Crime & Safety Report for 311 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 01:34 PM

N 6th St, Merkel, TX 79536

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched near North 6th Street in Merkel for a conscious, breathing 70-year-old female who believes her appendix has burst.

Medical Emergency

07/12/2026 12:48 PM

N 7th St, Merkel, TX 79536

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 33-year-old adult female having a seizure is reported near North 7th Street in Merkel.

Disturbance

07/08/2026 08:17 PM

Yucca St, Merkel, TX 79536

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint of people shooting fireworks near Yucca Street and to a report of a reckless driver traveling eastbound. A grass fire was also reported near Highway 277 South. The people involved in the fireworks incident were warned that if it happens again, they may receive citations.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 06:24 PM

I-20, Merkel, TX 79536

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency occurred at the Scottish Inn on I-20 involving a 55-year-old female who appears to have been bitten by a brown recluse spider and is confused and uncooperative. Responders advised to stage until deputies arrive.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 05:49 AM

N 7th St, Merkel, TX 79536

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported at Shannonside Apartments, (number withheld), for a 32-year-old male bitten by a mouse on his finger.