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Kerr County man accused of firing weapon inside home faces multiple charges, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Kerr County man accused of firing weapon inside home faces multiple charges, sheriff’s office saysA man was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing shots inside a home in Kerr County, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.
Armed robbery suspect crashes stolen 18-wheeler after leading deputies on chase in Kerr County
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect crashes stolen 18-wheeler after leading deputies on chase in Kerr CountyA Houston-area man who was wanted for an armed robbery led deputies on a chase in a stolen 18-wheeler before he crashed into a storage facility in Boerne.
Woman named in AMBER Alert arrested for child custody interference, Kerr County officials say
Read full article: Woman named in AMBER Alert arrested for child custody interference, Kerr County officials sayKerr County Sheriff’s deputies with the Special Operations Division arrested a woman wanted in a case related to an AMBER Alert reported last week.
AMBER Alert canceled: Arrest warrant issued for woman who violated child custody order
Read full article: AMBER Alert canceled: Arrest warrant issued for woman who violated child custody orderAuthorities issued an arrest warrant for a woman who violated a child custody order and triggered an AMBER Alert, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Salazar says sending Bexar County inmates to other jails is the ‘new normal’
Read full article: Sheriff Salazar says sending Bexar County inmates to other jails is the ‘new normal’With the Bexar County jail near its capacity, BCSO has been housing 120 to 150 inmates between the Burnet and Kerry County jails at any given time to ensure they have room. The inmates are all “paper ready,” meaning they have been convicted and are just waiting for Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pick them up and bring them to prison.
Local counties reporting more rabies cases in months than in entire years; state veterinarian says it’s not a spike
Read full article: Local counties reporting more rabies cases in months than in entire years; state veterinarian says it’s not a spikeSeveral counties surrounding Bexar County appear to be experiencing bumps in the number of rabies cases, though a state veterinarian says it’s not enough to qualify as a spike.
Kerr County law enforcement gears up for record-breaking eclipse crowd
Read full article: Kerr County law enforcement gears up for record-breaking eclipse crowdTraffic control and crowd management will be the most difficult tasks law enforcement in Kerr County expects to face during next week’s solar eclipse.
Kerr County warns of traffic congestion, cell service disruptions ahead of April 8 eclipse
Read full article: Kerr County warns of traffic congestion, cell service disruptions ahead of April 8 eclipseKerr County officials are warning residents to be prepared for traffic congestion and potential cell service disruptions as throngs of sky-gazers are about to descend on the area for the April 8 total eclipse.
Kendall County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse
Read full article: Kendall County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipseKendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8 due to an anticipation of an influx of visitors that will impact local resources.
Kerr County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse on April 8
Read full article: Kerr County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse on April 8Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8 in anticipation of impacted local resources and an influx of visitors to the area.
Man arrested with illegal weapons, THC during traffic stop, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested with illegal weapons, THC during traffic stop, deputies sayA traffic stop led to the seizure of multiple firearms, THC, and the arrest of a 46-year-old man, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest happened around 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 21, on Interstate 10 towards the West Side of Kerr County.
Kerrville man sentenced to federal prison for stealing medications from veterans
Read full article: Kerrville man sentenced to federal prison for stealing medications from veteransA Kerrville man was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for stealing medicines from Veterans Affairs patients and selling them for profit.
No chronic wasting disease confirmed at Kerr County facility where deer were euthanized
Read full article: No chronic wasting disease confirmed at Kerr County facility where deer were euthanizedTPWD officials on Friday said a post-mortem tests conducted by the National Veterinary Service Laboratories showed no chronic wasting disease in a 14-month-old buck that was suspected of having the disease.
Man arrested after stealing EMS unit, leading officers on chase into Kerr County, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested after stealing EMS unit, leading officers on chase into Kerr County, SAPD saysKerr County deputies arrested a 35-year-old man who stole an EMS unit from a hospital near the downtown San Antonio area, according to SAPD.
Push to hand count ballots throws a Texas county’s election administration into chaos
Read full article: Push to hand count ballots throws a Texas county’s election administration into chaosHow a Kerr County commissioner’s unfounded distrust of voting machines took “a wrecking ball to one of the finest election departments.”
‘Something is a little different about this’: Rare rattlesnake found in Kerr County
Read full article: ‘Something is a little different about this’: Rare rattlesnake found in Kerr CountyA rare rattlesnake slithered its way into Kerr County recently and the last time one of them was found was nearly five years ago.
