Alice Echo News Journal
During the Alice Rotary meeting last week, Police Chief Eden Garcia gave a presentation on the progress he and the Alice Police Department have made since he took office.
Garcia was sworn in as police chief three months ago, but has been in law enforcement since 1992. He began his career with the Jim Wells County Sheriff s Office. His law enforcement dream was to one day be the Chief of Police for the City of Alice. I had set out a one year plane and we have accomplished about 50 percent of that plan, Garcia said.
During his presentation, Garcia gave updates on programs the department has been implementing.
Alice Echo News Journal
ORANGE GROVE - Jordan Garcia, 17, and four other teenagers were charged on Thursday, May 13 by Orange Grove police in connection with a hazing incident that occurred at the Orange Grove High School in April, Police Chief Roy Lee Guerrero said.
Luke Inglis, 17, is wanted by Orange Grove police in connection with the incident, Guerrero added.
Names of the other four male suspects in this case will not be released due to their age.
On May 3, Orange Grove police were contacted by school officials in reference to a potential hazing incident that occurred on April 29.
Video footage was submitted into evidence which showed several male minors participate in the hazing of a 16-year-old teen on school grounds, Guerrero said.
Five minors arrested in Orange Grove High School hazing investigation
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ORANGE GROVE, Texas â Police say several people are facing serious charges following an alleged hazing incident at a local high school.
Investigators said video of the incident was provided to them and they saw several minors participating in the hazing of another minor on school grounds.
Orange Grove police said they reached out to the Texas Rangers along with Jim Wells County Sheriff s Office to assist in their investigation.
After the victim filed a complaint, police said they arrested five people involved in the incident and issued an arrest warrant for another student
OGISD releases statement on hazing/bullying incident
ORANGE GROVE - A recent incident of reported hazing at the Orange Grove High School is under investigation by school officials and law enforcement agencies, Orange Grove Police Chief Roy Guerrero said.
Details of the incident cannot be released due to the ongoing investigation involving several juveniles, Guerrero added.
OGISD Superintend Randy Hoyer released a statement Monday, May 10th, about the incident. Last week, OGISD school officials were notified of inappropriate behavior that occurred at the high school. This behavior involved hazing/bullying by a small number of students. An investigation into the facts was conducted by school administrators and local police authorities were contacted immediately, Hoyer said. OGISD believes that this behavior is completely unacceptable and school consequences have been assigned to those students involved. Hazing/bullying at any level will not be tolerated. Furthermore, the Di
Police investigate hazing incident at OGHS
Alice Echo News Journal
ORANGE GROVE - A recent incident of hazing at the Orange Grove High School is under investigation by school officials and law enforcement agencies, said Orange Grove Police Chief Roy Guerrero.
Details of the incident cannot be released due to the ongoing investigation involving several juveniles, Guerrero said.
Orange Grove Superintendent Dr. Randy Hoyer said the incident is under investigation and they are collecting facts at this time.
Chief Guerrero said his police department is working with the Jim Wells County Sheriff s Office and Texas Rangers.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time.