Infomaniacs: April 23, 2013 (7:00am)

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.

Six Arrests In College Station Police Department Drug Investigation

Six arrests have been made charges of possessing and selling drugs and engaging in organized criminal activity in College Station and Bryan. A post on the College Station police department’s Facebook page says searches of two homes in Bryan and one in College Station led to finding among other things, 1,500 fraudulently manufactured Xanax and Adderall pills and 70 vape cartridges containing T-H-C. WTAW News has asked CSPD for an estimated value of the drugs that were seized. According to online records from the Brazos County jail: On Monday (August 19), 26 year old Cooper Currie of Bryan was booked in the Brazos County jail for possessing between five and 50 pounds of marijuana, a motion to revoke probation on a conviction for possessing between five and 50 pounds of marijuana, four counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Currie is held on bonds totaling $115,000 dollars. On August 6, 23 year old Cayden Carroll of College Station was booked on charges of two counts of possessing a controlled substance. Bonds on those charges totals $13,000 dollars. Carroll is held without bond on charges of violating probation following two convictions for burglary of a habitation. On August 2, 19 year old Zakary Webb of College Station was booked on charges of two counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and possessing marijuana. Webb was released from jail August 3 after posting bonds totaling $45,000 dollars. 20 year old Kate-Lynn Lindeman of Whitney Texas was arrested May 16 for engaging in organized criminal activity. She was released from jail the following day after posting a $25,000 dollar bond. 27 year old Alexander Welch of Temple was arrested May 15 for felony possession of marijuana. He was released from jail the same day after posting a $12,000 dollar bond. 21 year old Daegin Hamilton of Bryan was arrested April 23 on three counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and felony possession of marijuana. He was released the next day after posting bonds totaling $44,000 dollars.

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.