Hondo Teen sentenced to 60 years for Murder

Press Release by the Medina County District Attorney’s Office–A Hondo teen has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the shooting death of his biological father in October 2023 on Avenue D. in Hondo. 17-year-old Christian Hernandez, who was 16 at the time of the shooting, was sentenced after a week-long jury trial for charges of Murder and Tampering with Evidence.


Due to Hernandez’ age at the time of the shooting, the matter was originally set in the Juvenile Court. After a day-long hearing last summer, however, the Juvenile Court determined that Hernandez should be tried as an adult and ordered transfer of the case to the 454th District Court, where it ultimately went to trial.


During testimony, investigators described a young man with a deep familiarity with gun showing the jury numerous images and videos of Hernandez, and other young men, with handguns and high capacity magazines. Hernandez claimed………

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$5,000 REWARD…Investigators have leads in case and asks for public assistance to help solve it…

The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office along with Crime Stoppers is hoping that a reward of up to FIVE THOUSAND-DOLLARS being offered for one week only will help solve the theft of farm equipment in the 1100 block of Ralph Coughran Rd, 12 miles northeast of the city of Pleasanton, off SH 97.
On Monday, April 21, 2025, at about 1:00 pm Atascosa County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of Ralph Coughran Rd to meet with the property owner for a theft. It was reported to Deputies that the property owner was at the property the day before and when they returned this morning, they discovered the entrance gate had been lifted off the hinges and opened. It was discovered that a green Kawasaki Mule 4×4 along with a 12’ bumper pull welding trailer was taken. Upon further inspection, tire tracks were found leaving out of the gate traveling north on Ralph Coughran Rd. Stolen property included a Danhuser T3 skid steer post driver attachment, a Miller Bobcat diesel welder, 2 white tool boxes that were mounted on the trailer, a Stihl chain saw, and an assortment of tools. The estimated value of the stolen property is over $13,000.00.
Investigators have some leads in this case and are in need of your assistance to help solve it. If anyone has any more information on these cases or knows who committed the crimes, they are urged to call Crime Stoppers immediately and be eligible for the large cash reward. Remember Crime Stoppers guarantees that you may remain anonymous.
Atascosa County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000.00 cash reward for one week only for information that leads to the arrest and grand jury indictment of the person or persons responsible for this crime. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information on any unsolved felony offense. When you call Crime Stoppers you will not be asked to reveal your name. You will be assigned a code number instead. To be eligible for this reward you must call Crime Stoppers at 769-2255.
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Murder case goes to trial May 19…Horrific random US 90 shootings killed one, injured another

Thirty four-year-old Uvalde man, Pedro Espinoza Jr., will face the jury in a trial scheduled at Medina County District Court on Monday, May 19. He faces several charges including Murder, Deadly Conduct, Agg Assault, and Evading Arrest.
If you recall, on December 11, 2021, Medina County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a wrong way driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lane who was reportedly shooting at random oncoming vehicles.
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Local Police report

