On Saturday June 17, at approximately 8:49 pm, Deputy Aaron Perkins attempted to stop a vehicle on 28th near Travis. The vehicle was finally stopped at the intersection of 35th and Jacksboro. The 17-year-old male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. He was placed under arrest a short time later and secured in a patrol unit. He then exited the vehicle and fled on foot again. He was caught and secured again. A 27-year-old male passenger was also placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County Detention Center. The driver was charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with a motor vehicle, Evading Arrest/Detention on foot, Escape and Reckless Driving. The passenger was charged with an outstanding warrant for Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear.
On Saturday June 17, at approximately 2:28 pm, Corporal Jason Vandygriff and Deputy Jacob Williams made a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington and Hawthorne. The 23-year-old male driver was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Saturday June 17, at approximately 12:17 pm, Corporal Jason Vandygriff and Deputy Jacob Williams made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and F.M. 2384. A 47-year-old male passenger was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Saturday June 17, at approximately 10:35 am, Deputy Z. Walley made a traffic stop on U.S. 287 south of the rest area. The 24-year-old male driver was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Saturday June 17, at approximately 1:06 am, Deputy Johnny Routon made a traffic stop at the intersection of Martin Luther King and Carolina. The 30-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 June 18, at approximately 11:20 pm, Deputy Aaron Perkins made a traffic stop at the intersection of Kemp and Midwestern Pkwy. The 35-year-old male driver was issued citations for Expired Registration and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Sunday June 18, at approximately 1:04 am, 12:21 am, Deputy Robert La Mel made a traffic stop at the intersection of 10th and Scott. A 22-year-female passenger was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 under one gram.
On Monday June 19, at approximately 11:07 pm, Deputy Robert La Mel made a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Iowa Park Road. A 21-year-old female passenger was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with an outstanding warrant. She was issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Monday June 19, at approximately 10:18 pm, Deputy Aaron Perkins made a traffic stop at the intersection of 12th and Broad. The 28-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.
On Monday June 19, at approximately 12:14 am, Deputy Robert La Mel made traffic stop in the 1100 block of Central Frwy. East. The 30-year-old male driver was issued citations for Expired Vehicle Registration and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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.