On Monday February 11, at approximately 5:17 pm, A Wichita County Highway Interdiction Deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and F.M. 2384. A 22-year-old male, a 19-year-old male, a 21-year-old male and another 22-year-old male were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The 22-year-old male was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over four grams under four hundred grams, Money Laundering over $2,500.00 under $30,000.00 and Possession of Marijuana under two ounces. The other three males were charged with Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over four grams under four hundred grams and Possession of Marijuana under two ounces.
On Tuesday February 12, at approximately 1:00 pm, Deputy Amanda Price responded to the 2700 block of F.M. 369 South in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival, the Reporting Person reported that four subjects entered the property and stole a stock trailer, a flatbed trailer and a four wheeler.
On Wednesday February 13, at approximately 11:02 am, Deputy J.T. Mitchell responded to the 1200 block of Lentz Road in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival, the Reporting Person reported that several tools were taken from a shop at the residence.
On Wednesday February 13, at approximately 1:56 pm, a Wichita County Highway Interdiction Deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and S.H. 25. The 29-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Possession of Marijuana over five pounds under fifty pounds and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. Seven pounds of marijuana was seized.
On Wednesday February 13, at approximately 5:30 pm, a Wichita County Highway Interdiction Deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and Midway Church Road. The 23-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Possession of Marijuana over five pounds under fifty pounds and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over four grams under four hundred grams.
THE NEXT WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CITIZEN’S ACADEMY WILL START ON THURSDAY MARCH 14. The free fourteen week class is held every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Learn all of the inner workings of your Sherriff’s Office. For more information, contact Deputy Melvin Joyner at 940-766-8100, ext. 8676.
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.