west. Unable to locate.
October 12
13:40PM – DPS trooper requested assistance with traffic stop on Hondo Ave with wanted male.
16:40PM – Female cited and released for theft on IH 35 S.
18:01PM – Caller stated male on Davis Ave wanted welfare check. Home was unoccupied. Contact was made with male and was told to leave.
October 13
10:30AM – Minor vehicle accident on IH 35 NB. Friendly Glenn’s took custody of vehicle.
12:01PM – Traffic complaint on Coker Ave. Caller stated vehicles are always ‘flying’ by up and down that area. Concerned for walkers. Requested patrol.
18:00PM – Officers assisted other agency with presence to recover item from homeowner.
October 14
10:28AM – Disturbance on Teel Dr in reference to male in parking lot banging on her car window.
19:15PM – Complainant on Bright Dr reported male on porch looking at AC unit before departing. Male not observed on scene. No contact with property owner.
19:34PM – Complainant on Brown Ave got home and wanted officer to ensure no one was inside and to help him in. Door was locked but not latched. No one inside. Male was helped to living room.
20:15PM – Suspicious activity reported on Ehlinger Ave. 2 males sitting on side by side, found males on mini truck. Dad arrived to assist. Nothing suspicious.
20:54PM – Welfare check requested on Hondo Ave for male with baseball cap dancing near street outside of church’s chicken. Unable to locate.
October 15
07:45AM – Fire and EMS were notified that NB access lane will be closed until mid November.
07:45AM – Officer assisted with major accident on FM 2200.
9:00AM – Complainant reported vehicles speeding in Teel Dr area.
09:44AM – Traffic complaint on IH 35 in reference to a road rage incident.
15:55PM – Minor two vehicle accident occurred on Hondo Ave.
20:33PM – Theft on SH 132 N. Male in 50’s removed lug nuts from trailer tire. No license plate.
21:26PM – Officers requested by Medina ESD on Davis Ave for adult male who was unresponsive.