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.
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.
Fayette County sees increase in calls for service, offense reports in 2021
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said that there has been a 14% increase in calls for service and a 12.5% increase in reports generated over the last five years.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said that there has been a 14% increase in calls for service and a 12.5% increase in reports generated over the last five years.
Discovery of AirTag tracking device prevents double theft of truck
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says the man said he was heading to work in Austin when he got an alert on his iPhone that he was being tracked.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says the man said he was heading to work in Austin when he got an alert on his iPhone that he was being tracked.
Middle school student in Texas charged with making terroristic threat
The juvenile, a student who attends La Grange Middle School, was later detained and charged.
The juvenile, a student who attends La Grange Middle School, was later detained and charged.
Motorist notices Airtag tracking device, car discovered to be stolen
FCSO says that a deputy was flagged down in the Ellinger area by the motorist, who said his phone had notified him about an Airtag tracking device on his car.
FCSO says that a deputy was flagged down in the Ellinger area by the motorist, who said his phone had notified him about an Airtag tracking device on his car.
Teenagers who stole skidsteer from property near La Grange arrested
Logan Herdler, 17, and Justin Lewis, 18, have been arrested and charged with felony theft.
Logan Herdler, 17, and Justin Lewis, 18, have been arrested and charged with felony theft.
Texas 10 Most Wanted featured fugitive arrested in Killeen
34-year-old Charles Lee Tillman Jr was added to the list on Sept. 15 and was November’s featured fugitive.
34-year-old Charles Lee Tillman Jr was added to the list on Sept. 15 and was November’s featured fugitive.
Homes catch on fire following controlled burn in Fayette County
A few homes caught on fire following a controlled burn in Fayette County. There were no reported injuries, according to local authorities.
A few homes caught on fire following a controlled burn in Fayette County. There were no reported injuries, according to local authorities.
Fayette County Sheriff's office responds to two fires this week
Two separate fires were reported near Fayetteville and Muldoon this week, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Two separate fires were reported near Fayetteville and Muldoon this week, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Former Smithville police chief arrested in illegal gambling bust
Along with 54-year-old Maugere, 36-year-old Chasity Robinson, and 35-year-old Michael Burgess, we’re arrested in connection to the operation.
Along with 54-year-old Maugere, 36-year-old Chasity Robinson, and 35-year-old Michael Burgess, we’re arrested in connection to the operation.
Driver in La Grange arrested for possession of marijuana, Adderall
The deputy conducted a search on the vehicle and found a baggie of marijuana, gummie bears, and 7 grams of Adderall. The driver admitted the contraband was hers.
The deputy conducted a search on the vehicle and found a baggie of marijuana, gummie bears, and 7 grams of Adderall. The driver admitted the contraband was hers.
La Grange experiences fast flooding due to rain
This is the second big rain event this year in La Grange. It's also another warning of how quickly conditions can change.
This is the second big rain event this year in La Grange. It's also another warning of how quickly conditions can change.
Two arrested in Giddings for burglaries in Fayette, Lee counties
Stolen property from burglaries in Fayette County and Lee County were found in the men's possession, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.
Stolen property from burglaries in Fayette County and Lee County were found in the men's possession, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office receives 'Friends of NRA' grant
FCSO says the money received from the grant will be used to fund the purchase of service ammunition to be used for enhanced firearms training.
FCSO says the money received from the grant will be used to fund the purchase of service ammunition to be used for enhanced firearms training.
Flood recovery, assessment underway in Fayette County following storms
The transition from rescue, escape, to recovery took less than 24 hours.
The transition from rescue, escape, to recovery took less than 24 hours.
Severe weather causes flooding, damage in Fayette County
There was flooding in La Grange and west of Flatonia a tornado touched down.
There was flooding in La Grange and west of Flatonia a tornado touched down.
17 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop in Fayette County
A man has been arrested and the estimated street value of the cocaine is $1.7 million.
A man has been arrested and the estimated street value of the cocaine is $1.7 million.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages sits at 111, could rise
The Texas Department of State Health Services says these numbers could rise as its investigation continues.
The Texas Department of State Health Services says these numbers could rise as its investigation continues.
Fayette County seizes 15 pounds of fentanyl with street value of $100M
The driver Briana Tenorio,18, and passenger Jonathan Gonzalez, 20, were arrested for felony drug possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.
The driver Briana Tenorio,18, and passenger Jonathan Gonzalez, 20, were arrested for felony drug possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.
10 pounds of meth seized in Fayette County traffic stop
The five bags of methamphetamine have a street value of $400,000, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
The five bags of methamphetamine have a street value of $400,000, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.