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Theft (Blackwell)

September 13, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Saturday, September 13, 2014, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of theft that occurred in the 5500 block of county road 181, in Blackwell. It was reported that sometime between Saturday, September 13, 2014 and Sunday, September 14, 2014, an unknown person(s) entered the property and took a 500 gallon fuel trailer that contained an estimated 150 gallons of red diesel fuel. The combined value of the fuel trailer and fuel contained is estimated at approximately $4,067.50.

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.

Burglary of Building (Roscoe)

September 2, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Burglary of Building that occurred in the 4300 block of County Road 111, in Roscoe. It was reported that sometime between Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 5:30PM and Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 7:00AM, an unknown person(s) entered the property and used force by cutting to gain entry onto a building. Once inside, the thieve(s) took a three piece commercial grade toolbox and a 4-ton floor jack. The combined value of the items taken is estimated at approximately $4,150.00.

Burglary of Habitation (Lake Sweetwater)

August 31, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Sunday, August 31, 2014, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Burglary of Habitation that occurred in the 300 block of County Road 252, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime between Sunday, August 10, 2014, at 12:00PM and Sunday, August 31, 2014, at 5:07AM, an unknown person(s) entered the property and used force to gain entry into the residence. Once inside, the thieve(s) took a riding lawnmower, a washing machine, a 48 inch flat panel television, and a home stereo system. The combined value of the items taken is estimated at approximately $3,500.00.

Welfare concern leads to an arrest and seizure of methamphetamine and paraphernalia

August 25, 2014 | nolanso | Community Awareness

On Saturday, August 30, 2014, a Nolan County deputy observed a green Chevrolet truck parked off the roadway in the 9600 block of Highway 70, with a person slumped over the steering wheel. Upon speaking with the driver Ryan Taylor, of Arkansas, the deputy noticed indications of deception, whereupon he requested and received consent to search the vehicle. Taylor was requested to exit the vehicle where an investigation could be conducted.

Before searching the vehicle, the deputy discovered paraphernalia used in the consumption of methamphetamine on the driver seat. A search was then conducted that lead to the discovery of paraphernalia used in the consumption of marijuana. Upon completing the search, the deputy retrieved Taylor’s wallet from the hood of the truck where he had been instructed to stand, and discovered a clear plastic baggy on the ground that contained suspected methamphetamine. Taylor had attempted to discard the suspected methamphetamine during the deputy’s search of the vehicle.

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

Criminal Mischief (Sweetwater)

July 25, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Friday, July 25, 2014, Officers with the Sweetwater Police Department responded to a report of criminal mischief that occurred at a residence located in the 500 block of Pine Street, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime on Friday, July 25, 2014, an unknown person(s) traveled to the area and threw pieces of concrete at a vehicle that was parked on the property. Damages to the vehicle are estimated at approximately $3,872.33.

Burglary (Sweetwater)

May 20, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Monday, May 19, 2014, deputies responded to a report of a burglary at the Storage Store located in the 1200 block of Highway 70, in Sweetwater. Once on scene, a preliminary investigation was conducted, and it was found that assorted storage units along with several recreational vehicles had been burglarized. It is believed that sometime between Tuesday, April 15, 2014, and Sunday, May 18, 2014, an unknown person(s) traveled to the property, and used force to enter the vehicles and storage units. During these burglaries, the thieve(s) rummaged through several recreational vehicles, and took property which include an ATV (all-terrain vehicle), vintage engine parts, towing hardware, and other personal items. The combined value of the property taken, as well as damage to vehicles and buildings is estimated in excess of $10,000.00.