On Monday May 1, at approximately 9:43 am, Corporal Ralph Burdick attempted to stop a vehicle at the intersection of Flood and Cleveland. The vehicle was finally stopped in the 1000 block of Redwood. The 20-year-old male driver, an 18-year-old male passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The driver was charged with Eluding in a Vehicle and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over four grams under two hundred grams. The 18-year-old passenger was charged with two outstanding warrants for Capias Pro Fine-Disorderly Conduct and Capias Pro Fine-Theft under $50.00. The 20-year-old male passenger was charged with Possession of Marijuana under two ounces and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
On Tuesday May 2, at approximately 2:07 am, Deputy Matthew Schenck attempted to stop a vehicle at the intersection of Brook and 6th Street. The vehicle was finally stopped in the 1200 block of Hatton Road. The 52-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Intoxicated.
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.