Hays County Sheriff's Office arrests man suspected of mail theft

DRIFTWOOD, Texas - The Hays County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man suspected of mail theft. 52-year-old James Reist was arrested on December 12.

Officials say that deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call in the 300 block of Hawthorne Loop in Driftwood after a caller said that a pickup with a camper, or an SUV, had been seen checking mailboxes. Deputies arrived, located a Ford Expedition, and conducted a traffic stop where they spoke to the driver, identified as Reist.

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During the traffic stop and investigation, officials say deputies observed numerous pieces of mail with varying addresses in the back seat of the vehicle.

Reist was found to have a warrant for a parole violation and was taken into custody. He's been charged with mail theft, a third-degree felony, and possession of a dangerous drug, a Class A misdemeanor. 

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The case is still under investigation. If you have information regarding this incident, you're asked to contact Detective Brian Carpenter at brian.carpenter@co.hays.tx.us, or dispatch at (512) 393-7896.

You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8477 from anywhere in the U.S. or you can submit your information online to Tip Line: P3tips.com or the Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.