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Fayette County Sheriff's Office: Suspected undocumented immigrants flee from vehicle after stop

Fayette County Sheriff's Office: Suspected undocumented immigrants flee from vehicle after stop

The incident began near Flatonia in Fayette County and ended after a lengthy pursuit into Gonzales County.

12 hours ago
San Antonio man arrested after deputies find 10 kilos of cocaine hidden in car

San Antonio man arrested after deputies find 10 kilos of cocaine hidden in car

A Fayette County investigator found 10 bundles hidden throughout the car, including in the dashboard, rocker panel compartments and in a rear seat pillar, says FCSO.

August 25, 2022
Houston man attempts to steal cellphones from La Grange T-Mobile store

Houston man attempts to steal cellphones from La Grange T-Mobile store

A man reportedly ran into a LaGrange phone store, took two phones, and ran out. He was later found traveling on FM 609 and was booked into jail due to an active Parole Violation warrant.

April 22, 2022
More than $75K cash recovered in Fayette County traffic stop

More than $75K cash recovered in Fayette County traffic stop

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says it recovered $75,775 after a traffic stop and arrested 42-year-old Jorge Cortez of Laredo.

March 3, 2022
Stolen vehicle recovered following police chase in Fayette County

Stolen vehicle recovered following police chase in Fayette County

The Ford Raptor was reported stolen out of San Antonio.

February 18, 2022
Almost $35K seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

Almost $35K seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

Inside an aftermarket compartment in the engine area were several vacuum-sealed bundles of US currency, totaling $39,490, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

January 16, 2022
Severe weather causes flooding, damage in Fayette County

Severe weather causes flooding, damage in Fayette County

There was flooding in La Grange and west of Flatonia a tornado touched down.

May 19, 2021
78.5 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

78.5 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

FCSO says the cocaine has an estimated street value of $850,000.

November 13, 2020
Over 250 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

Over 250 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

A Fayette County Sheriff's Office sergeant searched the truck during the traffic stop and found approximately 253 pounds of marijuana hidden under a load of lumber and PVC pipes.

October 7, 2020
$136K seized from Laredo man in Flatonia traffic stop

$136K seized from Laredo man in Flatonia traffic stop

During a search, the investigator noticed tampering to a natural void in the rear wall of the vehicle, where he found several vacuum-sealed bundles of money totaling $136,000.

October 1, 2020
Over $186,000 seized from bus driver in Flatonia traffic stop

Over $186,000 seized from bus driver in Flatonia traffic stop

In a concealed compartment on the bus, several vacuum-sealed packages of money were found, totalling $186,070.

September 23, 2020
350 lbs of marijuana seized from septic truck in Fayette County

350 lbs of marijuana seized from septic truck in Fayette County

A consent to search the vehicle lead an officer to open the lid of the cleaning truck where he found 350 lbs of marijuana.

August 6, 2020

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