In College Station, there have been several notable events that have the community buzzing recently. From police reports to city initiatives, there’s a lot to catch up on!
In the early hours of October 6, around 4 AM, College Station police were called to College Station Ford after security noticed a suspicious individual entering vehicles on the lot. Officers arrived quickly and apprehended 37-year-old Bradley Dean Smith of Bryan, who was charged with **evading arrest** and **criminal trespassing**. This happened to be his 15th arrest in a span of 17 years! At the time of his arrest, he was already awaiting trial for a family violence assault with a previous conviction. Smith is currently in jail on new charges that could lead to bonds totaling $6,000.
Another concerning incident involves 18-year-old Treshawn Booker, who was arrested following a spate of vehicle burglaries in the Barracks subdivision and Creek Meadows. According to police reports, Booker confessed to breaking into at least ten vehicles and even stole an SUV! Just two days later, he was involved in a vehicle burglary where a handgun was taken. In quite the twist, Booker was arrested in Houston for unlawfully carrying the very gun that was reported stolen in Creek Meadows. At this point, he is being held in jail with bonds amounting to a hefty **$71,000**.
In an unrelated incident, police responded to a scene where a SUV struck a residential property last Wednesday. The driver, 47-year-old Felicia Glover, was found to be under the influence, having consumed wine and taken a prescription sleeping pill before getting behind the wheel. Witnesses reported her driving erratically, swerving dangerously and damaging multiple trash cans and a mailbox before crashing into a home. Fortunately, no one was injured inside the house, and Glover was released from jail after posting a **$2,000** bond.
On a more positive note, the College Station City Council has decided to pursue a **$3.6 million** federal housing grant. According to Raney Whitwell from the city’s community development office, the potential funding could be used for various purposes: purchasing and repairing homes for sale to low-income residents, creating affordable housing through increased housing density, or even funding a comprehensive housing capacity study. Should this grant come through, it could have a significantly positive impact on the community!
Switching gears, in Bryan, police reported an unsettling case of domestic violence involving 35-year-old Luis Mata. Last Thursday, Mata allegedly rammed his truck into his wife’s vehicle, following a prior altercation that had already left her with injuries. In addition to driving recklessly, he was charged for interfering with police as they conducted their investigation. Mata was released after posting **$32,000** in bond.
Lastly, a case of ongoing violence was reported involving 34-year-old Charlene Jones, who is still locked up on charges stemming from an earlier altercation with an EMS employee. Recently, she reportedly became aggressive with a detention officer, even attempting to bite them during a confrontation. She currently awaits trial on various charges, including an assault from June and another incident involving obstruction. Her bond totals **$16,000**.
College Station is facing its fair share of challenges, but also shows strong efforts from law enforcement and local leaders to tackle these issues head-on. As always, the community is encouraged to stay aware and engaged!
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