Unauthorized Use of Vehicle (Blackwell)

August 17, 2016 |   |  Crime Stoppers

20160329_190737On Saturday August 6, 2016, deputies responded to the report of a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of South Alto Avenue, Blackwell. It was reported that sometime on Saturday, August 6, 2016, between the hours of 1:00PM and 3:30PM, an unknown person(s) took a tan 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 4-door truck from the residence in Blackwell. The vehicle is reported to be valued at approximately $7,850.00, including contents.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other unsolved crime, call the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office at 325.235.5471, or to remain anonymous, call 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.

Burglary of Building (Sweetwater)

August 8, 2016 |   |  Crime Stoppers

On Sunday, August 7, 2016, deputies responded to the report of a burglary at the Storage Store located in the 1200 block of highway 70, Sweetwater, Texas. It was reported that sometime between Saturday, August 6, 2016 and Sunday, August 7, 2016, an unknown person(s) used force by cutting, and entered a storage unit on the property. Once inside the unit, the thieve(s) took a brown couch and loveseat valued at approximately $500.00.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other unsolved crime, call the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office at 325.235.5471, or to remain anonymous, call 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.

School starts soon – Drive Safely

August 6, 2016 |   |  Community Awareness

School ZoneSchool will be starting soon and the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists to use extra caution and obey speed limits, particularly in residential neighborhoods and school zones.

Many young students will walk or ride bicycles to school or to the bus stop, older students will drive themselves to school for the first time this year and will be sharing the road and parking lots with many other new drivers as well as pedestrians, therefore it is important and encouraged that all motorists and young drivers be vigilant and never allow distractions to take their eyes off the road. The use of cell phones in a school zone is prohibited! Put away your cell phone and don’t talk or text while driving! Watch for children at intersections, on curbs and in crosswalks and take extra care when entering and exiting driveways and alleys.

Beware of children darting out from between parked vehicles.

Motorists, use caution when following or approaching a school bus, especially near bus stops. Do not pass a school bus, motorists must stop for all school buses when the stop sign is out and or lights are flashing. This is true even if the bus is on the opposite side of the street.

Deputies will strictly enforce all traffic laws near schools, giving citations that carry greater fines than regular speeding infractions.

“Let’s work together to protect our children so that they have a safe and enjoyable school year.”

Traffic Stop leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia

August 6, 2016 |   |  Community Awareness

HOSTON MULANAXOn Monday, August 1, 2016, a Nolan County deputy stopped a gray Toyota SUV for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was made with the driver, of Roscoe who was accompanied by passenger, Houston Mulanax, of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy noticed indicators of criminal activity, which later led to the discovery of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia used in its consumption.

Mr. Mulanax was subsequently arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the offense of possession of marijuana. This case will be filed with the County Attorney’s Office for prosecution.