TRASH TALK: TWO ILLEGAL DUMPING INVESTIGATIONS LEAD TO CHARGES

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

GARRETT DURRENBERGER

SHERIFF

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On Monday afternoon, June 8, 2026, the Giddings Independent School District reported an illegal dumping case to Lee County Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger. Surveillance cameras captured a male suspect dumping the contents of a large U-Haul truck into three dumpsters at Giddings High School; without permission.

 

Lee County Sheriff's Office criminal investigators were able to identify the suspect and obtain a confession. A warrant was issued for Tatum Dillard, 31, of Austin for the offense of illegal dumping, state jail felony.

 

On Monday evening, June 8, 2026, a complainant reported an illegal dumping case that occurred at the Yegua Creek off of County Road 117.

 

The Lee County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to meet with the complainant and investigate two bags of household garbage that were located in the creek. Deputies were able to identify the suspect and obtain a confession. A citation was issued to a 17 year old male of Dime Box, for the offense of illegal dumping, Class "C" Misdemeanor.

 

Illegal dumping is more than an eyesore-it impacts every resident of Lee County. When someone chooses to dump trash, furniture, tires, construction debris, or other waste along our roads, on private property, or in our waterways, they create unnecessary costs for landowners and taxpayers.

 

I encourage all citizens to report suspicious activity when they see it. Together, we can keep Lee County clean, protect private property, and preserve the quality of life that makes our county a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

Respectfully yours,

Garrett Durrenberger

Lee County Sheriff