SHERIFF'S REPORT - SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 to SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT
Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger
9/7/2026 - 9/13/2026
September 7, 2026
Deputy responded to a crisis intervention call.
Traffic enforcement conducted E. US 290.
Traffic enforcement conducted FM 2239.
Responded to animal complaint on FM 448. One detained and booked into Animal Shelter.
Vehicle unlock conducted for citizen on FM 141.
Traffic enforcement conducted SH 21.
Citizen in the 2300 block of CR 118 reported a stray donkey on their property. Contact SO for further.
Responded to Shady Oaks to investigate a dog bite.
Deputies assisted a motorist at N. US 77/CR 405.
Deputies responded to a reported verbal disturbance at a residence off of FM 180.
Sergeant investigated a report of damage to a semi-truck. Driver reported radiator being shot on FM 141 in Dime Box. Other similar reports followed. Active investigation and security checks in effect.
Deputy assisted at scene of minor collision on N. US 77.
Deputies completed nightly patrols and security checks.
September 8, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Motorist reported a reckless driver on US 77. Deputy located the vehicle on CR 114. The driver was cited for unsecured load.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check.
Traffic enforcement conducted on FM 141.
Deputy assisted DPS with a traffic stop on W. US 290. Two transported to the Lee County Jail for booking.
Deputy met with a complainant to take a harassment report.
Traffic enforcement conducted E. US 290.
Caller reported a vehicle on CR 213. Deputy arrived and located the owner, who had run out of fuel.
Deputy responded to take a collision report on FM 1697.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on SH 21. One arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
Deputies completed nightly patrols and security checks.
September 9, 2026
Chief Deputy assisted stranded motorist W. US 290.
School Zone patrols conducted.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check.
Deputy conducted follow-up investigation on previous reports of gunshots on FM 141 in Dime Box.
Traffic enforcement conducted W. US 290
Traffic enforcement conducted SH 21.
Deputy responded to a crisis intervention call in the 8900 block of N. US 77 in Lexington.
Sergeant responded to the 700 block of N. Main in Giddings on a report hit-and-run collision that occurred in the city.
Sergeant conducted sex offender registry requirement checks.
Deputy responded to N. US 77 in regard to a semi-truck leaking oil.
Lexington resident reported their dogs got loose. Dogs were later found.
Deputies completed nightly patrols and security checks.
September 10, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted and bus routes followed.
Sergeant conducted 68-A vehicle inspections.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check.
Sheriff received report of a local citizen missing, last known to be in Leander. A silver alert was placed by Leander PD. Further information indicated that contact was made, but the person could not provide their location due to a medical condition. LCSO investigators assisted by utilizing License Plate Reader technology to locate the vehicle. The information was passed along to the jurisdiction, and the person was located safe and released to family.
Deputy handled a crisis intervention call.
Deputy met with a citizen regarding a civil matter.
Deputy assisted with a civil matter on FM 3403.
Deputy checked on a report of illegal dumping on CR 320. Deputy determined that sheetrock fell from a trailer from a nearby construction site.
Motorist reported a lone horseback rider in the area of N. US 77/FM 3403. The caller feared the rider would be hit by a vehicle. Deputy searched the area, unable to locate.
Deputies conducted nightly patrols and security checks.
September 11, 2026
School Zone patrols conducted.
Traffic enforcement conducted on CR 114 and CR 119.
Traffic enforcement conducted SH 21.
Deputy and Pct. 4 Constable assisted with funeral escort on SH 21.
Sheriff received information on a voluntary commitment. Deputy provided transport of individual to an out-of-county facility for treatment.
Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on E. US 290.
Deputies assisted at the scene of a one vehicle collision on FM 112.
Sergeant assisted Giddings PD with report of disturbance at establishment in the 2100 block of E. Hempstead St.
Deputy assisted at the scene of a collision in the 3200 block of W. SH 21.
Deputy was summoned to a verbal disturbance on Hale St. in Lexington.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check.
Deputy responded to a noise complaint in the 1600 block of CR 119. Deputy utilized the decibel meter and determined that the music volume was compliant.
Deputy handled a crisis intervention call.
Deputy checked on a suspicious vehicle parked at a convenience store on SH 21. Deputy determined that the vehicle broke down. Assistance was provided and the driver and vehicle continued on their way.
Deputies conducted nightly patrols and security checks.
September 12, 2026
Deputy removed debris from roadway on SH 21.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on FM 112. One arrested on warrant and booked into Lee County Jail.
Caller reported sand on FM 141 in Dime Box.
Deputy assisted citizen with a vehicle unlock on W. Austin St.
Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on S. US 77.
Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on FM 180.
Traffic enforcement conducted on W. US 290.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on FM 180. Driver cited for speeding 95/60 mph zone.
Caller reported a suspicious vehicle on CR 103. Deputy located the individual/owner who had a blown-out tire and got a ride back to repair.
Traffic enforcement conducted FM 112.
Deputy assisted citizen with vehicle unlock on W. Austin St.
Deputy responded to a noise complaint on CR 119. Deputy utilized the decibel meter and determined the music volume was compliant.
Deputy responded to a property off of N. US 77 in regard to gunfire.
Deputy provided traffic control for a stranded motorist on E. US 290.
Deputy responded to a juvenile matter at a residence off of CR 133.
Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on CR 114.
Caller reported a line of vehicles and a trailer blocking CR 119. Deputy responded to the location. The vehicles were off the road, the music volume was in compliance, and the Deputy conducted a walk-thru of the event.
Deputies conducted nightly patrols and security checks.
September 13, 2026
Traffic enforcement conducted SH 21.
Deputy assisted at the scene of a collision on CR 402.
Deputy met with a complainant to take a report of harassment.
Deputy completed a requested welfare check.
Deputy responded to investigate mailbox damage off of PR 2907.
Caller reported suspicious activity in the 1300 block of CR 305. Reported to be a truck at the end of the driveway and a loud boom. Caller further reported they were unable to get a vehicle description. Deputy searched the area, unable to locate.
Deputy responded to an address to investigate a reported theft of coins and a fan. Deputy made contact with person of interest. On-going investigation.
Deputy conducted traffic enforcement on FM 141.
Deputies responded to investigate a reported assault on N. US 77. Active investigation.
Deputy initiated a traffic stop at E. Austin/N. Knox St. One arrested and booked into Lee County Jail.
Deputy responded to a verbal disturbance on Avenue E in Lexington.
Deputies conducted nightly patrols and security checks.
For this reporting period, Lee County Deputies initiated 171 traffic stops, conducted 112 security checks, and handled 25 animal/loose livestock calls.
This Friday night, Lee County comes together as the Giddings Buffaloes take on the Lexington Eagles under the lights at Buffalo Stadium.
While there may be some friendly rivalry on the field, we're all neighbors, friends, and proud members of the same Lee County community. Let's pack the stands, support our student-athletes, coaches, bands, cheerleaders, and families-and show our youth what Lee County pride is all about.
Good luck to both teams, play hard, play safe, and enjoy the game!
Respectfully yours,
Garrett Durrenberger
Sheriff, Lee County
