BRENHAM POLICE ARREST TWO ON SATURDAY
Reports of a crash and a hit and run led to two separate arrests by Brenham police on Saturday.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Just after midnight, officers responded to the 1300 block of South Market Street. Dispatchers received a call stating that a car had hit a pole, and the occupants were leaving the scene. After investigation, 25-year-old Braeden Portis of Brenham was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Washington County Jail.
Around 5:45 p.m., officers went out to the 200 block of Highway 290 West. Investigation revealed a hit and run had occurred, and witnesses were able to identify the suspect. 33-year-old Nikki Spitzer of Burton was taken to the Washington County Jail, where she was booked in for Failure to Comply with Requirements on Striking an Unattended Vehicle.
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