Staff Report
KYLE — Troy Rabago, 49, of Austin, was arrested with multiple charges in connection with a stolen vehicle that crashed into a Kyle Police Department marked patrol vehicle Tuesday, June 2.
KPD responded to the report of a stolen vehicle June 2 and, as officers arrived, the suspect, Rabago, attempted to flee, driving approximately 60 miles per hour through a nearby parking lot before making a U-turn and colliding head-on with the patrol vehicle, placing officers and members of the public in danger, stated a news release.
Rabago was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and reckless driving.
During the investigation, officers discovered more than 80 documents containing the identifying information of another individual inside the stolen vehicle. Investigators also recovered a credit card that had reportedly been used to make fraudulent purchases the day before the arrest.
KPD encourages residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves from theft by locking vehicle doors, removing valuables and avoiding leaving personal or financial documents inside their vehicles. Taking these steps can help reduce opportunities for theft, identity fraud and other criminal activity in the community, the department noted.
