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Theft of Firearm (Sweetwater)

April 1, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Monday, March 31, 2014, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Theft of Firearm that occurred at A-1 Auto Parts, located in the 10000 block of Interstate Highway 20, in Sweetwater. It was reported that on Friday, January 31, 2014 at approximately 9:50PM, an unknown person wearing a white hoodie with “87” imprint, dark colored shorts and tennis shoes entered the business and took a handgun and a rifle. The combined value of the firearms taken is valued at approximately $900.00.

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.

Burglary of Building (Sweetwater)

March 10, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Sunday, March 9, 2014, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Burglary that occurred at a building located in the 6000 block of Interstate Highway 20, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime on Friday, March 7, 2014, between the hours of 6:30PM and 9:12PM, an unknown person(s) used force to enter a building. Once inside, the thieve(s) took an assortment of power drills, impacts, a toolbox, drill bits, handsaw, battery charger, timing light and a welding machine. The combined value of the items taken, as well as damage to the property is estimated at approximately $4,295.82.

Theft (Sweetwater)

January 31, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Friday, January 31, 2014, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft that occurred at a residence located in the 100 block of Ridge Road, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime between Wednesday, January 28, 2014 and Friday, January 31, 2014, an unknown person(s) entered the property and took a red tandem axle trailer that is valued at approximately $2,800.00.

County-wide burn ban reinstated

January 13, 2014 | nolanso | Burn Ban

A county-wide burn ban has been reinstated by the Nolan County Commission, and effective immediately. The county-wide order would prohibit residents from any outdoor burning that may create a public safety hazard, including but not limited to:

Barrel burning commonly referred to as refuse/garbage burning
Campfires
Charcoal grills
Chimineas
Cooking fires (barbeque grills and pits that are in the ground)
Fire pits
Fire rings
Fireworks (except for professional commercial fireworks displays)
Patio heaters
Prescribed burns commonly referred to as controlled burns
Welders or cutting torches unless the user has on hand adequate fire suppression equipment.

“Open burning” does not include:

Fireplaces within buildings
Gas grills
Fire training by professionally trained and authorized personnel

Smoking (cigarette butts, cigars, etc.) is not banned; however, citizens must use ashtrays and proper disposal containers.

Any individual who willfully violates a burn ban is guilty of an infraction ($500 fine; 2^nd offense may be charged as a Class B misdemeanor-1 year and $1,000).

Burglary of Building (Sweetwater)

January 9, 2014 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, the Sweetwater Police Department received a report of a burglary that occurred in the 900 block of Mulberry Street, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime between Friday, January 3, 2014 and Wednesday, January 8, 2014, an unknown person(s) used force to enter a building. Once inside, the thieve(s) took numerous firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition. The combined value of the items taken, as well as damage to the property is estimated at approximately $9,000.00.

Theft (Sweetwater)

December 1, 2013 | nolanso | Crime Stoppers

On Saturday, December 28, 2013, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft that occurred at a Snelson Companies, Inc. construction site located on county road 126 (Stink Creek Road), in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime between Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 5:00PM and Thursday, December 26, 2013, at 7:30AM, an unknown person(s) entered the site. Once inside, the thieve(s) took a portable Sullair brand air compressor described as being light green in color with ARC (Abilene Rental Center) decals on each side. The equipment taken is valued at approximately $6,000.00.