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Taylor police warn of attempted kidnappings in region; officer Jesus De Hoyos honored for victim‑services work
Summary
The police department alerted residents about attempted kidnappings in Williamson County and neighboring cities as a preventive notice; Chief Luke also announced Officer Jesus De Hoyos received a victims’ rights award and has been previously recognized by the department.
Taylor Police Department detectives have noticed an increase in attempted kidnappings in surrounding communities, police told the city council Thursday, and the department issued a preventive alert asking residents to supervise children and report suspicious behavior.
“Now, fortunately, I wanna make it clear, we have not had any in Taylor,” the police chief said, asking parents and guardians to supervise children and be alert. The chief told council detectives had observed local attempts in other cities including Round Rock, Leander and Austin and said the warning is a preventive measure. “If you see it, say something,” the chief added.
In the same segment, the chief announced that Officer Jesus De Hoyos received the Williamson County victims’ rights officer of the year award. The chief credited a citizen nomination from Priscilla Moreno and noted De Hoyos had already been recognized locally as the Taylor Press reader’s choice officer of the year and the Taylor Police Department officer of the year in 2024.
The chief recounted one incident in which De Hoyos was a first responder to a serious crash involving a cyclist; De Hoyos assisted in lifting a vehicle off a victim and performed actions that, the chief said, aided the victim’s survival and recovery.
No formal council action was associated with the alert or the award announcement; the items were shared as departmental updates and recognition.
