Six Arrests In College Station Police Department Drug Investigation

Texas A&M Police Receives Eight Reports Of Property Crimes Before The Start Of The School Year

On the eve of classes starting at Texas A&M, comes eight reports of property crimes. In seven of the eight incidents, there were no signs of forced entry. News releases from university police (UPD) say six thefts took place at the health science center in offices and laboratories. The list of stolen items includes credit and debit cards, gift cards, cash, a drivers license and an A&M identification card. UPD also received a theft report at an unlocked doom room, where a backpack containing a laptop was taken. And an electric scooter that was secured with a cable lock was taken from outside the west campus student recreation center. Anyone having information pertaining to this crime or other incidents is asked to call UPD at 979-845-2345. And reminders from UPD and other local law enforcement agencies to reduce the risk of being a crime victim includes: Secure doors and windows to your residence when leaving for the day. Secure valuables or take them with you whenever possible. If you observe or have safety concerns, such as mechanical issues with doors or locks, report them to staff immediately. If you observe suspicious activity, report it to the police immediately.

Bryan City Council Approves Giving More Time To Complete A Multimillion Dollar Renovation Of The LaSalle Hotel

For the second time, the Bryan city council gives the owner of the downtown LaSalle Hotel more time to complete a $6 million dollar conversion to a four star Marriott property. That is in order for the hotel owner to receive $1 million dollars in city incentives. There was no public comment before the council’s unanimous vote at their August 13th meeting. The following morning, mayor Bobby Gutierrez shared during his visit on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs that weather delays have been a contributing factor. City documents say the delay was also caused by issues from third parties that were outside the control of the owner and the city. The project is more than one year behind schedule. While the latest time extension is the end of 2024, Gutierrez expects completion sooner than that. The latest amendment calls on the owner to provide furnishings on the plaza outside the building that includes tables, seats, umbrellas, and fans. And the $1 million dollars in incentives is also based on the owner collecting at least $100,000 dollars in hotel occupancy taxes by December 31st of 2025. Click HERE to read and download background information presented for the Bryan city council’s August 13, 2024 meeting. Click HERE to read and download the amendment that was approved at the Bryan council meeting. Click below to hear comments from Bobby Gutierrez during his August 14, 2024 visit on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs.  

Brazos County’s District Court Clerk And A Former Girlfriend Are Arrested For Family Violence Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Brazos County’s district court clerk and a former girlfriend are arrested on misdemeanor charges of family violence assault causing bodily injury. 56 year old Gabriel Andre Garcia and 33 year old Maria Guadalupe Ramirez of Bryan are both out of jail after posting $5,000 dollar bonds. The BPD arrest reports show Garcia and Ramirez both said what happened was not the first time they have had a physical altercation. 9-1-1 dispatchers sent BPD officers to a report of a disturbance at Garcia’s home Saturday morning (August 17) around 4:30 that was called in by Ramirez. Arrest reports say Ramirez was pushed twice by Garcia, causing her to fall. Garcia said he pushed Ramirez while trying to get away from her after she struck him on the left side of his head. Ramirez had scrape marks on her right hand and right forearm, a small cut on the back of her right arm, and redness in her left eye. Garcia had a small cut behind his left ear that resulted in bleeding. The physical contact took place outside Garcia’s home while his children were sleeping. The arrest reports do not say who had custody of the children after Garcia was arrested. Garcia said he and Ramirez had a disagreement at a local restaurant before the disturbance at his home. Garcia is in the middle of his second term as Brazos County district court clerk. Brazos County judge Duane Peters issued the following statement: “Brazos County officials are aware of the arrest of District Clerk Gabriel Garcia. A charge against an elected official is deeply concerning, but as this is a legal matter, we cannot comment on any details at this time. The district clerk’s office is fully staffed and will continue to provide professional customer service. We will provide further information as it is available.” WTAW News identified Garcia with his middle name of Andre because online jail records also list a Gabriel Anthony Garcia, a Gabriel Alejandro Garcia, and a Gabriel Edward Garcia. WTAW News identified Ramirez with her middle name of Guadalupe because online jail records also list a Maria Lemus Ramirez, a Maria Eleuteria Ramirez, a Maria DeJesus Ramirez, a Maria Carmen Ramirez, a Maria Portillo Ramirez, and two women named Maria Ramirez with birth years of 1961 and 1978.