Natalia Police Report

4/28/2025 – Officers were called to the city water plant for criminal mischief.
4/29/2025 – Officer was dispatched to the Wendys for a disturbance.
5/1/2025 – Officer was dispatched to the Loves Truck Stop for an accident no injuries were reported.
5/1/2025 – Officer responded to the Loves Truck Stop for theft that had occurred on 4/22/2025.
5/3/2025 – Officer responded to the 21000 blk for a dog bit officers attempted to locate the dog were unable to find it.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, April 28
2:19 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers observed a male walking and provided a courtesy ride to Natalia.
4:07 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers observed a male walking and provided a courtesy ride to Twin Lakes.
8:39 AM – 15500 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a male waving a handgun. A 20 year old male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and booked into the Medina County Jail.
1:20 PM – Farmer St. @ FM 2790 – Officers responded to a complaint about a homeless person sleeping in the park.
3:05 PM – Lytle PD – Officer fingerprinted a female for employment purposes.
4:30 PM – 19400 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officers responded to a child custody issue.
6:59 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St.) – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Tuesday, April 29
3:15 AM – Huckleberry @ Saddle Ridge – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious person and was unable to locate the male.
9:18 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a theft that occurred on 4/28/2025. The suspect was trying to return $426 worth of brisket and ribs for a refund. All merchandise was returned to the HEB Plus, and the male was issued a criminal trespass warning. The case is under investigation.
4:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of an employee with a weapon. A 17 year old male was arrested for Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon under 21 years of age. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
4:00 PM – Burger King (19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a burglary at the Burger King. The case is under investigation.
4:49 PM – IH 35 @ FM 2790 – Officers responded to a report of theft from a Peterbilt tractor. Two fuel cards, a Garmin GPS, a TV remote, and gloves were stolen, resulting in a loss of $270.
6:28 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:13 PM – 19700 Blk. Office St. – Officer responded to assist in unlocking a vehicle, but the vehicle was unlocked before his arrival.
9:55 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for failing to stop at the designated point, which resulted in the citation and release of a 41 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Wednesday, April 30
8:48 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer escorted the Lytle Track & Field Team out of the city.
9:41 AM – 11500 Blk. Laredo St. – Officers responded to assist with a school lockdown drill.
4:30 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle to discover everything was okay.
4:39 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male. The man was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning.
6:03 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding a road rage incident with a motorcycle.
7:02 PM – Phone Call – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding an 18-wheeler that ran them off the roadway outside the city limits of Lytle.
8:40 PM – 14300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of three males walking near the roadway but could not find them.
10:28 PM – Lytle-Somerset St. @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for disregarding a stop sign, which resulted in the arrest of a 46 year old female for an active warrant out of Bexar County for Possession of a controlled Substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:22 PM – John Lott Park – Officer responded a report of suspicious activity to discover two friends who were talking.
Thursday, May 01
2:02 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in Breydi Uriel Santiago-Flores (36) arrest for DWI and Filadelfa Santos Calberon’s (37) arrest for Public Intoxication. Breydi and Filadelfa were booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:00 AM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle. Everything was okay.
12:00 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers attended the National Prayer Day event.
2:20 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
3:06 PM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance regarding a handicapped parking spot.
4:45 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a 2020 Chevrolet being burglarized. A backpack, purse, Beats Headphones, perfume, and a Chromebook were stolen for $506. Officers identified the suspect, and all were returned to the owner except the perfume.
6:23 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
7:59 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding a verbal altercation with a relative.
8:30 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
10:14 PM – N. Prairie St. @ Main St. – Officer responded to check on a child in the roadway. Everything was okay.
Friday, May 02
2:31 AM – 15200 Blk. Oak St. – Officer responded to a runaway juvenile, and the juvenile was located at 4:45 AM.
5:36 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver but could not locate the Toyota Tacoma.
11:00 AM – 11500 Blk. Laredo St. – Officers attended the Elementary bike rodeo.
5:06 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a clear plastic baggie with unknown types of pills.
8:08 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office –1500 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer responded to jump-start a stranded vehicle.
10:20 PM – IH 35 Overpass @ FM 3175 – Officer responded to a one-vehicle non-injury accident.
Saturday, May 03
12:13 AM – FM 3175 @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for a defective headlight, which resulted in the arrest of a 73 year old male for DWI. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
1:20 AM – Lytle Farms Subdivision – Officer responded to a report of lights in the field but could not locate them.
1:38 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer checked on the business, and everything was okay.
5:29 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
6:55 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to an adult male to Lake St.
8:50 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer was flagged down regarding a male hitting a dog with a stick. Everything was okay.
10:50 AM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer received a phone call regarding the reported theft of a $200 Barn Fan on 5/2/2025 around 9:30 PM. After watching the store videos, the theft could not be substantiated.
2:26 PM – Lytle PD – Officer released property to the victim of a recent theft from 5/1/2025 that the Lytle PD recovered.
3:04 PM – 20000 Blk. IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. They contacted the driver, who was parked off the embankment. Everything was okay.
6:10 PM – 19200 Blk. Blume Dr. – Officer responded to a report of a missing Waste Management trash can.
9:55 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of loud music. The outside music was shut down.
10:55 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for reasonable suspicion on a vehicle emitting the odor of marijuana. A 33 year old female and a 37 year old male were issued a citation and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sunday, May 04
8:17 AM – 1800 Blk. CR 6710 – Officers responded to a report of a blue Ford Mustang parked in a resident’s yard. The driver carpooled to work with the complainant’s son.
8:22 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 NB MM 131 – Officers responded to look for a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting but could not find it.
8:40 PM – Lake Shore Dr. @ Fincher Park Dr. – Officer responded to a red/maroon Dodge pickup but could not locate it.
8:56 PM – 15300 Blk. Laredo St. – Officer received a phone call regarding damage to his mother’s grave site.
9:10 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to unlock a 2016 Nissan Versa.
9:30 PM – IH 35 – Officers were on standby to provide traffic control for the CPS Energy powerline upgrade on IH 35.

