June 8, 2019

Suspect caught after overnight search

By Jessica Goode
The Bandera Prophet

Bandera County authorities apprehended and arrested a man yesterday at the end of an overnight pursuit that left a multi-department search and wrecked car in its wake.
Victor Ramirez-Tapia was taken into custody Friday morning, June 7, after he led Bandera County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase Thursday night. Wanted for questioning on several charges, including criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a vehicle, theft of a firearm, burglary of a building and evading arrest, Ramirez-Tapia took off on foot after he crashed his car near Elm Pass Road. Department of Public Safety troopers assisted in the chase with helicopter surveillance.
The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on June 5 stating Ramirez-Tapia was believed to be armed and dangerous.
As of Saturday, June 8, he was still in custody at the Bandera County Jail. ​