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College Station Firefighters Promoting Signage To Alert First Responders To Pets Inside Residences

The College Station fire department is promoting signage that residents can pick up to show first responders there are pets inside their homes and apartments. CSFD’s community outreach specialist Harlei Struck says residents can write down the number and types of pets and place them on glass surfaces near entry doors. Struck says the signage gives first responders a heads up about pets that could display the same anxiety as their owners during an emergency. Struck also recommends that pet owners have their pets microchipped as another protective measure, should pets run outside. The signs can be picked up at CSFD’s administration office on Krenek Tap Road next to College Station municipal court. The Bryan fire department has ordered more pet signs after recently running out. Click below for comments from Harlei Struck, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver: Listen to “College Station firefighters promoting signage to alert first responders to pets inside residences” on Spreaker.

Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 35 Years with Anniversary Endowment

On this week’s United Way of the Brazos Valley update, Andy York, Executive Director of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, visits with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber about launching an anniversary endowment to celebrate 35 years of serving the community. Listen to “United Way of the Brazos Valley update with partner agency Habitat for Humanity” on Spreaker.

2nd UPDATE: Gunfire Exchange Between A Bryan Police Officer And A Kidnapping Suspect

Domestic violence outside a downtown Bryan nightclub and a bar was followed by gunfire between the suspect and a Bryan police officer. A Houston man was arrested for aggravated kidnapping, family violence assault causing bodily injury, and aggravated assault of a public servant. BPD arrest reports say 23 year old Kevin Herniquez slapped his girlfriend multiple times in the face then grabbed her neck and threw her down on the parking lot. Then Herniquez forced her into his car and at gunpoint drove her to an apartment complex. The victim said as she was being dragged by her hair, Herniquez was the first to fire a gun at an officer. The officer also said he returned fire that was initiated by the boyfriend. Herniquez said he responded to being shot at first by someone he later learned was an officer. The Texas Rangers are investigating the officer involved portion of the incident. The victim received minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. The officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries caused by bullet fragments. Herniquez was taken to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound before being transported to jail. He is held as of September 2nd in lieu of bonds totaling $380,000 dollars. 1st update, August 31, 2024: Bryan police report an exchange of gunfire between an officer and a kidnapping suspect. The victim received minor injuries that did not require medical treatment and the officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries. After the suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unidentified injuries, he was taken to the Brazos County jail. Jail records show 23 year old Kevin Herniquez of Houston was arrested for aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon, family violence assault causing bodily injury, and aggravated assault of a public servant. The Texas Rangers are investigating the officer involved shooting portion of the incident. Herniquez and the victim are in a dating relationship. News release from Bryan police: On August 31st, 2024, at 0135 hrs, officers were dispatched to an Aggravated Kidnapping in progress. The information provided to officers during their investigation led them to an apartment complex in the 600 blk of S. Ennis. At 0244 hrs, during a search of the complex, officers encountered the suspect, identified as Kevin Henriquez, 23 years of age, holding a firearm while physically controlling the victim. Henriquez fired multiple shots at one officer, who returned fire striking Henriquez. Henriquez was able to flee from the area in a vehicle. At 0258 hrs, a vehicle being operated by Henriquez was located in the 800 blk of S. Texas Ave. The vehicle was stopped and Henriquez was arrested. Henriquez was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released. Henriquez was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a police officer, Aggravated Kidnapping and Assault Family Violence. He was booked into the Brazos County Jail. The victim of the Aggravated Kidnapping and Assault Family Violence received minor injuries from Henriquez that did not require medical treatment. The officer who returned fire during the incident received minor injuries related to the gunfire that did not require medical treatment. The officer has been placed on administrative leave per department policy pending the outcome of an administrative investigation. The officer will not be identified until the completion of the administrative investigation. Herniquez and the victim are in a dating relationship. The Bryan Police Department is investigating the criminal complaints surrounding the Aggravated Assault charges and Family Violence. The Texas Rangers are investigating the officer involved shooting portion of the incident. Interim police chief Dean Swartzlander said “I would like to thank the Bryan Police Officers who heroically responded to this scene to protect the victim and the work of our investigators who collected evidence to ensure a successful prosecution of this case.” Original story: Bryan police report an exchange of gunfire between an officer and a kidnapping suspect. The officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries and the suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unidentified injuries. A BPD news release did not disclose the condition of the kidnapping victim. No names have been released. The gunfire took place early Saturday morning in Bryan’s historic eastside neighborhood. The BPD news release says officers responded Saturday at 1:35 a.m. to the 600 block of South Ennis. That is between Heritage Park and the St. Joseph secondary campus. The gunfire took place after officers found the kidnapping victim and suspect. The suspect was arrested at an undisclosed location after fleeing the scene. The BPD news release did not disclose the relationship between the victim and suspect. News release from Bryan police: On August 31st, 2024, at 0135hrs Officers responded to the 600 block of S. Ennis reference to a reported kidnapping in progress. Once on scene officers located the suspect and victim involved in the kidnapping. During this encounter an officer and the suspect exchanged gunfire. The suspect fled the scene but was located and arrested. The suspect received minor injuries from a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The officer involved in the shooting received minor injuries that were treated on the scene.