Incident Response: False Shooter Report Leads to Arrest of Two Fugitives in Bell County

Incident Response: False Shooter Report Leads to Arrest of Two Fugitives in Bell County

On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Bell County Sheriff’s Deputies and Temple Police officers were urgently dispatched to Leona Park, located west of Temple on Texas Highway 36 near the long bridge, following a 911 call reporting an active shooter. The initial panic gripped the local community as law enforcement mobilized rapidly to address what appeared to be a potentially deadly situation.

Initial Response and Search Efforts

Soon after the first call, the caller updated the report, shifting the alleged shooting location to McGregor Park off Moffat Road. Responding deputies promptly conducted thorough and methodical searches of both Leona Park and McGregor Park. Their efforts, however, uncovered no evidence of an active shooter or injured persons at either site.

The swift and coordinated response underscored the priority law enforcement places on public safety, even when faced with uncertain or conflicting information. Authorities have since launched an investigation to determine the origins and motives behind the false report, stressing the seriousness of making fraudulent emergency calls.

Arrest of Two Fugitives During Concurrent Operation

While responding to the false alarm, members of the Bell County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Apprehension Team were simultaneously executing an unrelated arrest warrant in the 13000 block of Moffat Road. The warrant targeted Paul Alejandro Rodriguez, 28, who was wanted on multiple felony charges.

Upon arrival, Rodriguez initially refused to surrender peacefully. When deputies attempted to take him into custody, he attempted to flee on foot, accompanied by a female suspect. A short foot pursuit ensued, culminating in the apprehension of both individuals.

The female suspect was identified as Jessica Rae Olivarri, also 28, who was discovered to be wanted on outstanding felony warrants of her own.

Medical Emergency During Arrest

During the arrest process, both Rodriguez and Olivarri became visibly ill and admitted to having ingested Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. Emergency Medical Services were immediately called to the scene due to the severity of the situation.

Temple Police officers administered Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Their timely intervention successfully counteracted the effects of the drug, stabilizing both suspects. Following this, Temple EMS, with assistance from the Moffat Fire Department, transported Rodriguez and Olivarri to a hospital emergency room, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.

Charges and Bond Information

Following their recovery, both suspects faced a series of serious charges and bond hearings. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman set bonds for Paul Alejandro Rodriguez as follows:

• $75,000 for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Bell County)
• $10,000 for Criminal Mischief (Milam County)
• $10,000 for Failure to Appear (Milam County)
• Three Motions to Revoke Probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, and Abandoning/Endangering a Child (Bell County), held for District Judge Wade Faulkner, 478th Judicial District Court.

Jessica Rae Olivarri had her bonds set for the following charges:

• $10,000 for Failure to Identify – Fugitive (Bell County)
• $5,000 for Driving While License Invalid – Previous Conviction (Bell County)
• $50,000 for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle (Coryell County)
• $5,000 for Evading Arrest (Coryell County)
• Motion to Revoke Probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance, held for District Judge Paul LePak, 264th Judicial District Court (Bell County).

Ongoing Investigation

The Bell County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group is actively continuing its investigation into both the false shooter report and the arrests. Authorities are focusing on uncovering the motivations behind the false 911 call, as well as any potential connections to wider criminal activity.

Community Impact and Law Enforcement Commitment

This incident underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in balancing rapid response to emergency calls while navigating the dangers posed by false reports. Such fraudulent calls can divert critical resources from genuine emergencies, putting lives at risk.

Sheriff’s officials urge community members to understand the gravity of false reporting and to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies.

Summary:
On May 30, 2025, a false report of an active shooter at Leona Park and later McGregor Park in Bell County mobilized an extensive police response. No threat was found at either location. Meanwhile, police apprehended two fugitives, Paul Alejandro Rodriguez and Jessica Rae Olivarri, during an unrelated arrest operation. Both were found to have ingested fentanyl, requiring emergency medical intervention. They now face multiple felony charges and remain under medical care while awaiting further judicial proceedings. The investigation into the false report and the arrest is ongoing.

Community members with any information related to the false report or the suspects’ activities are encouraged to contact the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.