November 2015 – NCSO News

Coordinating efforts key to fugitive apprehension

November 30, 2015 | nolanso | Fugitives and Warrants

On Monday, November 30, 2015, Nolan County deputy Chad Mitchell in collaboration with Sergeant Jason Haak of the Abilene Police Department and the Fraud Unit apprehended a felon who has been hiding to avoid detection by law enforcement.

Earlier today, Deputy Mitchell along with Sergeant Haak and the fraud unit made entry into a residence located in the 2200 block of Amarillo Street, Abilene. Once inside, the team was able to locate Tucker Dan Tomlin, a Sweetwater man wanted by the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Escape from Custody, Resist Arrest/Search Transport and Theft of Property, a combination of felony and misdemeanor offenses. Tomlin was placed under arrest and transported to the Taylor County jail where he was booked in on the outstanding warrants.

Civil Process leads to felony arrest

November 30, 2015 | nolanso | Fugitives and Warrants

On Monday, November 23, 2015, a Nolan County deputy traveled to an apartment located in the 1600 block of Grand Avenue to serve a civil document. Unknown to the deputy, the apartment would lead to the discovery of a wanted felon who had been avoiding apprehension. During the service, the deputy immediately recognized the female as being in a relationship with Willie Norman, a Sweetwater man wanted by Taylor County authorities for Robbery, a felony offense. While speaking with the female, the deputy could hear a male voice coming from inside the residence and was subsequently allowed to enter, locate and apprehend Norman.

Traffic Stop leads to an arrest, recovery of a stolen vehicle and seizure of suspected methamphetamine

November 21, 2015 | nolanso | Community Awareness

On Friday, November 20, 2015, at approximately 2PM, a minor traffic infraction prompted the stop of a Ford Ranger in Sweetwater, leading to the arrest of the driver, recovery of a stolen vehicle and seizure of a substance determined to be methamphetamine.

A Nolan County deputy stopped a red Ford Ranger driven by Robert Goswick, of Abilene for a minor traffic infraction. While speaking with Goswick, indicators of criminal activity were observed. After conducting a roadside investigation, the deputy discovered the vehicle Goswick was driving had been reported stolen by Stephens County law enforcement.

Goswick was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Goswick would later be charged with an additional felony offense of prohibited substance in correctional facility. The cases will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Traffic Stop leads to two arrests and seizure of suspected methamphetamine

November 14, 2015 | nolanso | Community Awareness

On Friday, November 13, 2015, at approximately 11PM, a Nolan County deputy stopped a gray Hyundai Veloster driven by Jorje Trevino, of Sweetwater who was accompanied by passenger, Brandi Owens, also of Sweetwater. A roadside investigation was conducted which subsequently lead to the discovery of a small plastic zip baggie containing suspected methamphetamine.

Trevino and Owens were placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where they were charged with the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine. Brandi Owens was charged with an additional felony offense of prohibited substance in correctional facility. The cases will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Pedestrian stop leads to an arrest and seizure of methamphetamine

November 6, 2015 | nolanso | Community Awareness

On Friday, November 6, 2015, at approximately 4pm, a pedestrian stop was conducted leading to an arrest and seizure of a substance determined to be methamphetamine.

A Nolan County deputy conducted a pedestrian stop in the 100 block of Hickory where contact was made with Gloria Dye, of Sweetwater. While speaking with Dye, indicators of criminal activity were detected that subsequently lead to the discovery of two small plastic baggies containing a substance determined to be methamphetamine.

A routine driver license inquiry was conducted, and Dye was also found to have an active warrant. Dye was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where she was charged with the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine, and processed for the warrant. The case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Does this face look familiar?

November 3, 2015 | nolanso | 1 Comment | Fugitives and Warrants

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Willie Lee Norman Jr., a fugitive who has been hiding to avoid detection by law enforcement. Norman has an outstanding felony warrant issued out of Taylor County for Robbery and a misdemeanor warrant for Driving While Intoxicated w/Open Container. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring Norman to justice. He is a 20 year-old Black male, 5’10”, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his last arrest, he reported to reside at 200 East Louisiana, but is also known to reside at 1208 Town Creek, 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.