Criminal Investigation Division
Lieutenant Robert Shockley
(830)379-1224 EXT 2268
robert.shockley@co.guadalupe.tx.us
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating all types of crimes, including but not limited to crimes against persons, crimes against property, computer crimes, fraud, auto theft, and identity theft.
The main duties of an investigator are:
Conduct a complete and thorough investigation
Manage caseload efficiently
Coordinate investigations with numerous other agencies, federal, state, and local law enforcement.
Obtain search and arrest warrants
Crime scene search and collection of evidence at crime scenes
Prepare cases and work with prosecutors to have prosecutable cases.
Rotate weekly on-call after-hours duty.
Investigators also have other duties, such as conducting background investigations for applicants, RAD Kids, and the Sheriff's Office Robotics Program. Investigators are also part of the Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center's multi-disciplinary team.
CID is responsible for the Property & Evidence unit, which maintains strict measures for the receipt, handling, security, preservation, and disposition of all property.
CID is responsible for the Sex Offender Registration Program and the investigation of sex offenders who fail to comply with their requirements.
The division has two civilians who, in addition to their regular duties, are coordinators for the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers program.
68-A Vehicle Inspections
Beginning April 9th, 2025, 68A inspections will be conducted from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, every other Wednesday. The inspections will be conducted at the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, located at 2617 North Guadalupe Street. Appointments will no longer be necessary, and the inspections will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
The inspections will be conducted in the parking lot to the North of the Sheriff's Office; there will be signs and cones set up for directions. Please form one line in the parking lot.
Bring all documents available for the vehicle or trailer that is to be inspected. The vehicle/trailer also needs to be present for the inspection to occur.
The inspections are for Guadalupe County residents, or residents of Counties that do not have an Auto Theft Investigator covering their County. Proof of residency is required, i.e., Driver's license, Identification card, or utility bill with the applicant's name and address. If proof of residency cannot be provided, the inspection will not be conducted.
Inspection dates for 2025 are as follows:
April 9th, April 23rd, May 7th, May 21st, June 4th, June 18th, July 2nd, July 16th, July 30th, August 13th, August 27th, September 10th, October 8th, October 22nd, November 5th, November 19th, December 3rd, and December 17th and Tuesday December 30th. Under certain circumstances, the inspection dates may change. In the case of inclement weather, the inspections will not be conducted. In this instance, the appropriate notifications will be made via the Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Please contact Auto Theft Investigator Ryan MyCue at 830-372-4183, Auto Theft Investigator Dylan Peele at 830-379-1224 ext. 2335, or Auto Theft Investigator Kris Deslatte at 830-379-1224 ext. 1217 with questions if the need arises. Questions can also be emailed to
gcso-autotheft@guadalupetx.gov
Property/Evidence Unit
For information about property or evidence, please send an email to the following address: