Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 3-9, 2017
May 3rd
At 5:51 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1416.
At 8:02 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4549.
At 8:29 pm., cows were reported out on CR 4150.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 8257 in Quitman, at approximately 12:42 p.m., for criminal mischief. The reporting party’s truck had been shot. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
May 4th
At 2:16 a.m., a deputy pulled a driver over for running a stop sign on FM 2869. The driver was intoxicated and failed a standardized sobriety test. Nelda Torres, 59, of Hawkins, was arrested for DWI.
At 3:20 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 852, near CR 4490.
At 7:11 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 1643.
At approximately 5:12 p.m., a deputy spoke with the reporting party in reference to a possible theft. The reporting party sent money to the suspect for investment, and has not been able to contact the suspect since then. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:11 p.m., on South Main Street in Yantis, in reference to a theft call. The reporting party stated that the unidentified suspect stole two small drones. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 9:34 p.m., to CR 4249 in Como for a possible disturbance. The reporting parties were held at gunpoint, due to an altercation. Duane Fisher, 72, of Como, was arrested for deadly conduct.
May 5th
At 12:39 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154.
At 7:01 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088.
An elderly complainant met with a deputy at approximately 1:26 p.m., in reference to fraud. The complainant’s bank noticed fraudulent activity. A person that is known by the complainant is said to be the suspect. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 5:00 p.m., cows were reported out on 515 W.
May 6th
At 4:50 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3120.
At 6:57 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 14.
At 6:59 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3118.
At 3:23 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4530.
The reporting party met with a deputy in the lobby at approximately 4:28 p.m., in reference to an assault on FM 852. The reporting party was assaulted during a verbal altercation. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 6:30 p.m., to the HWY 154 boat ramp, in reference to a theft. Multiple items were stolen from several victims out of one vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 8:00 p.m., to HWY 515 E in Yantis, in reference to a burglary. Cash and a laptop were stolen from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigation.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:08 p.m., to CR 2275, in reference to a hit-and-run. The deputy made contact with the suspect. Kyle Sparks, 26, of Mineola, was placed under arrest for leaving the scene of an accident involving damage.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:45 p.m., to CR 1987 in Yantis. A man, 57, was pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace at 10:00 p.m. An autopsy was ordered by the J.P.
May 7th
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 9:39 p.m., to PR 6307, in reference to suspicious circumstances. Mark Alan Biggs, 57, of Arlington was uncooperative and was arrested for Failure to identify and Refuse to Provide Identification.
May 8th
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 11:00 a.m., to Cr 1605 in Alba, in reference to a deceased person. A man, 71, was found deceased in his residence. An autopsy was ordered by the J.P.
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on CR 3840 in Hawkins, at approximately 10:03 p.m. The vehicle was found to be stolen, and multiple drug-related items were confiscated. Samuel Bledsoe, 31, of Tulsa, OK, was arrested for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance.
May 9th
At 8:32 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2140 in Quitman.
At 9:36 a.m., cows were reported out on Cr 2345.
At 10:35 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4586.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 in Quitman, at approximately 3:30 p.m., in reference to a possibly burglary. The shed beside the victim’s house had been broke into, and several items were stolen. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 9:07 p.m., cows were reported out just South of FM 69.
Total Jail Count – 149 prisoners – 120 males and 29 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.
