On Friday November 21, at approximately 11:55 am, Deputy Kristian Valdez made a traffic stop in the 400 block of Madison. The 30-year-old female driver and a 27-year-old female passenger were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The driver was charged four outstanding warrants for Occupant over 15 unsecured by seat belt, Speeding 32/20 in a School Zone, Expired Inspection and Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility. The passenger was charged with three outstanding warrants for Capias Pro Fine-Fail to Stop at Designated Point, Capias Pro Fine-No Drivers License in Possession and Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility.
On Friday November 21, at approximately 5:00 pm, Deputy John Warner responded to 900 7th Street in reference to a forgery. Upon arrival, the Reporting Person reported that a subject made a payment using a counterfeit $100.00 bill.
On Saturday November 22, at approximately 7:10 am, Deputy Kristian Valdez took a Theft Report. The Reporting Person reported that he was scammed in the amount of $700.00 on two separate internet scams.
On Saturday November 22, at approximately 8:54 pm, Deputy Justin Mitchell made a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Central Frwy. The 19-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with three outstanding warrants for Capias Pro Fine-Driving While License Invalid, Capias Pro Fine-Expired Insurance and Capias Pro Fine-Speeding 87/75.
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.