Staff Report
Missing 2-year-old
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for a missing child, 2-year-old Sherlock Vasile Jones. He is described as a white male with fair skin, brown eyes and blonde hair; he is approximately three-feet tall and 39 pounds.
According to HCSO, Sherlock is believed to be with his non-custodial mother, Jewel Ashley Jones, a white female with green eyes, brown hair, who is approximately 5’8 and 120 pounds. She was last seen in August in Buda and has an active warrant out of Hays County for interference child custody, a felony.
The current whereabouts of Sherlock are unknown, however, he is believed to be in the Marble Falls area or outside of Texas, HCSO said.
As of Monday, Nov. 3, the lead investigator has taken several steps in the investigation, HCSO Public Information Officer Bryant Cuadros said, but Sherlock is still missing and the department has not yet determined his or the non-custodial parent’s location.
KPD investigates auto-pedestrian collision
The Kyle Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian collision that occurred off Dacy Lane last week.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, Kyle police responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian collision in the 3300 block of Dacy Lane, at a crosswalk in front of Chapa Middle School. According to an email sent out by Hays CISD to Chapa, Science Hall Elementary and Lehman High school families, the accident involved a 10th grade Lehman High School student who was walking his fourth grade sister to Science Hall Elementary.
The children were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“Though serious, upsetting and frightening, both students are receiving treatment and we are grateful they did not suffer life-threatening injuries,” the district’s email read. “Please keep our students in your thoughts and prayers as they recover.”
As of Monday, Nov. 3, the incident remains under investigation and there are no further updates. However, KPD urges drivers to stay alert, obey speed limits and follow all traffic laws to help keep pedestrians safe.
Shelter in place
According to HCSO, a call for service in reference to a disturbance was placed at approximately 12:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in the 600 block of Bayberry Circle in Buda. The call turned into a criminal barricade, which activated Hays County SWAT. The suspect surrendered and SWAT was cancelled at approximately 2:20 p.m.
Razor blade in candy
On Oct. 31, a parent reported a razor blade found in their child’s Reese’s Take 5 chocolate treat that was received while trick-or-treating. The wrapper appeared to be sealed and unopened, according to the Kyle Police Department. As of Nov. 4, the investigation is ongoing.
HCSO makes arrest, investigates Wimberley incident
HCSO arrested Sibrain Hernandez, 18, of Paige, and charged him with possession of controlled substance, evading arrest with a vehicle, theft of property, theft of firearm, two counts of burglary of vehicle and duty on striking highway fixture related to an incident that occurred in Wimberley on Oct. 29.
At approximately 5 a.m. that day, HCSO deputies responded to the Woodcreek North subdivision for reports of a motor vehicle theft that just occurred and developed suspects. Persons matching the description were observed on foot in the area of the Wimberley Square at approximately 8:50 a.m.
At the time, HCSO had a suspect in its custody — later identified as Hernandez — but another one, who may have been armed, was outstanding. This suspect was described to be a Hispanic male in a light-colored hoodie; however, it was later determined that the suspect that was detained earlier, Hernandez, was the same one in the light-colored hoodie who changed out while being sought by deputies and there were no outstanding suspects in the area.
HCSO also called for a shelter in place for a one-mile radius from the Wimberley Square earlier that morning, but it was lifted at approximately 10 a.m.
The incident remains under investigation and additional charges may follow as new evidence is discovered and additional suspects are identified, according to HCSO.
