Does this face look familiar?

May 23, 2022 |   |  Fugitives and Warrants

Tory Jean Dean

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Tory Jean Dean, a fugitive who has been hiding to avoid detection by law enforcement. Mr. Dean has been making late night trips into Nolan County for the purpose of depriving local ranchers of their hay and cattle feed. As a result, Mr. Dean has racked up an outstanding felony warrant issued out of the Justice Court in Nolan County, for the thefts. The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to bring Mr. Dean to justice. He is a 47-year-old white male, 6’01″, 190 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Mr. Dean was last known to reside in the Merkel, Trent area, of Taylor County.

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, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 325.235.TIPS (8477), you may also submit a tip online.

Chief Deputy David McDonald recognized for 25 years of service

April 20, 2022 |   |  2 Comments  |  Community Awareness

Sheriff David Warren presents Chief Deputy David McDonald with certificate of appreciation
David and Gretchin McDonald

On Monday, April 18, 2022, Chief Deputy David McDonald was recognized for 25 years of dedicated service to the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office.  McDonald has served as a Patrol Deputy, Criminal Investigator, and for the last 13½ years as Chief Deputy.  McDonald holds a Master Peace Officer certification and an Instructor’s Certification with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.  McDonald is an active member of the Texas Chief Deputies Association where he has held many offices and committee appointments.  He also serves on the Nolan County Child Welfare Board and West Texas Children’s Advocacy Center board.

Sheriff David Warren described McDonald as a man of unquestionable integrity and one with great character and loyalty.  “We’ve been down the road a lot of years and a lot of hard miles together.  I’m very proud to have worked together with him for 25 years and to have had him as my Chief Deputy for over 13 of those years,” said Warren.

Sheriff David Warren swears in new Deputy

March 15, 2022 |   |  Community Awareness

Sheriff David Warren swore in a new Deputy Sheriff on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Sidney “Sid” Brunson took the oath of office and received his Deputy Sheriff badge in the presence of his new co-workers, to commemorate this special occasion. Deputy Brunson is a South Plains Association of Governments Law Enforcement Academy graduate with over 23 years law enforcement experience. He will be assigned to the Courthouse Security Section of the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office. We are excited to have Deputy Brunson as part of our team and we wish him the best and look forward to his service.

Sheriff David Warren swears in new Criminal Investigator

March 10, 2022 |   |  Community Awareness

Jay Strong – Criminal Investigator

On Thursday March 10, 2022, Sheriff David Warren swore in Jay Strong. He will be assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division of the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office. Investigator Strong retired from the United States Air Force and was First Sergeant for SFS before graduating from Arizona State University in 2013 with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He graduated in 2014 from the West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy, in Abilene and has been in law enforcement for 24 years. Investigator Strong is married to Dr. Debra Notturno-Strong, and they have two children, Matthew and Alexandra. We wish Investigator Strong the best and look forward to his service.

Courthouse Security Deputy

December 7, 2021 |   |  General

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Patrol Deputy and Courthouse Security Deputy.

Open until filled

Shift: Courthouse Deputies work Monday – Friday either 8:00 or 8:30AM until 5:00 or 5:30PM with an hour off for lunch.  Weekends and 13 paid holidays off.

Duties: Conduct screening of persons entering the facility and perform investigations and searches to ensure safety and deter those who would take violent action against anyone in the courthouse for any reason. Courtroom security and bailiff duties are also provided by the Courthouse Security Deputies. May perform other related duties as required, and functions may vary by individual assignment.

Qualifications: Background investigation including drug screen.  Must be licensed as a Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have already completed a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Academy, including having successfully passed the state peace officer licensing exam, and must meet all requirements to become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer. Some combination of sitting, twisting the upper body, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, walking, kneeling, the use of arms and hands for computer input, crouching, climbing, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds).

For a full description and to apply, please visit our website at https://nolanso.com/oppcourthousedeputy.html.

Patrol Deputy

December 7, 2021 |   |  General

The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Patrol Deputy.

Open until filled

Shift: Patrol Deputies work a standard 5-day (40 hour) work week with two days off.  Most Patrol Deputies will work either 5:00AM – 2:00AM or 4:00PM – 1:00AM. 

Duties: Enforce federal, state and local law by serving legal documents, patrolling assigned areas, apprehending suspects and making arrests, responding to service calls, and making traffic stops. Performs investigations and searches, writes reports and provides court testimony. Transports inmates to and from the court system, and prison facilities. Administrates educational programs in various community-oriented programs. Coordinates emergency mental health commitments. May perform other related duties as required, and functions may vary by individual assignment.

Qualifications: Background investigation including drug screen.  Must be licensed as a Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have already completed a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Academy, including having successfully passed the state peace officer licensing exam, and must meet all requirements to become fully licensed as a Texas Peace Officer. Some combination of sitting, twisting the upper body, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, walking, kneeling, the use of arms and hands for computer input, crouching, climbing, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds).

For a full description and to apply for patrol, please visit our website at https://nolanso.com/oppdeputy.html.