Seguin Police Department

05/30/2026

Today, May 30, we remember and honor the life of Teyran “Ty” Patterson.

Born and raised in Seguin, Ty was a proud graduate of Seguin High School, Class of 1998—a true Matador. He was known not only for his strength and athleticism on the football field, basketball court, and track, but also for his honesty, kind heart, and unwavering integrity.

Ty began his public safety career as a dispatcher with the Seguin Police Department before answering a higher calling. He entered the 51st Texas Game Warden Academy and graduated in 2005, dedicating his life to protecting and serving the people and natural resources of Texas.

On May 30, 2010, while responding to a search-and-rescue operation on the Paluxy River in Somervell County, Ty and his partner were attempting to recover the body of a suspected drowning victim when their boat capsized in dangerous floodwaters. Ty was transported to a hospital in Fort Worth, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Ty made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. His courage, selflessness, and dedication to duty will never be forgotten. Today, we honor his memory and reflect on the lasting impact he made on his family, friends, fellow first responders, and the community he proudly served.

May we never forget his sacrifice.

05/29/2026

1:25 am UPDATE
Power has been restored.

11:20 pm UPDATE - We have received a report that there are some additional issues down the line that our electric crew has encountered … the outage is going to take longer than anticipated to restore. Our team is working as quickly as they can to get the power back on.

10:35 pm UPDATE: The city’s on call crew is working diligently to re-energize a power line. We estimate power will be restored within 30-45 minutes.

The City is aware of a power outage impacting the east side of the city. We will keep you updated as information becomes available.

05/29/2026

DETAILS RELEASED ON WAL-MART SHOOTING

On May 28, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m., the Seguin Police Department received multiple calls reporting shots fired in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, located at 550 S. Hwy 123 Bypass.

Officers arrived on scene and learned the suspect had fled the scene prior to their arrival. A female victim, later identified as 35-year-old Katrina Wheeler of Seguin, was located with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased at the scene.

A second victim, a 37-year-old male, was also found suffering from gunshot injuries. He was treated on scene by Seguin EMS before being airlifted to a San Antonio-area hospital for further medical treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.

At approximately 5:19 p.m., the suspect vehicle was located outside the City of Seguin by the New Berlin Marshal’s Office. Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Deputies, the Texas Department of Public Safety, New Berlin deputies, and Seguin Police CASE officers assisted in a low-speed pursuit.

The pursuit ended in the 3000 block of FM 775, where the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect was identified as 42-year-old John Wheeler of Seguin.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The Seguin Police Department was assisted by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Game Wardens, Texas Department of Public Safety, Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, New Berlin Marshal’s Office, and the Texas Rangers.

The Seguin Police Department would also like to extend its sincere appreciation to Wal-Mart staff for their attentiveness and cooperation during this incident.

05/28/2026

ATTENTION:
Following a shooting that occurred this afternoon in the parking lot of Wal-Mart in Seguin, located at 550 S. Highway 123 Bypass, the store is closed until further notice.

Officers are actively investigating at the scene. We ask that everyone avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely and efficiently.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

05/28/2026

5-28-26 5:20 pm

🚨 Public Safety Alert 🚨

There is currently a heavy police presence at Walmart, located at 550 S. Highway 123 Bypass, due to a reported shooting.

Officers are actively investigating, and the scene remains active at this time. We ask that everyone avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow first responders to work safely and efficiently.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

05/26/2026

The Seguin Police Department’s Father Daughter Dance is less than a month away, and we still have a few tickets left!

For those of you thinking, “My daughter is too old to attend,” that is absolutely not true. This event is all about creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether your daughter is 5, 15, or 25, the time spent together is what truly matters.

Join us on June 13, 2026, for a memorable evening filled with dinner, dancing, music, crafts, and photos. We would love to see families of all ages come out and make special memories together.

Share your favorite father-daughter memory or story in the comments. We’d love to hear them!

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05/25/2026

Today, the Seguin Police Department joins communities across the nation in honoring and remembering the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it is a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives defending the freedoms we enjoy every day.

From all of us at the Seguin Police Department, we thank and remember our nation’s fallen heroes today and always. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

The Seguin Police Department would like to welcome our newest staff member, Katy Mata, our new Evidence and Forensic Specialist Supervisor.

Katy is originally from Washington State and brings 10 years of previous experience to the department. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and is a certified Crime Scene Investigator. Her knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to our department and community.

Please join us in welcoming Katy to Seguin and the Seguin Police Department!

05/22/2026

Citizens Police Academy – Now Accepting Applications!

The Seguin Police Department is getting ready for our Citizens Police Academy, beginning July 9, 2026.

This 12-week course will be held at the Seguin Police Department, located at 350 N. Guadalupe St., and typically meets on Thursday evenings from 6:00–9:00 PM.

Participants will receive hands-on instruction in police ethics, traffic stops, DWI enforcement, SWAT activities, firearm safety at the gun range, and more. The program also includes tours of the Guadalupe County Jail and Juvenile Probation Center, plus the opportunity to do a ride-along with a patrol officer.

This program gives participants a working knowledge of exactly what SPD does both on and off the streets.

The program is open to anyone 18 or older who lives or works in the City of Seguin and passes a standard background check.

Seats are limited!
Application deadline: July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.