Devine Police Report

April 25
12:51PM – Complainant called regarding black Dodge truck and gray Tundra racing side by side on Zig Zag.
15:26PM – Complainant called regarding male subject asleep on bleachers on Upson Dr. Made contact with male and he left area.
15:54PM – Officer cited and released male subject for SWLI on St Hwy 173 N.
16:45PM – Officer contacted CPS for priority 1/neglectful supervision of child on Tilley Dr.
April 27
3:50AM – Dispatched to assist Natalia officer who was not answering radio and out with drunk driver. Made location, all okay.
12:20PM – Officer dispatched for minor accident on Hondo Ave – drivers agreed to fix on their own. No report needed.
14:15PM – Complainant on Jay Dr reported broken brick mailbox hit by vehicle. Vehicle not on location, happened overnight.
14:51PM – Officer found wallet. Returned to owner 2055 hours.
16:51PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for theft under $100, female subject cited and released.
17:40PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for theft under $100, male subject cited and released.
17:42PM – Officer found male subject to be in possession of CS PG1/1-B <1 Gram. Subject jailed
17:42PM – Officer served 8 Devine municipal warrants on male subject. Subject was jailed on other charges.
18:41PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave W for parked vehicle struck by another vehicle that left the scene. Made contact with driver who advised not aware they hit anything.
21:51PM – Complainant on Moore Ave advised her boyfriend swung at her but did not hit her.
23:57PM – Complainant concerned for female due to not seeing her for a couple of weeks and just saw a male subject go into her apartment. Contact made with female who advised she was okay.
April 28
12:29PM – Complainant on Park Ave called in reference to male subject seen going behind property. All okay.
12:53PM – Complainant called regarding Hispanic male with tattoos standing underneath overpass with his pants down around his ankles. All okay, subject had 3 layers of pants on. Subject departed area.
13:45PM – Officer dispatched to Mobile Parkway for possible disturbance. Female ID’d by police, all okay – no disturbance. Female left property.
14:53PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 NB for minor accident.
April 29
0:10AM – Office assisted with unlocking a vehicle on Hondo Ave.
12:49PM – Complainant on Dubose Ave called in reference to black Mustang driving erratically in area, last seen headed toward cemetery.
15:02PM – Complainant on Warhorse Dr advised friend took shirt.
April 30
3:45AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 for vehicle that struck guardrail. Subject failed sobriety testing and found to be in possession of marijuana <2oz. Subject jailed.
7:30AM – Complainant on Washington Dr called in reference to 9 year old female crying. ID’d by police and given courtesy ride to Intermediate School. Staff took custody.
8:30AM – Complainant on IH 35 NB called in reference to female in gray Jeep pulled over on side of road and appeared to be in distress. Officer made location, vehicle not on roadway. Wrecker called and courtesy ride given to driver.
8:35AM – Complainant on SH 132 N called in reference to male subject in black pickup being disrespectful towards an employee. Male ID’d by police. Officer spoke with male and he departed location.
11:45AM – Officers escorted students going to State Track Meet.
12:25PM – Complianant on Oaklawn Rd believes her iphone was taken from her purse while shopping in Pleasanton around 0900 hours.
13:58PM – Complainant called in reference to shoplifter, male subject wearing black shorts and shirt. Later ID’d by police. Subject cited for theft less than $100 and released.
May 1
11:01AM – Complainant found handgun on Colonial Pkwy. Ran gun query – no records found. Firearm was a destroyed Glock 19x placed into locker.
13:19PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for minor accident.
19:36PM – Officer dispatched to Libold Dr for person burning. Fire was put out.
22:20PM – Complainant on Mockingbird Lane reported yelling and possible threat being made at residents house. All occupants said they were just having a discussion. All okay.
23:53PM – Officer served DPD warrant on male subject.

Local Police report

Lytle Police report

Monday, April 21
12:25 AM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers observed a pickup in a ditch, which resulted in the arrest of a 70 year old male for DWI. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
4:45 AM – 16000 Blk. Stratford Cove – Officers discovered an unsecured vehicle with the trunk open. At the owner’s request, they secured the vehicle.
4:58 AM – Railroad St. – Officer provided a courtesy ride for the conductors of the disconnected train to clear the railroad crossings.
9:14 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to a report of two vehicles dumping trash in the dumpsters and discovered it was school employees.
12:00 PM – S. Somerset St. @ Hester St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for an expired motor vehicle registration, which resulted in the arrest of a 41 year old female for an active warrant out of Atascosa County for theft. Officers found narcotics and charged the subject with possession of a controlled substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
12:31 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance, which resulted in a criminal trespass warning issued to an unwanted customer.
8:34 PM – Whitecap Dr. @ Lake Meadow Dr. – Officer responded to a report of people walking with suitcases but could not locate them.
10:00 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a 911 hang up. Everything was okay.
10:01 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a 911 hang up but could not locate the caller.
Tuesday, April 22
2:22 AM – 19800 Blk. Bruce St. – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle but were unable to locate the vehicle.
2:26 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to check on a vehicle parked in the drive-thru lane with two flat tires, which resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old male for driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, search, or transport. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
12:50 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded and placed a male under emergency detention and transported him to the Camino Real Crisis Center.
2:08 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a female regarding numerous phone calls about a traffic accident she was involved in outside the city limits of Lytle.
5:45 PM – Dhanis St. @ Houston St. – Officer responded to a report of a juvenile entering a residence. Everything was okay.
8:21 PM – 19300 Blk. Huckleberry – Officers responded to look for a white Chevrolet Tahoe but could not find it.
Wednesday, April 23
6:15 AM – 15900 Blk. Lake Shore Dr. – Officers secured the roadway while the FBI executed a search warrant.
11:40 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a possible intoxicated driver. Everything was okay.
Thursday, April 24
9:42 AM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury hit-and-run accident. The hit-and-run driver was later identified.
10:01 AM – 19100 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
1:13 PM – Main St. @ Martin St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:05 PM – FM 2790 @ Laredo St. – Officers responded to a report of a female sitting near the intersection. Everything was okay.
4:35 PM – 19300 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to a report of a juvenile not picked up from school. The child was released to the grandparents,
4:39 PM – 14400 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
6:29 PM – Lytle PD – Officer met with the driver involved in an earlier hit-and-run accident and identified her.
11:25 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for a muffler violation (excessive noise), which resulted in the citation and release of a 20 old male and a 20 year old female for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Friday, April 25
8:00 AM – 19100 Blk. N. Prairie St. – The officer responded to read a book to a first-grade class.
10:45 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers provided a funeral escort.
12:10 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a female regarding a family issue.
1:05 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male. Before the officer’s arrival, the male had already departed the location.
2:46 PM – 15000 Blk. Gate St. – Officers observed an open door on a vehicle and notified the owner. Everything was okay.
3:45 PM – FM 2790 N. @ CR 681 – Officers checked on a homeless female sitting across from the school.
6:06 PM – IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a vehicle with a blown tire but could not find it.
7:45 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS –19700 Blk. IH 35 SB Frontage Rd. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
8:37 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of an ATV leaving the station but could not locate it.
10:11 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS –14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
11:26 PM – 800 Blk. CR 6710 – Officers responded to a civil matter between a husband and wife.
Saturday, April 26
10:50 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer was advised of a vehicle repossession.
12:21 PM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officer spoke to a complainant on the phone regarding a verbal argument.
6:47 PM – 100 Blk. CR 6841 – Officer observed 8-10 Chihuahuas in the roadway and secured them back on their property.
10:49 PM – 15300 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious white SUV but could not locate it.
Sunday, April 27
1:36 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant who reported her vehicle was damaged while at the HEB Plus on 4/19/2025. The Lytle PD was not contacted at the time of the accident.
2:22 PM – 100 Blk. CR 6843 – Officers responded to a report of a horse that jumped the fence and was missing.
6:51 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – An officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in a 31 year old male’s arrest for DWI. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
10:15 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – SH 132 @ Diaz St. – Officers responded to assist with a report of a motorcycle traveling at 100 MPH, but could not locate it.