Man, woman accused of selling prescription drugs to Kerr County teen hours before fatal overdose
Read full article: Man, woman accused of selling prescription drugs to Kerr County teen hours before fatal overdoseTwo people are behind bars after they sold prescription drugs to a man hours before his overdose, according to the Kerrville County Sheriff’s Office.
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office prioritize phone, email, online scheme investigations
Read full article: Kerr County Sheriff’s Office prioritize phone, email, online scheme investigationsDon't click the link, don't call the number, don't send money. It's what Kerr County officials are advising residents after a scam cost one family $1 million.
Man, 75, killed during shootout with law enforcement in Kerr County, DPS says
Read full article: Man, 75, killed during shootout with law enforcement in Kerr County, DPS saysA 75-year-old man was killed during a shootout with law enforcement officers in Kerr County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Portion of I-10 West temporarily closed after crash, fuel spill near Kerr County, officials say
Read full article: Portion of I-10 West temporarily closed after crash, fuel spill near Kerr County, officials sayA crash involving two tractor-trailers and a massive fuel spill has led to a temporary closure of I-10 westbound, near the Kerr/Gillespie County Line.
18-wheeler pileup closes portion of Interstate 10 at Kerr-Kimble county line
Read full article: 18-wheeler pileup closes portion of Interstate 10 at Kerr-Kimble county lineA portion of Interstate 10 at the Kerr-Kimble county line is closed on Tuesday morning due to a crash involving multiple 18-wheelers.
Boil water notices lifted for communities in Bandera, Bexar, Kerr counties
Read full article: Boil water notices lifted for communities in Bandera, Bexar, Kerr countiesTexas Water Utilities lifted the remaining precautionary boil water notices for more than 1,500 households northwest of San Antonio on Friday afternoon, ending a days-long challenge for people to get clean tap water.
Two suspects arrested in separate drug cases in Kerr County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Two suspects arrested in separate drug cases in Kerr County, sheriff’s office saysKerr County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects in separate cases involving drugs, one of which ended in a pursuit with one of the suspects.
All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022Find all Texas races, including statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, ag commissioner and railroad commission; as well state legislative seats in the Texas House and Texas Senate; Congress and local San Antonio-area races, including Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, judicial seats and more.
San Antonio driver arrested after trying to bring meth into Kerr County, deputies say
Read full article: San Antonio driver arrested after trying to bring meth into Kerr County, deputies sayA San Antonio man was pulled over as he was driving into Kerr County with meth and two firearms in his vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office.
Social media post leads to meth, loaded gun, 3 arrests in Kerrville
Read full article: Social media post leads to meth, loaded gun, 3 arrests in KerrvilleThree people were arrested Wednesday in Kerrville following an undercover investigation involving social media resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine.
Murder suspect from Wisconsin found, arrested in Ingram; brother at large
Read full article: Murder suspect from Wisconsin found, arrested in Ingram; brother at largeA suspect accused of shooting a Wisconsin man in the head earlier this year was found and arrested in Kerr County, while his brother, also wanted for murder, remains at large.
61 arrested in sting operation targeting prostitution, human trafficking in Bexar, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr counties
Read full article: 61 arrested in sting operation targeting prostitution, human trafficking in Bexar, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr countiesA sting operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking resulted in the arrests of 59 people in four counties.
Meth, stolen IDs, credit cards seized in traffic stop in Kerr County
Read full article: Meth, stolen IDs, credit cards seized in traffic stop in Kerr CountyA California woman was arrested Monday in Kerr County after she was found with methamphetamine, stolen identification, credit and debit cards, law enforcement officials said.
Center Point ISD athletic director arrested on child sex crime charge
Read full article: Center Point ISD athletic director arrested on child sex crime chargeThe athletic director of the Center Point Independent School District has been arrested in connection with a child sex crime, the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said.
Man arrested after roommate fatally shot during fight, Kerr County deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after roommate fatally shot during fight, Kerr County deputies sayA Central Texas man was arrested after his roommate was fatally shot over the weekend in Ingram, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.
Theft ring investigation leads to seizure of firearms, rare collectibles, Kerr County officials say
Read full article: Theft ring investigation leads to seizure of firearms, rare collectibles, Kerr County officials sayA man is in custody after a theft and burglary ring investigation by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, rare collectibles and drugs.
Sex and slave labor is a problem in Bexar County, local survivor advocate says
Read full article: Sex and slave labor is a problem in Bexar County, local survivor advocate saysChara McMichael with BCSF Health and Human Services says children as young as 4 years old have been victims of human trafficking in the Bexar County community.
