2009-11-26 / Law

Sheriff's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 464- TPD Martin to Elementary School, keys locked in car. Mexia EMS to breathing troubles on Twin Circle Drive, Wortham. TPD Howard to suspicious vehicle on Jefferson. Lady Veteran broke down, out of gas, IH- 45, assisted by Dep. Robert Willis in obtaining gas, getting cranked, and to nearest gas station. She was on her way to the VA Hospital in Houston, hope the rest of her journey was uneventful.

22 Year Old male leaves brother's residence, FCR- 610, all units notified to be on the lookout for him. Deputy Clayton Aldrich to allegation that woman stabbed dog to death. Man calls to complain about particular vehicle driver, Tanglewood. 4-Wheeler complaints on Wood Street, Streetman, Officers to same. Deputy Elom to loose cow problem, Mile 211, apparently came from FCR-1040. More 4- Wheeler complaints in Teague, TPD Sykora reports back that he solved the complaint and problem…. We asked no questions!

FEMS to S. Fairway, chest pains. Deputy Elom to parent/son problem on US-79. Teague Educator receiving very unwanted calls at 3 AM in morning. Father/Son Troubles, FCR- 1270. Car reported traveling north in the south bound lane of IH-45, got turned around, headed in right direction. Dep. Harrison finds open gates at oil patch yard, nobody around, gates secured, believed left open by workers.

Young man in to visit Female Inmate. Visitation is held in two small rooms inside the Jail with a sheet of glass and also expanded metal between them. Sharp-eyed Dep. Clayton Aldrich observes the male visitor, in this case a "guest" in our public building, remove his privates from his pants and display same to the gal through the Plexiglass. Needless to say their visitation period was immediately stopped, and the male's status changed from a temporary to an extended stay visitor, with the addition of a charge of "Indecent Exposure." He has been out of prison about one week…..pretty sure he'll be going back.

Lady turns self in at Jail to start serving 20 days Jail Time. Mr. Elom to loose black cow, FM-27. Missing younger brother from FCR- 610 turns up at Ennis, family went and picked him up, again causing problems, threatening to harm self, mother enroute from Mesquite to pick him up. FEMS to Ike Street, man with seizure. Dep. Elom dealing with physical altercation between Mother in Law and Daughter in Law, Kirvin.

Man walks into Fairfield PD seeking employment, found to have Outstanding Warrants out of Fairfield, arrested and brought to Jail by FPD Markham. Bet he goes to another town for his next job seeking! Dep. Durham books one into Jail on order of County Judge. FEMS and Kirvin VFD to FM-27 residence, high blood pressure. FPD to James Street on report of stolen bicycle. Limestone County advised by Dispatch horse running down Hwy-164, west of County Line, west bound.

Dispatchers busier than normal, handling 911's for Limestone County due to change out of equipment. So some of these calls were not bounces from another County, but rather circuited in to us. Lady on N. 2nd, Coolidge, preparing to give birth, Mexia EMS routed to same. Electricity off on Commerce, Mexia. Loose cows across the Line, LCR- 234. FEMS and Streetman VFD to Bell, Lady unconscious on floor. Young man plays hooky from school, ran away from home, grandmother worried to death, when she arrived at the Sheriff's Office received a call from him.

Local Officers on the lookout for WalMart Truck, feared possibly stolen as did not stop at the check point upon leaving WalMart Distribution Center across the river. FEMS and Southern Oaks VFD to Southside Shore, 68 year old man with fever of 103.9. FPD to report of two bags of ice stolen, Short Stop. Lady receiving unwanted Text Messages from Ex. FEMS to seizure problem on Ike.

Deputy House books man into Jail on County Court Warrant. DPS Clay Zotz jails Lady motorist, Mile 206, Hot Checkin' Warrant out of Anderson County. FPD to report of missing 14 year old, took all of her clothes. FPD Kindon and Deputy House locate the 14 year old at a residence in Westwood, she with male accomplice run from residence, hide under a bush and are located. The young man bows up to make fight, but sprayed with Pepper Spray. This changes his attitude and intentions, both carried to Fairfield PD. Electric line down near Dew School.

TPD Martin to Huckaby, copper stolen. Deputy Howerton transports 12 year old child to DePaul. Workers in Office installing new 911 gear. While this is going on, Limestone County is handling all 911's for us and we are deeply appreciative of the same. Strong smell of gas, FM- 416, XTO contacted. DPS Adams to accident, Mile 206. Oncor contacted, electricity out, FCR-540. Butler VFD and FEMS to health problem, FM-489. FEMS to pain down left arm, Mile 202. DPD Curtis Putz to accident on Service Road, one to Jail as a result, DWI.

FPD to US-84 and IH- 45, caller says man at red light fell asleep in his car, while waiting for the light to change. TPD Martin to loose horse report, Teague. Loud music on Cypress. DPS Michael Adams arrests motorist, Old 75, Houston County Warrant for Child Support. Dep. Aultman to thefts from two oil rigs, FCR-811. Man thinks broke his leg, FEMS to same.

FEMS to area furniture store, 36 year old lightheaded, dizzy. THDEMS and TPD Solly to Spruce, baby cut hand on glass. Officer Carter to Hubbard, ring missing. Deputy Robertson to squabble between two adults over who gets the kids, one belongs to her, the other belongs to he and her together. Mexia EMS to West San Marcos after a Lady falls. Man turns self in at Jail on Warrant.

Dogs barking….not ending, Pecan Street, TPD Reed and Cordova to same. TPD Officers also to big commotion at Teague Community Center, 45 people present, several of them arguing, all sent home. Spotlighting reported, FCR-700. Loud Music on Atwood, owners contacted, will turn down. Teague VFD and FEMS to S. 8th, Lady with leg broken. Limestone County kids on FM-39 throwing things at passing cars .

Big crowd on hand at VFW Post 5872 for Annual Chili Supper, Chili Contest, Cake and Item Auction. The Ladies Auxiliary does this each and every year with all proceeds going to Cancer Research. A most commendable project. Much fun with one family with one Lady, really caught up in the bidding….. bumped her own bid by five dollars! This activity is always lots of fun each year. The Men and Ladies of the VFW have contributed thousands and thousands of dollars through the years to every type of conceivable projects of public benefit to the community.

THDEMS to S. 5th, 51 year old with a heart problem. Tragic news from Tennessee, still sketchy on what transpired, but Mr. Jim Findley of Richland Chambers was killed in an auto accident. Jim was a gregarious, extroverted individual, well-known around the area. Deputies Shipley and Robertson to family troubles, FCR-340. Mexia Officer seeks assistance on Hit and Run accident in Mexia previous day. Vehicle located by Dep. Robertson and Mexia advised. Also to report of Violation of Restraining Order.

Southern Oaks and Streetman VFD's to Navarro County assisting with vacant building on fire, FM-416. Husband and wife dispute over who gets the keys, FCR-661, Deputies to same. More loud music on Cypress.

54 year old man found in bathroom by mother, deceased, FPD and FEMs to same. Our condolences to this family.

Until Next Week . . . RALPH BILLINGS

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