SHERIFF'S REPORT - OCTOBER 19, 2026 to OCTOBER 25, 2026
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT
Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger
10/19/2026 - 10/25/2026
October 19, 2026
School Zone patrols.
Deputy completed a welfare check of a resident of N. US 77.
Sheriff and Deputies assisted with a funeral escort in Giddings.
Deputy responded to roadway debris on N. US 77. A motorist lost round bales on the highway.
Deputy assisted motorist with a vehicle unlock in Dime Box.
Deputy conducted warrant service on S. Titus St. One arrested and booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputy met with parties in regard to harassment.
Deputy met with a complainant regarding a civil matter.
Complainant reported shots fired at property off of CR 415 W.
Deputy completed a welfare check of a pedestrian at SH 21/CR 440.
Complainant reported a driver of an ATV driving reckless on Shady Circle. Deputy patrolled the area.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on W. US 290. One arrested and booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputy responded to a noise complaint in the 5600 blk E. US 290.
October 20, 2026
School Zone patrols.
Deputies conducted a follow-up investigation on CR 415 W. One arrested and booked into Lee County Jail.
Sergeant and Deputy assisted DPS Trooper with a traffic stop on E. US 290. One transported to Lee County Jail.
Deputy conducted a follow-up investigation on Westwood Ln.
October 21, 2026
School Zone patrols.
Sergeant conducted 68-A vehicle inspections.
Deputies assisted Lexington PD search for a gray Toyota Camry believed to be involved with a fraud offense.
Deputy assisted a motorist with a tire change on SFA Blvd.
Deputy assisted a motorist with a vehicle unlock on N. US 77.
Deputy and VFD responded to burn ban violation in 7000 blk FM 141.
Deputy assisted DPS Trooper on vehicle search during traffic stop on W. US 290.
Sergeant initiated a traffic stop on SH 21. Driver cited for speeding 101 mph.
October 22, 2026
School Zone patrols.
Deputy conducted traffic enforcement on CR 125.
Deputy conducted traffic enforcement on FM 112.
Deputy responded to a collision vehicle vs. deer on E. US 290.
Deputy responded to a collision vehicle vs. deer on W. FM 696.
Deputy assisted at medical call on CR 307.
Deputy responded to investigate a report of animal cruelty. Deputy met with the owner and the matter was handled, and will be monitored.
October 23, 2026
School Zone patrols.
Sheriff located a reckless driver on N. Main St. in the GISD school zone. The vehicle failed to yield before stopping south of Giddings City limit. One arrested and booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputy responded to a crisis intervention call.
Caller reported a suspicious activity call where to males had abandoned a vehicle in the 8700 blk of N. US 77 in Lexington. Deputies located the individuals and provided a courtesy transport for a motorist assist.
Deputy assisted a motorist with a vehicle unlock on E. Austin St.
Caller reported drones flying over their property on CR 208. Deputy responded to meet with the complainant.
LCSO Emergency Communication Center received report of structure fire on CR 419. VFDs dispatched to the scene. There is a donation drive going on in Lexington to assist the family.
LCSO Emergency Communications Center received report of a major crash involving multiple vehicles on SH 21 at US 77. Deputies responded to the scene to assist DPS, LCEMS, VFDs, and two medical helicopters.
Deputies assisted at the scene of a collision at US 290/FM 180.
Deputy responded to conduct a welfare check on CR 440.
Deputy responded to a collision on SH 21 involving a vehicle vs. deer.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check on N. US 77.
Deputy responded to a collision involving a vehicle vs. deer on W. SH 21.
October 24, 2026
Deputies assisted with a funeral escort in Dime Box.
Deputies assisted with a collision on W. US 290.
Deputy conducted traffic control for a motorist doing a tire change on N. US 77.
Deputies conducted security checks at youth football games at GISD.
Deputy checked on an abandoned vehicles in the 6300 blk FM 696.
Deputies responded to multiple reports of loose donkeys FM 3403/SH 21.
Deputy assisted a motorist on Woodland Ave. with a vehicle unlock.
Deputies conducted traffic enforcement on SH 21.
Deputy conducted warrant service on FM 2440. One booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputies responded to Westwood Ln. for a crisis intervention call.
Caller reported a suspicious white Ram truck driving slow on Sherrill Ln. Deputy patrolled the area, however the vehicle was gone upon arrival. Deputy conducted security checks and traffic enforcement on W. FM 696.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop at FM 696/Sherrill Ln. One arrested and booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputy conducted close patrols of downtown Lexington.
October 25, 2026
Deputy made a close patrol of Shady Oaks subdivision and made a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.
Deputies conducted traffic enforcement on SH 21 and issued citations for speeding.
Deputy completed security checks at Nails Creek State Park.
Deputies and Giddings PD responded to a reported disturbance between two male subjects on W. US 290.
Deputies conducted traffic enforcement on E. US 290 and issued citations for speeding.
Deputy checked on a reported suspicious/abandoned vehicle off of CR 118.
Deputy responded to conducted a requested welfare check off of CR 316.
Motorist reported youth running on N. US 77 in Lexington. Deputy made contact with the youth and their parents at a convenience store in Lexington.
Caller reported stray horses on their property off of CR 332. Deputy notified the owner who was enroute to retrieve.
Sergeant responded to Westwood Ln. to meet a complainant in regard to a harassment report.
Deputy responded to a collision involving a vehicle vs. hog on FM 696.
For this reporting period, Lee County Deputies initiated 155 traffic stops, conducted 110 security checks, and handled 36 animal/loose livestock calls.
The Sheriffs' Association of Texas has been mailing out their annual membership drive letters to local citizens. This is a legitimate item with my signature on the letter. If you have any questions, call us anytime (979) 542-2800.
We are hosting a trunk-or-treat here at the Law Enforcement Center on Friday 10/30 from 5:00-7:00pm. Please bring your children by for a treat and an opportunity to meet our Dispatchers and Deputies.
Respectfully yours,
Garrett Durrenberger
Sheriff, Lee County
