04-22-26
By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Just before Noon today, Uvalde police. Uvalde County Sheriff’s Officers and other first responders swarmed the Uvalde Walmart and evacuated Walmart employees and employees who work at businesses located in the retail strip center east of the big box store. Some employees gathered at Tex Best Convenience store across Highway 90.

According to a statement from the Uvalde Police Department, it said, ‘At approximately 11:11 am, the Walmart customer service desk received an anonymous phone call from a male subject who spoke with an accent and stated that an explosive device had been placed inside the store and would detonate within 30 minutes. Walmart personnel immediately notified the Uvalde Police Department.”

The press release continued stating that a systematic search of the building was made.

“During the reentry process for store employees, a separate male subject made a follow-up threat to employees, which was secondary to the original incident and not related to the initial bomb threat. Employees again notified law enforcement. Officers from the Uvalde Police Department and assisting agencies responded immediately, located the individual, and took him into custody. The subject was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threat,” the statement said.

According to sources, South Ham Lane was closed off for a portion of the time.

The Uvalde Police Department released the following post on the agency’s Facebook page.

Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Top Photo by Robinson

Information provided by the Uvalde Police Department Office of Public Information

05-15-25

Press release from the Uvalde Police Department

05-07-25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UVALDE, TEXAS – A comprehensive three-month investigation involving over fourteen
criminal justice agencies across Texas, Florida, and New York, resulted in a juvenile being
apprehended in Brooklyn, New York, following an interview by the City of Uvalde Police
Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division with
the assistance of the Kings County District Attorney’s Criminal Investigations Division.
In January 2025, a series of threats were received in Uvalde, including multiple “swatting” calls
targeting Uvalde CISD, social media threats via Instagram, TikTok messages directed at a family
member of a Robb Elementary School victim, and further threats sent to Uvalde CISD students
through various social media platforms.
Law enforcement agencies, including Texas DPS CID, City of Uvalde Police Department, FBI
San Antonio, and UCISD Police, initiated a joint investigation that traced the origin of the threats
to the New York area. Intelligence gathered by the Southwest Texas Fusion Center, where the
Uvalde Police Department has a liaison officer, further revealed similar swatting calls made to
Edgewood ISD campuses in San Antonio just minutes after the initial Uvalde incidents. Identical
calls were reported at a Florida school on the same days, prompting the investigation to expand
and involve the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, San Antonio Police Department, and
Edgewood ISD Police Department.
Legal collaboration from Uvalde County Attorney John Dodson, 38th District Attorney Christina
Mitchell, and Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales facilitated a joint operation
with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York.
On Wednesday, April 30, Assistant Chief Mike Davis and a Texas DPS Special Agent, with the
support of the 38th Judicial District Attorney, traveled to Brooklyn to further investigate this
case. Based on the interview by Assistant Chief Davis and the DPS Special Agent, a juvenile
suspect was taken into custody at his residence by Kings County District Attorney Detectives on
Thursday morning on one felony count of terroristic threat and four misdemeanor counts of false
report – emergency. The juvenile suspect admitted to making multiple swatting calls to law
enforcement agencies in Uvalde, San Antonio, Coral Springs, and Parkland. Additionally, the
juvenile suspect confessed to sending multiple social media threats, researching active shooter
incidents, and monitoring law enforcement and Uvalde CISD student social media accounts. A
search of his residence confirmed that he had no access to weapons and no direct connection to
Uvalde, San Antonio, or Florida.
These incidents have had significant implications for school safety, community security, and the
allocation of law enforcement resources. This operation underscores the unwavering
commitment of public servants nationwide to safeguarding their communities. The successful
coordination among multiple agencies demonstrates that threats to public safety will not go
unaddressed, regardless of geographic boundaries, because we can always count on the support
of our state and federal partners.
Chief Homer E. Delgado of the Uvalde Police Department stated,
“This operation demonstrates our commitment to working with partners to ensure we hold
people accountable for threatening our community. We will not allow distance or digital
anonymity to shield those who try to cause fear or disrupt the safety of our schools and
neighborhoods.”
As law enforcement continues to respond to similar cases across the country, many involving
juvenile offenders, it remains imperative that parents actively monitor their children’s online
activities and discuss the serious consequences of making false threats. Additionally, community
members are encouraged to report any concerning behaviors or threats to authorities. The “See
Something, Say Something” initiative extends to digital spaces, ensuring that social media
threats do not go unnoticed.
The following agencies played a crucial role in this collaborative effort:
• 38th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
• Texas Department of Public Safety CID / Threat to Life Unit
• Kings County District Attorney’s Office
• Edgewood ISD Police Department
• Southwest Texas Fusion Center
• Uvalde County Attorney’s Office
• Texas Fusion Center
• Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
• Uvalde CISD Police Department
• FBI San Antonio
• Broward County Sheriff’s Office
• FBI New York
• Coral Springs Police Department
• Uvalde Police Department

Press Release from the Uvalde Police Department

04-03-24

Uvalde, TX – Following a comprehensive investigation involving the Uvalde Police Department,
UCISD Police and Administration, the 38th Criminal District Attorney’s Office, Texas Rangers,
Child Protective Services, and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest has been made in
connection with a UCISD High School coach for violating Texas Penal Code – PENAL § 21.12,
Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student.

On Friday, March 28th, Uvalde Police Department officers responded to a mental health crisis
call. During this response, officers became aware of a potential criminal offense involving a
UCISD employee, prompting a joint investigation by multiple agencies.

A suspect was identified as a coach at Uvalde High School and was apprehended after
investigators processed evidence and interviewed multiple witnesses. The Uvalde Police
Department obtained an arrest warrant, which was executed with the assistance of the Bexar
County Sheriff’s Office.

This investigation is ongoing, and we continue to interview witnesses to determine if others may
have been involved or if there are additional victims. We urge the community to come forward
with any information regarding this case or any other related incidents.

“I am proud to say that this is a great example of multiagency collaboration,” said Chief Homer
Delgado. “Through the combined efforts of law enforcement and local authorities, we are
ensuring the safety of our community, particularly our children, from both violence and
exploitation. We remain committed to thoroughly investigating this case to protect the well
being of our students.”

The Uvalde Police Department, along with our partner agencies, will continue to work diligently.