Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5-11, 2018

Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5, 2018 to September 11, 2018 includes:

Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischief’s: 4; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 5; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 2; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 23; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 4; Dog Bites: 0; Fires/Burn Ban Violations: 8; Noise Complaints: 3; Disputes: 2; Arrest/Warrant Services: 5; Reckless Drivers: 3; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 0; Shots Fired: 0; Other: Credit/Debit Card Abuse (1)
September 5th

At 7:58 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:24 a.m., in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 5883 near Yantis, at approximately 9:02 a.m., in reference to theft. Deputies spoke with the owner of the property and nothing appeared to be stolen.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:39 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s fence.

At 9:42 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2700 near Mineola.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:23 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies provided a courtesy transport and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1386 near Quitman, at approximately 11:39 a.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies advised the individual of the effective burn ban and the fire was extinguished.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 6645 near Mineola, at approximately 1:41 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies were unable to make contact with the actor to issue the Criminal Trespass Warning. This case is active.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:35 p.m., in reference to a scam that occurred on CR 3240 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3265 near Mineola; at approximately 3:54 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

At 4:15 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3542 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:43 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 7:21 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 8:02 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

At 8:18 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1730 near Yantis.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1739 near Yantis, at approximately 10:19 p.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the fire was extinguished. Deputies were unable to locate the owners of the property.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3987 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:18 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies were unable to locate the individuals.

September 6th

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 1799 near Mineola; at approximately 12:59 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Holbrook point; at approximately 2:03 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 37 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:17 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4539 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:50 a.m., in reference to a theft. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and the stolen items were returned to the reporting party.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 49 near Mineola; at approximately 4:21 a.m. Deputies provided a courtesy transport and cleared the incident.

At 8:09 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 10:33 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:40 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief on CR 2906 near Alba. This case is active.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 12:36 p.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies arrived and determined there was no fire; the individuals were sand blasting a trailer.

At 3:15 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1860 near Yantis.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 3:45 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1515 near Alba, at approximately 7:14 p.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies were unable to locate the owners of the property. Alba Fire Department extinguished the fire and cleared the incident.

At 8:12 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:32 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on HWY 154 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

September 7th

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 3:11 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 5:06 a.m. Taylor Freeman, 19, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

At 8:16 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 69 near Alba.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 8:42 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s shop building.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1540 near Alba, at approximately 1:31 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:21 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on CR 3230 near Quitman. This case is active.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2935 near Alba, at approximately 2:47 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and determined it was a civil matter.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:04 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that occurred on CR 1944 near Emory. Deputies determined the incident to be a civil matter.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4584 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:17 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:42 p.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse on Cliffside Path near Hawkins. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 6:26 p.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies advised the individual of the effective burn ban and the fire was extinguished.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4200 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:59 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies noticed a door open on the building, but there appeared to be no damaged and the building was cleared.

At 10:43 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3144 near Quitman.

At 11:15 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4860 near Winnsboro.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4890 near Quitman; at approximately 11:39 p.m. Gary Cox, II, 32, of McKinney, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

September 8th

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle no CR 3240 near Quitman; at approximately 12:06 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

At 8:06 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186 near Quitman.

At 8:37 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Yantis.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:04 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 2869 near Hawkins. The items were located and no theft had occurred.

At 11:29 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2210 near Mineola.

Deputies were dispatched to Lake Hawkins, at approximately 12:10 p.m., in reference to a burglary. A known actor damaged the reporting party’s property. The actor will be repairing the damage caused.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 7957 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:29 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.

At 3:31 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2210 near Mineola.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2660 near Mineola, at approximately 3:45 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 5:12 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 7:03 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, the actor fled the scene.

At 8:01 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4860 near Winnsboro.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:01 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:16 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to SPUR 514 near Yantis, at approximately 11:47 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music and cleared the incident.

September 9th

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4847 near Winnsboro; at approximately 12:57 a.m., Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 7533 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:19 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies advised the individuals to lower the volume of the music and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to PR 7547 near Hawkins, at approximately 1:27 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.

Deputies were dispatched to Shady Lane in Mineola, at approximately 4:44 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 57, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.

At 8:33 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.

At 9:48 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3455 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:49 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s building. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1689 near Alba, at approximately 3:33 p.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies advised the individual of the effective burn ban and the fire was extinguished.

At 5:14 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1630 near Alba.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 852 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:50 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 9:03 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies located the incident and an individual was transported to the Emergency Room.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1941 near Yantis, at approximately 9:42 p.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies advised the individual of the effective burn ban and the fire was extinguished.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:42 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief that occurred on CR 3494 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

September 10th

At 12:17 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2501 near Mineola.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2501 near Mineola, at approximately 12:22 a.m., in reference to a burn ban violation. Deputies advised the individual of the effective burn ban and the fire was extinguished.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 6:18 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:17 a.m., in reference to theft that occurred on CR 1835 near Yantis. Deputies determined this incident to be a civil matter.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2430 near Mineola, at approximately 11:10 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 3875 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:55 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 4865 near Winnsboro, at approximately 2:16 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:22 p.m., in reference to a telephone scam. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 3:03 p.m. Mary Reagan, 24, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

At 3:52 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1340 near Quitman.

At 5:39 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Quitman.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2350 near Quitman, at approximately 6:19 p.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:32 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated, prior to the deputies’ arrival.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:41 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 1259 near Mineola, at approximately 6:54 p.m., in reference to an assault. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

At 7:15p.m., horses were reported out on CR 3987 near Winnsboro.

At 7:23 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1700 near Yantis; at approximately 11:50 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

September 11th

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4135 near Quitman; at approximately 1:41 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

At 4:14 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1726 near Yantis.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 17 near Alba; at approximately 8:19 a.m. Monty Young, 52, of Arlington, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

At 9:49 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Quitman.

Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:49 a.m., in reference to harassment on CR 3269 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.

Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Yantis, at approximately 3:47 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 4:51 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Deputies were dispatched to CR 2954 near Alba, at approximately 6:33 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Taylor Hickman, 26, of Alba, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.

Deputies were dispatched to Tullis Lane in Yantis, at approximately 8:06 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies determined no burglary had occurred. Ryan Moore, 32, of Yantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 4135 near Quitman; at approximately 11:53 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle near Lake Holbrook boat ramp; at approximately 11:56 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.

Between the dates of September 5 and September 11, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Upshur County and Emergency Medical Services.

Between the dates of September 5 and September 11, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators obtained 1 arrest warrant and arrested the individual.

Total Jail Count –105 inmates – 87 males and 18 females.

Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.

Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood.  Please be aware of your surroundings.

The burn ban was lifted on September 10th, 2018.

Author: Staff Reporter

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