Man gets prison time after dog leads to hidden drugs, gun

Press Release by Medina County District Attorney’s Office: On January 8th, 2024, DPS Troopers were patrolling Highway US 90 in Medina County between D’Hanis and Hondo. Around 1 o’clock in the afternoon, the Troopers noticed a Suburban with unusually dark window tint and an improperly placed registration sticker. Upon stopping the vehicle, the Troopers immediately began to be suspicious that the lone occupant of the vehicle, Fernando Pedraza, may have been concealing contraband in the vehicle.
A brief investigation by the Troopers led to additional suspicion and they called the Medina County Sheriff’s Office to send a Canine Officer to confirm or dispel their suspicions. A Deputy Canine Officer arrived at the scene shortly thereafter and almost immediately, the canine, trained to detect multiple narcotics, alerted on the vehicle. The canine alert provided officers with probable cause to search the vehicle, and within minutes, the officers found two containers of what appeared to be methamphetamine and a 9mm handgun with two loaded magazines concealed in a void under the…..CONTINUE READING by logging in at www.devinenewsmembers.com

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Atascosa County Crime Stoppers, Inc.Crime of the Week – March 26, 2025

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 a theft that occurred at McCoy Water Supply located at 65 Parkfield Drive, 14 miles north of the city of Pleasanton.
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at about 9:30 am Atascosa County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to McCoy Water Supply at 65 Parkfield Drive to meet with employees in reference to a stolen trailer and mower. It was reported to Deputies that the barbed wire fence was cut, and the thieves opened the double gates to the area where equipment is kept and took the trailer with the mower to where the fence was cut. The mower was unloaded from the trailer and stolen, and the trailer was left behind. The property was last seen the day before on Tuesday, March 18th, at 6:00 pm and discovered stolen that morning at 6:00 am. Deputies were informed that video surveillance had not captured the theft. The mower was described as a red in color Gravely Zero Turn Mower. The estimated value of the stolen property is over $4,000.00.
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 769-2255.

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Local Police Reports

Natalia Police Report

3/18/25 – An Officer was approached at the Natalia Police station and was advised an accident had occurred at a residence home on Palfrey St. The officer was able to advise both parties about the accident.
3/20/2025 – Officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of Palfrey for a disturbance. Upon arrival the caller stated that the other individual had left the area. Officers were able to make contact with the other individual and advised them to stay at their home.
3/21/2025 – Officers responded to 300 Block of Miller Street for a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival both individuals did not want to cooperate with the officers.

