Dripping Springs burglary suspect arrested

An ongoing investigation into a string of burglaries has concluded in the arrest of 28-year-old Christopher Dale Gainey of Dripping Springs.

These burglaries took place in the central business district of Dripping Springs from Feb. 6 through April 30. Each targeted established businesses that left cash overnight in minimally secured containers on the premises.

“[I] would like to commend the deputies and detectives involved in this apprehension and remind business owners to either remove cash at closing or secure it in a secreted or permanently affixed safe,” Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler said.

Gainey was charged with burglarizing the following businesses in the Dripping Springs area: Turcotte Butchers & Delicatessen (Feb. 6), Homespun Kitchen & Bar (April 2), The Sated Sheep (April 15), Dantay’s Flowers & Gifts (April 16) and Grand Slam Pizza (April 30).

Gainey was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and repeated violation of a court order. All bonds total $20,000.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Benjamin Gieselman at (512) 393-7803 or by emailing benjamin.gieselman@ co.hays.tx.us.

Anonymous tips can be submitted with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324- 8466 or via the website at P3tips.com.