Wood County Sheriff’s Report, Jan. 15-21

Posted 2/5/20

Jan. 15

11:09 a.m. Deputies were forwarded a phone call regarding a theft on Butternut Glen in Holly Lake Ranch a few months ago. Someone took property from a storage building. This case has been …

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report, Jan. 15-21

Posted

Jan. 15

11:09 a.m. Deputies were forwarded a phone call regarding a theft on Butternut Glen in Holly Lake Ranch a few months ago. Someone took property from a storage building. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

2:30 p.m. Michelle Lindsey, 48, of Como, was arrested for an outstanding warrant at the Adult Probation Department.

6:08 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4760 regarding a dog bite. Deputies took possession of the stray dog to quarantine it for ten days.

6:43 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to E. Goode St. for an aggressive dog. The owner was given dangerous dog paperwork and advised to keep the dog on his own property.

6:52 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1941 in Yantis regarding suspicious activity.  Deputies will provide extra patrol in the area.

Jan. 16

12:34 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 515 on the east bridge. Christy Radacy, 40, of Fort Worth, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

2:30 a.m. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on South 69 when the subject began to flee. He eventually lost control of his vehicle and came to a stop. William Fishburn, 19, of Gladewater, was arrested for evading arrest and an outstanding warrant.

9:44 a.m. Deputies assisted DPS by giving a courtesy ride to a driver following an accident on Hwy. 80E/PR 6646.

1:43 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 between 2869 and 852 regarding a traffic hazard.  Deputies contacted TxDOT which cleared the roadway of a downed tree.

2:15 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 in Quitman for a sexual assault of a child. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

4:30 p.m. Samuel Landaverde, 56, of Grand Saline, was arrested for an outstanding warrant at the Adult Probation Office.

5:24 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2659 in Hawkins about an animal complaint. The complainant reported a loose dog had attacked his four goats and one of the goats had to be put down. Deputies located the person responsible for the dog who stated that it accidentally got out of the house. He was issued a citation and he advised that the dog had been re-located to another county where he also owns property.

5:33 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hawkins in reference to a suicidal subject. After deputies talked to the subject, he agreed to be transported to the hospital for evaluation.

10:23 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hwy. 80 at FM 1799 about a traffic hazard. Deputies located and removed multiple items out of the roadway.

10:38 p.m. Jennifer Newman, 37, of Golden was arrested for an outstanding warrant on FM 1799 in Golden.

Jan. 17

1:24 a.m. Deputies located a vehicle which had run off of the road on Hwy. 154 in Yantis. Jayden Wallace, 28, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

11:02 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2117 in Quitman concerning a disturbance. The complainant reported being assaulted.  This case has been forwarded to investigators.

11:42 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1858 in Yantis about a disturbance involving a weapon. Deputies met with both individuals. Roger Allen, 60, of Yantis, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Francis Ramirez, 50, of Yantis, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

12:35 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2275 in Mineola about a burglary. The victim reported someone had burglarized his storage unit, garage and vehicle. This case will be forwarded to investigators.

1:39 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2430 in Mineola about a burglary of a vehicle. The victim reported that someone had burglarized his RV. This case has been forwarded to investigators.

9:25 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to South 69 in Alba in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, located the vehicle and issued a verbal warning to the driver.

Jan. 18

10:38 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3130 concerning a suspicious vehicle. Deputies contacted the owner of the vehicle who came to pick it up.

3:08 p.m. A reporting party stated that he was given a rent check which later turned out to be counterfeit due to the account being closed. This case is being forwarded to investigators.

4:01 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hwy. 154 in Yantis for a burglary. The victim reported that his storage unit had been burglarized. This case will be forwarded to investigators.

6:42 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to S.H. 154 in Quitman concerning a disturbance between two individuals. When the deputies arrived, one of the parties had already left the scene. This case has been closed due to the victim refusing to cooperate with the investigation.

Jan. 19

3:34 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1971 in Yantis concerning suspicious circumstances.  Deputies checked the area, all of the doors and windows of the home and everything was OK.

5:34 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 7543 to assist the driver of an 18-wheeler get his truck turned around and off of the street.

8:19 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hwy. 154 in Yantis concerning an abandoned boat on a trailer.  Deputies located the owner who did not realize that his boat had been stolen because he lives out of the local area. Deputies went with him to check his storage unit where he discovered multiple items missing.  This case has been forwarded to investigators.

9:36 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3842 in Hawkins for an inquest. A male, 74, was found deceased in his residence. The justice of the peace was notified.

5:53 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Higginbotham in Alba regarding an assault. An ambulance was dispatched for the victim who was unresponsive and could not make a statement. This report remains active until the victim is able to make a statement.

Jan. 20

5:31 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1559 in Alba for a kidnapping. After speaking with those involved, deputies began a search for the suspect but were unable to locate him. Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 in Alba in reference to a suspicious person. Deputies determined this to be the previously mentioned kidnapping suspect who was then transported to the emergency room for evaluation. Upon release from the hospital the following day, Michael Smith, 37, of Tyler, was arrested for kidnapping.

4:16 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 in Quitman for a disturbance. Deputies spoke with the involved parties and cleared the incident.

5:12 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Hwy. 37 South regarding a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and contacted EMS for the driver to get medical assistance.

5:26 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4930 in Quitman for harassment. The complainants reported being repeatedly harassed by an individual known to them. Deputies issued a criminal trespass warning and cleared the incident.

Jan. 21

7:32 a.m. Lance Fulgate, 51, of Hawkins was arrested for outstanding warrants on Private Road 7908 in Hawkins. May Fugate, 74 of Gun Barrel City, was arrested for deadly conduct.

10:26 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2632 in Mineola concerning a suicidal subject. The subject was transported to the hospital, evaluated and released to home.

10:57 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2220 in Mineola about a theft. Someone stole playground equipment from the location.

12:23 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1581 in Alba regarding a theft. The complainant reported that someone had removed some political signs from the yard.

1:48 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1785 in Yantis regarding a welfare check. The individual was located and EMS notified.

6:11 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to Llano Bend in Holly Lake Ranch for a recovered stolen vehicle.  Deputies contacted the reporting agency, Upshur County, which made arrangements for the vehicle to be picked up.

6:46 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4896 in Winnsboro about an assault. The complainant admitted that the situation was verbal only. The complainant was advised of the penalties of falsifying a report.

7:45 p.m. A reporting party stated that he had left his vehicle at a location on County Road 2430 in Mineola, and when he returned someone had removed certain items. This case is forwarded to investigators.