NOTICE OF ESTRAY LIVESTOCK
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate the owner of a herd of mixed brahman-type cows and a black, Corriente bull located approximately six miles north of Rocksprings along RM #2630 in northern Edwards County. Several of these cattle are branded with a "half-circle S" on their left hip. The bull from this group was found on a ranch where he didn't belong and has since been placed in a corral, pending contact by its owner.
If you are the owner of these cattle, please contact us at (830) 683-4104 to reclaim your bull and to discuss keeping your livestock off the public highway.
Notice of Estray Cattle
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate the owner of approximately ten head of longhorn cross cows and calves located in the vicinity of County Road #320 and S.H. 55, approximately 10 miles south of Rocksprings. If these may be yours, please contact our office at (830) 683-4104 as soon as possible.
SCAM ALERT
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office would like to make people aware of a recent fraud attempt involving telephone callers posing as PayPal computer system personnel warning of a "possible security breach" to a person's PayPal account. The caller will provide a fake employee identification number and provide instructions on how to access a website location where they can "assist" you in recovering your money.
Always remember to never provide personal information to anyone you are not certain of!
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate the owner of two estray Beefmaster-style bulls found at the Oak Valley Subdivision on County Road #450 in western Edwards County. If these bulls may be yours, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (830) 683-4104.
At 8:15 A.M., Texas DPS Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle at the intersection of HWY 55 and HWY 377. The vehicle failed to stop and bailed out behind Lowes.
At this time there are 2 Black Males and possibly 5 IA's still outstanding. 1 IA was taken into custody and turned over to U.S. Border Patrol.
Law Enforcement is searching the area at this time.
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons to 830-683-4104.
On 1/25/2023 at around 5:40 A.M., a Texas DPS Trooper made a vehicle stop near the Dam Ranch on HWY 41 and RR 335.The driver and approximately 5 subjects bailed out of the vehicle and fled. Two IA's were located in the trunk and were turned over to U.S. Border Patrol for processing.
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons to 830-683-4104.
At 5:00 P.M., Edwards County Sheriff's Deputies observed a black truck coming into town. As the Deputies went to check out the vehicle it came to a stop on North Cedar and 6 subjects bailed out.
All 6 subjects have been apprehended.
On 1/17/2023 at around 5:40 P.M., Edwards County Sheriff's Deputies were patrolling CR 350 when they encountered a Ford pickup loaded with illegal aliens.
After a brief pursuit the vehicle bailed near the Edwards and Kinney County line on CR 350. The driver absconded and hasn't been located, but 13 IA's were taken into custody.
A check of the vehicle confirmed that it had been stolen and the 13 IA's were turned over to U.S. Border Patrol for processing.
At around 12:15 P.M., U.S. Border Patrol attempted a vehicle stop in Rocksprings.
The vehicle bailed out at the end of North Price Street. Two U.S. Citizens were taken into custody and 4 IA's bailed out.
Law Enforcement is currently searching the area but the subjects have not been located.
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons to 830-683-4104.
Notice of Estray Cattle:
The Edwards County Sheriff's Office has been notified of several head of estray corriente-type cattle on or in the vicinity of the Averick Ranch, located west of the Kickapoo Caverns State Park in southern Edwards County. Please contact the Sheriff's Office at (830) 683-4104, if these may be yours.