NCSO News

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, a Nolan County deputy stopped a black Chevrolet truck in the 1200 block of Lubbock Street, for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was then made with the driver, Anthony “Tony” Brown, of Sweetwater who was accompanied by Christopher Bryant, and Matthew McQueen, also of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy detected indicators of criminal activity which led to a request for assistance, where officers of the Sweetwater Police Department arrived, and a K9 was subsequently deployed. A probable cause search of the vehicle was then conducted, that led to the discovery of firearms, suspected methamphetamine and heroin.

The three men were placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where they were charged with the felony offense of manufacture/delivery controlled substance; weapons charges were also filed.

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, a Nolan County deputy conducted an investigation on a suspicious white Ford sedan that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway on State Highway 70, just outside of Blackwell. Contact was made with the driver, Samuel Yamron, of Round Rock who was accompanied by a female passenger, of Austin.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy discovered that Mr. Yamron had an outstanding warrant, and immediately arrested him. In continuance of the investigation, firearms, suspected Heroin, and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) wax were discovered, along with a substantial amount of paraphernalia.

Mr. Yamron was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of a controlled substance, and the misdemeanor offense of unlawful carrying weapons.

On Sunday, October 1, 2017, a Nolan County deputy responded to the report of a suspicious white pickup that was parked in the roadway on county road 182, in Roscoe. Contact was made with Raygan Andrews, of Colorado City, who was accompanied by Crystal Brown, of Odessa.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy detected indicators of criminal activity. An Investigator with the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office then responded and assisted with the investigation. A probable cause search of the vehicle was then conducted, that led to the discovery of stolen property, a firearm, suspected methamphetamine, and paraphernalia used in its consumption.

Mr. Andrews and Ms. Brown were placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where they were charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance. Mr. Andrews was charged with an additional felony offense of unlawful possession of firearm by felon.

Upon further investigation, the couple was found to be in possession of items stolen during a recent burglary. Investigators with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office assisted in recovering additional stolen items from the burglary, which had been taken to those counties. These items recovered were returned to their owner, and Mr. Andrews and Ms. Brown were charged with the felony offense of burglary of a building.