Driver arrested in human smuggling operation, Kerr County deputies say
Read full article: Driver arrested in human smuggling operation, Kerr County deputies sayA driver, along with 16 undocumented immigrants, are in custody after a motorist observed multiple people in the bed of a pickup truck in Kerrville.
Kerr County emergency management officials warn drivers to stay off roads amid icy conditions
Read full article: Kerr County emergency management officials warn drivers to stay off roads amid icy conditionsThe slippery roadways are catching many drivers by surprise as they underestimate the road conditions brought on by the winter storm.
Man accused of child porn possession, sexual assault of child arrested in Kerr County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man accused of child porn possession, sexual assault of child arrested in Kerr County, sheriff’s office saysA 40-year-old Ingram man was arrested and charged for sexual assault of a child and child pornography after a victim came forward Thursday, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.
Kerrville child care worker arrested after investigators discover evidence of sexual relationships with children
Read full article: Kerrville child care worker arrested after investigators discover evidence of sexual relationships with childrenThe Kerr County Sheriff's Office arrested a Kerrville child care worker accused of having sexual relationships with at least two children.
Kerrville teen charged with intoxication manslaughter in wreck that killed Tivy football player, injured 2 others
Read full article: Kerrville teen charged with intoxication manslaughter in wreck that killed Tivy football player, injured 2 othersA 19-year-old Kerrville man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle in connection with a crash that killed a 17-year-old Tivy football player and injured two other people.
Officials release more details on crash that killed Tivy High School student, football player
Read full article: Officials release more details on crash that killed Tivy High School student, football playerNew details were released from the Texas Department of Public Safety on a two-vehicle crash on IH-10 that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old Tivy High School student and hospitalized two others earlier this week.
3 men accused of smuggling immigrants arrested following chase in Kerr, Kendall counties
Read full article: 3 men accused of smuggling immigrants arrested following chase in Kerr, Kendall countiesThree men accused of smuggling immigrants were arrested Tuesday following a 40-mile high-speed chase through Kendall and Kerr counties.
‘It should have been a lot safer’: Survivors of drag racing crash in Kerrville speak out after filing lawsuit
Read full article: ‘It should have been a lot safer’: Survivors of drag racing crash in Kerrville speak out after filing lawsuitThe family of a 6-year-old child who was killed in a drag racing crash is suing the event's organizer.
San Antonio-area woman dies from injuries sustained in Kerrville drag racing crash
Read full article: San Antonio-area woman dies from injuries sustained in Kerrville drag racing crashA Converse woman who was struck during the Kerrville drag racing crash that killed two children on Saturday has died from her injuries, authorities confirmed to KSAT.
New details emerge in Kerrville drag racing crash that killed 2 children; investigation still underway
Read full article: New details emerge in Kerrville drag racing crash that killed 2 children; investigation still underwayKerrville police released more information on Monday about a fatal tragedy that unfolded Saturday during a drag racing event, where two children were killed and six others were injured.
Kerr County man pleads guilty in crash that killed 4 members of Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Read full article: Kerr County man pleads guilty in crash that killed 4 members of Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle ClubA Kerr County man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a drunk driving crash that killed four Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club members in July 2020.
2 new cases of rabies confirmed in Kerrville; residents urged to keep close eye on pets
Read full article: 2 new cases of rabies confirmed in Kerrville; residents urged to keep close eye on petsTwo more cases of rabies have been confirmed in Kerrville, and city officials are now urging residents to keep an extra close eye on their pets and make sure they’re vaccinated against the illness.
Man arrested after graphic images, videos related to child sexual assault found on devices, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after graphic images, videos related to child sexual assault found on devices, deputies sayA Kerrville man was arrested after authorities say they found graphic videos and images on his electronic devices related to the sexual assault of at least two minors.
Man arrested after he made ‘terroristic threat,’ Kerr County Sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested after he made ‘terroristic threat,’ Kerr County Sheriff saysThe Kerr County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that deputies, along with FBI, Department of Public Safety and Secret Service, had arrested a man who self-identified as a terrorist and had plans for a “mass casualty event.”