Devine Police report

April 18
4:25AM – Officer found open door to locker room. Cleared building, all okay.
23:55PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave for male locked out of car.
April 19
0:25AM – Officer dispatched to Benton Ave for three brothers in verbal disturbance. All parties separated.
4:21AM – Complainant on LC Martin Dr stated he was assaulted. Refused to cooperate when officers made location.
8:34AM – Officer dispatched to McAnnely Ave for verbal disturbance between complainant and husband. All okay.
15:10PM – Complianant on Rosewood reported damage to door.
19:13PM – Complainant on IH 35 S advised female stole merchandise and walked out. Charges pending.
23:25PM – Officer dispatched to Libold Dr for male on property. Unable to locate.
April 20
2:55AM – Complainant on Corley Dr advised male banging on front door. Departed prior to officer’s arrival.
3:48AM – Complainant on Libold Dr stated ex tried to run her over with vehicle. Neither party located; wouldn’t speak to officer.
12:46PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave found clear ziplock bag in men’s restroom containing crystal substance. Complainant felt ill after and was transported to VA hospital. Tested by PD and found meth residue.
13:31PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave in reference to male turned off gas to building, moved items around and cut old phone line cable. Subject identified from surveillance video by police. Charges pending.
22:14PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E for male walking in street. All okay.
April 21
8:20AM – Officer dispatched for priority 1 neglectful supervision / physical abuse. CPS notified.
12:55PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for minor accident.
13:20PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S female cited for DWLI and released.
19:27PM – Officer dispatched to W Coker Ave for minor accident.
22:11PM – Officer dispatched to Moore Ave for report of loud music. Unable to locate.
April 22
11:17AM – Complainant reported her vehicle being struck while unoccupied at St. Joseph’s Church. Surveillance video identified other vehicle.
12:10PM – Complainant called in reference to a missing truck. Truck located in San Antonio by police.
14:42PM – Officer dispatched to Crouch Ave for disturbance between mother and son. Son left prior to officer’s arrival.
16:00PM – Officer dispatched to St Hwy 132 N for near accident between truck and motorcycle. Motorcyclist believed to have fallen off bike, but took off prior to arrival. No property damage reported.
April 23
0:45AM – Two vehicles involved in rolling disturbance traveling south on 173 into Devine. Complainant advised female almost struck his vehicle while chasing him. Dispatch instructed complainant to drive to PD. Original verbal disturbance occurred at CR 6612 and parties were separated.
16:20PM – Complainant on Warhorse Dr called in reference to speeding vehicles before and after school.
April 24
8:00AM – Officer dispatched to ZigZag for welfare check on female that was reported to have been crying while on phone. Unable to locate.
17:10PM – Complainant on Jamison Dr reported male subject acting suspicious in area. Subject identified by police.
18:20PM – Complainant on Teel Dr reported damage to one wash bay by vehicle, spray gun hose was damaged and scrap on wall.
20:54PM – Complainant on Washington Dr reported vehicle swerving on street. No TXLP. Unable to locate.
22:28PM – Complainant on Jamison Ave reported saw people walking in creek bed. Unable to locate.
23:47PM – Complainant on Benton Ave stated female was driving by her house with loud music and kept knocking on her door.

