Uvalde County Sheriff's Office Archives - Uvalde Hesperian https://uvaldehesperian.com/tag/uvalde-county-sheriffs-office/ Uvalde's Free News Source Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:55:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 214914571 Arrest of 2nd person who may be tied to Knippa Frio River Bridge murder case https://uvaldehesperian.com/arrest-of-2nd-person-who-may-be-tied-to-knippa-frio-river-bridge-murder-case/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:55:58 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=9519 Role of the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office regarding this case is unknown 01-29-25 Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian The Uvalde Hesperian obtained the Uvalde County Jail media booking report for …

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Role of the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office regarding this case is unknown

01-29-25

Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

The Uvalde Hesperian obtained the Uvalde County Jail media booking report for Sunday, January 26th and on the report, a person by the name of David Reyes, 46 years old, of Knippa was arrested and charged with Abuse of a Corpse Without Legal Authority and booked into the Uvalde County Jail the same day as Luis Ortiz Jr., 19 years old, of Uvalde who was charged with Murder and Abuse of A Corpse Without Legal Authority,

The Uvalde County Sheriff’ Office announced on Friday that a body was found Friday, January 24th under the Frio River Bridge on Highway 9o in Knippa. The UCSO and the Texas Rangers conducted an investigation at the bridge location that Friday afternoon which continued into the evening,

The following day, on Saturday, January 25th, the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office set up a command post at a small trailer park just north of Knippa on Highway 1049. The UCSP was accompanied by Texas DPS Officer a trailer park just north of Knippa on FM 1049.

Officials have not been released the identity of the person whose body was found.

The Zavala County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook Page that it assisted in the arrest and investigation of this case, The Uvalde Hesperian called the ZCSO on Tuesday morning, January 28th asking what part the department played and left contact information for the Zavala County Sheriff but has not received a call or email response back yet.

What is also still not been made public is the condition of the body found and what the likely cause of death was attributed to.

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]]> 9519 Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office announces arrest of suspect in connection to Knippa body discovery https://uvaldehesperian.com/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/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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