These boil water notices have been lifted in the San Antonio area
Read full article: These boil water notices have been lifted in the San Antonio areaBoil water notice issued as city of Kerrville experiences ‘unprecedented strain’ on water systemSAN ANTONIO – Millions of residents across the state and in the San Antonio region have had to undergo a boil water notice following this week’s winter storm. The Boil Water Notice Rescinded for customers in the Enchanted River Estates water system , Public Water System ID No. Boil Water Notice Rescinded for customers in the River Bend Estates water system , Public Water System ID No. Boil Water Notice Rescinded for customers in the Lake Medina Shores water system, Public Water System ID No. Boil Water Notice Rescinded for customers in the Woodhaven Mobile Home Park water system , Public Water System ID No.
Here are the boil water notices in the San Antonio area
Read full article: Here are the boil water notices in the San Antonio areaA Boil Water Notice means residents should boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). 1, located in Bandera, PWS#0100011Bexar CountySAWS has rescinded its boil water notice for all of San Antonio. **NO LONGER IN EFFECT** Monarch Utilities has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for customers in the Coolcrest water system , Public Water System ID No. Gillespie County**NO LONGER IN EFFECT** Monarch Utilities has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for customers in the Oakview water system, Public Water System ID No. **NO LONGER IN EFFECT** Monarch Utilities has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for customers in the Rocky Creek Subdivision water system, Public Water System ID No.
Boil water notice issued as city of Kerrville experiences ‘unprecedented strain’ on water system
Read full article: Boil water notice issued as city of Kerrville experiences ‘unprecedented strain’ on water systemKERRVILLE, Texas – A boil water notice has been issued as the city of Kerrville experiences “unprecedented strain” on the water system, according to city officials. “Water pressure will be enhanced as the system is able to re-equalize as power is restored and properties with water breaks are turned off. As several water storage tanks have emptied over the day, and some water main breaks have occurred, the system pressure loss has triggered a boil water notice for water that is utilized for human consumption. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes, city officials said. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the notice.
Drivers stranded on Interstate 10 in Kerr, Kimble counties after major accident during wintry weather
Read full article: Drivers stranded on Interstate 10 in Kerr, Kimble counties after major accident during wintry weatherThe cold snap in Central and South Texas resulted in freezing rain overnight, leading to multiple crashes and stalled cars on Interstate 10 in Kerr and Kimble counties. Ice and multiple crashes on Interstate 10 in Kerr County have stranded drivers and passengers for hours from Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, to Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (Courtesy, Joe Florence)Kimble County officials told KSAT that none of the accidents resulted in fatalities. TxDOT officials are warning drivers to stay off the roads if possible. The weather will stay cold as we end the workweek with a high only in the 30s.
Kerr County slated to receive 1,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week, officials say
Read full article: Kerr County slated to receive 1,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week, officials say(AP Photo/Fateh Guidoum)KERRVILLE, Texas – After weeks of reaching out to state legislators and health organizations, Kerr County officials say the area is finally slated to receive more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement came from city leaders on Saturday, who said a total of 1,200 doses of the vaccine are scheduled to arrive next week. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said the county has proven through a regional flu clinic that the county has the capacity to vaccinate 1,000 to 2,000 people per day. AdKerr County residents can also check on the availability of vaccines in Fredericksburg for the coming week. The Kerrville VA Medical Center has also been vaccinating veterans with an “assignment” who are 65 and older.
State: Kerrville nursing home failed to control COVID infections, isolated patients away from their belongings
Read full article: State: Kerrville nursing home failed to control COVID infections, isolated patients away from their belongingsWaterside Nursing and Rehabilitation has had well over 100 cases of COVID-19 among its staff and residents. KERRVILLE, Texas – A Kerrville nursing home failed to control infections of COVID-19 and forced some residents into isolation without their personal belongings, according to the findings of a state investigation obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders. Facility staff also failed to properly track how often patients were being bathed, records show. One resident told investigators she had not been bathed in a month. AdInvestigators instructed facility staff that more attempts needed to be made to bathe residents before documenting them as refusals.
Kerrville Renaissance Festival returns in January, bring a mask or you can’t get in for free!
Read full article: Kerrville Renaissance Festival returns in January, bring a mask or you can’t get in for free!KERRVILLE, Texas – The Kerrville Renaissance Festival is returning to full force, but participants will add another element to their costumes this year to get through the door: Facial coverings. Admission is free this year and the outdoor festival is being set up as a marketplace, according to April Cory from Hill Country Festivals. “The layout will be more like a craft show with some entertainment,” Cory said. A complete list of entertainment, craft booths, and activities will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Related: Kerrville Folk Festival canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak in Texas
Retired Houston police officer fatally shot by neighbor in Kerr County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Retired Houston police officer fatally shot by neighbor in Kerr County, sheriff’s office saysThe Kerr County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led up to the fatal shooting of a retired Houston police officer who lives in a gated Kerr County neighborhood. At the scene, deputies found Mart Hanna, the 68-year-old retired police officer, who was fatally shot. The man who shot him was identified as Kenneth Brown, a 71-year-old retired U.S. Customs Officer, according to the news release. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office has called in the Texas Rangers to assist in the investigation. No arrests were made in the case on Monday and the investigation is ongoing, according to the sheriff’s office.
