“Predator Poachers” group tracks suspect to Devine

Press Release by Devine PD–On September 1, 2024, at 1:21 PM, Officers from the Devine Police Department responded to a disturbance at Walmart, located at 175 IH 35, involving two males. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with Alex Rosen, who is part of Predator Poachers, a group that conducts online investigations into the sexual solicitation of minors.

Rosen stated that the other individual, identified as Eric Rey Castillo, age 25, had come to Walmart to engage in sexual activities with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old boy.

Rosen provided the Officers printed messages exchanged between Castillo and the purported minor, whom Rosen was impersonating.

After being informed of his Miranda Rights, Castillo stated he knew the boy was not real but insisted he needed to verify this for himself. He claimed his visit to Devine was motivated by a need for mental “help” and anticipated police presence. Castillo was subsequently arrested and transported to the Medina County Jail, facing charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor, a second-degree felony. A second-degree felony in Texas can result in 2–20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.

Natalia Police DeptBlotter

08/19- Theft
Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Tx-132 for a theft report.  Officer found that a suspect had stolen parts off a pickup truck, and other tools in the vehicle’s tool box, a suspect was identified and an arrest is imminent. 

08/19 Dog at-large
Officers responded to the 700 block of Miller St. for a report of a large black lab-mix dog on the reporting persons property.  Officers picked up the dog and later the owner was found and the dog was returned to its owner.

08/20 Phone harassment
Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of 8th street for a phone harassment report.  The complainant claimed that his ex-girlfriend was using computer generated phone numbers to send harassing text messages to the complainant.  Officers investigated the crime but were not able to specifically determine the origin of the harassing calls.  

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Devine PD Blotter

August 16-Caller reported a lost wallet, and someone was using it at a gas station on Oak Hill Drive.
August 16-Caller reported a Mustang driving erradically on Hondo Avenue.
August 17-Suspects reportedly stole a white Volkswagen from Adams Avenue on August 17. Caller reported seeing three unknown suspects in the vehicle as it drove it away. It was found by SAPD who had the wrecked vehicle towed. If you have any info please reach out to Devine PD.
August 22-A juvenile was found in possession of a vape at Devine High School.
August 18-A vehicle being pushed into the parkinglot lost control and struck a water pipe and a trashcan.
Aug 18- Caller reported driver in White Mustang flipping off another driver. Officer made contact with the driver.

Devine Police Report

August 9
14:49PM – Complainant on Teel Dr reported hearing gun shots in area coming from blue jeep between house of 0400-0700. Requesting extra patrol.
17:35PM – Complainant on Teel Dr advised male seen on camera stealing a wallet.
18:00PM – Complainant on Lucas Ave called in reference to a green suburban parked outside her house. Unable to locate.
20:44PM – Report of a possible disturbance on Davis Ave called in by a third party. Made contact with residents. All okay.
August 10
11:27AM – Complainant on Libold Dr called in reference to white truck parked out in front of property. Male ID’d by police, stated resident owes him money. Subject departed.
August 11
14:45PM – Complainant on Teel Dr advised male on property causing disturbance with employees. Male left property.
22:47PM – Officer dispatched to Harralton Cir for incident occurring between 1930 and 2000 hours.

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Lytle Police Report

Monday, August 12
12:15 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 6200 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a family disturbance.
12:25 AM – Main St. @ Somerset St. – Officers responded to a report of a female passed out but could not locate her.
8:22 AM – 16000 Blk. Cabana Dr. (Rosewood Estates) – Officer responded to the report of a stolen Bobcat Skid-Steer valued at $14,000 between 8/10/2024 to 8/12/2024.
9:45 AM – Assist Bexar County Sheriff’s Office –14900 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to the report of a female who was assaulted in Bexar County.
10:00 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers attended the Lytle ISD Staff Convocation.
4:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer met with a complainant who said their vehicle was struck by a hit-and-run driver between 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
8:55 PM – Main St. @ FM 2790 – Officer assisted in changing a flat tire.
9:30 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to the report of a bat in the store.

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Lytle Police Report

Monday, August 05
6:20 AM – N. Prairie St. @ Railroad St. – Officer responded to a report of a train blocking the crossing. No train was located.
10:20 AM – 16000 Blk. Imes Way – Officer responded to the theft of two Whirlpool ovens from two completed homes (but not yet occupied) in the Rosewood subdivision. There was no forced entry.
12:40 PM – Lytle PD – Officer released the personal property to the owner.
1:17 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers conducted a site inspection.
6:35 PM – 19900 Blk. Doc Holiday Dr. – Officer responded to a report of credit card abuse, comp. reported her card was used at a Pizza Hut in Florida.
7:18 PM – 15000 Blk. Mesquite St. – Officer responded to a vehicle parked on the city right of way.

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Devine Police Report

August 3rd- Public Works put up barricades on Oak Hill Drive to prevent 18 wheelers from parking there.
August 3rd- Caller on Flores Drive reported complainant came to house looking to get a bike back that was stolen.
August 7-Caller reported suspicious vehicle driving slow near 800 block of Warhorse Drive around 11:32 PM.
August 7- Caller reported shots were fired on Hondo Avenue E in Devine around 7:48 PM. Unable to locate.
August 7- A male subject was arrested for drunkenness at Viva Zapata on Hondo Avenue. He was released to a responsible party.
August 7- A young male was seen running, possibly hiding behind a tree on Libold Drive around 5:15 AM. Officer ID’d the subject who advised he just got scared. All 10-4.

Natalia Police Report

08/06 – Warrant Service – Officer on duty received a dispatch call about a subject with an active CTW who had been seen at a given location and was making threats. After a search of the area the subject was located on 9th Street and the Office was able to serve the warrant to the subject.
08-07 – City Ordinance Violation – Officer on duty was dispatched for a report of illegal burning within the city limits. Upon arrival at the location the Officer saw a metal can burning with trash inside. The Officer made contact with the owner of the residence and explained he was in violation of city ordinance. The owner immediately put the fire out without further incident

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Natalia Police Report

07/29 Deceased Person – Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Aubrey street for a deceased person call, it was determined that the deceased was ill and died of natural causes
07/30 Suspicious Circumstances – Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of 4th street for a report of a distressed person who heard voices warning her that other people intended to steal her money. Officer reported this to a further attending agency.
07/31 Verbal disturbance – Officers were dispatched to the 21000 block of FM 471 S. for a report of a verbal disturbance. Two truckers had a verbal confrontation.

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Lytle Police Report

Monday, July 29
9:12 AM – S. Somerset St. @ Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
9:33 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of the theft of a paint gun. Video from HEB showed the theft did not occur at HEB Plus.
10:31 AM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:20 PM – 63300 Blk. San Juan St. – Unlocked a 2007 Pontiac.

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