Investigation of ATV accident near Knippa results in arrest of rider

Photo by: Uvalde Coutny Sheriff’s Office

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian Top Photo by Robinson

What appeared to be a simple rollover incident involving an ATV on CR 303 near Knippa turned out to be more than just a simple accident.

 A report posted by the Uvalde County Sheriff Rubin Nolasco  on Facebook provided the followiong information:
 “On September 20, 2023 at approximately 8:50 a.m., Deputy Ray Lara was dispatched to County Road 303 in reference to a male subject who was involved in a UTV accident.
While Deputy Lara was gathering information on the UTV., UPD dispatch advised him the UTV was stolen out of Tennessee. The operator, Lawrence Edward Putz 20 y.o.a was subsequently arrested for Theft of Prop>=$2500<$30K (State Jail Felony)    The UTV was impounded and we are currently waiting to hear from Tennessee Officials.”