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Feb 9, 2021 4:08 AM
(Seguin) Guadalupe County is applauding a local non-profit organization for its around the clock assistance in helping to solve crime. The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court recently recognized the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers Program for its continued efforts to creatively and effectively assist law enforcement in their investigation of crimes throughout the county.
This year’s recognition by the court, however, also included the honoring of the program’s chairman Ken Kiel. After leading the program for the last 10 years, Kiel has decided to step down from the Crime Stoppers board of directors.
Calling what he describes as “tough shoes to fill is new Board Chairman David Reiley. Reiley says thanks to Kiel, Crime Stoppers has not only proven successful on a local level but it has also garnered plenty of recognition across the state.
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Schertz police officers involved in Zekee Rayford case won’t be suspended, will return to patrol, city says
Schertz PD: Investigation did not find excessive use of force
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SAN ANTONIO – Three Schertz police officers involved in the arrest of Zekee Rayford, who was tackled and tased by officers on Nov. 2 in front of his home, will not face suspensions following the conclusion of an internal investigation.
The Schertz Police Department on Thursday stated that while Rayford and his family alleged the officers violated the department’s policy on use of force and other rules of conduct, the investigation found that the officers only violated their duty to be “kind, courteous and patient.”
In a Thursday news release, the Schertz Police Department stated that an internal investigation found the officers involved in Rayford s arrest had been in violation of the department s Rules of Conduct Section 4.31, which requires a duty to be kind, courteous and patient.
The investigation did not find or sustain violations of the Use of Force policy, nor Rules of Conduct sections covering conduct and behavior, responsibility to respect the rights of others, use of intimidation and treatment of persons in custody.
In addition to the internal investigation, the department stated in its release that the city contracted with an independent third-party consultant to provide a review of existing policies and training.
Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. (KPRC/File)
SCHERTZ, Texas – A 21-year-old woman is dead following an overnight four-vehicle crash in Schertz, according to Schertz Police Department.
The crash happened around 10:51 p.m., Saturday, in the 21500 block of IH-35 southbound.
A Nissan Rogue struck a Volkswagen Jetta that was disabled on the highway, according to police. The driver of the Volkswagen was outside of her vehicle, near the front, when the crash happened.
Officials said due to the impact, the driver of the Volkswagen was thrown into the northbound lanes of IH-35, where she was hit by a passing car. Officials said 21-year-old Karla Barraza, of University City, was pronounced dead at the scene.