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Burglary of Vehicle (Lake Sweetwater)

June 19, 2016 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Friday, June 17, 2016, deputies responded to the report of a burglary of vehicle at the Lake Sweetwater dam area. It was reported that sometime on Friday, June 17, 2016, an unknown person(s) went to a vehicle that was parked unoccupied and broke a window. The thieve(s) then entered the vehicle and took purse and its contents. The purse and property have a combined value of approximately $480.00.

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.

Traffic Stop leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected marijuana and the recovery of a stolen firearm

June 9, 2016 | nolanso | Community Awareness

On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at approximately 6AM, a Nolan County deputy stopped a white Chrysler sedan for a minor traffic infraction in the 1100 block of Campbell. Contact was made with the driver, Treyvonn Travis Taylor, of Sweetwater who was accompanied by another male passenger.

Two Sweetwater Police Officers that were nearby responded and assisted the deputy. During a roadside investigation, the deputy detected indicators of criminal activity that subsequently lead to the discovery of suspected Marijuana and the recovery of a stolen firearm.

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

Theft (Roscoe/Highland)

May 25, 2016 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Deputies responded to the report of a theft in 7900 block of Farm to Market Road 608, Roscoe, Texas. It was reported that sometime between Friday, May 20, 2016 and Sunday, Sunday, May 22, 2016, an unknown person(s) cut a section of fence, entered the property, and took a black utility trailer that was loaded with a large welding machine, and other welding equipment. The combined value of the property taken is estimated at approximately $7,000.00.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other unsolved crime, you are encouraged to call the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office at 325.235.5471. If you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477) or 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(s) responsible for this crime. Remember, Crime Stoppers wants your INFORMATION not your name.

Traffic Stop leads to three arrests and seizure of suspected methamphetamine

May 7, 2016 | nolanso | Community Awareness

On Saturday, May 7, 2016, just after midnight, a Nolan County deputy stopped a gray Nissan sedan for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was made with the driver, Casey Clark, of Aspermont who was accompanied by passengers, John Ledesma, of Granbury and Danica Murguia, also of Aspermont.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy detected indicators of criminal activity; thereafter consent to search the vehicle was requested and received. A State Trooper that was nearby responded and assisted the deputy while a search of the vehicle was conducted, that subsequently lead to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine. As other deputies arrived, the trooper then assisted the deputy in the search and discovered more suspected methamphetamine.

All three occupants were placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where they were charged with the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Traffic Stop leads to two warrant arrests and seizure of suspected methamphetamine

April 21, 2016 | nolanso | Community Awareness, Fugitives and Warrants

On Thursday, April 21, 2016, at approximately 2:30pm, a Nolan County deputy stopped a black Saturn SUV, in the 400 block of Walnut, Sweetwater for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was then made with the driver, of Sweetwater who was accompanied by Raimee Brown and Taylor Morgan, both of Sweetwater.

A roadside investigation was conducted where Nolan County Constable Stephen Smith II was present to assist. During the investigation, Ms. Brown and Ms. Morgan were both found to have outstanding felony warrants and were arrested. During the arrest, Constable Smith discovered Ms. Brown to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.

Ms. Brown and Ms. Morgan were both placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where they were processed on the outstanding warrants. Ms. Brown was charged with an additional felony offense of possession of methamphetamine. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Nolan County Sheriff’s Office looking for owners of stolen property

April 15, 2016 | nolanso | Community Awareness

During several ongoing Investigations, Nolan County deputies seized stolen property from several residences in Sweetwater. Investigators have been busy sorting through the property and have completed an inventory and compiled the following list. We would like to return these items to their rightful owner, and are asking anyone who may have been a victim of a theft or burglary to look over the list, and come forward. If you have any questions, please contact Criminal Investigator James Villanueva or Sergeant Angie Collier, at (325) 235-5471.

Anyone claiming property will be required to show proof of ownership such as case reports, personal identification numbers and/or proof of purchase that includes serial numbers. The best forms of identification are photographs and serial numbers.

1 – Firearms, rifle

1 – Motorcycle, Sport

1 – Go-Cart

1 – Rotary Hammer (battery operated-no battery)

1 – Angle grinder

1 – Hammer impact w/battery, 18 volt

1 – Drill, 19.2 volt

1 – Power tool battery pack, 12 volt

1 – Lithium power drill

1 – Chop saw with blade

1 – Power washer

1 – Air compressor

1 – Hydraulic floor jack

1 – Ammunition re-loader

1 – Shotgun shell cartridge holder, 12 & 16GA

1 – Bag of lead pellets

1 – Smokeless powder

1 – Reloading, 16GA piston wads

1 – Reloading, plastic plugs

1 – Plastic tote containing an assortment of empty shotgun shell casings

1 – Site rest

1 – Blower motor

1 – Appliance electric controller

1 – Electric train set, 17 pieces

1 – Electric train set, 101 pieces

1 – Electric train set

1 – Train set accessories
1 – Stereo w/CD player