Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Posted 5/7/26

April 22 Deputy Smith, traffic stop, Hwy. 80; vehicle observed crossing center line, stop initiated, Ricky Hale arrested for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. Deputy …

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April 22
Deputy Smith, traffic stop, Hwy. 80; vehicle observed crossing center line, stop initiated, Ricky Hale arrested for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
Deputy Whisenhunt, criminal mischief, Holly Lake Ranch; caller advised husband became violent when drinking, damaged vehicle, offense report completed.
Deputy Whisenhunt, welfare concern, PR 7477; subject advised no food, money, or transportation, groceries and meal provided by deputy, Adult Protective Services notified.

April 23
Deputies, welfare check, Mineola; student absent from school, suicide note located, subject found and transported for treatment.
Deputy Vanatta, disturbance/terroristic threat, CR 2445; caller advised friend threatened to kill him and stabbed counter, deputy assaulted during detention, Mason Clanton arrested for terroristic threat, resisting arrest, and assault on peace officer.
Deputy Way, Deputy Vanatta, disturbance, FM 3056; caller advised granddaughter became upset and struck them, Juvenile Probation notified.

April 24
Deputy Knox, Deputy Swann, assault, Hwy. 69; caller advised ex-boyfriend assaulted her while retrieving belongings, Lee Ryan arrested for assault family violence.
Deputy Williams, suspicious person/warrant arrest, Hwy. 37; subject walking with back to traffic, appeared intoxicated, Stephen Moore arrested on active warrant.

April 25
Deputy Knox, Deputy Swann, disturbance, CR 1676; caller advised boyfriend struck her three times, Chad Elliott arrested for assault family violence.
Deputies, missing person, Hwy. 37; caller advised husband with dementia missing, subject located in wooded area with assistance from Quitman Fire and EMS, transported for treatment.
Deputy Haney, assault, Hwy. 154; investigation determined subject assaulted his sister, offense report completed.

April 26
Deputy Knox, Deputy Swann, burglary, FM 1801; caller advised residence entered and items missing, subject found living in poor conditions, prior calls to location for similar incidents, APS notified.
Deputies, disturbance with firearms, Lake Holbrook; vehicle with five occupants located and detained, witnesses reported no firearm observed, conflicting statements, no victim cooperation, all subjects trespassed from property.
Deputy Haney, Deputy Nichols, disturbance, CR 1681; Allen Hinson arrested for violation of bond conditions.

April 27
Deputy Way, theft, FM 17; store audit revealed missing firearm, entered as stolen.
Lt. Milbourn, Deputy Smith, Deputy Whisenhunt, suicidal subject, FM 2422; subject armed with firearm, weapon secured prior to arrival, subject transported for treatment.
Chief Turner, Deputy Smith, intoxicated driver/warrant arrest, Hwy. 37; traffic stop conducted, Lisa Guetter arrested on active warrant for murder.
Deputy Vanatta, violation of bond conditions, CR 3144; caller advised subject on property in violation, Aryan Tracy arrested.

April 28
Deputy Way, theft report, phone; caller advised vehicle not released by business, offense report completed.
Deputy Vanatta, disturbance/child abuse, Holly Lake Ranch; child abuse outcry made, CPS notified.
Sgt. Rich, welfare check, Yantis; vehicle found parked in roadway with disoriented driver, reported missing out of Tyler, transported by EMS for treatment.