Traffic stop leads to an arrest and seizure of a large amount of marijuana

August 29, 2015 |   |  Community Awareness

MCCANN, JARVIS MARQUISEOn Friday, August 28, 2015, a traffic violation prompted the stop of a Dodge truck in Sweetwater, that lead to seizure of a large amount of suspected marijuana and the arrest of a Sweetwater man.

A Nolan County deputy stopped a white Dodge truck driven by Jarvis McCann, of Sweetwater in the 900 block of Sam Houston for a disregard stop sign violation. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he noticed a small child in the bed of the truck; he could also smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the interior while speaking with McCann, justifying a “probable cause” search.

During the traffic stop, Nolan County communications received information from the Sweetwater Police Department regarding citizen complaints of a white Dodge truck stopping at several residences and conducting what was believed to be drug transactions. This information was relayed to the deputy conducting the stop.

A search of the vehicle was conducted which lead to the initial discovery of a usable amount of suspected Marijuana. The deputy continued the search and located a natural compartment area within the vehicle filled with numerous small bags of suspected Marijuana that appeared to be packaged for sale.

McCann was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of delivery of Marijuana in a drug free zone. The child was released to the mother who arrived on scene after being contacted by deputies. The case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Unauthorized Use of Vehicle (Maryneal)

August 21, 2015 |   |  1 Comment  |  Community Awareness, Crime Stoppers

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stolen Mack truck that was taken from the Buzzi Unicem Cement plant located in Maryneal. It was reported that on Friday, August 14, 2015, at approximately 4:39PM, an unknown person took a white 2001 Mack roll-off truck (used to haul roll-off containers). The vehicle, shown in the image without a container was driven off the property, and has no license plate(s). It has an estimated value of approximately $85,000.00 to $100,000.00, and is registered to Lone Star Industries, Inc., Maryneal, Texas. The vehicle was last seen traveling west on FM 608.

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.

Johnson graduates from the WCTCOG Law Enforcement Academy; Class #92

August 17, 2015 |   |  General

IMG_3548Congratulations to the West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG) Law Enforcement Academy Graduating Class #92. Today, Monday, August 17, 2015, members of the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office were in attendance to support Brandon Johnson as he graduated.

Johnson (center), pictured with Sheriff David Warren (r) and Chief Deputy David McDonald, is a current employee assigned to the jail section as a county jailer, has expressed his interest in becoming a deputy in the patrol section. After successfully completing seven long months of intensive training at the WCTCOG training facility that consists of lecture halls, tactical training rooms, mock street scenes and much more, he and the rest of his classmates have earned the title of Texas Peace Officer.

Mr. Johnson, we are incredibly proud of your accomplishment; as you graduate, a new world awaits, where you will be tested and challenged with the reward of making a difference. Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes in your law enforcement career!

Traffic stop leads to an arrest, seizure of methamphetamine, a firearm and ammunition

August 13, 2015 |   |  Community Awareness

ROGERS, RYAN CASEYOn Thursday, August 13, 2015, at approximately 10:35pm, a minor traffic infraction prompted the stop of a Honda coupe in Sweetwater that led to seizure of suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia used in its consumption, a weapon, ammunition and the arrest of a Sweetwater man.

A Nolan County deputy stopped a blue Honda for a minor traffic violation in the 200 block of Cedar, Sweetwater. Contact was made with the driver who was accompanied by passenger Ryan Rogers, of Sweetwater. Both men were requested to exit the vehicle where a roadside investigation could be conducted.

Both men were pat down for officer safety, and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia; consent to search the vehicle was requested and received. A search of the vehicle was conducted which lead to the discovery of a loaded firearm, concealed underneath the passenger seat and a magazine loaded with ammunition.

Rogers who was found to be a convicted felon was arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of unlawful possession of firearm by felon.

During the roadside investigation, the deputy had observed a great deal of movement by Rogers while seated in the patrol vehicle. After removing Rogers from the vehicle and releasing him to jail staff, a search of the rear cabin area was conducted where a container filled with suspected methamphetamine was discovered. Rogers will also be charged with the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine. The case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Does this face look familiar?

August 7, 2015 |   |  Fugitives and Warrants

RodriguezThe Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Robert Garza Rodriguez, a fugitive who has an outstanding felony warrant issued out of the 32nd Judicial District Court in Nolan County for Tampering with Physical Evidence with the Intent to Impair an Investigation. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring Rodriguez to justice. He is a 43 year-old Hispanic male, 6’, 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his last arrest, he reported to reside at 209 West Louisiana, but is also known to reside at 906 West 3rd Street, 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.

Fugitive – Armed and Dangerous

August 6, 2015 |   |  1 Comment  |  Community Awareness, Crime Stoppers, Fugitives and Warrants

TrevinoThe Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Jorge Cuellar Trevino Jr., a fugitive that is known to be carrying firearms, and should be considered armed and dangerous. Trevino who has been hiding to avoid detection by law enforcement has an outstanding felony warrant issued out of the 32nd Judicial District Court in Nolan County for Assault Family Violence/Family Member with Previous Convictions. Trevino also has outstanding warrants issued out of Andrews County. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring Trevino to justice. He is a 34 year-old Hispanic male, 5’8″, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and last reported to reside at 1010 Pine, Sweetwater. Trevino has also been known to stay at local motels and frequent residences located at 200 Walnut, 508 West Broadway and 1408 Hughes, 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.