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Local Drivers Arrested For DWI, Evading, And Reckless Driving

Motorists trying to get through the construction zone on William Joel Bryan Parkway during last Wednesday’s commute (December 18) had another obstacle. A Bryan police arrest report says officers responded to the report of a car almost causing almost four collisions, knocking over traffic cones, and driving on sidewalks. The car was found nearby in the area of 28th and Houston. An officer turned off the engine to the car, which was high centered on the curb and the front tires were in the mud. The driver was arrested for DWI after failing field sobriety tests. The BPD arrest report says the results of breath alcohol tests on 39 year old Melinda Ruiz of Bryan were more than two and a half times the legal limit at .227 and .225. Ruiz is out of jail after posting a $4,000 dollar bond. A College Station police officer gets in a chase with a pickup he observed going an estimated 115 miles per hour at two in the morning on Sunday (December 22). A three mile pursuit that began on the freeway near Southwest Parkway ended when the truck pulled into a driveway of a home near Rock Prairie Road and Normand Drive. The driver, 20 year old Jonathan Olivarez of College Station, went to jail for evading arrest, underage DWI, and underage possession of tobacco. Olivarez is out of jail after posting an $8,000 dollar bond on the DWI charge and personal recognizance bonds on the other charges. A 20 year old passenger was arrested for illegal possession of his brother’s drivers license. Bryan police responding to the report of a lot of vehicles chasing each other inside Midtown Park Saturday night (December 21) just before 11 led to one arrest. The BPD arrest report says an officer saw a car driven by 19 year old Jarod Perry-Aguirre of Bryan leave tire markings on the pavement and generate white smoke in a parking lot. The arrest report also says a large group of people who was watching were able to get in their vehicles and leave. Officers allowed Aguirre to give his car keys to a friend. He is out of jail after posting a $2,000 dollar cash bond on a charge of reckless driving.

Brazos County Based Economic Development Agency Extends Its Reach To Three Neighboring Counties

The Brazos County based economic development organization that earlier this year rebranded itself has resumed posting social media after an absence of nearly two years. The Greater Brazos Partnership (GBP) posted this month on its Facebook page establishing new relationships with Grimes, Robertson, and Washington counties. While the GBP has received major funding from the cities of College Station and Bryan, Brazos County, and Texas A&M, the Facebook posts do not make references to Grimes, Robertson, and Washington counties making financial contributions. GBP’s post welcoming Grimes County says that is a key addition due to a “rich heritage, thriving agriculture, and strategic location”. GBP’s post for Robertson County says that addition “brings immense potential for economic growth, innovation, and community development.” The post also says “Together, we’ll work to strengthen industries, support businesses, and build a bright future for all.” And Washington County is described by GBP as a “vibrant community” that “brings a rich history, a strong agricultural presence, and a growing infrastructure” where the GBP will “build on its strengths in tourism, industry, and education to create even more opportunities for growth and innovation.” GBP also shared on its Facebook page, visiting New York City in December to “engage with influential players in finance, technology, and energy” and attend an event called “FT-Nikkei Investing America Summit”.

Brazos County District Court Punishment Hearings This Month For Two People Who Admit Their Involvement In A 2017 Armed Robbery In College Station

Two of four Houston area residents indicted on armed robbery charges in a 2017 incident in College Station learned their punishment this month during hearings in Brazos County district court. The victim in what College Station police previously described as a sale of illegal drugs was hospitalized after they were pepper sprayed in the face and was beaten in the head and back. 27 year old Ethan Khwaja of Houston and 27 year old Megumi Sui of Missouri City both pleaded guilty in earlier court appearances. Khwaja was sentenced to ten years in prison. Sui was taken to jail to await transport to a state prison facility to complete a special needs substance abuse felony punishment program. That is part of being placed on ten years probation that includes completing 200 hours of community service and paying a $1,000 dollar fine. A third person who pleaded guilty earlier this year was scheduled for sentencing last Friday (December 20). Their punishment hearing was rescheduled for January 6th. A fourth person issued a not guilty plea. Their trial date has not been set.