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Texas’ Highest Criminal Court Overturns Sentence of Inmate Who has Been on Death Row for 47 Years
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/10/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/10/26

Texas’ Highest Criminal Court Overturns Sentence of Inmate Who has Been on Death Row for 47 Years

Jordan, who is intellectually disabled, was then found in subsequent years to be incompetent and therefore could not be executed.

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Police Search for 2 Men in Easter Morning Robbery
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/8/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/8/26

Police Search for 2 Men in Easter Morning Robbery

The Aransas Pass Police Department need your help in locating 2 men.

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High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest; Driver Remains at Large
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/6/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/6/26

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest; Driver Remains at Large

The driver, identified as Floyd Barnes III, fled on foot and remains at large.

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Murder Trail Outcome
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/2/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 4/2/26

Murder Trail Outcome

Judge Joel Johnson, a retired visiting judge, was assigned to oversee the trial, and the Defendants elected for the Judge to assess punishment.

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Pursuit Near Taft Ends in Arrests; Three Children Found in Vehicle
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 3/30/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 3/30/26

Pursuit Near Taft Ends in Arrests; Three Children Found in Vehicle

The incident began Tuesday evening when a DPS trooper attempted to stop a vehicle that then fled.

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Traffic Stop in Falfurrias Leads to Firearms Seizure, Tampering Charge
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 3/3/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 3/3/26

Traffic Stop in Falfurrias Leads to Firearms Seizure, Tampering Charge

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives responded to assist with the investigation.

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Woman Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Brief Pursuit Across County Lines
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 2/17/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 2/17/26

Woman Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Brief Pursuit Across County Lines

The deputy later located the suspect vehicle near Texas 361 and attempted a traffic stop. Authorities said the driver fled, initiating a short pursuit.

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50-Year Sentence Handed Down in Child Trafficking Case Prosecuted by Texas AG
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 2/13/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 2/13/26

50-Year Sentence Handed Down in Child Trafficking Case Prosecuted by Texas AG

Robert Franklin case was connected to a multi-state prostitution scheme operating across North Texas and Oklahoma.

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Vehicle Burglars Arrested After Alert Resident Calls Police
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 2/3/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 2/3/26

Vehicle Burglars Arrested After Alert Resident Calls Police

Officers confirmed both individuals were the same subjects captured on the security footage.

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Investigation Underway After Missing Woman’s Remains Found in Aransas Pass
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/30/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/30/26

Investigation Underway After Missing Woman’s Remains Found in Aransas Pass

Police said results received in November confirmed the remains were those of Jennifer Lopez.

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Texas Executes Man Convicted of 1998 Double Murder
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/29/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/29/26

Texas Executes Man Convicted of 1998 Double Murder

Charles Thompson was sentenced in 1999 for killing his then-girlfriend and another man. His execution in Texas is the first in the U.S. this year.

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Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Juvenile Arrest
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/12/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/12/26

Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Juvenile Arrest

The vehicle accelerated southbound on SH-35 Business North at a high rate of speed and refused to yield to emergency lights and sirens.

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Jim Wells County Top 10 Most Wanted
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/7/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/7/26

Jim Wells County Top 10 Most Wanted

If you have any information on individuals posted please contact Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office.

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Odem ISD Bus Assault Leads to Arrest, More Charges Possible
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/6/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/6/26

Odem ISD Bus Assault Leads to Arrest, More Charges Possible

As a result of the investigation, a warrant was issued for Christopher Jacob Soto, 18.

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Premont Man Arrested After Multi-Agency Manhunt Following Threats, Officer Assaults
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/2/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/2/26

Premont Man Arrested After Multi-Agency Manhunt Following Threats, Officer Assaults

Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident or injury and transported to the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office, where he was booked.

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Help to Locate Suspect; $3,500 Reward Offered
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/2/26 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 1/2/26

Help to Locate Suspect; $3,500 Reward Offered

Authorities warn the public not to approach the suspect.

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Rockport Police Provide Update on Christmas Day Fatal Shooting
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 12/31/25 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 12/31/25

Rockport Police Provide Update on Christmas Day Fatal Shooting

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Alberto Sanchez, 65, of Rockport, has been taken into custody and charged with Murder in connection with the death of his wife, Yanira Magdalena Sanchez, 50, of Rockport.

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Texas Rangers Investigating Fatal Shooting on Christmas Day
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 12/26/25 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 12/26/25

Texas Rangers Investigating Fatal Shooting on Christmas Day

The incident was isolated to the location of occurrence and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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Alice PD Arrest 2 for Burglary
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 11/10/25 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 11/10/25

Alice PD Arrest 2 for Burglary

Officers apprehended a male suspect, identified as Darien Salinas, and a female passenger, Rebekah Perez.

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Nov. Top 10 Most Wanted - Jim Wells County
Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 11/6/25 Crime Blotter South Texas Community News 11/6/25

Nov. Top 10 Most Wanted - Jim Wells County

If you have any information on individuals posted please contact Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office.

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