NCSO News

Labor Day Weekend – the last holiday of the summer, so that means a lot of people will be traveling and attending celebrations or sports events where alcohol may be present. Remember, having a few drinks, and getting behind the steering wheel can make for dangerous, even deadly conditions on the road. “Save a Life, Don’t Drink and Drive!”

During this holiday weekend, Deputies will be out in force looking for impaired motorists, speeding, seat-belt and other traffic violations county-wide. The office is asking for public support to keep our roads safe, and encourages you to contact the office, or dial 9-1-1 if you see anyone driving impaired.

Some of the signs could be an erratic driving pattern, weaving back-and-forth in between lanes, or over into other lanes, not stopping completely at stop signs or red lights, or rolling red lights on right hand turns. If you think you have someone driving in front of, or beside you that is possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please dial 9-1-1. That’s the only way that we’re going to get out there in a quick manner to make an arrest if necessary.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, a Nolan County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a red sedan for defective equipment in the 100 block of Lewis Front, in Sweetwater. Contact was then made with the driver, Dusty Dekota Sutton, of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation the deputy detected indicators of criminal activity which subsequently led to the discovery of a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine.

Sutton was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, Nolan County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for a minor traffic infraction in the 800 block of Wall Street, in Sweetwater. Contact was then made with the operator, Antonio Campos Guerra, of Rotan.

During a roadside investigation the deputies detected indicators of criminal activity which led to the discovery of a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine, and paraphernalia.

Guerra was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, initiated a year-long investigation involving the distribution of narcotics, namely methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana in Nolan County. The investigation has resulted in multiple indictments against multiple individuals.  More indictments are expected.

The 32^nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office successfully prosecuted the first of those individuals, Daniel Charles Jackson, for (1) Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, (2) Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), and (3) Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Methamphetamine).

On Tuesday, a jury trial commenced against Mr. Jackson in the 32^nd Judicial District Court of Nolan County, Texas.  On Thursday evening, the jury found Mr. Jackson guilty of all three charges.  On Friday afternoon, the jury sentenced Mr. Jackson to 76 years for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, 75 years for Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), and 74 years for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Methamphetamine).  While the sentences will run concurrently, because of the Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity charge, Jackson will be required to serve no less than half of the 76-year sentence before being considered for parole.

Some of the co-conspirators are now awaiting trial, with additional arrests and prosecutions expected in relation to this investigation.

“The citizens of Nolan County do not want drug dealers here.  The Sheriff’s Office stands strong with the community against criminals like Mr. Jackson.  The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office, along with its many State and Federal partners will continue efforts to not only disrupt, but also dismantle each and every criminal organization operating within this county,” said Sheriff David Warren.

“I could not be prouder of my dedicated NCSO staff and the team effort with the Texas Department of Public Safety.  The District Attorney’s office did a great job of prosecuting the case and together, we will be making a significant dent in the illegal drug trafficking here in Nolan County.

I especially want to thank the exceptional men and women that served on the jury.  Their diligence and verdict will send a loud message to drug dealers that come here simply to profit by destroying our community,” said Warren.

On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a call, from a county resident who reported a “fireman” scam. The caller reported that they received a call, from a man named “Neil,” who claimed to be a volunteer fireman however, they can use any name. The Nolan County resident was told by “Neil” that he had been fighting fires and was collecting monetary donations for the area fire departments. We want to remind everyone that there are no volunteer firemen or first responders that are calling the public asking for any donations. If anyone calls you and claims to be a fireman or first responder that is collecting donations, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! Then, contact your local law enforcement agency and report the phone call.

We also want for you to be aware that these scammers are calling with “spoofed” telephone numbers; sometimes these numbers are even local numbers that belong to people who you know.

Call us anytime if you have questions!

Your Nolan County Sheriff’s Office

On Monday, April 30, 2018, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a call, from a county resident, concerned that they may have been the victim of an identity theft scam.  The caller reported that they received a call, from a man named “David,” who claimed to work for the IRS however, they can use any name.  He called from a phone number which showed on the victim’s caller ID to be from New York State. The Nolan County resident was told by “David” that they owed many years of back taxes; they don’t owe years of back taxes. However, under threat of immediate arrest, they provided “David” with a copy of their driver license and their social security card. They did not, thankfully, send “David” any money, or bank account information.

We want to remind everyone that no official law enforcement agency is EVER going to call you and request personal information over the phone, nor are they going to request that you email any personal information, either.  If anyone calls you and claims that you owe back taxes, have outstanding parking or speeding tickets, or have warrants for your arrest, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! Then, contact your local law enforcement agency and report the phone call.

These people want your personal information, so they can use it to obtain credit, in your name, for their use. Sometimes, they even want you to send money. These scammers are usually located in a foreign country and call with “spoofed” telephone numbers; sometimes these numbers are even “from your town.”  And normally, the email address they want you to send the information to is not an official government email address, but from a Google or Yahoo email address.

Call us anytime if you have questions!

Your Nolan County Sheriff’s Office