HLRGazette Archives

Relive some of our best stories.

  • Increase font size
  • Default font size
  • Decrease font size

Wood County Sheriff-Period to 9-27-09

E-mail Print PDF
Wood County Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information that leads to the arrest of a fugitive.
When you call 903-763-CASH, the information you give is confidential and you can remain anonymous. When you give information, your call will be assigned a special reference number.
You can use this number at a later date if your information leads to an arrest. You DO NOT need to give your name. Crime Stoppers can pay a reward up to $1,000 if your information leads to the arrest and indictment.
To view the county's eight most wanted fugitives, go to www.co.wood.tx.us and click on Wood County's Most Wanted.
Sept. 30th: Deputy Rusty Owens was dispatched to the 4300 block of Hwy 182 in Quitman with regard to a terroristic threat. The complainant advised that a subject had pulled a gun on him. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 29th: Deputy Samantha Sellers was dispatched to the 900 block of CR 1630 in Alba with regard to a burglary. The complainant advised that unknown suspect(s) had removed several of her husband's tools from the home's garage/workshop. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 27th: Deputy Jayson Farmer was dispatched to the 4800 block of FM 515 in Quitman with regard the complainant's motor home being stolen. The home has a value to $30,000. The case is under investigation.
On the same date, Deputy Mark Miller was dispatched to the5900 block of Hwy 37 south with regard to a burglary. Suspect(s) broke out the glass pane on the front door then reached in and unlocked the door to gain entry. The case is under investigation.
Summary of calls this period: Alarms, 9; animal calls, 15; assaults, 5; burglary, 3; civil disputes, 3; criminal mischief,6; criminal trespass, 3; disturbances, 11; harassment, 2; threats, 3; thefts, 7; suspicious vehicles, 4; suspicious persons, 2; welfare checks, 5.
Total calls this period - 148.
During this period, there were 83 males and 20 females at the Wood County Jail. There were 21 bookings and 27 releases.
Sept. 22nd: Deputy Nathan Adams was dispatched to the 100 block of PR 6232 in Mineola with regard to a criminal trespass report. The complainant advised that he did not want two subjects back on his property. Richard Gooden and Jack Benefiel were issued criminal trespass warning with regard to the complainant's property.
On the same date, Sgt. Arthur Judge was dispatched to the 100 block of CR 2302 in Mineola with regard to a disturbance. On arrival, the complainant advised that she and her daughter had gotten into an argument. The complainant advised that it was only a verbal argument and she would leave the residence for the evening.
Also on this date, Deputy Mark Miller was dispatched to Holly Lake Ranch with regard to a burglary of a residence. The complainant advised that unknown suspect(s) had kicked his back door in, entered the residence, and removed several items. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 21st: Deputy Samantha Sellers was dispatched to CR 2678 and FM 778 in Mineola to speak with a complainant with regard to a burglary of a motor vehicle/heavy equipment (Dozer).. The complainant advised the vehicle was parked at a work site and it was unlocked. The case is under investigation.
On the same date, Sgt. Lee Wilkins was dispatched to the 500 block of CR 3227 in Hawkins with regard to a report of criminal mischief. The complainant advised that the tires were damaged on his son's truck. They had been slashed and the driver's side mirror was damaged. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 19th: Deputy Sam Threadgill was dispatched to the 2400 block of CR 2200 in Mineola with regard to a burglary. The complainant advised that he was awakened by a noise coming from his barn. When he checked, he noticed that several items were missing. The case is under investigation.
On the same date, Deputy Mark Miller was dispatched to the 2600 block of FM 1799 in Mineola with regard to a theft of copper. The complainant advised that unknown suspect(s) had stolen a 55 gallon barrel of copper and brass scraps. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 18th: Deputy Threadgill was dispatched to the 400 block of CR 3457 in Hawkins with regard to a theft. The complainant advised that several motorcycles, motors and transmissions that her son was collecting had been stolen. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 17th: Deputy Mark Miller was dispatched to the 1400 block of Hwy 89 east with regard to a stolen computer. The case is under investigation.
Summary of calls this period: Agency assist, 6; alarms, 6; animal calls, 19; assaults, 8; burglary, 6; civil disputes, 5; criminal mischief, 8; criminal trespass, 5; disturbances, 9; harassment, 1; threat, 1; thefts, 12; suspicious persons, 2; suspicious vehicles, 4; welfare checks, 1.
Total calls this period: 148.
During the period, there were 88 males and 22 females at the Wood County Jail for an overall total of 110.
There were 26 bookings and 33 releases.
 

The only searchable local paper.