On Friday February 15, at approximately 8:05 pm, Deputy Daniel Jacobson made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and Huntington Lane. A Wichita County K-9 detected the odor of narcotics during a free air sniff around the vehicle. The 45-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 two ounces under four ounces.
On Friday February 15, at approximately 6:25 pm, A Wichita County Highway Interdiction Deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and F.M. 368. The 38-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 fifty pounds under two thousand pounds and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over four hundred grams . One hundred thirty pounds of marijuana and one thousand eight grams of THC Wad was seized.
On Friday February 15, at approximately 4:07 pm, Deputy Eric Jerrols made a traffic stop at the intersection of Seymour Hwy. and Parker Ranch Road. The 19-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Possession of Marijuana under two ounces and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over one gram under four grams.
On Saturday February 16, at approximately 9:00 am, Deputy Amanda Price made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and Rifle Range Road. The 53-year-old female driver was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Saturday February 16, at approximately 9:10 am, Sergeant Sergio Teruel made a traffic stop at the intersection of Jacksboro Hwy. and Central Frwy. The 40-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Wrong, Fictitious, Altered or Obscured Insignia.
On Saturday February 16, at approximately 10:50 am, Deputy Matthew Schenck made a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Beverly. The 42-year-old female driver and a 35-year-old male passenger were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The driver was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under four grams and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 under one gram. The passenger was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under four grams.
On Saturday February 16, at approximately 7:57 pm, Corporal Jeff Lee and Deputy Daniel Jacobson responded to the 8100 block of Bacon Switch Road in reference to a Medical Call. Upon arrival, a 78-year-old female was transported to United Regional Health Care by American Medical Response Ambulance.
On Saturday February 16, at approximately 9:40 pm, Deputy Ivan Galarza made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and Hammon Road. The 32-year-old male driver was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Sunday February 17, at approximately 5:50 pm, Deputy Eric Jerrols made a traffic stop at the intersection of Polk and 8th Street. The 45-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old male passenger were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The driver was charged with six outstanding warrants for two counts of Capias Pro Fine-No Drivers License in Possession, Capias Pro Fine-Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Capias Pro Fine-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Ran Red Light and Occupant over fifteen unsecured by seat belt. The passenger was charged with Theft of a Firearm, Failure to Identify-Fugitive from Justice, and three outstanding warrants for Assault Causing Bodily Injury/Family Violence, Surety Off Bond-Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under four grams and Bond Revocation-Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under four grams.
On Sunday February 17, at approximately 2:11 am, Deputy Daniel Jacobson made a traffic stop at the intersection of 5th and Travis. The 34-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated with Previous Conviction.
On Sunday February 17, at approximately 12:33 am, Deputy Roy Biter and Deputy Hunter McCain responded to the 2300 block of Jacksboro Hwy. in reference to a Forgery. Upon arrival, the Reporting Person reported that a subject passed a counterfeit $50.00 bill in the business.
On Sunday February 17, at approximately 3:56 pm, Deputy J.J. Hernandez made a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Armory Road. The 53-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Failure to Identify-Giving False Name/Fictitious Information and two outstanding warrants for Expired/No Drivers Licenses in Possession and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.
On Sunday February 17, at approximately 7:46 pm, Deputy Ivan Galarza made a traffic stop at the intersection of Central Frwy. and Maurine. The 32-year-old female driver a 27-year-old male passenger and a 45-year-old female passenger were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The driver was charged with Possession of Marijuana over four ounces under five pounds and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under four grams. The 27-year-old male was charged with Possession of Marijuana over four ounces under five pounds. The 45-year-old male was charged with Possession of Marijuana over four ounces under five pounds and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under four grams.
On Monday February 18, at approximately 11:33 pm, Deputy Eric Jerrols made a traffic stop in the 4600 block of Taft. The 22-year-old male driver was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Monday February 18, at approximately 11:22 pm, Lieutenant Greg Wilson, Corporal Kristian Valdez and Deputy Brett Brasher responded to the 1500 block of Rifle Range Road in reference to a possible Suicidal Subject. Upon arrival, a 49-year-old male was transported to the North Texas State Hospital for a medical evaluation.
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. m