Kerr County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 70-year-old man
Read full article: Kerr County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 70-year-old manKerr County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 70-year-old manPublished: November 11, 2020, 7:05 amThe Kerr County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 70-year-old man who they say poses a credible threat to his own health and safety.
70-year-old man reported missing has been found, Kerr County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: 70-year-old man reported missing has been found, Kerr County Sheriff’s Office saysSAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: According to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, Roger William Robertson has been found. Robertson was reported missing on Wednesday. ---(Original Story)The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 70-year-old man who they say poses a credible threat to his own health and safety. The affected Texas counties and regions include the following: NWS Forth Worth, NWS Houston, NWS Corpus Christi, NWS San Angelo, NWS Midland. If you have any information contact the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office at 830-896-1133.
Carjacking suspect arrested in Kendall County following violent encounters with victims, law enforcement officers
Read full article: Carjacking suspect arrested in Kendall County following violent encounters with victims, law enforcement officersBut law enforcement authorities said Jerry Gardner, of Cedar Park, didn’t give up easily. Gardner was involved in a violent series of encounters, beginning at a gas station in Midland, where the carjacking occurred Friday night, the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said. Gardner then struck a customer who tried to intervene in the carjacking before taking off on Interstate 10. Gardner then ran toward a Kendall County deputy and the suspect was shocked with a Taser, the KCSO said. After a brief struggle, he was arrested and taken to the Kerr County Jail, where he is being held on bonds from six charges totaling $528,500.
Drunk driving crash claims life of fourth Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club member
Read full article: Drunk driving crash claims life of fourth Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club memberA Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club member who was hit by a suspected drunken driver nearly two weeks ago died Friday, marking the fourth death in connection to the incident. (Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club)On the day of the crash, deputies arrested Ivan Robles Navejas, 28. He was charged with four counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle and three counts of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle. Due to Lazo’s death, it is likely one of the intoxication assault charges will be upgraded to intoxication manslaughter. Robles Navejas also has a pending aggravated assault charge stemming from a 2018 incident in Bexar County, court records showed.
ICE: Man accused in drunk driving crash that killed 3 motorcyclists in Texas Hill Country in U.S. illegally
Read full article: ICE: Man accused in drunk driving crash that killed 3 motorcyclists in Texas Hill Country in U.S. illegallyKerr County Sheriff’s deputies say Ivan Robles Navejas crossed over the center line on Highway 16, striking several of the motorcycles head-on. Kerr County man charged in head-on crash that killed three Blue Line Law Enforcement motorcyclistsThree motorcyclists were killed in the crashed and four others were injured and hospitalized. ICE spokesperson Nina Pruneda on Tuesday confirmed that Robles Navejas is “an unlawfully present Mexican national,” leading the agency to filed an immigration detainer against him. In November 2016, ICE encountered Robles Navejas after a DWI arrest in Kerr County, but he did not meet the agency’s enforcement priorities at that time. Robles Navejas also has a pending aggravated assault charge stemming from a 2018 incident in Bexar County, court records showed.
Kerr County man charged in head-on crash that killed three Blue Line Law Enforcement motorcyclists
Read full article: Kerr County man charged in head-on crash that killed three Blue Line Law Enforcement motorcyclistsKERR COUNTY, Texas – Update:A 28-year-old man has been charged in a fatal, head-on crash that killed three Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club motorcyclists. Original:Three members of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club that were killed in a crash Saturday afternoon have been identified. (Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club)The TBLLEMC said the group was in Bandera, Texas for the weekend for its annual Thin Blue Line Foundation meeting, which was going to take place Saturday afternoon. “Please join Thin Blue Line LEMC and Law Enforcement from around country in praying for these brave men and their families. RELATED: KCSO: 3 killed, 9 hospitalized after crash involving Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
KCSO: 3 killed, 9 hospitalized after crash involving Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Read full article: KCSO: 3 killed, 9 hospitalized after crash involving Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle ClubKERR COUNTY, Texas – Three people were killed and nine others critically injured after a crash on Highway 16, involving members of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred Saturday afternoon on Highway 16, south of Kerrville. KCSO said in a Facebook post that the motorcycle club was on a ride in the Texas Hill Country, celebrating the club’s birthday, when another driver crossed the center line, leading to the crash. Three people were killed and nine others were hospitalized in critical condition, officials said. The driver that crossed the center stripe was arrested and is facing several charges of intoxicated manslaughter and intoxication assault, according to the KCSO.
