Waco Police Arrested Suspect in BB Gun Shootings
Jeffrey Alan Smoger faces 26 charges for allegedly damaging windows at area businesses over eight months.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Property Crime
Waco police arrested Liberty Hill resident Jeffrey Alan Smoger on Sept. 24 following an investigation into a series of BB gun shootings. The suspect allegedly admitted to targeting businesses across the city from his vehicles.
Why it matters
The arrest follows a string of vandalism incidents that caused significant property damage to various local commercial establishments. Investigators utilized vehicle identification technology to track the suspect, who worked at a local dealership.
Jeffrey Alan Smoger faces 26 charges, including 11 state jail felonies, with a total bond set at $660,000. Law enforcement agencies successfully tracked the suspect using license plate reader data collected at the Triangle Towers building.
The players
Jeffrey Alan Smoger
He is a Liberty Hill resident and former employee at AutoNation on North Valley Mills Drive who admitted to the shooting spree.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The agency monitored the suspect through surveillance cameras and license plate readers located at the Triangle Towers facility.
The details
The suspect allegedly used a 2020 blue Tesla and a 2014 black Dodge Ram to conduct drive-by shootings of windows at businesses including PNC Bank and Advance America. The damage included specific costs of $3,116.30 for bank windows and $4,445.18 for an Advance America location.
Timeline
Feb. 27: The first documented BB gun shooting occurred at Goodyear Auto Service.
Sept. 23: The final reported shooting incidents took place in Waco.
Sept. 24: Waco police arrested Jeffrey Alan Smoger.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of heightened surveillance utilization by Waco authorities to identify suspects involved in serial property crimes. These efforts mirror past municipal initiatives aimed at reducing commercial vandalism through technology-based evidence collection.
Local business owners in the area may experience increased police presence as the investigation concludes and the court process begins. Residents are encouraged to report any further instances of vandalism to local law enforcement to assist in the ongoing judicial review.
The takeaway
Property owners should remain vigilant regarding surveillance and security measures as authorities continue to process charges related to these incidents. Documentation of property damage is essential for those seeking restitution during the legal proceedings.
Further reading
For more information on local enforcement, see the Property Crime section.
