Two Nolan County fugitives who eluded law enforcement for several weeks, were arrested during the mid-morning hours on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

 

A Nolan County deputy that was following a lead on the whereabouts of William Cory Fergeson and Lisa Elaine Gonzales learned that they had been taken to the Budget Inn motel, located at Northwest Georgia Avenue, Sweetwater. Through continued investigation, the deputy found what room they had taken occupancy in.

Sheriff’s Deputies were then assisted by Officers with the Sweetwater Police Department, Texas State Technical College Police Department and Highway Patrol in setting up a perimeter at the motel. Shortly after 11:00AM, entry was made into the room, and the two fugitives wanted on felony theft and drug related charges were located and taken into custody without incident.

During the warrant execution, suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription medication was discovered and seized. Paraphernalia used in the consumption of methamphetamine and heroin was also located.

Fergeson and Gonzales were transported to the Nolan County jail where they were processed on the outstanding warrants. They will also be charged with the felony offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.