Fayette County Sheriff’s August Report

Sheriff’s Report

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of August.

Detective Marc Bennett is working with CPS in reference to multiple child neglect cases. Bennet is also investigating a Credit Card Abuse case involving an elderly victim.

Sgt. Angela Lala completed the required paperwork for an estray bull that was located on FM 154. Should no owner be located, the bull will be sold at public auction on Sept. 12.

Sgt. Ryan Meagher conducted a traffic stop in the La Grange area. The driver failed to identify herself to Meagher. The driver was arrested and charged with Failure to Identify and Resisting Arrest. Meagher stopped a vehicle in the West Point area. A passenger in the vehicle was found to have several felony warrants out of Louisiana as well as a felony warrant out of Fayette County for Evading Arrest. The passenger was arrested without incident. Meagher also stopped a vehicle in the La Grange area and through further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. The driver was arrested without incident.

Deputy Terry Guentert was dispatched to the Swiss Alp area in reference to a theft of a vehicle. Gunetert obtained information for the report and the vehicle was entered into the database as stolen. Guentert was dispatched to the Cistern area in reference to abandoned vehicle. Guentert arrived on scene and observed the vehicle was partially in the roadway. Due to the vehicle being a danger to other motorists, the vehicle was towed. Deputy Herman Olvera was dispatched to Clark’s Trailer Park in reference to a female subject being held at gunpoint. After further investigation, one female subject was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Deputy Austin Moore stopped a vehicle in the Ellinger area. After further investigation, the driver of the vehicle was arrested for possession of cocaine. Moore also stopped a vehicle near Schulenburg, after further investigation, the vehicle was reported stolen out of Harris County. The driver was also found to be in possession of crack cocaine and was arrested.

Deputy James Ulbig transported a subject from St. Marks Medical Center to Georgetown Behavioral Hospital to receive medical treatment. Ulbig also assisted La Grange PD on a burglary in progress call. A female subject ran from officers and Ulbig was able to apprehend her after a lengthy foot pursuit. The female was arrested and released to La Grange PD.

Deputy Duane Meagher observed a physical altercation take place at the Schulenburg Festival. Meagher separated the parties and issued them both citations for Disorderly Conduct- Fighting. Meagher also responded to a vehicle fire which occurred on Interstate 10 near the Flatonia area. There were no injuries reported and the vehicle was extinguished by good Samaritans with fire extinguishers. A report was done and it is believed the fire started in the engine compartment.

Investigator Kenn Kretz assisted the Fayette County Narcotics Investigators with a vehicle pursuit originating in the La Grange area. The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody. Deputy Michael Krenek responded to the Carmine area in reference to a burglary. A report was taken and the case remains under investigation. Krenek responded to the Ellinger area in reference to a stolen vehicle. Several vehicles were reported stolen during the call. After further investigation, a male subject from Houston was arrested and is facing several felony charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Burglary of a Building and Burglary of a Habitation.

Deputy Holly Smith responded to the Sheriff’s Office for possible fraud. A report was completed for information purposes only. Smith was dispatched to Steiber Road and FM 957 in reference to shots fired. Smith made contact with a witness and information was gathered for a report.

Deputy Jared Michalec responded to a disturbance in the West Point area. After further investigation, one male subject was arrested for public Intoxication. Michalec assisted Sgt. Meagher with a disturbance which occurred in the Kirtley area. The suspects were identified and charges are pending for Aggravated Assault.

Deputy Seth Nagel transported an individual to Georgetown Behavioral Hospital to receive medical treatment.

Deputy Lee Phillips was dispatched to a residence in the La Grange area in reference to a death inquest. A report was taken and an autopsy was ordered. Case remains under investigation at this time. Phillips took a report of a 18 wheeler which caught fire in the La Grange area. Phillips also responded to a business in the Ellinger area in reference to an unwanted assault. The owner of the business requested the subject be removed and trespassed from the property.

Deputy Dustin Kieschnick stopped a vehicle in the La Grange area. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. The driver was arrested. Kieschnick responded to the Winchester area in reference to a male subject walking down the road in his underwear. The male was located and appeared to be under the influence on some type of narcotic. The male was found to be in possession of Ecstasy and was arrested.

Jail Administrator Ed Sawyer reports that Fayette County Correction Officers booked in 63 individuals for the month of August. Sawyer reports that the Jail Staff transported three individuals to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facilities throughout the State to being serving their sentences for crimes committed in Fayette County.