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Hays County Sheriff’s Office

Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates student death as possible fentanyl overdose
Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates student death as possible fentanyl overdose

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Hays CISD student that occurred last week.

10/11/2023 08:20 PM
Hays CISD approves HB 3 exemption, pledges $1.9 million for campus security
Hays CISD approves HB 3 exemption, pledges $1.9 million for campus security

BUDA — At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 28, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved an application for an exception to House Bill 3 (H.B. 3) based on staffing criteria.

09/13/2023 08:40 PM
Man arrested for murder, evading arrest in Buda
Man arrested for murder, evading arrest in Buda
09/09/2023 12:12 AM
Dripping Springs ISD approves school marshal program
Dripping Springs ISD approves school marshal program
09/06/2023 11:00 PM
HCSO introduces online reporting system
HCSO introduces online reporting system

Staff Report SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office has now made it easier to report crimes through its online reporting system. According to a news release from HCSO, the new service allows the public the opportunity to report several kinds of incidents, including the following:

08/30/2023 10:00 PM
Bond in murder case reduced
Bond in murder case reduced

SAN MARCOS — Following a bond reduction hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the case against Jaquell Desean Ray, 18, of Buda, Judge Tanner Neidhardt granted the defense’s motion to set bond at a total of $100,000 for charges of firstdegree murder and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor, a second-degree felony.

08/30/2023 09:00 PM
News Briefs: Week of August 28, 2023
News Briefs: Week of August 28, 2023

Van crashes through Buda backyards

08/30/2023 02:50 PM
Law enforcement launches crime information portal
Law enforcement launches crime information portal

HAYS COUNTY — Residents and visitors can now access crime and arrest data for all of Hays County on one platform, called Citizens Connect. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, the system is the first in Texas to create a system in which all law enforcement agencies can share data, according to a Hays County press release.

08/23/2023 09:30 PM
Hays County Sheriff's Office searches for suspects in Dripping Springs burglary
Hays County Sheriff's Office searches for suspects in Dripping Springs burglary
08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Hays County Sheriff's Office recognized for 175 years of service
Hays County Sheriff's Office recognized for 175 years of service

— The Hays County Commissioners Court honored first responders who serve in the community on Aug. 1 by recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

08/09/2023 09:00 PM
HCSO provides update on sex offender arrest
HCSO provides update on sex offender arrest
07/20/2023 06:38 PM
HCSO seeks public’s help after locating burnt human remains
HCSO seeks public’s help after locating burnt human remains

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance after locating burnt human remains in Kyle on Monday, July 10.

07/18/2023 06:57 PM
Kyle PD arrests suspect in vehicle pursuit
Kyle PD arrests suspect in vehicle pursuit
07/08/2023 06:37 PM
Registered sex offender arrested for child sex trafficking in Hays County
Registered sex offender arrested for child sex trafficking in Hays County
07/06/2023 10:46 PM
Hays County Sheriff's Office arrests man in aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Hays County Sheriff's Office arrests man in aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
06/27/2023 09:21 PM