3 teens arrested, multiple stolen items recovered in Kyle New Year's Eve traffic stop

KYLE, Texas - Three teenagers were arrested and stolen firearms, vehicles, credit cards, checks and other items were recovered following a routine traffic stop in Kyle on New Year's Eve.

What we know:

Kyle police say the teens admitted to being involved in multiple crimes in the Spicewood area the night before, including stealing firearms and cars.

Officers recovered a ‘significant amount of stolen and fraudulent property’ associated with five different victims, including:

• 14 stolen credit cards
• 3 stolen checks
• 2 drivers' licenses

Officers also found multiple alcohol bottles and a ‘distributable amount’ of THC vape pens.

18-year-old Nathaniel Montalvo of Kyle has been charged with:

• Engaging in organized criminal activity
• Possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)
• Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information
• Credit card or debit card abuse
• Unlawful carrying of a weapon
• Evading arrest or detention

17-year-old Jorge Sanchez of Manor has been charged with:

• Engaging in organized criminal activity
• Manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance
• Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information
• Credit card or debit case abuse
• Unlawful carrying of a weapon
• Prohibited weapon

17-year-old Eduardo De Jesus Ramirez of Austin has been charged with:

• Engaging in organized criminal activity
• Credit card or debit card abuse
• Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Kyle Police are assisting the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation into the Spicewood incidents.

What you can do:

Kyle police are encouraging community members to take proactive steps to reduce criminal activity, including:

• Locking doors
• Removing valuables
• Securing firearms
• Reporting suspicious activity immediately