Kyle PD makes multiple drug arrests during Christmas week

Multiple arrests were made over the holiday weekend, resulting in the seizure of dangerous drugs and the removal of intoxicated drivers from the streets.

Kyle Police arrested four individuals during three unrelated traffic stops along the I-35 corridor between Thursday, Dec. 25, and Saturday, Dec. 27. During each incident, officers discovered a multitude of illegal drugs, including a significant amount of methamphetamine, phencyclidine (commonly referred to as PCP), psilocybin (commonly referred to as magic mushrooms), marijuana, THC wax and vape pens, unprescribed Xanax and sildenafil, as well as drug paraphernalia such as syringes and pipes. Items consistent with drug distribution, including baggies and digital scales, were also located within the vehicles.

“We are incredibly proud of the work our officers do to get these dangerous drugs off the streets,” said Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett. “Their efforts reflect our department’s ongoing commitment to keeping our city safe.”

The four individuals arrested were:

• Gary Hesseltine, 55, of San Antonio — Two counts of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance; two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance; Possession of a Dangerous Drug; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Possession of Marijuana.

• Andrew Lopez, 25, of Austin — Three counts of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Deadly Conduct; Evading Arrest; Driving While Intoxicated; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon; Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon; Possession of a Dangerous Drug; and Possession of Marijuana.

• Jason Dermont, 41, of New Braunfels — Two counts of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Evading Arrest; Driving While Intoxicated; Failure to Identify (Fugitive); Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon; Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon; Possession of a Controlled Substance; and Possession of Marijuana.

• Luis Villarreal, 38, of San Marcos — Two counts of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Public Intoxication; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon; Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon; and Possession of Marijuana.

Kyle Police urge everyone to report potentially intoxicated drivers or suspicious activity immediately to help keep the roadways and community safe for all.