Local Police report

Lytle Police report

Monday, April 14
8:50 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a parent regarding a civil matter.
9:09 AM – 19800 Blk. Creek St. – Officers responded to speak to a female regarding harassment from an ex-boyfriend.
10:12 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to HEB Risk Management regarding a brisket theft that occurred on 3/15/2025. The case is under investigation.
10:20 AM – IH 35 Frontage RD @ MM 131 – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and were unable to locate the vehicle.
10:41 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers met with a complainant regarding two fraudulently passed checks totaling $1,702 on 3/15 and 3/18/2025. The case is under investigation.
1:10 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a male regarding the repossession of a vehicle in the 15700 Blk. of Main St.
3:13 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to speak to a consumer regarding staying at the facility.
5:05 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to speak to a consumer wanting to leave the facility.
5:45 PM – Lytle PD – Officers responded to issue a citation involving theft of service to a male for illegal dumping on 4/1/2025 at Primrose Funeral Home.
9:06 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
10:29 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Tuesday, April 15
10:45 AM – 19500 Blk. Benton St. – Officer completed a follow-up on an open investigation.
11:20 AM – 14900 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers assisted in pushing a stranded vehicle into the City Hall parking lot.
12:14 PM – Lytle – Officers spoke to a parent regarding child custody.
1:16 PM – Lytle PD – Officers met with a complainant regarding a phone scam. The complainant was led to believe his mortgage company would reduce his payments, resulting in a total loss of $4,236.
3:31 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a female regarding harassment.
8:08 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to unlock a 2004 Cadillac.
10:58 PM – Laredo St. @ N. Somerset St. – Officers provided a courtesy ride to the driver’s home for a stranded motorist.
Wednesday, April 16
1:12 PM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officer responded to the death of an 88-year-old female.
1:38 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2001 Ford F-150.
3:40 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded and placed a 51-year-old male under emergency detention and transported him to the Camino Real Crisis Center in Lytle.
6:58 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury crash that struck the gas meter and building.
7:39 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer was dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:49 PM – IH 35 NB @ MM 133 – Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury accident. BCSO, ACSO, and DPS were on scene.
11:11 PM – FM 2790 East @ IH 35 N. Access Rd. – Officers directed traffic for a temporary closure of IH 35 NB.
Thursday, April 17
3:39 AM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the citation and release of a 25 year old male for possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
8:30 AM – 15400 Blk. Houston St. – An 83 year old male came to the PD to make a complaint and was arrested for Terroristic Threats. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:45 AM – 19000 Blk. Priest Blvd. – Officer attended the Lytle Community Outreach Program.
3:38 PM – N. Prairie St. @ Houston St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:10 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Railroad St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries.
6:56 PM – 15900 Blk. Whitecap Dr. – The officer responded to a civil matter.
Friday, April 18
12:17 AM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officers observed a vehicle parked in the roadway without any lights, which resulted in the arrest of a 31 year old female for DWI. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:30 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2002 Infiniti Q45.
12:00 PM – Coal Mine Subdivision – Officers assisted in escorting the Easter event to St. Andrews Catholic Church.
2:03 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to a report of a consumer leaving the facility. Everything was okay.
2:22 PM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 – Officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the roadway but could not find it.
2:49 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
5:22 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The driver forgot where he was parked.
8:00 PM – IH 35 @ MM 131 – Officer responded to a report of debris in the roadway, and the tire was moved to the side.
9:00 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
9:20 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Cottage St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for stopping in the roadway, which resulted in the arrest of a 47 year old male for DWI and Unlawfully Carrying of a Weapon. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
Saturday, April 19
1:30 AM – 200 Blk. CR. 6841 – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between a parent and her adult son.
3:30 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 @ MM 131 – Officer responded to assist a deputy with an intoxicated driver.
9:57 AM – John Lott Park – Officers attended the Lytle Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
10:30 AM – IH 35 SB @ MM 132 – Officers responded to a report of a male sitting on the bridge railing but could not locate him.
10:45 AM – 14500 Blk. FM 2790 W. – Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle report but could not locate it.
11:50 AM – 15000 Blk. Adams St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2006 Ford F-150.
12:18 PM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
1:29 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a 911 hang up and were unable to locate the caller.
1:38 PM – 15200 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
5:48 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Live Oak St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for an expired motor vehicle registration, which resulted in the arrest of a 60 year old male for an active warrant out of Atascosa County for Possession and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
10:17 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd @ Creek St. – Officer responded to a report of shots fired and was unable to locate any gunfire.
Sunday, April 20
2:06 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a female knocking on a door to discover the female was involved in a disturbance outside the city limits of Lytle in Medina County. MCSO was notified.
3:24 AM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to check on a male. MCSO provided a ride to the man’s residence.
3:44 AM – Main St. @ Somerset St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in a 32 year old male’s arrest for DWI. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
8:01 PM – Main St. @ FM 2790 N. – UPRR train disconnected, resulting in crossings being blocked until a repair could be made.
8:38 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 19100 Blk. 1st St. – Officer responded to discover the caller was involved in a disturbance outside the city limits of Lytle in Medina County. MCSO was notified.
9:30 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a homeless male refusing to leave the business but was unable to locate him.
9:30 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS –19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
10:41 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded regarding the homeless male refusing to leave. The employee stated everything was okay.

Natalia Police Report

4/14/2025 – Officer responded to the 200 block of Pearson for criminal mischief that had occurred.
4/14/2025 – Officer responded to the 300 block of Kearney for criminal mischief that had occurred.
4/15/2025 – Officer was dispatched to the post office for vandalism that had occurred on the property.
4/17/2025 – Officer conducted a warrant service near 471S.
4/18/2025 – Officers were dispatched to the Loves Truck Stop for an accident.

