SHERIFF'S REPORT - OCTOBER 26, 2026 to NOVEMBER 1, 2026
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT
Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger
10/26/2026 - 11/1/2026
October 26, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted. Citations issued.
Communications received report of a hit/run collision SH 21 near FM 3403. DPS Trooper responded to the scene.
Caller reported the sound of two explosions in the area of PR 1805; unknown if from Lee/Washington County. Deputy patrolled the area, unable to detect or locate the source.
Citizen reported fraud to a Deputy. A scam caller claimed to be a deputy sheriff claiming that a court date was missed and a warrant would be issued. SCAM!
Motorist reported a suspicious female stopped in traffic on E. US 290, waving her hands, then driving off. Deputies searched for the vehicle/subject, but were unable to locate.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop for moving violation(s) on E. Austin St. The driver stopped in the 1100 blk of E. Austin, however the driver refused to comply with the Deputy. The driver drove off from the traffic stop, and proceeded eastbound on E. US 290 at speeding varying between 50 - 100 mph. Additional units assisted in the pursuit, which came to a safe conclusion in Fayette County. One female was arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Complainant reported a noise disturbance on Westwood Ln. Deputy made contact with the source and the volume was lowered.
Deputy responded to FM 1697/CR 125 to assist Pct. 1 with a traffic hazard.
Sergeant conducted 68-A vehicle inspections.
Deputy assisted a motorist with a vehicle unlock in the 4100 blk E. Austin St.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on E. SH 21 and issued a citation for speeding 104/60 mph zone.
October 27, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted. Citations issued.
Deputy red-tagged an abandoned Jeep US 77/CR 114.
Deputy spoke with MHMR in regard to a crisis intervention call.
Deputy took custody of a female from District Court. Transported and booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputy assisted Giddings PD Officer on a traffic stop on E. Austin St.
October 28, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted. Citations issued.
Sergeant conducted 68-A vehicle inspections.
CID Lieutenant received a report of abuse, which is being investigated.
Deputy assisted TPW with dispatching an injured deer on E. FM 696.
Motorist reported a roadside disturbance involving a male and female N. US 77/CR 114. Deputy made location to investigate, and determined that the matter was verbal only.
Deputy red-tagged an abandoned vehicle SH 21/CR 440.
Caller reported suspicious activity in the 8600 blk N. US 77. Caller advised teenagers with flashlights walking down Nursery Dr. with spray paint. Deputy arrived and the subjects were gone upon arrival.
Deputy assisted a motorist with a tire change on SH 21.
October 29, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Caller reported a burn ban violation at 2856 CR 113. Sergeant and VFD responded to the scene. The owner expressed that the SO and VFD did not have permission to enter the property. The Sergeant explained the law while issuing the citation for the burn ban violation.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on US 290. One female arrested on Bastrop County warrant and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Deputy met with a complainant regarding a civil matter.
Deputy checked on a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a Lexington business in the 8500 blk of N. US 77. The vehicle was unoccupied and the business was secure.
Deputy responded to assist EMS with a medical call on PR 4242. While waiting for EMS, an argumentative female wanted to know why the Deputy was there.
Deputy assisted a motorist on E. Austin St. with a vehicle unlock.
Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked off the roadway in the 3600 blk S. US 77. Deputy made contact with the motorist/s.
Deputy responded to assist EMS with a medical call on FM 112.
October 30, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted. Citations issued.
Deputy responded to a minor collision at SH 21/FM 1624.
Deputy responded to the 2900 blk CR 430 to meet a complainant regarding property damage. Evidence was located of a vehicle crashing into a gate.
Deputy conducted a welfare check of a male subject with a bicycle at FM 448/Rabbs' Creek.
Deputy assisted Giddings PD with a traffic stop on E. Hempstead/S. Johnson.
Caller reported a suspicious male subject driving a black car driving onto private property on CR 208. Deputies searched from the Giddings side, while the Sheriff searched from the Serbin side. Sheriff located the vehicle and determined the male was a salesman who had done work for a resident on CR 208. The salesman was educated and released.
Sheriff, Telecommunicators, and Deputies hosted a Trunk-or-Treat for youth at the Law Enforcement Center. Despite some welcomed rainfall, the event was well-attended and a good time was had by all.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1500 blk W. Austin St. One arrested after a probable cause search and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Deputy assisted GPD and GVFD with traffic control while train blocked US 290 for extended period.
Deputies assisted at scene of one vehicle collision FM 696/CR 307.
LCSO Communications was contacted by a complainant at 4:22 a.m. who advised they were robbed at a convenience store on SH 21 in Old Dime Box. Deputies arrived and the complainant was located. Deputies determined that no offense had actually occurred and the complainant was released to a family member.
Sergeant handled a crisis intervention call on CR 123.
October 31, 2026
Deputy assisted a motorist with a vehicle unlock at a business in Lexington.
Deputies assisted with a funeral escort in Giddings.
Deputy responded to the 3600 blk S. US 77 after receiving report of a female stuck in her friend's camper trailer. Deputy was able to assist by opening and assisted with repairing the latch.
Deputy met with a complainant on W. CR 415 regarding dogs causing property damage/s.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on W. US 290. One arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Deputies conducted patrols of neighborhoods during Halloween festivities.
Sheriff assisted stranded motorist on N. US 77.
Deputy responded to a noise complaint in the 1000 Deerwood Dr.
Deputies and GPD responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex on Westwood Ln. One male subject arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Deputies responded to a vehicle vs. livestock collision in the 1800 blk FM 141.
Deputies assisted a motorist that lost a wheel at SH 21/FM 2440.
Caller reported a suspicious blue truck parked off of CR 429. Deputy patrolled the area however the vehicle was gone upon arrival.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check in the 4200 blk E. SH 21.
Deputies responded to an address on Avenue C in Lexington, after receiving report of an assault. Complainant reported being assaulted by another female. Active investigation with charges pending.
Deputies were notified of an underage juvenile party at an address off of PR 1339.
November 1, 2026
Deputy met with a complainant to investigate a report of property damage off of CR 129.
Deputy conducted traffic enforcement on N. US 77 in Tanglewood.
A caller became upset with the dispatcher and on-duty patrol supervisor when informed that a civil standby could not be conducted at 2:00 a.m. The male wanted a ride to an address on CR 133 to retrieve his belongings.
Deputies responded to a reported disturbance on Westwood Ln. Deputies determined that the matter was verbal only and the parties had been separated.
Deputy investigated a report of criminal mischief on PR 2904 where five mail boxes were damaged.
Deputies followed-up on a report of a female assault suspect from a previous call being at a business in Lexington. The female was not located there.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop after midnight at N. US 77/3rd St. in Lexington. One arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Deputies responded to a crisis intervention call. One transported from the scene to an out-of-county facility for treatment.
Deputy checked on a reported suspicious vehicle on PR 6005. No offense.
For this reporting period, Lee County Deputies initiated 97 traffic stops, conducted 90 security checks, and handled 37 animal/loose livestock calls.
Respectfully yours,
Garrett Durrenberger
Sheriff, Lee County
