New Braunfels Police Department

06/05/2026

Pedestrian Fatality Traffic Accident

On today’s date (06/05/26), at approximately 8:35am, the New Braunfels Police Department and Fire Department were called to the 1100 block of I-35 North, on the southbound frontage road just south of Loop 337/Hwy 46 South, for an auto/pedestrian collision.

Officers arrived and found that a 30-year old male from New Braunfels was walking on the sidewalk along the frontage road when he was struck by a flatbed truck leaving a business and turning onto the frontage road. The victim suffered fatal injuries and was deceased at the scene. The driver of the truck, a 43-year old male from New Braunfels, was uninjured in the incident, remained on scene, and he is not currently facing criminal charges.

The NBPD Traffic Unit was called to the scene to conduct a full traffic reconstruction investigation, and that area of the I-35 frontage road remain closed for approximately 3 hours. The incident remains under investigation.

06/05/2026

UPDATE (11:44 a.m.): The roadway has been reopened, and traffic is returning to normal in the area. Thank you for your patience during this closure.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The 1100 block of southbound I-35 frontage road (just south of Loop 337/Hwy 46 South) is currently closed due to an auto/pedestrian fatality traffic accident. NBPD Traffic investigators will be on scene for several hours conducting their investigation, so expect traffic delays in the area. Your patience is appreciated.

06/03/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! The Kops & Kids Safety Picnic returns Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Landa Park Dance Slab. Enjoy food, games, hands-on safety activities, and a chance to win a FREE bike or scooter.

➡️MORE INFO: newbraunfels.gov/kopsandkids

06/03/2026

Body of Deceased Female Located in Guadalupe River

On today’s date (June 2, 2026) at approximately 6:00pm, the body of a deceased female was located in the Guadalupe River during a planned search conducted by the New Braunfels Police and Fire Departments in coordination with Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) and the New Braunfels Community Emergency Response Team (NBCERT). The body has not yet been positively identified.

The search was being conducted as part of the efforts to locate 59-year-old Juliet Elizabeth Watson, who was reported missing on May 26, 2026. This area has been the focus of several searches within the past week. During the search, the body of an adult female was discovered along the banks of the Guadalupe River near the 700 block of Rusk Lane. At the time of this release, the body has not been able to be identified but is being sent to a medical examiner for an autopsy and identification. The case remains under investigation by the New Braunfels Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division.

05/29/2026

The Kops & Kids Safety Picnic is on Thursday, June 4! Bring the family out for food, games, hands-on safety activities, and the chance to win a FREE bike or scooter.

The fun takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Landa Park Dance Slab. Visit newbraunfels.gov/kopsandkids for more info about the event.

05/28/2026

Effective today, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00am, recreation access to the Comal River will be open. Read more in the post below.

Effective today, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00am, recreation access to the Comal River will be open.

Debris has been cleaned up by City staff and the water clarity is returning to normal. However, river-goers should still be cautious of debris that may not be visible under the water’s surface. The City of New Braunfels encourages the use of life vests while participating in any water-related activity.

Visit newbraunfels.gov/rivers for additional information about river recreation in New Braunfels.

05/27/2026

Access to the Comal River in New Braunfels for recreation is temporarily closed due to overnight storms.

City officials will reevaluate river conditions Thursday morning to determine when river recreation can resume.

Please remember to TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN whenever you see water over a roadway and never drive around barricades.

05/22/2026

🚲 We’re less than two weeks away from the Kops & Kids Safety Picnic! Enjoy a free evening of family fun with food, games, hands-on safety activities, and the chance to win a bike or scooter!

The Kops & Kids Safety Picnic will be held on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Landa Park Dance Slab. Get more event info at newbraunfels.gov/kopsandkids

05/21/2026

During Flood Awareness Week, remember: it only takes a little water to put you in danger. Turn around, don’t drown. Get more flood safety tips in the post below.

Would you drive through a fire or tornado? So, why risk your life by driving through flood roadways?

Don’t underestimate the power of water. It doesn't take much to sweep you or your car away.

Turn around, don’t drown.

Learn more flood safety tips at weather.gov/safety/flood

05/18/2026

Check out the New Braunfels Police Department Monthly Scorecard for April 2026!

The NBPD wants to keep our community informed and involved. Each month, this scorecard will share key numbers and updates about police activity, showing how things compare to the month before. It’s another way to stay open, honest, and connected with you.