Infomaniacs: April 04, 2011 (Full Audio)

A 21-year-old was arrested early Sunday after driving recklessly through the Northgate District at closing time. Police witnessed Hector Pineda, of College Station, on Church Avenue traveling at approximately 50mph in a 25mph zone. Arrest records say the streets were still crowded just after 2:30am when Pineda squealed his tires and sped down the street. Officers say that Pineda was also not wearing a seat belt. He failed a field sobriety test and breathalyzer samples registered 0.111 and 0.105. Pineda was charged with Reckless Driving and Driving While Intoxicated. He was released on $6,000 bond.

Several agencies battled a fire in Burleson County Sunday. Just before 5:00pm, the Caldwell Fire Department and Cooks Point Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to CR-331 for a grass/structure fire. Officials say the fire burned approximately 37 acres, consuming one abandoned home and several small shed-like structures on the property. Deanville Volunteer Fire Department, Black Jack Volunteer Fire Department, and Milano Volunteer Fire Department provided mutual aid. CHI St. Joseph Health EMS was on stand-by and transported one firefighter that suffered unspecified injuries. The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office was on scene assisting with their drone and the Burleson County CERT was on scene for rehab. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

College Station Police are asking for information after multiple gunshots were fired near an apartment complex early Sunday. CSPD responded to The Grand Apartments at 1501 Harvey Road shortly after 4:00am after receiving multiple reports of gunshots. Investigators believe shots were fired from multiple locations, including along Scarlett O’Hara Drive and the apartment complex parking lot. Police say the gunfire caused property damage, striking a vehicle, a bus stop, and a fence, but no injuries have been reported. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact College Station Police. Please reference Case Number 2026-007368.