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Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha recently attended the 2023 Annual Meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, held last week in San Diego, California.  During the event, KCOS received the IACP/Booz Allen Hamilton Leadership in the Prevention of Terrorism Award, which recognizes agencies that have demonstrated overall success in averting, stopping, or countering terrorist activity. The award citation reads:  "Kerr County Sheriff's Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation […]

The Kerrville Police Department has released the names of the two suspects who were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at an ATM on Tuesday, October 24.  KPD, according to a press release, arrested Gabriel Lance Butler II, 20, from Baytown, Texas and Camryon Jevon Cagan, 20, from Highlands, Texas. Both suspects are charged with Aggravated Robbery, a first degree felony; and Theft, a second degree felony.  The theft […]

The Kerrville Police Department has identified the suspect who was killed in a fatal wreck that occurred on Tuesday, October 17, following a carjacking. The suspect has been identified as Robbie Mario Ybarro, 46, from Bonham, Texas.  Ybarro had an extensive criminal history dating back to 1995 and was released on parole from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in December 2022.  A KPD investigation has revealed that Ybarra attempted […]

The Kerrville Police Department confirms they have two suspects in custody following an ATM robbery that took place Tuesday, October 24 .  KPD received a 911 call at 12:51 p.m. reporting that a person servicing an ATM in the 200 block of Sidney Baker South was robbed at gunpoint by two individuals, one of whom was armed with a handgun, according to a press release.  The 911 caller was able […]

A printed voter guide for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution is available in Kerr County at the following locations:  Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Dietert Center, and Doyle Community Center.  The guide is nonpartisan and produced by the League of Women Voters Texas and is distributed free of charge by the local League of Women Voters.  The League does not oppose or support any of the amendments, but presents […]

Texas Round Up Animal Alliance is hosting its 13th annual fundraiser Saturday, October 21, at Kinematic Brewery, 501401-10 Frontage Road, in Comfort, beginning at 4 p.m.  The event will feature a BBQ dinner, games, a silent auction, raffles, photo booth, craft beer, and live music provided by Rebel Roxie. TRUAA's mission is to save dogs from euthanasia, heal dogs with love and medical care, and provide tools to help dogs […]

Schreiner University students are inviting the community to Halloween Drive Thru, scheduled to take place on October 31, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Schreiner University Loop (Acorn Boulevard).  This free event is sponsored by Schreiner student organizations and departments.  The booths will be lined up along the "Loop," and all traffic will be one-way traffic in order to help ensure safety for all participants.  Schreiner students will […]

The Kerrville Police Department has identified the suspect who was killed in a fatal crash that took place Tuesday, October 17, following a carjacking.  According to a press release, a handgun was recovered from the vehicle driven by the suspect. The name of the suspect killed in the crash is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  According to KPD, the suspect had an extensive criminal history dating back […]

The Kerrville Police Department is currently investigating a suspected carjacking and fatal wreck which took place Tuesday, October 17.  KPD Telecommunications Operators received a 911 call reporting an attempted carjacking at approximately 1:48 p.m. in the parking lot of a business in the 1200 block of Junction Highway.  A second 911 call was received at 1:50 p.m. from a caller who stated that a suspect had stolen their vehicle in […]