On Friday July 1, at approximately 2:08 am, Deputy Johnny Routon made a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Jacksboro Hwy. The 40-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 under one gram.
On Saturday July 2, at approximately 2:12 am, Deputy Jorge Ramirez made a traffic stop at the intersection of Jacksboro Hwy. and 30th Street. The 22-year-old female driver was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over one gram under four grams.
On Saturday July 2, at approximately 12:00 am, Deputy Johnny Routon made a traffic stop at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and 2nd Street. The 41-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
On Sunday July 3, at approximately 5:02 am, Deputy Matthew Ferguson made a traffic stop in the 300 block of Central Frwy. East. The 31-year-old male driver was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with two outstanding warrants for Criminal Trespass and Theft of Property over $2,500.00.
On Sunday July 3, at approximately 1:42 am, Deputy Robert La Mel made a traffic stop at the intersection of Scott and 4th. The 33-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/Fictitious Information. He was issued citations for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operating Vehicle with Expired License and Operating Vehicle with Wrong License Plate.
On Monday July 4, at approximately 12:29 am, Deputy Aaron Perkins made a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Holliday. The 25-year-old male driver was issued citations for possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Open Container.
On Tuesday July 5, at approximately 6:08 am, Deputy Matthew Schenck and Deputy Jacob Harris responded to the 1700 block of Clark Road in reference to a grass fire. While in route to the call, it was revealed that it was a vehicle on fire on Roller Road near Clark Road. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found fully engulfed by fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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 2815 Central Frwy. East or contact the Training Unit at 940-766-8100, ext. 4013.
David Duke, Sheriff
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.