Murder trial…17- year-old to face jury May 5

On May 5th, Christian James Hernandez, 17 years old, of Hondo will face a jury in the murder trial of Fabian Hernandez who was killed on October 11, 2023. A 911 hang up call led police to the scene on Avenue D in Hondo.
Upon arrival, Fabian Hernandez, 35 years of age of Hondo, was found in the roadway suffering a gunshot wound, according to Hondo Police Department.
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Local Police report

Devine Police Report

April 4
2:25AM – Assisted MCSO on IH 35 S with stolen vehicle.
10:30AM – Complainant on Jack Nicklaus Dr reported a broken bedroom window.
15:50PM – Officer dispatched to Bentson Dr for a minor accident.
17:42PM – Office dispatched to IH 35 S for a minor accident.
21:50PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for theft of merchandise <$100. Subject cited and released.
April 5
23:00PM – Complainant on Devine Dr reported a disturbance. Unable to locate.
17:18PM – Complainant on Jamison Dr reported a white male subject walking in people’s yards. Unable to locate.
20:47PM – Officer dispatched to Coker Ave for minor accident.
April 6
15:07PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for minor accident.
22:52PM – Officer dispatched to Park Ave for suspicious activity. People were sitting on benches. All okay.
April 7
1:05AM – Complainant on Zig Zag reported suspicious activity. Officer observed both driver’s side doors open and equipment inside. Made contact with owner who advised okay to just shut doors.
3:14AM – Assisted MCSO with physical disturbance on CR 761 between male and female.
8:27AM – Complainant on Teel Dr S called in reference to suspicious male loitering in area.
21:58PM – Officer initiated traffic stop on Hondo Ave E. Male subject DWLI; vehicle towed.
23:30PM – Complainant on SH 132 N called in reference to male subject knocking on door and left. Unable to locate.
April 8
14:57PM – Officer dispatched to Crouch Ave for disturbance. Officer made contact with male and female; female departed. All okay.
15:49PM – Complainant on Wilkens Ave reported vehicle parked in front of residence. Officer made contact with Spectrum Mobile, advised of city ordinance and asked to advise his supervisor as well.
16:37PM – Complainant on Teel Dr reported white F-250 runs stop sign daily in afternoon.
20:38PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave reported black Camaro with tool bag on ground. Made contact with owner who stated son was getting car and left tool bag there. Officer made location and retrieved bag.
20:53PM – Complainant on Malone Dr advised she was assaulted by her boyfriend about an hour ago. Boyfriend no longer at location. Arrest warrant obtained for offender.
23:25PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called in reference to suspicious truck parked. Unable to locate.
April 9
4:30AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 to assist Frio Deputies in pursuit of vehicle. Vehicle took exit 132 and Frio terminated. Vehicle located at Webb/Gutierrez and was unoccupied.
12:54PM – Complainant on Ingram Rd reported elderly man walking around and appears to be lost. Area checked but unable to locate.
April 10
8:08AM – Complainant on Devine Dr reported there is a dark color Lexus that keeps driving back and forth. Uanble to locate.
10:10AM – Complainant on Commercial Dr reported a male with Dos X box acting strange. Officer made contact with male who stated he was picking up trash. Officer gave subject courtesy ride to residence.
16:22PM – Officer dispatched to Wilson Dr for a welfare check. 14 year old female unresponsive but breathing on school bus; believed to have been vaping. Juvenile transported to Medina Regional. 13 year old male juvenile was taken to Juvenile Detention Center for Poss CS PG2 Less 1 Gram DFZ.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, April 07
11:45 AM – 700 Blk. SH 132 Natalia – Officers completed a follow-up on an open theft case.
12:35 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a report of a lost cell phone. The phone was located with their child.
5:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2014 Mitsubishi.
5:05 PM – 63300 Blk. Diaz St. – Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call to discover it was a contractor installing phone lines.
Tuesday, April 08
3:00 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
3:12 AM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm to discover the front window broken and a gaming machine stolen.
4:10 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of an upset customer throwing a piece of peppermint candy and striking an employee.
8:39 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of shoplifting on 12/14/2024 and 4/4/2025. The female shoplifter was observed stealing under $500 worth of merchandise. The case is under investigation.
Wednesday, April 09
12:37 AM – 16000 Blk. Tassel Branch – Officer observed a suspicious vehicle. Everything was okay.
12:40 AM – Assist Atascosa EMS –19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
8:53 AM – Main St. @ Diaz St. – Officer observed an abandoned vehicle and discovered it had a blown tire.
9:32 AM – 14700 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers observed a male with a known active warrant. A 33 year old male was arrested on an active Bexar County Warrant for Burglary of a Habitation. Subject was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:47 AM – Lytle PD – Officers received a phone call regarding fraudulent checks being cashed at the El Buffalo Pawn Shop by two separate males.
2:09 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance over a handicapped parking spot.
8:30 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Thursday, April 10
8:44 AM – 14500 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of an unwanted male at the business.
12:40 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a female regarding her ex-husband.
5:56 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a parent regarding child custody.
6:26 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a box of ammunition found on a gas pump. The officer secured the ammunition at the PD.
7:42 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an accidental 911 hang up call.
10:05 PM – 18900 Blk. N. Prairie St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between a husband and wife.
11:05 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Friday, April 11
6:36 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:54 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
8:51 AM – 21000 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to unlock a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup.
9:20 AM – Lytle PD – Officers attempted to contact a complainant regarding a disturbance but could not locate the female in the Lytle MHC.
1:39 PM – 15600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of neglect. The owner supplied water and shade to the dogs.
3:21 PM – Hester St. & Martin St. – Public Works alerted our staff to evidence of a possible water theft from two fire hydrants.
6:19 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a report of marijuana use but could not locate anyone smoking.
8:17 PM – 14800 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding that resulted in the arrest of a 33 year old male for possession. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:06 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
9:51 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a homeless male. The man was okay.
Saturday, April 12
10:00 AM – Benton City Water – Officers attended the Baton City Water Spring Fling.
10:57 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to check on a resident but were unable to contact her.
2:15 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and spoke to the vehicle’s occupants.
5:02 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ MM 130 – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:30 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a possible disturbance. Everything was okay.
10:08 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a male in the roadway and could not locate him.
10:23 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a male sleeping outside the store. The male departed the location.
10:42 PM – N. Prairie St. @ Houston St. – Officer observed a vehicle with the flashers on. Everything was okay.
11:14 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an unwanted customer.
Sunday, April 13
1:20 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 NB Frontage Rd. @ MM 131 – Officers responded outside the city limits to assist with a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:13 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
8:31 PM – IH 35 @ MM 131 – Officer responded to check on a female in a pink shirt but could not locate her.
9:18 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to the female on the previous call to IH 35 in Atascosa.
9:54 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for no license plate light, which resulted in the arrest of a 33 year old male for an active warrant out of Brazos County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:51 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the citation and release of a 41 year old female for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Subject was released at the scene.

