Sheriff's office unveils new method to report crimes

Hays County residents and visitors can now report certain crimes to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office using an online reporting system.

In a press release, Hays County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Hipolito stated that this new service will allow the public the opportunity to report several kinds of incidents, including: property damage, telephone harassment, lost property and thefts of less than $2,500.

The Online Reporting System was built to offer citizens additional avenues for reporting crimes and incidents that do not require an immediate response by law enforcement. This system also allows dispatchers to offer the option to callers, in turn allowing deputies to respond to high priority calls more efficiently.