Traffic Stop leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected methamphetamine, heroin and paraphernalia

June 20, 2017 |   |  Community Awareness

On Sunday, June 18, 2017, at approximately 2:55AM, a Nolan County deputy stopped a gold Chevrolet Suburban in the 900 block of Lamar Street, for minor traffic infractions. Contact was then made with the driver, who was accompanied by passenger George Gonzales, of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy discovered contraband which lead to the discovery of suspected heroin and methamphetamine. A probable cause search of the vehicle was then conducted, which lead to the discovery of contraband commonly used in the consumption of the suspected narcotics. A Sweetwater Police K9 was utilized in the probable cause search of the vehicle.

Mr. Gonzales was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Theft (Nolan)

June 16, 2017 |   |  Crime Stoppers

On Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft that occurred at the Sojouner Drilling Corporation tank battery site, located in the 1600 block of Farm to Market Road 126, in Nolan. It was reported that sometime between Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 9:30PM and Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:15PM, an unknown person(s) traveled onto the property, and took approximately 109 barrels of crude oil, valued at an estimated $5,555.88.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other unsolved crime, and wish to remain anonymous, call Nolan County Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip online. Nolan County Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to the arrest and filing of charges against the person responsible for this crime, and a reward of up to $1,000.00 for any other unsolved felony crime. Remember, Crime Stoppers wants your INFORMATION not your name.

Criminal Mischief (Lake Sweetwater)

June 15, 2017 |   |  Crime Stoppers

On Monday, June 12, 2017, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of Criminal Mischief that occurred at the Lake Sweetwater Golf Course, located in the 22000 black of Farm to Market Road 1856, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime between Sunday, June 11, 2017, at approximately 7:30PM, and Monday, June 12, 2017 at approximately 6:30AM, an unknown person(s) traveled to the golf course and drove a vehicle across the #13 green. Damages to the green are estimated at approximately $10,000.00.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other unsolved crime, and wish to remain anonymous, call Nolan County Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip online. Nolan County Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to the arrest and filing of charges against the person responsible for this crime, and a reward of up to $1,000.00 for any other unsolved felony crime. Remember, Crime Stoppers wants your INFORMATION not your name.

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new Deputy

June 12, 2017 |   |  General

Steven Guerra was sworn in Monday morning at the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office as the newest deputy sheriff. In attendance at the swearing in were a couple of his new colleagues including, Sheriff David Warren.

Steven is a native of Dumas, Texas, and a 2011 Canadian High School graduate. He graduated from the Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy, in Amarillo, and has been in law enforcement for three years, including working as a patrol officer for the Dumas Police Department, and a patrol deputy for the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office.

Please help us in welcoming Steven, his wife and daughter to our community.

Burglary of Building (Nolan)

June 11, 2017 |   |  Crime Stoppers

On Tuesday, May 31, 2017, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Burglary that occurred in the 300 block of County Road 205, in Nolan. It was reported that sometime between Sunday, May 14, 2017, and Friday, May 26, 2017, an unknown person(s) traveled onto the property, and used force to enter a barn. Once inside, the thieve(s) took a 16’ tandem axle utility trailer, that was loaded with a smaller single axle utility trailer. The property that was taken has a combined value of approximately $2,600.00.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other unsolved crime, and wish to remain anonymous, call Nolan County Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip online. Nolan County Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information that leads to the arrest and filing of charges against the person responsible for this crime, and a reward of up to $1,000.00 for any other unsolved felony crime. Remember, Crime Stoppers wants your INFORMATION not your name.

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying burglary suspects

June 4, 2017 |   |  3 Comments  |  Crime Stoppers

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying three burglary suspects. The burglary occurred on Sunday, June 4, 2017, during the morning hours, at a residence located in 5700 block of county road 196, in Blackwell. If you recognize them, please call the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office (325) 235.5471. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Nolan County Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip online. Remember, Crime Stoppers wants your INFORMATION not your name.