Local Crime Report

Lytle Police Report

Monday, March 31
3:13 AM – IH 35 NB @ MM 131 – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and discovered an elderly female with two blown tires. Her son was enroute to assist with repairs.
3:43 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious person to discover a female requesting a ride.
8:23 AM – 19525 McDonald St. – Officers responded to check on an elderly female. Everything was okay.
12:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant on the phone regarding an unwanted visitor at his residence.
12:10 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
12:55 PM – Assist HSI – 16500 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to assist Homeland Security with an investigation.
2:26 PM – 16500 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
2:33 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to check on a parked vehicle.
4:24 PM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury hit and run accident.
9:08 PM – 19500 Blk. S. Benton St. – Officers responded to a check on a juvenile. The case is under investigation.
Tuesday, April 01
12:55 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
4:58 AM – FM 2790 @ Farmer – Officers responded to assist a motorist with changing a flat tire.
5:32 AM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to an unruly consumer. The consumer was transported to the San Antonio Behavioral Hospital for an Emergency Detention.
9:20 AM – Main St. @ Martin St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
12:31 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
12:31 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a victim of bank fraud for $204.95. The bank was not in Lytle and the transaction originated in Pennsylvania. The male received his money back from the bank.
1:38 PM – IH 35 @ MM 132 – Officer responded to a report of road rage between two vehicles.
2:32 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for an expired motor vehicle registration which resulted in the arrest of a 42 year old female for POCS. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
4:24 PM – 15000 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated male. A 46 year old male was arrested for public intoxication and booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
5:30 PM – 19900 Blk. IH 35 SB – Officer conducted a fire inspection for a food trailer.
7:08 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
9:04 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers located a male illegally dumping trash into a private dumpster.
9:49 PM – 19800 Blk. Creek St. – Officer responded to a report of possible harassment.
10:24 PM – FM 3175 @ IH 35 NB Frontage Rd. – Officers responded to check on a male walking on the roadway.
Wednesday, April 02
2:00 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
5:10 AM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious van. Everything was okay.
6:46 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer responded to a report of a tree branch in the roadway. Public Works was contacted.
12:15 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a found wallet and returned the wallet to the owner.
2:09 PM – 17100 Blk. SH 132 – Officer responded to unlock a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado.
4:26 PM – 14800 Blk. Star Cross Trail – Officers responded to a vehicle blocking a driveway.
7:25 PM – Wisdom Rd. @ Tippen Rd. – Officers responded to a report of a loose goat.
9:09 PM – 15100 Blk. Norvell St. – Officers responded to a report of a Rattlesnake at a residence.
Thursday, April 03
1:35 AM – Saddle Ridge Subdivision – Officer responded to an active construction alarm. Everything was okay.
8:57 AM – Main St. @ FM 2790 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
10:58 AM – 100 Blk. CR 6843 – Officer responded to a report that of suspicious activity that occurred at 2:00 AM.
2:15 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a stolen black 2020 Ford F250 between 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
3:22 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
5:07 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a parent regarding a civil matter.
7:57 PM – 18000 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to a report of gunfire but could not locate where the shots originated.
8:47 PM – Main St. @ Benton St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for failing to yield the right of way which resulted in the arrest of a 56 year old female for Possession of a Controlled substance, Failure to ID Fugitive from Justice, and an active warrant out of Atascosa County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:33 PM – 18000 Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded to a 911 hang up. Everything was okay.
10:00 PM – 15200 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a child on a bicycle in the middle of the roadway but could not locate her.
10:13 PM 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a male sleeping in a vehicle. Everything was okay.
Friday, April 04
1:12 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle to discover everything was okay.
8:55 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer released a set of Jeep keys belonging to the dealership.
9:15 AM – Assist Code Compliance Official– 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to assist in an administrative search warrant for a building inspection.
10:15 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
12:20 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to unwanted homeless females in front of the store who were panhandling.
2:07 PM – Main St. & Priest Blvd. – Officer responded to a civil matter regarding a vehicle.
6:10 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
7:14 PM – Assist Lytle Animal Control – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to stray kittens at the HEB. Animal Control took possession of the cats.
7:18 PM – McDonald St. @ Railroad St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for disregarding a stop sign that resulted in the arrest of an 18 year old male for unlawfully carrying a weapon. A 17 year old male and a 16 year old male were issued a citation and released for possession of drug paraphernalia. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
Saturday, April 05
12:19 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a civil matter regarding a parked vehicle in front of the store.
5:05 AM – 20000 Huckleberry St. – Officers responded to an active disturbance. The parties were separated for the night.
5:55 AM – Lytle Farms Subdivision – Officer responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
7:25 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
7:42 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
9:47 AM – 19500 Blk. S. Benton St. – Officers responded to a welfare check that resulted in the arrest of a 54 year old female for Assault. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:55 AM – Lytle Farms Subdivision – Officer responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
11:55 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Sunday, April 06
1:30 AM – Main St. @ Benton City Rd. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding that resulted in two juveniles being released to their guardians, charges are pending.
3:53 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to look for a missing 12-year-old female missing from outside the city limits of Lytle but could not locate her.
7:56 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
8:24 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Complainant reported a GPS “ping” off his stolen trailer. Officers located a stolen Ford F150 out of Kendall County, a Utility Trailer, a Suspected Stolen Skid Steer, and a Power Washer out of San Antonio that resulted in the arrest of a 25 year old male for Theft and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.

