NCSO News

School will be starting soon and the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists to use extra caution and obey speed limits, particularly in residential neighborhoods and school zones.

Many young students will walk or ride bicycles to school or to the bus stop, older students will drive themselves to school for the first time this year and will be sharing the road and parking lots with many other new drivers as well as pedestrians, therefore it is important and encouraged that all motorists and young drivers be vigilant and never allow distractions to take their eyes off the road. The use of cell phones in a school zone is prohibited! Put away your cell phone and don’t talk or text while driving! Watch for children at intersections, on curbs and in crosswalks and take extra care when entering and exiting driveways and alleys.

Beware of children darting out from between parked vehicles.

Motorists, use caution when following or approaching a school bus, especially near bus stops. Do not pass a school bus, motorists must stop for all school buses when the stop sign is out and or lights are flashing. This is true even if the bus is on the opposite side of the street.

Deputies will strictly enforce all traffic laws near schools, giving citations that carry greater fines than regular speeding infractions.

“Let’s work together to protect our children so that they have a safe and enjoyable school year.”

On Monday, August 1, 2016, a Nolan County deputy stopped a gray Toyota SUV for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was made with the driver, of Roscoe who was accompanied by passenger, Houston Mulanax, of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy noticed indicators of criminal activity, which later led to the discovery of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia used in its consumption.

Mr. Mulanax was subsequently arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the offense of possession of marijuana. This case will be filed with the County Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

On Sunday, July 17, 2016, at approximately 1AM, Nolan County deputies stopped a black Ford truck in the 500 block of Murrah Street for minor traffic/equipment infractions. Contact was made with the driver, Malcom Black, of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputies noticed indications of criminal activity; thereafter consent to search the vehicle was requested and received, which subsequently lead to the discovery of a firearm, and suspected heroin.

Mr. Black was also found to have an outstanding warrant and was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was processed on the warrant, and charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance.

During the booking process, a Nolan County jailer discovered suspected methamphetamine that Mr. Black had on his person. He will be charged with an additional felony offense of prohibited substance in a correctional facility. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.