Brownwood News – The following calls for service were answered in recent days by the Brown County Sheriff’s Department and included in the Friday, September 20th report.

On September 5, a Deputy received a call about a couch, which had been dumped on the side of County Road 257/County Road 270. A report was made.

On Wednesday, September 18, at 07:34 hours, two Deputies were dispatched to Belfast Drive in Brownwood in regards to an assault in progress. Upon arrival they spoke to a woman who said she was arguing with a man who assaulted her. After further investigation, the man was taken into custody for Continuous Violence Against the Family. A report was taken.

On Wednesday, September 18, an S.O. Lieutenant responded to West County Road 423 in regards to a burglary. Contact was made with a man who advised someone had burglarized his barn and had taken several tools. A report was taken from the victim.

On September 18, a Deputy received a phone call about a mattress which was on the side of the road on FM 2273. A report was made.

On September 19, at approximately 5:16 pm, a Deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was working a special assignment in the city limits of Brownwood. The Deputy received a traffic accident call and responded. The driver of one of the vehicles was issued a citation for following too closely.

On September 19, an S.O. Sergeant followed up with faculty and former students about school safety concerns at Zephyr ISD. No immediate threat was found but a report was made.