SHERIFF'S REPORT - NOVEMBER 2, 2026 to NOVEMBER 8, 2026
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT
Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger
11/2/2026 - 11/8/2026
November 2, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Deputies assisted with funeral escort in Giddings.
Deputies completed a warrant service on CR 200. One booked into LCJ.
Deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle call on CR 430.
Deputies assisted at scene of major crash N. US 77.
Deputy took a report of an assault.
Deputy responded to 5500 blk FM 180 for suspicious activity. Deputy located a window shutter rattling in the wind. All okay.
Deputy took a report of a dog bite on CR 117.
Deputy made contact with youth on an ATV on CR 326. Warnings issued.
Deputies assisted Jail Staff with a combative inmate in the LCJ.
November 3, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Sergeant initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on E. US 290. Probable cause search conducted, one arrested and booked into LCJ.
Deputy completed a warrant service at the LCJ.
Third party caller reported a minor crash involving a school bus on CR 125 near FM 180. DPS Trooper and VFD reported that the bus was not in crash, but was stuck in mud.
Deputy met with a complainant in regard to a theft of a package. Determined that the package was delivered to Lexington, Kentucky; instead of Texas.
Deputy responded to a crisis intervention call.
Deputy responded to a suspicious person call on FM 141.
November 4, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Deputy met with a complainant to investigate a report of identity theft.
Deputy spoke with a complainant in regard to harassment.
Deputy completed a crisis intervention transport from MHMR.
Deputy assisted with a minor crash involving vehicle vs. deer on N. US 77/CR 417.
Sergeant conducted sex offender registry requirement checks.
Sheriff, Deputies, and Investigators responded to a residential structure fire on CR 120. Determined one victim deceased inside the residence. Active investigation by CID and State Fire Marshal's Office.
Caller reported suspicious circumstances on CR 432, where the caller could see via camera that their shed door was open. Deputy checked the property and determined everything was okay.
Deputy responded to a minor two vehicle collision on E. FM 696.
Deputy transported individual to an out-of-county facility for treatment.
Deputy responded to a minor vehicle vs. deer collision on N. US 77/CR 410.
November 5, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Deputy contacted a complainant regarding criminal mischief on Westwood Ln.
Deputy responded to the 8200 blk of FM 141 in regard to reported animal cruelty.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on W. Austin St. One arrested and booked into LCJ.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check on Hale St.
Sergeant responded to a crisis intervention call.
Deputies responded to a report of a subject riding an electric bike on FM 448.
Deputy responded to a minor vehicle vs. deer collision on E. US 290.
November 6, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Deputy responded to CR F to investigate a report of animal cruelty.
Deputy completed warrant service at the LCJ.
Deputies assisted at the scene of a major CMV collision on FM 1697, with an oil spill.
Deputies assisted at the scene of a major crash on SH 21.
Deputies assisted Giddings Police with a reported stolen vehicle from La Grange. The vehicle crashed and came to rest on the City Hall lawn. The suspect was apprehended.
Deputy responded to a minor collision involving a vehicle vs. deer on E. US 290.
Deputy responded to 5000 blk of CR 309 to meet with complainant in regard to property damage.
November 7, 2026
Deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the 5700 blk of N. US 77.
Deputy responded to a reported harassment complaint in the 1400 blk of FM 141.
Deputy responded to FM 1697 to referee a disagreement between TxDOT and a private contractor cleaning up an oil spill, on who was responsible for traffic control.
Deputy responded to a reported disturbance on CR 102.
Deputy responded to a rollover crash in the 2100 blk of CR 430. Commissioner was notified of culvert damage.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a motorist for 111mph on W. US 290. One arrested and booked into LCJ.
Deputy assisted a citizen with a vehicle unlock in 500 blk of E. Austin St.
Caller reported suspicious activity on CR 324.
November 8, 2026
Deputies conducted traffic enforcement on SH 21.
Deputies assisted with a minor crash on SH 21.
Deputy responded to a minor collision vehicle vs. deer on S. US 77.
Someone called 911 to request the non-emergency number for Giddings PD.
Deputy responded to a vehicle vs. deer collision on W. US 290.
Deputy took a report of assault during a child custody exchange in the Law Enforcement Center parking lot.
Sergeant initiated a traffic stop on SH 21 for a motorist speeding 121 mph. One arrested and booked into LCJ.
For this reporting period, Lee County Deputies initiated 90 traffic stops, conducted 59 security checks, and handled 41 animal/loose livestock calls.
On behalf of the Lee County Sheriff's Office, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all veterans, past and present, for their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country. Your service has made a lasting difference, and your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
May God bless our veterans, their families, and the United States of America.
Respectfully yours,
Garrett Durrenberger
Sheriff, Lee County
