On Saturday November 3, at approximately 8:33 pm, Deputy Christopher Bashford made a traffic stop on I-44 one half mile south of S.H. 240. The 47-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 Saturday November 3, at approximately 3:04 am, Deputy Josh McGuinn was waved down by a subject near the intersection of 10th and Grace. The subject reported that he had witnessed an assault. The subject was interviewed by the Wichita Falls Police Department in conjunction with a case they were working.
On Saturday November 3, at approximately 6:42 am, Sergeant Sergio Teruel, Sergeant Cole McGarry, Deputy Josh McGuinn, Deputy Joshua Hernandez, Deputy Erick Jerrols and Deputy Caleb Myers responded to Hammond Ranch Road in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, an 18-year-old female was found deceased. A 19-year-old male was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with Murder.
On Sunday November 4, at approximately 12:48 am, Deputy Christopher Bashford and Deputy J.J. Hernandez responded to the 1600 block of 11th Street in reference to a Disturbance. Upon arrival, a 34-year-old male was placed under arrest. He was transported to the North Texas State Hospital and was admitted under a Peace Officer Application for Emergency Commitment.
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.