On Tuesday March 28, at approximately 4:00 pm, Deputy Greg Wilson and Deputy Jason Vandygriff responded to 13400 Hoge Road in reference to a Theft.  Upon arrival, the Reporting Person reported that an unknown person(s) entered the property and stole 400 pounds of scrap copper valued at $888.00.

On Tuesday March 28, at approximately 12:00 pm, A Wichita County Highway Interdiction Deputy responded to U.S. 287 in Oklaunion to assist a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper with a traffic stop.  A Wichita County Sheriff’s Office K-9 gave a positive alert on the vehicle at which time 53 pounds of high grade marijuana was seized.

THE WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Detention Officers.  If you are interested in a fun and rewarding career, you can pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office located at the Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th Street or contact the Training Unit at 940-766-8254.

Disclaimer:  Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to multiple events every day.  This information is just a sampling.  Information is subject to change as case investigation proceeds.  Individuals arrested on the basis of probable cause have not been charged.  All suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.