Deputies say they recovered six stolen firearms, a large amount of ammunition, and approximately 28 grams of THC wax from the home.
BANDERA COUNTY, Texas — A 16-year-old boy is in custody after Bandera County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a series of vehicle burglaries reported Monday in the Pebble Beach area.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to multiple calls on Dec. 15, where victims reported items stolen from their vehicles, including firearms and ammunition. Investigators worked throughout the day to identify a possible suspect.
Patrol deputies, with help from the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, later conducted a high-risk apprehension at the suspect’s residence. The juvenile was taken into custody without incident.
Deputies say they recovered six stolen firearms, a large amount of ammunition, and approximately 28 grams of THC wax from the home.
The teen was transported to the Guadalupe County Juvenile Detention Center. He is charged with six counts of third-degree felony theft of a firearm and one count of first-degree felony possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2 with intent to deliver.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Sheriff Josh Teitge praised deputies for their work in recovering stolen property and removing what authorities say was a potential threat to the community.