They also attended a two-hour meeting Wednesday conducted by the Bell County Sheriff's Department. Also there were investigators from neighboring counties; members of the Texas Department of Public Safety technical unit, crime lab and criminal investigation division; Texas Rangers; and the Bell County district attorney's office.
On Saturday, residents will have a chance to meet with law enforcement to learn how to help protect potential victims by keeping in contact with neighbors, watching for suspicious activity and reporting descriptions of vehicles and drivers, as well as obtaining license numbers.
The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Marak Hall in Marak.
At Wednesday's meeting, law officers discussed details of multiple sexual assault investigations being conducted by law enforcement in Bell, Leon, Falls and Dewitt counties. They talked about evidence, suspect description information, enforcement tactics and investigative strategies, a press release from the Bell County sheriff's department said.
Some of the cases share similar details and evidence, which indicate the crimes may have been committed by the same person.
"However, there is no definitive evidence to link all of the cases conclusively," the release stated. "The agencies continue to work their cases individually with frequent discussions among lead investigators and a shared network of information and/or evidence as it develops. Lines of communication were strengthened and a clear unified investigative effort is being conducted."
Area law officers are encouraging residents in the affected counties to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to their law enforcement agencies.
Attacks in Bell County occurred in the Zabcikville area on Aug. 14 and Sept. 11. The last incident happened a little more than 24 hours after sheriff officials held a town hall meeting to share information to try to alleviate residents' concerns.
