Fugitive apprehended after brief foot pursuit

March 22, 2016 |   |  Fugitives and Warrants

ROYAL, ROMAN ANGELOOn Tuesday, March 22, 2016, a Nolan County deputy that was following a lead on the whereabouts of Roman Angelo Royal, a fugitive believed to be armed, observed a vehicle leave the immediate area, where Royal was believed to be.

The vehicle was driven by Edward Blake Montemayor, of Sweetwater who was accompanied by an unknown male passenger that he dropped off in the 1100 block of Elm Street. After being contacted there by deputies, the male subject who was immediately recognized to be Royal, fled the area on foot and ran into a residence located in the 1000 block of Fowler.

Deputies, then assisted by members of the Sweetwater Police Department and Department of Public Safety, made entry into the residence where Royal was found hiding inside a bedroom and taken into custody without incident.

Traffic Stop leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected methamphetamine

March 12, 2016 |   |  Community Awareness

MENDEZ, JACOB COLEOn Friday, March 11, 2016, at approximately 7:30PM, a Nolan County deputy stopped a red Buick SUV, in the 1100 block of East Broadway, Sweetwater for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was then made with the driver, of Roscoe who was accompanied by Jacob Cole Mendez, of Sweetwater and another female, also of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy noticed indicators of criminal activity; thereafter consent to search the vehicle was requested and received, which lead to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.

Mr. Mendez was subsequently arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

NCSO Increases patrol presence for round-up weekend

March 9, 2016 |   |  Community Awareness

rattlesnakeThe 58th Annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up is upon us, and as the Sweetwater Jaycees gear up to welcome over 40,000 guests, Thursday, March 10, through Sunday, March 13, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrol presence on public roadways, highways and event locations.

Sheriff David Warren would like to remind the citizens and visitors of Nolan County that deputies will be out in force and aggressively looking for impaired pedestrians, impaired motorists, speeding, seat-belt and other traffic/non-traffic violations.

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office would like for everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Rattlesnake Round-Up weekend and is asking for public support to help keep everyone safe. If you suspect someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol in public, and is to the degree that the person may endanger him/herself or another, please dial 9-1-1.

As you enjoy the festivities, please remember to be responsible and have a designated driver if you’ve been consuming alcohol – do not drink and drive. Driving impaired is not worth the risk, so don’t take the chance. ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.’

Structure fire transpires after warrant service attempt

March 7, 2016 |   |  Fugitives and Warrants

609PEASEOn Friday, March 4, 2016, at approximately 7:00PM, Nolan County deputies responded to a residence located 609 Pease Street, Sweetwater, where Roman Royal, a wanted felon was reported to be hiding. Upon arriving, deputies spoke with Christina Batten, an 18 year-old female and girlfriend of Royal. Deputies later searched the residence but were unable to locate him.

At approximately 10:00PM, deputies along with Sweetwater Police and Fire units responded to the report of a structure fire at the same, 609 Pease Street address. Upon arrival, Sweetwater fire units engaged and were able to successfully extinguish the fire. A preliminary investigation was conducted, and it was found that Royal and Batten had left the residence together just before the fire was detected.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Sweetwater Police Department, the Sweetwater Fire Department and Fire Marshal.

Royal has an outstanding felony warrant issued out of Nolan County for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, as well as additional out-of-county felony warrants. If you have information on the whereabouts or activities of this fugitive, you are encouraged to contact the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office at 325.235.5471, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477), you may also submit a tip online.

Nolan County’s Most Wanted Fugitive

March 5, 2016 |   |  Fugitives and Warrants

ROYAL, ROMAN ANGELO BATTEN, CHRISTINAThe Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Roman Angelo Royal, a fugitive who has been hiding to avoid detection by law enforcement. Royal has an outstanding felony warrant issued out of Nolan County for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, as well as additional out-of-county felony warrants. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring Royal to justice. He is a 23 year-old black male, 5’11”, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Royal will most likely be accompanied by his girlfriend, Christina Batten, a 18 year-old white female, 5’6”, 135 pounds with blonde hair and green eyes. The duo was last known to reside at 609 Pease, Sweetwater.

If you have information on the whereabouts or activities of this fugitive, you are encouraged to contact the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office at 325.235.5471, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477), you may also submit a tip online.