2 Houston men held in vehicle burglary | Bryan/College Station, Texas

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Published Saturday, December 20, 2008 6:05 AM

2 Houston men held in vehicle burglary

College Station police arrested two Houston men Friday during an undercover operation targeting vehicle burglars and auto thieves.

Police said officers were monitoring the Academy parking lot on Texas 6 when they saw a man force open the door of a pickup parked next to his. By the time officers moved in, the man had removed two guns and a duffel bag from the truck and put them in his car, police said.

When the man realized officers were in the area, he jumped into his car and sped out of the parking lot, hitting a curb and blowing out a tire, according to police reports. Officers said two men abandoned the car on a nearby cul-de-sac and took off running.

Both men were arrested after a short foot chase.

Carmelo Martinez, 35, and Jose Rene Maldonado, 22, were charged with two counts of theft of a firearm, evading arrest and possession of marijuana. Martinez was also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and evading in a vehicle.

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Posted by: CS On: 12/22/2008

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Since Bryan is one of the most dangerous cities in the US. We need to be careful in CS, one of safest cities in the US.

Posted by: Maybe the "magnet" is C.S. stupidity. On: 12/22/2008

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It took me a while, but I see what you mean now. The partial report is for 5 days and lists no arrests, yet this person comes up with that interpretation. I presume it is a face saving comment, but believe me, this guy is not representative of the average College Station resident.

Posted by: On: 12/22/2008

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I had no idea Bryan residents did this much crime in CS in one day.

Posted by: On: 12/22/2008

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Way to go CSPD!!! Great police work on keeping us one of the safest cities in the USA!!!!

Posted by: On: 12/22/2008

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Maybe the "magnet" is C.S. stupidity. Seriously, don't you think that criminals near and far read things like: "now Houston trash because of are (sic) wealth" and say to themselves; "What a bunch idiots! Let's take advantage of it."

Posted by: College Station Partial Police Reports On: 12/21/2008

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Arrests of College Station residents are not listed here, but are available. **** 6 a.m. Dec 15 thru 5:59 a.m. Dec 16 ****One burglary of building, One theft**** 6 a.m. Dec 16 thru 5:59 a.m. Dec 17 ****One Aggravated Assault, Four burglary of automobile, One burglary of habitation**** 6 a.m. Dec 17 thru 5:59 a.m. Dec 18 ****Three burglary of habitation, Two burglary of automobile, Two theft**** 6 a.m. Dec 18 thru 5:59 a.m. Dec 19 ****Two burglary of habitation, Two burglary of automobile, Two theft**** 6 a.m. Dec 19 thru 5:59 a.m. Dec 20 ****Three burglary of habitation, One burglary of business, four burglary of automobile

Posted by: On: 12/21/2008

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CS is a target of Bryan resident Goons and Gang Bangers. Now Houston trash because of are wealth. Bryan is a magnet for other cities crinmals to stage attack on us.

Posted by: A College Station Resident On: 12/20/2008

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Who gives a damn what Bryan's statistics are. Shooting your mouth off about Bryan helps us not one bit. If some were to believe your b/s it might make them more complacent and therefore be easier targets. Grow up.

Posted by: On: 12/20/2008

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An undercover operation should be run at Post Oak Mall. There have been at least eight automobile break ins in the last three or four days. If CSPD cannot control the problem, Post Oak Mall should be required to employ a full time security guard for parking.

Posted by: Bryan crime rating talk for them #77 in the USA 3rd in Texas in assaults.. On: 12/20/2008

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I agree with the County Person crime is everywhere. Bryan is the source of it in this area. CSPD has already arrested a serial rapist, home invaders, hotel robbers and restaurant robbers just in they past 7 months all that are Bryan's finest. Even their Police chief of Bryan moved to College Station and a famous past Bryan mayor and college football coach.

Posted by: linda On: 12/20/2008

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I wish the police would report whether these, and many other violators of the law are actually U.S. Citizens? Mr. Martinez was already a felon, so why was he out on the streets again?

Posted by: On: 12/20/2008

Comment Title: jonny law
yep them boys think they come in to Brazos county and do that stuff from their big city of Houston TX well we got news for them ...

Posted by: Brazos County Citizen On: 12/20/2008

Comment Title: Ignorant People
To you Ignorant People that wait for any negative story about Bryan. Why don't you get a life???? Crime is everywhere, even within YOU! You need to start cleaning up College Station of those Drunk Driving Killing their passengers Aggies!!!!!!!

Posted by: Bryan Drugs and Gangs are feeding the whole the problem. On: 12/20/2008

Comment Title: Brenham TX . We have respect for Texas and are reasonable for our Government and people.
Any place with Bryan Resident criminals needs cleaned up. We need to Clean Bryan up. It is the source of crime for this part of Texas. Bryan's corrupted Government and high crime rate speaks for them.

Posted by: College Station Resident On: 12/20/2008

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Lets go to Southgate and clean up that area. That eyesore is full of drug users and petty criminals.

Posted by: Bryan resident. On: 12/20/2008

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Now let go into the slums and ghettos of Bryan and clean it up.

Posted by: James College Station On: 12/20/2008

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Another good place for an undercover operation would be on Holleman Drive. Automobiles on this street are constantly being burgled.

Posted by: On: 12/20/2008

Comment Title: THB
Typical Houston Behavior. Just thought that I would beat Jamie, KH, and all the other names that the one person uses to the punch....

Posted by: On: 12/20/2008

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Way to go CSPD. Bryan/College Station's assets are a lot safer now.