Knippa - Uvalde Hesperian https://uvaldehesperian.com/tag/knippa/ Uvalde's Free News Source Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:37:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 214914571 Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office announces arrest of suspect in connection to Knippa body discovery https://uvaldehesperian.com/2025/01/26/uvalde-county-sheriffs-office-announces-arrest-of-suspect-in-connection-to-knippa-body-discovery/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:36:48 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=9501 01-26-25 Luis Otiz Jr. Picture credit: Uvalde Police Department Press release from Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office   Following a thorough investigation and an autopsy that has confirmed the death as …

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01-26-25

Luis Otiz Jr. Picture credit: Uvalde Police Department

Press release from Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office

  Following a thorough investigation and an autopsy that has confirmed the death as a homicide, our dedicated investigators, with the assistance of the Texas Rangers, have made a significant breakthrough in this case.
  We are pleased to announce that an arrest has been made. The individual taken into custody is identified as Luis Ortiz Jr. We appreciate the patience and support of the community during this ongoing investigation.
  The Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office is committed to pursuing justice and will continue to work diligently to gather all pertinent information related to this case. Further details will be released as they become available.

Zavala County Sheiffs Department assists in arrest of Knippa homicide suspect

Press release from the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office

Zavala County Sheriff’s Office Assists in Arrest of Uvalde County Murder Suspect 🚨
On Sunday January 26, 2025 Zavala County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies have successfully assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Rangers in the apprehension of murder suspect Luis Ortiz Jr. from Uvalde County.
Our team worked tirelessly alongside our law enforcement partners to bring the suspect into custody. During the investigation, a firearm and ammunition were recovered.
This collaborative effort demonstrates the strength of our law enforcement community and our shared commitment to justice and public safety.

 

Questions remain unanswered

01-26-25

Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

  • Identity of the body found under the Highway 90 Frio River Bridge
  • Location and time of the suspect’s arrest
  • How did the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office get involved in assisting with the investigation and apprehension of the suspect?
  • What evidence did authorities have that led to the arrest of the suspect?

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]]> 9501 Knippa: U.C. Sheriff’s Department and Texas DPS seen investigating a trailer park off FM 1049 https://uvaldehesperian.com/2025/01/24/knippa-u-c-sheriffs-department-and-texas-dps-seen-investigating-a-trailer-park-off-fm-1049/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:58:51 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=9492 by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian 01-24-25 A Uvalde County Sheriff's Office command unit along with several other sheriff's department vehicles were seen at a trailer park located just north …

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by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

01-24-25

A Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office command unit along with several other sheriff’s department vehicles were seen at a trailer park located just north of Knippa at 897 FM 1949 Friday Afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office was accompanied by Texas DPS on a trailer down the dirt road lined with several trailers. Yellow crime scene tape was also seen placed over the road.

It is unclear what the reason was for the investigation or if it was related to the body discovered under the Highway 90 Frio River Bridge on Wednesday afternoon earlier this week.

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]]> 9492 U.C. Sheriff / Texas Rangers investigation of a body found under Highway 90 Frio River Bridge in Knippa https://uvaldehesperian.com/2025/01/23/u-c-sheriff-texas-rangers-investigation-of-a-body-found-under-highway-90-frio-river-bridge-in-knippa/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:29:05 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=9481 By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian Top Picture by Robinson  01-23-25 The Uvalde County Sheriff's Officers and other officials were actively investigating the discovery of a body found under the …

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**Subject: Investigation of Body Found Under Frio Bridge in Knippa, Texas**

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Top Picture by Robinson 

01-23-25

The Uvalde County Sheriff’s Officers and other officials were actively investigating the discovery of a body found under the Highway 90 Frio River Bridge into the early evening hours on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. The Uvalde Hesperian learned from sources that a passing motorist called 911 alerting authorities of the body being seen under the bridge.

The dirt and gravel road which passes under the bridge is used by locals as an alternate route to get to the north side of Knippa when trains block access to FM 1049 from Highway 90.

The area where the body was found is used illegally as a site for dumping trash.

 Press Release from Sheriff Ruben Nolasco

01-23-25

  Uvalde County, TX – At approximately 2:36 PM on January 22, 2025, Uvalde County deputies were dispatched to the Frio Bridge in Knippa, Texas, following reports of a body located under the bridge.
  This incident is currently under investigation, and the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office is working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic discovery. The Texas Rangers are assisting our office in this joint investigation, ensuring a thorough and comprehensive examination of the situation.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
  If you or anyone you may know has any information regarding this investigation, we ask that you please contact the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office at [830-278-4111]

 

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