Bangs Police responded to a call of theft at the Bangs Volunteer Fire Department Saturday morning. According to Bangs Chief of Police Troy Gruesendorf, two men were seen taking a loose vehicle axle from the Bangs Volunteer Fire Station property.
The fire chief called the Bangs Police to report the incident; however, when Chief Gruesendorf arrived, the suspects had left with the stolen axle, said Gruesendorf. Knowing that the men would probably attempt to sell the axle as scrap metal, Gruesendorf stated that he contacted Brownwood Police, who assisted him in staking out local recycling companies in an effort to catch the suspects if they were to quickly try to turn the stolen property.
A short time later, Brownwood Police Sergeant Troy Carroll was at Highway Scrap Metal in Brownwood when the suspects arrived with the axle. He and two other Brownwood Police officers detained the suspects until Gruesendorf arrived.
The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Jett Louis Miller and Trevor D. Morse, both of Brownwood, who were arrested by Gruesendorf and charged with theft of property greater than $1500 less than or equal to $20,000. Both men were being held in the Brown County Jail as of Monday afternoon; Morse is held in lieu of $7500 bond and Miller in lieu of $10,000 bond.
Other law enforcement arrests and reports released Monday, January 14, 2013
Thursday, January 10
*7:21 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to a residence on Day Trail where a vehicle had been reported stolen. According to the report, the complainant left the keys to her car in the cup holder and the car unlocked before going to bed. When she awoke and went outside to start the vehicle so that it would warm up, she found it was missing, the report states.
*Early Police arrested 23-year-old Royce Phillips of Brownwood for theft less than $50.
Friday, January 11
*12:55 AM – A Brownwood Police officer requested the assistance of another officer in the area of W. Austin and Main Street. A subject, identified as 26-year-old Knowel Beeman had been walking down the street, barely able to stand and keep his balance, stumbling as he walked, the report states. Beeman was unable to get a relative or friend to come pick him up; therefore he was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the Brown County Jail.
*12:16 AM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1700 block of Magnolia regarding the burglary of a vehicle. According to the report, two female juvenile subjects were located; however, the owner of the vehicle did not wish to pursue charges.
*8:08 AM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1800 block of Slayden Street regarding the burglary of a vehicle. According to the report, the complainant’s vehicle had been broken into overnight and items stolen.
*9:39 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2800 block of 4th Street regarding possible child neglect. According to the report, the call led to the arrest of 22-year-old Devin Blake Winters for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces in a drug free zone and criminal trespass. 12:14 PM – Brownwood Police met with a subject at the law enforcement center regarding fraud, in reference to a possible scam.
*1:46 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1200 block of 15th Street regarding the burglary of a habitation. According to the report, the complainant stated that while he was in jail, his ex-wife of 3 years was seen at his house removing items without his permission.
*2:06 PM – Brownwood Police received a report by phone of the violation of a protective order.
*3:55 PM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Bluffview Drive regarding possible child abuse/neglect. According to the report, the reporting party advised she had been taking care of a child who came to her apartment to play since school let out; however she did not know mother of the child, where the child lives or how to get in contact with the mother. The child’s mother was located and the child returned to her. Child Protective Services was contacted and abandon/endangering of a child with criminal negligence was filed, the report states.
*6:38 PM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Commerce regarding the theft of a bicycle. According to the report, the complainant stated between 6:20 and 6:30 PM, someone stole his red Mongoose 26” 21-speed bicycle, and his black Mongoose 26” 21-inch bicycle from the grocery entrance at Wal-Mart. The complainant stated that he and a friend had left the bikes unattended and unsecured, just outside the doors and that when they exited the store, the bikes were missing. No serial number could be provided for either of the stolen bicycles, which were valued at $55 for the red one and $10 for the black one, the report states. The next day; however, the bicycles were located at 1201 Coggin Avenue, Allsups, and were returned to the owner.
*9:12 PM – Brownwood Police made a traffic stop in the 3800 block of 1st Street regarding failure to stop at the designated point and failure to signal turn. According to the report, the driver, identified as 57-year-old George Lynn DeVoll, was arrested for driving while intoxicated 2nd.
*11:54 PM – Brownwood Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Avenue C regarding a defective headlight. According to the report, the driver, identified as 20-year-old Kieran Tarik Pemberton of Irving, was arrested for driving while license invalid with no insurance.
*Brownwood Police arrested 39-year-old James Richard Miller of Brookesmith for disorderly conduct.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Johnathan Wayne Williams for assault family violence.
*Early Police arrested 53-year-old Billy Charles Worthy of Zephyr for driving while intoxicated 2nd.
Saturday, January 12
*12:00 AM – Early Police Chief David Mercer reported that Corporal Brandon McMillian stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 200 block of Early Blvd. on Saturday, January 13th, just after midnight. As Cpl. McMillian spoke with the driver identified as 17-year-old Hunter D. Jackson, he could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, Mercer reported. McMillian question the driver and two passengers further about the smell of marijuana, at which time they admitted to the marijuana being behind the seat, Mercer said. Cpl. McMillian recovered a quantity of marijuana in 3 separate plastic baggies. All three occupants of the vehicle were placed under arrest, charged with possession of marijuana greater than 4 ounces less than or equal to 5 pounds in drug free zone and taken to the Brown County Jail. 17-year-old Mason Walker Day and 20-year-old William Dewayne Covington of Brownwood were the occupants of the vehicle, according to Mercer.
*2:23 AM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1600 block of 6th Street regarding a burglary.
*6:41 PM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Good Shepherd Drive regarding aggravated robbery. According to the report, the complainant stated that while in the laundry room removing clothing from a dryer, he heard a man’s voice say, “Give me your wallet.” He stated that he turned around expecting to find someone joking with him; however, found a male subject in his younger 20s holding a knife, and that he could tell “by the look in his eyes that he was not joking.” The complainant reported striking the male in the mouth with his right hand, causing his knuckles to bleed, the report states. The suspect then struck the victim with his left knife-bearing hand in the right abdomen, not penetrating his skin. The suspect then ran toward the alternative school empty handed.
*3:49 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1300 block of Magnolia Street regarding an unwanted person that had broken a window. According to the report, officers observed the damage to the residence and a subject was identified.
*4:46 PM – Brownwood Police met with a complainant regarding theft. According to the report, items stolen included approximately $2500 in clothing and a debit card.
*Brownwood Police made a traffic stop in the 200 block of W. Austin Avenue for a defective brake light. According to the report, the stop led to the arrest of the driver, identified as Noris Earl Matson for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 27-year-old Andrew Cotney of Abilene for driving while intoxicated and driving while license invalid.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested Eustaquio Almanzan, Jr. of Dallas for failure to identify.
*Bangs Police arrested 27-year-old Sonya Ann Lazzell of Bangs for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and abandon endanger child imminent danger.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Justine Mason of Austin for possession of marijuana greater than 4 ounces, less than or equal to 5 pounds.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Bryan Dee Penn, Jr. for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 24-year-old Kevin Ray Sanderson of Santa Anna for driving while intoxicated with open container and unlawful carry of weapon.
Sunday, January 13
*1:20 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the Sunset Terrace Apartments regarding the burglary of a vehicle. According to the report, 23-year-old Seaver Ray Roper was located, identified as the suspect, and arrested for burglary of a motor vehicle.
*3:19 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1600 block of Belle Plain regarding a burglary of a habitation. According to the report, the complainant advised his house had been broken into sometime between January 12th and 13th, the report states.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Kyle Lee Pena for driving while license invalid. All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