Devine Police Report

March 28
6:16AM – Complainant on Devine Dr advised someone beating on their front door. No one answered call back on door. Residence was secured.
17:15PM – Individual on Hondo Ave giving away puppies was advised they needed to get a solicitors permit.
19:48PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll Dr advised checking property due to seeing possible stolen property at another location that had been inside the residence 2 days prior.
22:42PM – Officer served warrant on male for poss pg 2 less 1 gram. Subject jailed.
23:00PM – Officer served nine Devine municipal warrants on male. Subject jailed.
March 29
21:29PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave advised of suspicious male at library. ID’d by police.
22:43PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S in reference to male shoplifting. Citation issued.
March 30
0:49AM – Officer dispatched to FM 463 for Silver Chevy pickup all over roadway. Sobriety test conducted and citation issued.
2:55AM – Complainant on Windy Knoll called in reference to window to house open again. Cleared house and more items appear to be gone.
19:34PM – MCSO called in reference to black truck with driver smoking weed on Teel Dr. Driver left prior to arrival. Unable to locate.
March 31
14:23PM – Complainant on Dixon Dr called in reference to suspicious male wearing all black that keeps going in and out of store. Sitting on side of building when officer made location. Male ID’d by police and left location.
19:51PM – Assisted MCSO with traffic stop on Hondo Ave W. Male subject ran on foot, last seen on W Benton.
22:28PM – Report of suspicious male by storage units on Teel Dr. Officers made contact with male subject. All okay.
April 1
1:30AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 NB for report of car hauler on fire. Rear axle had caught fire.
7:20AM – Complainant on Bright Dr N called in reference to male and female arguing. All okay.
10:41AM – Complainant advised of lost set of keys.
19:26PM – Officer dispatched to Flores Dr – male arrived causing issued with ex girlfriend. Male taken to University Hospital for emergency detention.
April 2
10:02AM – Officer dispatched to Moore Ave W in reference to male and female disturbance. All okay.
21:34PM – Complainant on Rosewood called in reference to a physical disturbance between two family members.
April 3
10:08AM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E for verbal disturbance between customers and owners regarding smell of illegal narcotic in room and additional fees added to room. Customer ID’d by police.
16:22PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave W for emergency detention. Therapist on tele-call with patient. Male patient having suicidal ideations, requesting transport to hospital. Taken to Methodist Specialty and Transplant to be admitted.
16:40PM – Complainant on IH 35 S called in reference to a van full (between 15-20) Hispanic males “cat calling” her 9 year old daughter. Officers made location and made contact with some of the males who stated they were field workers coming from Florida on their way back to Mexico.

Coin collection worth over $27,000 dollars ransacked in Atascosa County

CRIME OF THE WEEK: The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office along with Crime Stoppers is hoping that a reward of up to FIVE THOUSAND-DOLLARS being offered for one week only will help solve the burglary of a residence in the 3000 block of Bruce Road, 4 miles north of the city of Leming off US 281.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at about 2:40 pm Atascosa County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 3000 block of Bruce Road to meet with the homeowner for a burglary of the residence. It was reported to Deputies that the homeowner left out of town on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The neighbor went to feed animals on March 24, 2025, at about 10:00 am and discovered the back door to the residence was forced open. Once the homeowner arrived back at the property on March 25, 2025, the homeowner found the residence ransacked and numerous coins from a coin collection were stolen. The coins consisted of Liberty Head nickels, Washington Head quarters, Liberty Standing quarters, silver dollars, Eisenhower dollars, Buffalo nickels, Franklin half dollars, Kennedy half dollars, Roosevelt dimes, Mercury dimes and half dollars. There was also an 1881 gold coin and 40 – 1 oz silver bars taken. The estimated value of the stolen property is over $27,000.00.
Investigators have some leads in this case and are in need of your assistance to help solve it. If anyone has any more information on these cases or knows who committed the crimes, they are urged to call Crime Stoppers immediately and be eligible for the large cash reward. Remember Crime Stoppers guarantees that you may remain anonymous.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000.00 cash reward for one week only for information that leads to the arrest and grand jury indictment of the person or persons responsible for this crime. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information on any unsolved felony offense. When you call Crime Stoppers you will not be asked to reveal your name. You will be assigned a code number instead. To be eligible for this reward you must call Crime Stoppers at 830-769-2255.
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