SHERIFF'S REPORT - AUGUST 12 to AUGUST 18, 2024
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT
Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger
8/12/2024 - 8/18/2024
8/12/2024
Motorist reported single vehicle crash vs. deer at Hwy 77/CR 114. Deputy and Trooper responded to the scene.
Sergeant arrested one male subject on an outstanding Lee County warrant and transported to the Lee County Jail.
Complainant reported an animal complainant on CR 439. Sergeant responded to investigate and will be conducting follow up to ensure the welfare of the animals.
Deputy met with a complainant in the lobby in regard to theft from an employer.
Deputy spoke with a reporting party in regard to a civil matter.
Citizen came by the Office to speak with a Deputy in regard to a scam phone call.
Sergeant and Constable Pct. 2 responded to a fire on CR 118. The fire was determined to be a controlled burn that became out of control. GVFD was dispatched to the scene.
Complainant reported an assault at a residence on Wells Street. Deputies responded to investigate and collect information for an offense report.
Complainant reported gunfire in the area of Westwood Lane at an apartment complex. Sergeant, Constable Pct. 2, Giddings PD, and DPS responded to the scene and determined it to be fireworks.
Complainant from Westwood Lane requested assistance with a juvenile matter. Deputies responded to assist.
Complainant requested Deputies respond to CR 133 to recover an item stolen from their work. Deputies met with all parties involved and the item was recovered and returned to the owner.
Shortly after midnight, a complainant reported a male subject was beating on the outside of the house and yelling. Deputy arrived at the scene and located the male subject who was placed under arrest and transported to Lee County Jail.
8/13/2024
Deputy met with a complainant at the Office for an assault. Information taken and the case was forwarded to the LCSO Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.
Deputy arrested one male subject at District Court and transported same to Lee County Jail.
Deputy met with a complainant at the Office in regard to a forgery. Information taken for offense report.
Deputies responded to a verbal disturbance in the 4100 block of East Austin St. Matter was settled.
Deputies responded to Hwy 290 East to assist Trooper on a traffic stop with a non-compliant subject.
8/14/2024
Complainant called 911 to report a male subject in a vehicle physically fighting another occupant in the vehicle. Deputies responded to assist GPD, and the suspect was located, arrested, and transported to Lee County Jail.
Deputy arrested a male subject on two outstanding Lee County warrants. The individual was secured in the Lee County Jail.
Sergeant arrested a female subject at Stephen F. Austin St. on a recent burglary charge out of Lee County. The individual was secured in the Lee County Jail.
LCSO Investigator was out with another agency conducting warrant service. Investigator requested marked patrol units to make a traffic stop on the wanted suspect. Giddings PD and Deputies responded to assist, after which a pursuit ensued in the City of Giddings and then to FM 141, CR 119, FM 180, FM 1697, FM 141, SH 21, and finally came to a stop at a residence on FM 3403. One male suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail.
Deputy responded to Warren Road to meet with a complainant in regard to a fraud report.
Complainant reported loud music on Deerwood Drive. Deputy made location and met with the party involved and the music was turned off.
Complainant on FM 141 called to report a burglary of a habitation where items were stolen. Deputy responded to investigate and report.
8/15/2024
Sergeant responded to FM 1697 to patrol school bus routes, after a complaint was received that vehicles were not stopping for buses. No violations located.
Motorist reported a dead dog in the roadway at Hwy 77/CR 217. Sheriff removed the animal from the roadway.
Motorist reported a one vehicle rollover crash on FM 696. Deputies, Lee County EMS, and Lexington VFD responded to the scene. Crash worked by DPS.
Complainant reported their building was burglarized on Hwy 290 West. Deputy responded to investigate and report.
Deputy assisted a stranded motorist at SH 21/CR 453. Wrecker was summoned to the scene for a tire change.
Complainant reported a male subject knocked on a door and walked off on CR 424. Deputies responded and located the individual who was released to a family member.
Deputy located an open door at a business on Hwy 77 South. Deputy checked the building and didn't observe any sign of criminal activity.
8/16/2024
Sheriff and Deputies assisted staff was a violent inmate in the Lee County Jail. Inmate was transferred to the violent cell.
Deputy assisted a motorist with a vehicle unlock on Hwy 77 North.
Complainant reported a domestic disturbance at a residence on CR 123. Deputies responded to investigate.
Female subject came to the Office to ascertain if she had any arrest warrants. Sergeant arrested the subject on two outstanding Lee County warrants, and she was secured in the Lee County Jail.
Citizen from CR 209 called to report a suspicious vehicle that had been parking in their driveway then leave. Sergeant patrolled the area and set up a close patrol for the location.
Sergeant stopped out with a vehicle parked off of CR 223 after midnight. It was determined that the driver was awaiting assistance from a friend on the disabled vehicle.
Sergeant performed a close patrol at an apartment complex and located a door that appeared to have been forced in. No other signs of criminal activity were located, and dayshift would follow-up with the apartment manager in the morning.
Convenience store employee requested a Deputy in Lexington at 0400 for a suspicious male subject that had been on the premises for over an hour. Deputy made location and the subject agreed to leave the property.
8/17/2024
Deputy located and red tagged an abandoned vehicle on SH 21 near the Burleson County line.
Deputy located and red tagged an abandoned vehicle on Hwy 77 North.
Reporting party requested a welfare check on a male subject on PR 3023. Deputies made contact and all was okay.
Sergeant and Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 responded to a residence on CR 401 for an inquest.
Deputy assisted a citizen on N. Ellis Street with a vehicle unlock.
Deputies responded to a residence on CR 118 to attempt to locate a male subject for found property.
Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on CR 118. The incident was determined to be verbal only and the parties were separated.
Deputy located a black car parked in the middle of the road on CR 118. One male subject was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and secured in the Lee County Jail.
Sergeant assisted Giddings PD on Nails Creek Road where an auto vs. pedestrian crash was reported. Lee County EMS was summoned for the pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and secured in the Lee County Jail.
Jail Staff requested LCEMS to the Lee County Jail for an inmate that had fallen.
Deputy radioed in at 0324 that he was trying to catch a motorcycle on SH 21/CR 402 at speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour. The motorcycle was stopped at SH 21/FM 141 and the rider was issued citations and released.
8/18/2024
Complainant on CR 227 reported gunfire in the area. Deputy responded to patrol the area. No signs of criminal activity present.
Deputies responded to a civil standby at an RV Park on Hwy 77 North.
Complainant reported a burglary of a habitation on CR 323. Deputy responded to investigate and report.
Deputy responded to CR 416 to meet with a witness who saw a vehicle drop off several kittens on the county road.
Deputy located a vehicle on N. Joekel Street that had an alarm activated after midnight. Deputy made contact with the owner, and all was okay.
Deputy checked out with a disabled semi-truck/trailer on Hwy 77/CR 326 in a lane of traffic.
Deputies made 71 traffic stops for this reporting period.
I would like to remind our citizens to call us at the Sheriff's Office 979-542-2800 anytime you receive a suspicious phone call, even if the caller ID is "Lee County". Scammers do a great job of seeming legitimate. They will prey on you, claim you will be arrested, and demand money from you. Law enforcement does NOT conduct business in that manner.
Respectfully yours,
Garrett Durrenberger
Sheriff, Lee County
