BY MANUEL HOLGUIN JR.
Crime trends and traffic safety improved in parts of Hutto in 2025, according to a quarterly police report that highlights both enforcement gains and growing demands on officers. The local impact Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough presented a quarterly update to City Council on Dec. 18, outlining staffing levels, crime trends and enforcement strategies aimed at addressing community concerns. Yarbrough said targeted patrols and officer visibility have Hutto report shows decline in burglaries
contributed to declines in certain crimes and traffic accidents, while rising call volume has limited proactive enforcement. “When you have officers visible, you’re going to find that people will more likely comply with the laws and the traffic rules,” Yarbrough said. The police department has 54 authorized positions and two current vacancies, with no officers in field training or background checks. Yarbrough said applicant inter- est remains strong, allowing them to be selective as the city grows. “We’re very fortunate to be able to make sure that when we fill these last two positions, we’re getting someone we truly believe will fit the need of our growing community,” Yarbrough said.
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Hutto crime report The Hutto Police Department compared crime statistics from January 2024-October 2024 with incidents from January 2025-October 2025. 2024 2025
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Burglary of motor vehicles
Burglary of a building
DWI arrests
Reported traffic accidents
SOURCE: CITY OF HUTTO/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Thompson leaves Hutto council
Brian Thompson, Place 1 Hutto City Council member, announced his resignation Dec. 22. The gist Thompson was elected to City Council in 2023. All Hutto City Council members are elected at-large, meaning all registered voters in the city are allowed to vote for every position.
According to the city charter, City Council may appoint a quali- fied replacement to fill the vacant seat should the remainder of the term be less than one year. Thompson’s seat, as well as the Place 4 City Council seat held by Peter Gordon, will be up for a general election on May 2.
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