Devine Police Report

March 14
10:35AM – Officer cited female for DWLI and released.
11:33AM – Complaint on Zig Zag called in reference to male subject in boxer shorts in middle of road carrying a stick. Unable to locate.
12:00PM – Complainant regarding some lost keys, unknown where in lost them in Devine.
March 15
16:42PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll called in reference to two male subjects seen walking in backyard of vacant property. Secured property, all okay.
20:09PM – Complainant on Judson Dr called in reference to utility pole cracked and leaning. AEP notified and responded.
March 16
12:14PM – Complainant on Briscoe Ave called in reference to male in gray hoodie seen with glass pipe. Made contact with subject and identified. Subject was smoking a cigarette. All okay.
13:06PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave for a minor accident.
19:58PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll advised they left a wallet at location and when went back it was gone.
22:00PM – Officer dispatched to Wedgewood Way for an emergency detention. Adult female transported to Baptist Medical Center.
March 17
4:52AM – Assisted MCSO with rolling disturbance coming from Frio County. Initiated stop at MM 127. Made location and observed other units so went back in service.
8:05AM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave for minor accident.
9:10AM – Complainant advised lost driver’s license over the weekend.
14:54PM – Found damaged iphone at four corners intersection.
16:21PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll advised male subject walking around her property. Officers patrolled area, all okay.
19:22PM – Complainant on Fay Ave called in reference to a call from their neighbor stating there was a man in their backyard.
21:08PM – Officer dispatched to Mobil Pkwy for disturbance between female and brother over girlfriend. No charges; both parties given family violence forms.
March 18
10:59AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for a minor accident.
13:02PM – Complainant called in reference to bank fraud. Documentation requested from bank.
17:10PM – Complainant on Howell Ave reported female trying to sell solar panels possibly without permit.
17:12PM – Complainant advised male jumped out of car on IH 35. Unable to locate.
20:21PM – Complainant on Dove Ave called in reference to possible solicitors knocking on her door. Unable to locate.
21:18PM – Complainant on Hester Ave reported several subjects in the area of the park. Unable to locate.
March 19
15:38PM – Officer made contact with female solicitor on Davis Ave selling energy but had no identification. Advised rep to get permit.
20:24PM – Officer stopped vehicle on Hondo Ave for DWI.
20:52PM – Complainant on CR 774 advised could see someone on back patio of business via camera. Unable to locate.
21:03PM – Complainant on Briscoe Ave advised resident was arguing with her and went into office and tried getting into medicine cabinet and pushed complainant. Supervisor made location, assisted by MCSO.
21:38PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave for verbal disturbance between male and female. Later male departed prior to officer’s arrival.
22:33PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called in reference to male subject lying outside without a blanket. ID’d by police and given courtesy ride to Pilot in Von Ormy.
March 20
12:20PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called in reference to lock to new gate on ground and no forced entry observed. Male on location ID’d by police.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, March 17
12:39 PM – Lytle PD – Officer met a complainant at the PD to report an accident that occurred on 3/15/2025.
8:45 PM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer assisted a stranded motorist push their disabled vehicle out of the roadway.
9:32 PM – Assist Lytle VFD / Fire Marshal – 63300 Blk. Juarez – Officers responded to assist with a residential fire.
11:10 PM – San Jose @ Juarez St. – Officer struck a gas meter with the running board of the vehicle during a structure fire. No damage to the meter and the running board was scraped.
Tuesday, March 18
12:45 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
12:55 AM – 19800 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a call of suspicious activity to discover everything was okay.
3:07 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
4:36 AM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for driving on the improved shoulder that resulted in the arrest of a 39 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated. Subject was booked onto the Atascosa County Jail.
3:18 PM – 15000 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer responded for a report of a male lying on the ground that resulted in the citation and release of a 62 year old male for Public Intoxication.
3:31 PM – Assist Texas DPS – IH 35 NB @ MM 133 – Officer responded to assist with a traffic accident outside the city limits of Lytle.
5:29 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a verbal disturbance between two females.
Wednesday, March 19
3:21 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
8:14 AM – 14500 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. It was a false alarm.
10:00 AM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to two drivers regarding an accident that occurred in San Antonio.
10:44 AM – 19800 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to speak to a complainant regarding unwanted contact from another party.
11:17 AM – 19200 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to an unwanted customer.
1:50 PM – 17900 Rockys Circle – Officer responded to an active alarm. It was a false alarm.
8:20 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2008 Chevrolet.
Thursday, March 20
3:29 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
7:40 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to subject regarding domestic violence occurring outside the city limits of Lytle.
8:13 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 380 Blk. Ala Blanca Dr. – Officer responded to assist with a family violence call.
9:22 AM – Lytle High School – Officers provided an escort for the LHS power-lifting team.
11:11 AM – Lytle City Hall – Officer responded to a report of a threat that occurred in Poteet.
7:50 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer received a call regarding a consumer having a mental crisis.
Friday, March 21
1:56 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
6:00 AM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to a report of an unruly consumer who was transported to the hospital on a Mental Health Warrant by an ACSO deputy.
4:06 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a phone call regarding a possible stolen vehicle. The theft was not confirmed.
5:30 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS –14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency. The male was airlifted to the hospital.
6:43 PM – SH 132 @ Diaz St. – Officers responded to a report of loose livestock near the roadway but were unable to locate.
7:47 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers responded to speak to a male regarding an injury to a third party.
8:27 PM – 18900 Blk. Live Oak St. – Officer responded to a possible fire that was discovered to be a BBQ pit.
9:08 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle Somerset St. – Officers were dispatched to an active panic alarm that resulted in the arrest of a 46 year old male for Public Intoxication. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:44 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – FM 3175 @ Forest Oaks Dr. – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a traffic accident.
Saturday, March 22
12:46 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a homeless male in the dumpster. The male left the area.
2:32 AM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a complainant on the phone regarding a family civil matter.
8:22 AM – FM 2790 @ Farmer Rd. – Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
1:33 PM – IH 35 SB MM 132 – Officers responded to a report of a couch in the road. No hazard was located.
1:37 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2014 Toyota Camry.
8:23 PM – 63300 Blk. Juarez St. – Officer responded to the death of a 92-year-old female.
8:31 PM – 14200 Blk. Butch Cassidy – Officer responded to assist a male playing with handcuffs and needed help to unlock them.
9:42 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for disregarding a stop sign which resulted in the arrest of a 43 year old male for an active felony warrant’s out of Bexar County for Possession of a Controlled Substance & Continuous Family Violence. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
Sunday, March 23
2:00 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding which resulted in the arrest of a 44 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
3:03 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
5:11 AM – 18500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle for a civil matter.
1:59 PM – 14900 Blk. Harbour St. – Officers responded to a civil matter regarding the possession of a cell phone by a boyfriend.
2:23 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2015 Dodge Ram pickup.
2:35 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:20 PM – Lytle PD – Officer responded to speak to a complainant regarding the theft of $600 using the cash app on her cell phone.
8:40 PM – Assist Atascosa County EMS – 3600 Blk. SH 132 – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.

