Colorado County Sheriff’s Office

06/05/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of scams targeting family members of recently incarcerated individuals. Scammers may use publicly available inmate information and call claiming money is needed for an inmate’s release, bond reduction, or processing fees. Some scammers are also claiming they are with a bail bonds company.

Please remember: Law enforcement will NEVER demand immediate payment over the phone using gift cards, Cash App, Zelle, cryptocurrency, or prepaid cards.

If you receive a suspicious call:
• Do not send money
• Hang up immediately
• Verify information directly with the jail using official phone numbers
• Report the incident to law enforcement

Colorado County Sheriff’s Office number:
979-732-2388
Non - Emergency Dispatch extension 1
Jail extension 2

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06/03/2026

Yesterday evening, Sheridan Lions Club invited Traffic Deputy Zane Blaha and Deputy Nancy Gorman to their monthly meeting.

During this meeting Deputy Blaha answered questions and addressed concerns about traffic laws in reference to ATV’s, electrical bikes, and other traffic safty concerns.

Deputy Gorman explained the importance of the new Sheriff’s App, and explained how to navigate the app.

We appreciate the Lions Club for inviting our Deputies to their meeting.

06/01/2026

Colorado County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Patrol Arrest: May 24th – May 30th

May 24th –
1. Driving W/Lic Inv W/Prev Conv/Susp/W/O Fin Res, Class B Misdemeanor
2. Assault Peace Officer, Second Degree Felony
Defendant Endsley, Tommy, age 35, Rock Island, Texas.
Arrested by Deputy C. Byars.

May 27th –
1. Out of County Warrant, State Jail Felony
2. Evading Arrest Detention W/Veh, State Jaill Felony.
Defendant Smith, Byron, age 32, New Ulm, Texas.
Arrested by Traffic Deputy Z. Blaha.

** All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty**

05/29/2026

The Eagle Lake Police Department needs the publics assistance with identifying the person(s) involved with this case

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE EAGLE LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT 🚨

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 11:48 p.m., a shooting occurred in the 400 block of 8th Street in Eagle Lake, Texas.
A 16-year-old male juvenile was struck in the left arm and is currently in stable condition.

The Eagle Lake Police Department is actively investigating this incident and is seeking any information that may lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect(s) involved.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Eagle Lake Police Department at 979-234-2727. If you would like to report any tips anonymously please see the options below.

This case remains under investigation.

REMINDER
Please do not attempt to approach or confront any suspect. All information should be reported directly to Crime Stoppers or local law enforcement.
Please forward your tips to Crime Stoppers by...
1. Submitting your tips using our P3 System
( https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=1148&C=&T= )
2. Calling the Tip Hot Line at 1(866)522-8477
3. Text “TIP4CASH” to 274637.
🔹Crimestoppers will offer a reward for information leading to the identity and arrest of the individual(s) involved in this case.

All information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. In order to receive your reward, you must provide the tip directly to Crimestoppers and follow-up to get paid. See less

05/29/2026

This week’s radio segment on the Get It Up & Get It Goin’ morning show with “Visit With The Sheriff,” Mental Health Deputy Andrew Lopez joined Darrel Appelt, and they spoke about awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month.

05/26/2026

🚨Traffic Alert🚨

IH 10 MM 689 east bound, is currently shut down. Please use alternate routes if possible.

Columbus, Weimar VFD and CCSO are currently on scene for a motor vehicle accident.

Updates will be posted in the comments.

05/26/2026

Colorado County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest: May 10th – May 21st

May 11th – Multiple Out of County Warrants, 3rd Degree Felonies. Defendant Hernandz, Mister, age 26, Phoenix, AZ. Arrested by Deputy C. Navarro
May 11th – Assault Caused Bodily Injury Family Member, Class A Misdemeanor. Defendant Hicks, Erin, age 21, Alleyton, TX. Arrested by Lt. J. Gorman.
May 12th –
1. Poss Marij $200, Class B Misdemeanor.
Defendant Cass, Daniel, age 51, Sheridan, TX. Arrested by Deputy C. Byars.
May 16th – Assault Cases Bodily Injury Family Member, Class A Misdemeanor. Defendant Zernicek, Brandon, age 28, El Campo, TX. Arrested by Sgt. W. Schoppe.
May 21st – Criminal Trespass, Class B Misdemeanor. Defendant Nichols, Michael, age 42, Columbus, TX. Arrested by Deputy T. Leihardt.

** All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty**

05/25/2026

Great teamwork from all!

***STOLEN VEHICE RECOVERED***

On Monday, May 25, at approximately 5:35 am, Officers received notification from an Automatic License Plate Reader (LPR) about a stolen vehicle headed eastbound on IH-10.

At approximately 6:06 am, Officers observed the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on it. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit continued into Colorado County where Colorado County Sheriff’s Office deputies successfully deployed a tire deflation device.

The vehicle attempted to go up the shoulder but became stuck. The driver, a female juvenile, was taken into custody and ultimately transported to a Juvenile Detention Facility.

05/19/2026

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