Toddler’s body found in Guadalupe River in Kerr County, officials say
Read full article: Toddler’s body found in Guadalupe River in Kerr County, officials sayKERR COUNTY, Texas – A search in Kerr County ends tragically after a 20-month-old child drowned in the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer confirmed to KSAT 12 that the child’s body was recovered at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The accident happened on the Guadalupe River between Hunt and Ingram. The accident happened on the Guadalupe River between Hunt and Ingram. The Kerr County’s Sheriff Office is not handling the case, Hierholzer said.
Kerr County COVID-19 cases, recoveries
Read full article: Kerr County COVID-19 cases, recoveriesKERRVILLE, Texas – On June 17, Kerr County officials confirmed eight new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of positive cases in the county to 29. Of the total cases, 19 patients have recovered and one resident died. Seven cases were community spread and one was travel related, officials said.
Kerrville man facing murder charge after victim dies in San Antonio nursing facility
Read full article: Kerrville man facing murder charge after victim dies in San Antonio nursing facilityAfter a man died at a San Antonio nursing care facility in April, a Kerrville man who faced aggravated assault charges is now charged with murder, according to the Kerrville Police Department. Alexander Scott Haley, 35, was indicted on murder charges Monday by a Kerr County grand jury shortly after Louis Earl Vaughn died. Man assaulted relative and threatened her children while ‘looking for pills’ at Converse home, affidavit says“Vaughn was the victim of an assault that occurred on July 10, 2019, near the boardwalk area west of the Schreiner One Center," police said in a news release. “Vaughn had remained unconscious since the assault in which he suffered severe injuries to his head.”Haley has remained in custody since the date of his initial arrest and will now be held on a $250,000.00 bond, according to the news release.
Police investigating Christmas Day theft at Inn of the Hills
Read full article: Police investigating Christmas Day theft at Inn of the HillsKERRVILLE, TEXAS – Kerrville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two alleged hotel thieves. The theft happened Christmas Day around 8:27 a.m. at the Inn of the Hills on Junction Highway. 'I’ll take your life’: Woman threatened store cashier with knife during beer theft, police sayAccording to a Facebook post, police say a male and a female stole “a substantial amount of property from one of the hotel rooms.”On 12/25/2019 at about 0827 hours at Inn of the Hills, 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas; a white Ford pickup... Posted by City of Kerrville - Police Department on Thursday, January 16, 2020The suspects drove a white Ford pickup pulling a small trailer, police say. Delivery drivers right on time to interrupt burglary at South Side sandwich shopAnyone with more information on the incident or the suspects is urged to contact the Kerr County Crime Stoppers at 830-896-8477.
Kerr County corrections officer dies following flu-related complications, sheriff says
Read full article: Kerr County corrections officer dies following flu-related complications, sheriff saysKERR COUNTY, Texas – A Kerr County corrections officer died Sunday following complications from the flu, Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer said. Stephen Walters, 43, was admitted to a San Antonio hospital in mid-December when complications set in, Hierholzer said. “He was an excellent corrections officer.”Hierholzer wasn’t sure if Walters had received the flu shot, but he encouraged all Kerr County Sheriff’s Office employees to get one. "God bless you Stephen Walters and what you and your family gave to the citizens of Kerr County,” Hierholzer said. What you need to know about the upcoming flu season in South Texas
Kerrville man who pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, possession of child pornography sentenced
Read full article: Kerrville man who pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, possession of child pornography sentencedSAN ANTONIO – A Kerrville man who pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and possession of child pornography was sentenced to prison Thursday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas. Christopher Zamarripa, 46, was sentenced to 460 months, or more than 38 years, in federal prison, officials with the attorney’s office said. On Aug. 15, Zamarripa pleaded guilty to ten counts of cyberstalking and one count of possession of child pornography. Zamarripa uploaded to the same online pornographic websites unaltered images of two child victims, officials said. Officials said a subsequent forensics analysis of the laptop revealed the presence of child pornography.