Lytle Police Report

Tuesday, January 21
7:38 AM Ofc. A. Lopez / Capt. Dear – Assist Lytle VFD – Whataburger (19500 Blk. McDonald St.) Officer responded to assist with a report of smoke in the building from a heater belt.
9:27 AM Ofc. A. Lopez / Cpl. Robison / Sgt. D. Lopez – Business Alarm – McDonald’s (14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
3:15 PM Ofc. A. Lopez – Traffic Accident – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ FM 3175. Officer responded to a two-vehicle accident with reported injuries.
3:45 PM Cpl. Robison – Property Release – Lytle PD
Officer released personal property to the owner from a previous case.
3:50 PM Ofc. A. Lopez – Vehicle Unlock – HEB Plus (19300 Blk. McDonald St.)
The officer responded to unlock a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
4:32 PM Ofc. A. Lopez / Capt. Dear / Sgt. D. Lopez – Disturbance – Criminal Mischief –
McDonald’s (14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St.) Officers responded to a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, a lady was arrested for Criminal Mischief for damaging a kiosk monitor and was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
Wednesday, January 22
4:59 AM Ofc. Cortez / Ofc. Reyes – Open Door – (15300 Blk. Main St.) Officer discovered an open door while performing business checks. The business was checked and secured.
7:56 AM Ofc. Diaz – Unlock Vehicle – 15000 Blk. Adams St. Officer unlocked a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado.

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Lytle Police Report

Monday, January 06
12:23 AM – N. Benton St. @ Railroad St. / Adams St. – Officer responded to a report of the Railroad Crossing Arms malfunctioning.
1:42 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm and discovered an unlocked door. After an interior search, the business was secured.
1:57 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 400 Blk. Meadowview Dr. – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a 911 hangup. Everything was okay.
5:45 AM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officers provided an escort for a military member re-deploying.
8:21 AM – 17900 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to the report of an assault between an ex-husband and ex-wife.
9:43 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an unwanted customer.
10:37 AM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to a report of an irate consumer. The consumer was transported to the San Antonio Behavioral Hospital for an Emergency Detention.
12:38 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a suspicious female juvenile but could not locate her.
Tuesday, January 07
9:30 AM – 19500 IH 35 – Officer responded to a verbal disturbance between a brother and sister.
10:03 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2005 Ford F-250.
10:41 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers provided a funeral escort to the Lytle Community Cemetery.
12:50 PM – 18100 Blk. FM 2790 N. – Officer responded to a deer that had been struck by a vehicle. The Texas Game Warden was notified and advised that they would make the scene.

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Natalia Police Report

1/6/2025 – An Officer was dispatched to the 800 Blk 5th street for a suspicious person upon the officers arrival no one was at location.
1/6/2025 – An Officer was Dispatched out the 300 Blk of Miller St for a suspicious person walking in People’s yard upon arrival officers spoke to the individual who stated that they were picking up trash.
1/6/2025 – Officer assisted Medina County Sheriffs on IH-35 with traffic control.
1/7/2025 – An officer was dispatched to IH-35 for an abandoned vehicle upon arrival he spoke to the owner who advised that he was getting a truck and a trailer to remove the vehicle.
1/8/2025 – Officers responded to 400 Blk of Palfrey St in reference to a juvenile runaway the juvenile was located in the San Antonio area.
1/9/2025 – Officer was dispatched to the Love’s Truck stop for a theft case that is under investigation.
1/12/2025 – An officer was dispatched to the Loves warehouse for an alarm build was all secure.

