Burglary of Vehicle (Sweetwater)

May 11, 2015 |   |  Crime Stoppers

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred over the weekend at the Estes Express Lines terminal located in the 10000 block on Interstate Highway Twenty, in Sweetwater. It was reported that an unknown person(s) used force to enter the fenced property. Once inside, the thieve(s) entered several trailers and took items that ranged from an assortment name brand cigarettes, bed sheets, air fresheners, and moon pie snacks. The combined value of the items taken, as well as damage to the property is estimated at approximately $52,000.00.

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.

Traffic stop leads to an arrest and seizure of methamphetamine

April 23, 2015 |   |  Community Awareness

FERGESON, WILLIAM CORYOn Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at approximately 5:55pm, a Nolan County deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Elm Street, adjacent to a nearby park and school property. The stop was a result of a minor traffic infraction, and upon speaking with the driver, William Fergeson of Sweetwater, the deputy noticed indications of criminal activity, whereupon he requested and received consent to search the vehicle.

Fergeson was requested to exit the vehicle where a pat down of his person was conducted, and a small plastic baggy containing suspected methamphetamine was discovered, as well as paraphernalia used in its consumption.

Fergeson was arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance in drug free zone. The case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Theft (Roscoe)

April 23, 2015 |   |  Crime Stoppers

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a utility trailer that was taken from the county road 152 area near Roscoe. It was reported that an unknown person(s) cut a lock, entered the property and took the trailer sometime after 6:00PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The utility trailer was described as having a single axle and is black in color.

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.

Indecency with a Child by Exposure

April 22, 2015 |   |  General

MCQUEEN, BILLY EUGENE SROn Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at approximately 4:00PM, Nolan County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DPS, and the Nolan County Constable responded to the area of the Sweetwater Middle School to assist officers of the Sweetwater Police Department. It was reported that a man, who was in the area, had exposed himself to children that were outside in after school athletics. After a search of the area was conducted, the suspect, Billy Eugene McQueen Sr., was located approximately 75 yards from the school property. McQueen was subsequently arrested by Sweetwater Police and transported to the Nolan County Jail, where he was booked for the offense of Indecency with a Child by Exposure.

Nolan County’s Most Wanted Fugitive

April 20, 2015 |   |  Fugitives and Warrants

TOMLIN, TUCKER DANNolan County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the location and arrest of wanted fugitive, Tucker Dan Tomlin. The 31 year-old is wanted in Nolan County on two outstanding warrants, issued out of the 32nd Judicial District Court, both for engaging in organized criminal activity. The warrants were issued in October 2014, and so far, Tomlin has evaded capture. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring him to justice. Tomlin is a white male, 31 years old, 5’11”, 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Tomlin is from Nolan County, but is known to have associates in the Abilene area.

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.

 

Just a friendly reminder, move over or slow down

April 20, 2015 |   |  Community Awareness

_moveoverMove Over Law is for tow trucks and Texas Department of Transportation vehicles too! Just a friendly reminder, if you see an emergency vehicle, a TXDOT vehicle or a tow truck on the side of the roadway with lights activated you are required to move to the other lane or in the case of a one lane road or you cannot move over you are required to slow 20 miles below the posted speed limit.