Driver found passed out in roadway arrested for DWI

The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office responded to 440 calls for service during Oct. 23-29. Deputies conducted 249 traffic stops, issued 181 warnings and 17 citations and responded to nine traffic accidents, including eight minor and one major crash. Eight arrests were made during the reporting period, and the Gillespie County Jail population was 70.

Information contained in this report was provided by the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office. The publication of an arrest does not indicate guilt. All persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Drugs – Alcohol On Oct. 24 at approximately 10:26 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of East Main Street based on prior knowledge that the driver, Jose Talamantes, 39, of Clinton, Oklahoma, did not have a driver’s license. Dispatch confirmed Talamantes did not have a license. The deputy received consent to search the vehicle and located a THC vape that field-tested positive. Talamantes was arrested for Poss CS PG 2 <1g.

On Oct. 28 at approximately 6:13 a.m., a deputy responded to a traffic hazard at North RR 783 and RR 648 involving a vehicle parked in the roadway with its lights off. The complainant reported seeing someone sleeping in the driver’s seat. Ricardo Jonathan Obregon, 28, of Pharr, was found passed out in the driver’s seat with an open alcoholic beverage container visible in a cupholder. After being awakened, Obregon attempted to start the vehicle, but it was out of gas. He displayed several signs of intoxication and was administered standardized field sobriety tests. Obregon was arrested for DWI w/ Open Container. He refused to provide a breath specimen, and a deputy obtained a blood search warrant from a judge. Obregon’s blood was collected, and he was transported to the Gillespie County Jail.

Other On Oct. 23 at approximately 4:15 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist in the 1100 block of East Main Street for Failure to Signal Lane Change. Ramiro Navarro Jaramillo, 27, was checked through the Division of Homeland Security and, according to the report, was found to be in the United States illegally. A lawful detainer was issued, and Jaramillo was released to DHS.

On Oct. 24 at approximately 8:10 a.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1500 block of South Highway 87. The driver, Danelia Nohemi Justiniano Rodas, 24, and her daughter were checked through the Division of Homeland Security and, according to the report, were found to be in the United States illegally. Lawful detainers were issued, and both were released to DHS.

On Oct. 24 at approximately 11:51 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of East Main Street for a defective third brake light. The driver, Rodney Edwards, 46, was found to have a license that was not eligible with previous convictions. Edwards was arrested for Driving While License Invalid – Enhanced (DWLI ENH).

On Oct. 24 at approximately 11:51 a.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle near South Lincoln and East Creek streets for a Defective Brake Light. The driver, Mateo Solorio Doval, 58, was checked through the Division of Homeland Security. A lawful detainer was issued, and Doval was released to DHS.

On Oct. 24 at approximately 10:32 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop at South Milam and West Live Oak streets for a Defective Headlight. The driver, Jaime Margarito Aguilar-Flores, 46, was checked through the Division of Homeland Security and, according to the report, was found to be in the United States illegally. A lawful detainer was issued, and Aguilar-Flores was released to DHS.

On Oct. 25 at approximately 9:10 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of East Main Street for a Defective Third Brake Light. The driver, Luis Angel Feliciano Lazaro, 21, had no record through dispatch and was checked through the Division of Homeland Security. According to the report, Lazaro was found to be in the United States illegally. A lawful detainer was issued, and he was released to DHS.

On Oct. 25 at approximately 10:34 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on East Highway 290 at Old San Antonio Road for No Front License Plate and Expired Registration (12-25). The driver, Kaleb Zachrie Jeffrey, 31, of Fredericksburg, was found to have a Texas driver’s license that was not eligible and an active suspension for an alcohol-related offense. Jeffrey was arrested for Driving While License Invalid (DWLI) - Enhanced.

On Oct. 27 at approximately 9:15 a.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 6000 block of Highway 290 East. Ricardo Gonzalez Gonzalez, 37, and Roberto Mata Gonzalez, 34, were checked through the Division of Homeland Security and later detained. Lawful detainers were issued, and both were released to DHS without incident.

On Oct. 27 at approximately 7:44 p.m., a deputy assisted a Fredericksburg Police officer on a traffic stop near South Highway 16 and Friendship Lane. Helfer Perez Rivera, 28, was checked through DHS and showed to have a Final Order. A lawful detainer was issued, and Rivera was released to DHS.

On Oct. 28 at approximately 7:55 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop for failing to dim high beams within the proper distance and turning too wide to the right. Curp Samuel Sancho, 20, and Jose Aguirre Giron, 36, were checked through the Division of Homeland Security and, according to the report, were found to be in the United States illegally. Lawful detainers were issued, and both were released to DHS.

On Oct. 29 at approximately 7:17 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop for No License Plate Light in the 10200 block of East Highway 290. Driver Erick Adolfo Juarez Osorio, 30, and passenger Luis Rodolfo Sicajan Juarez, 25, had no record through dispatch and were checked through the Division of Homeland Security. According to the report, both were found to be in the United States illegally. Lawful detainers were issued, and both were released to DHS.

Crime of the week

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Anyone with information about a crime is asked to contact Gillespie County Crime Stoppers at 830-997-8477 (TIPS) orwww.gillespiecountycrimestoppers.com.

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Weekly calls Oct. 23-29

• 2 alarms

• 31 animal-related calls

• 2 civil disputes

• 1 civil process

• 1 criminal mischief

• 1 criminal trespass

• 4 disturbances

• 16 follow-ups

• 8 fraud cases

• 4 harassment calls

• 1 illegal dumping call

• 2 other agency assists

• 8 prisoner transports

• 1 property lost/recovered

• 22 public relations

• 17 special assignments

• 15 suspicious activity calls

• 31 traffic hazards

• 1 warrant service

• 11 welfare concerns

• 3 unattended deaths

Driver found passed out in roadway arrested for DWI

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