Devine Police Report

December 6
7:23AM – Complainant advised vehicle partially in roadway on Griffin Dr. Vehicle removed.
20:18PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll possibly heard two gun shots in area.
22:13PM – Officer dispatched to Warhorse Dr for physical disturbance between roommates.
22:43PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E called in reference to white Chevy pickup in parking lot for over an hour. Driver ID’d by police, staying at location. All okay.
December 7
6:45AM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called in reference to male subject wearing black and white hoodie going up to people.
16:17PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for theft. Male passed point of sale and pushed loss prevention with shopping cart, left items there and left scene. Charges pending.
21:34PM – Complainant on Davis Ave called in reference to vehicle parked next to house being renovated. ID’d by police, subject advised he was stopping to see friend but didn’t realize his family had moved out. Subject left without incident.
December 8
11:32AM – Officer dispatched to College Ave for forced entry from back door. Damaged ATM owned by VFW.
12:20PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave in reference to BBQ truck parked and selling plates on city property. Citation issued.
19:08PM – Officer dispatched to Teel Dr for hit and run of parked vehicle by pickup truck.

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Natalia Police Report

12/9/24 – Officers were dispatched to 2107 Hwy 132 for theft of property the case is still an ongoing investigation.
12/9/24 – Officers were called out to the 800 BLK of 6th Street for an individual that was trespassing at a local residence and a Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.
12/10/24 – An Officer was dispatched out the 500 BLK 4th Street for loose dogs in their area. The Officer was able to return the dogs to home.
12/10/24 – Officers were dispatched out the 700 BLK of 4th Street for a possible burglary in process. Upon arrival the Officers noticed that no one was around the home. The Officers drove the area, no homes were broken in.
12/11/24 – An Officer was dispatched to the Chubbys for an individual that failed to pay for gas.
12/13/24 – Officers were dispatched to 200 BLK 3rd Street for theft of a package. Officers were able to recover packages and returned them to the owner.
12/16/24 – Officers responded to the Loves Truck Stop for an individual that was not wanted on the property. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, December 09
8:23 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer received a complaint from the MCSO School Resource Officer regarding a large black dog on campus. Lytle Animal Control was contacted, but the dog could not be located.
10:10 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a missing female. Upon arrival, the male had found his wife.
1:13 PM – SH 132 N. @ City Limits – Officer responded to a report of a male in the roadway needing help but could not find him.
2:20 PM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to assist in a school lockdown drill.
7:35 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Main St. – Officer responded to a disabled vehicle blocking the roadway and offered traffic control until the wrecker service arrived.
Tuesday, December 10
9:52 AM – 19300 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded to an 18-wheeler blocking the road. The driver was in McDonald’s and moved the vehicle from the roadway.
10:50 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers provided a funeral escort out of the city en route to Devine.
2:32 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers assisted with a consumer until a deputy arrived to take custody of a female with an active mental health warrant.
2:32 PM – 19000 Blk. Priest Blvd. – Officer responded and arrested an 18 year old male on an active warrant out of Comal County for Tampering with/Fabricating Evidence. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
6:02 PM – 100 Blk. CR 6841 – Officers responded to unlock a vehicle.
6:25 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a complainant on the phone regarding a civil matter.

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Devine Police Report

November 28
11:05AM – Officer dispatched to Malone Drive for verbal dispute between male and female.
14:10PM – Complainant called in reference to someone possibly smoking marijuana.
16:05PM – Complainant on SH 173 called in reference to 18 wheeler stuck in middle of roadway.
November 30
18:30PM – Complainant called regarding lost phone at Dollar Tree.
21:30PM – Complainant on Shaver Dr called in reference to a suspicious male walking. ID’d by police and given courtesy ride home.
23:20PM – Complainant on Rosewood called in reference to three males possibly smoking weed.
December 1
4:45AM – Complainant on Teel Dr reported debris in roadway. Officer removed.
20:20PM – Officer dispatched to CR 6612 for burglary in progress. Unable to locate.
December 2
7:49AM – Complainant on Crouch Ave reported vehicle had front passenger tire slashed between 0700 and 0740 hours.

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