Wood County Sheriff’s Report, Jan. 8-14

Posted 1/30/20

Jan. 8

10:47 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to W. Hwy. 154 in Yantis in reference to a burglary. The reporting party stated that someone stole a generator by cutting the lock.  

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report, Jan. 8-14

Posted

Jan. 8

10:47 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to W. Hwy. 154 in Yantis in reference to a burglary. The reporting party stated that someone stole a generator by cutting the lock. 

12:01 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 in Mineola about an assault.  Robin Wright, 58, of Mineola, was arrested for assault causes bodily injury.

5:41 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1730 in Yantis, in reference to an incident, issued a criminal trespass warning and cleared the incident.

6:29 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to a grass fire on County Road 1522 in Alba. The Alba Fire Department contained the fire and the fire marshal will investigate.

Jan. 9

1:13 a.m. Deputies spoke with a complainant who advised that someone had ordered on-line items and opened a post office box in his name without permission. This case is being forwarded to investigators.

9:28 a.m. Deputies spoke with a party complaining of receiving threatening phone calls from an unknown party. She was advised to block the caller and she also requested extra patrol in her area.

9:21 a.m. Cows were reported out on FM 312 near FM 49. During the process of looking for the owner, deputies contacted and arrested Ricky Lawrence, 22, of Hawkins for an out of county warrant.

9:28 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to S. FM 14 in Hawkins in reference to an animal complaint. The reporting party stated a neighbor’s dog had killed her small dog. Deputies contacted the owner of the other dog and discussed the statute regarding certain dog and coyotes prohibited from running at large.

9:56 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3875 in Mineola for an inquest. A female, 70, was found deceased in her residence. The justice of the peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.

1:11 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4192 in Quitman about a criminal mischief. The reporting party stated that persons known to her had intentionally cut and damaged her fence in multiple locations. This case is forwarded to investigators.

8:12 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hwy. 80 near County Road 3832 concerning a suspicious vehicle.  Deputies located the vehicle and arrested the driver, Dakota Peiffer, 29, of Grand Saline, for out of county warrants.

Jan. 10

8:58 a.m. Deputies received a call regarding an assault. Deputies spoke with the reporting party who stated that she had been assaulted the previous day by her live-in boyfriend. She e-mailed photos and Facebook messages which have been forwarded to investigators.

9:07 a.m. Deputies spoke to a complainant regarding unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that a person known to her had taken the keys to her car and driven off in the car without her consent. The vehicle was later recovered in Smith County and the case will be forwarded to investigators.

11:13 a.m. Deputies met with a reporting party concerning credit/debit card abuse. The complainant stated that someone had purchased an item using two credit cards. The complainant was later notified that one of the transactions had been disputed by the true cardholder. This case will be forwarded to investigators.

8:57 p.m. Deputies received a call from a CPS worker in regard to child abuse. This case is being forwarded to investigators who will be working with CPS.

Jan. 11

9:21 a.m. Deputies responded to County Road 2145 in Quitman regarding a traffic hazard. High water in the area had moved several gates away from a fence and into the roadway. Deputies moved the gates out of the road.

12:33 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hwy. 154 West regarding a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and driver, who was having a medical issue, and followed her safely home.

6:16 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 7547 in Hawkins regarding an assault. Deputies issued a criminal trespass warning and cleared the incident.

11:54 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy. 80 near Hwy. 69 in Mineola. Semaj Boston-Brooks, 19, of McKinney, was arrested for hindering apprehension or prosecution of known felon.  Fletcher Jacolby, 21, of Garland, was arrested for failure to identify fugitive/intentionally give false information and multiple out -of-county warrants.

Jan. 12

2:07 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at County Road 1522 at FM 17. Teddy Graham II, 31, of Grand Saline, was arrested for possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by felon and abandon endanger child criminal negligence.

4:55 a.m. Deputies assisted a motorist with changing a flat tire on Hwy. 154 East.

8:55 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 in Mineola regarding an animal complaint. Deputies removed dead hogs from the roadway.

3:06 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3279 in Quitman regarding a burglary. Someone burglarized the reporting party’s home and vehicle, causing damage and stealing numerous items. This case will be forwarded to investigators.

6:37 p.m. A complainant reported that she was assaulted by a known person the previous day. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Jan. 13

12:32 a.m Deputies met with a complainant regarding an assault that occurred at FM 2659 in Hawkins.  The reporting party stated that he had been threatened and assaulted by a person known to him. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

10:01 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 in Yantis regarding found property. The reporting party found explosive devices in a house that belonged to her deceased father. Deputies took possession of the devices for disposal.

10:56 a.m. A complainant reported receiving harassing text messages. She was given advice regarding how to handle the situation.

4:12 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2311 in Mineola regarding a dog bite. After the owner of the dog was located, she provided proof of vaccinations, was issued a dangerous dog notification and advised to quarantine the dog for 10 days.

4:45 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3540 in Hawkins regarding criminal mischief.  Someone damaged the reporting party’s fence.

6:43 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5174 in Quitman regarding a disturbance. Deputies met with both parties and issued a criminal trespass warning to one.

9:08 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 in Hawkins regarding a theft. The complainant reported someone had stolen many tools in the past few months. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

Jan. 14    

9:13 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to Indian Gap in Quitman regarding a dog bite. The victim was feeding the dog, which was tied to a tree, when she was bitten. Deputies located the dog owner who was issued a citation and told to quarantine the dog for 10 days.

9:51 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2121 in Quitman regarding stalking.  The complainant was advised to call back the next time she sees the suspect near her home.

11:40 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4626 regarding a 911 hang-up call. Deputies located a female at the address in need of medical help who was transported to the hospital.

1:15 p.m. A complainant stated that someone had stolen two rings from her daughter’s bedroom.  This case has been forwarded to investigators.

2:15 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2430 in Mineola regarding a drug offense. A minor was arrested for possession of marijuana.

5:24 p.m. A reporting party advised someone entered his residence with a weapon, threatened him and fired the weapon inside of the house. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

11:33 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1700 in Yantis regarding suspicious circumstances.  The homeowner reported hearing noises outside of the home. Deputies searched the area, but only discovered an armadillo.