News Summary
Bryan police arrested three young suspects, including two 17-year-olds and one 18-year-old, following a high-speed chase with a stolen SUV. The pursuit began after the vehicle was reported stolen from a local elementary school. The suspects face multiple charges, adding to a trend of increasing crime in the area. Recent arrests also highlight ongoing issues with local criminal activity. Community updates also reflect efforts to improve safety and infrastructure.
Bryan – Three young suspects, including two 17-year-olds and one 18-year-old, led Bryan police on a high-speed chase involving a stolen SUV early in the morning on April 26. The pursuit ended when the suspects abandoned the vehicle on a dead-end street and fled on foot.
The three individuals have been charged with multiple offenses, including robbery, engaging in organized criminal activity, and evading arrest. The police detained them shortly after the vehicle was reported stolen from outside Neal Elementary School, where the suspects allegedly forced a juvenile out of the SUV before driving away.
Among those arrested is Zion Merchant Jr., an 18-year-old from Bryan, who has since been released from custody after posting $34,000 in bonds. The two 17-year-olds, identified as Caden De’Ron Jones and Dequarius Wilson, were also released after posting $26,000 in bonds. Wilson has been transferred to another agency as part of the judicial process.
This incident is part of a broader trend of criminal activity in the area, as evidenced by several recent arrests, including that of a 64-year-old man named Clinton Hurley. Hurley was arrested on April 29 after allegedly kicking a female driver in the face, causing her truck to veer off the highway. He has a lengthy criminal history, being jailed for the 67th time in 38 years, and remains incarcerated with a bond set at $50,000. The victim in this incident suspects she sustained a broken finger as a result of the assault.
In another notable case, Tylik Williams, a 22-year-old from Richards, was arrested for jaywalking in College Station on April 28 and is under suspicion for a recent theft. Williams is accused of stealing a scooter from the Wolf Pen Amphitheater on April 26, with distinguishing features that include a gold screw in the kickstand. He faces a misdemeanor theft charge and is currently in jail for the seventh time since May of the previous year, with a bond set at $2,000.
Law enforcement in Bryan is also actively responding to traffic violations. On April 28, a police officer stopped a SUV for unclear insurance coverage, leading to the arrest of the driver, Katherin Melton, a 53-year-old from Cameron. Melton, who has six prior convictions from various locations, was charged with driving with an invalid license and has since posted a $3,000 bond for her release.
In related news, Brazos County commissioners voted unanimously on April 29 to realign voting precincts, which will impact 50 precincts as required by state law to update precincts every odd-numbered year. The changes involve combining or splitting precincts but are expected to have little effect on voters since they will still be allowed to use any voting center.
Meanwhile, Brison Park in College Station has been recognized as one of 64 Lone Star Legacy Parks by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society. Originally named Dexter Park in 1921, it was renamed after community advocate Fred Brison in 1980, marking an important contribution to the region’s recreational facilities.
Overall, the police activity and community updates reflect ongoing efforts to address crime and improve local infrastructure in Bryan and surrounding areas.
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