According to Sheriff Bobby Grubbs, Brown County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search and arrest warrant on Sunday afternoon in the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Bangs, Texas.
The search warrant was the result of an investigation by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office led by investigator Carlyle Gover into the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine. After securing the residence, a search was conducted where deputies discovered methamphetamine and items associated with the use of the substance according to a sheriff’s office release. 46-year-old Alicia Cockroft (pictured left) was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana in Drug Free Zone. The residence was located within 1000 feet of the Bangs ISD bus barn.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Cockroft was on parole from other narcotics abuse related crimes. Also living in the house was a minor child. Child Protective Services was contacted and responded to the location. The minor was placed with family members not associated with this investigation. Further charges and arrest are pending officials said.
In other law enforcement arrests and reports released Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
Friday, January 14
*10:42pm-Brownwood police were called to the 1500 block of Indian Creek regarding found property. A bicycle had been left lying in a driveway. The serial number was checked and the bicycle had not been reported as stolen. The bicycle was checked into the evidence room at BPD as found property until the owner can be located.
Saturday, January 15
*11:56pm-Brownwood Police responded regarding a noise nuisance in the 1400 block of Avenue G. It was found that an assault had taken place at the residence; however the victim refused to provide details. The investigation is ongoing.
*Brownwood Police responded to a report of criminal mischief in the 300 block of Bluffview. The complainant stated that the side mirror of her vehicle had been broken off while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied. She provided possible suspect information to officers. The incident is currently under investigation.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 50-year-old Kelly Christopher for Driving While Intoxicated.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 26-year-old Charles Edgar Collins of Santa Anna for Driving While Intoxicated.
* Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 31-year-old Johnny Ray Lancaster, Jr. for Driving While Intoxicated.
*Early Police arrested 24-year-old Sean Michael McNulty of Weatherford for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Sunday, January 16
*2:54am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Elizabeth regarding a domestic disturbance. Investigation determined that an act of family violence had occurred. The victim refused to cooperate in pursuing charges.
*1:35pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1500 block of Terrace Drive regarding disorderly conduct. The suspect was no longer on scene when officers arrived, but was located a short time later running down the 1000 block of W. Commerce reports stated. The male subject, later identified as 27-year-old Kevin Daniel Salazar of Santa Anna, was found to have been drinking and was arrested for public intoxication.
*6:20pm-A concerned citizen located a suitcase in the parking lot of Hastings, 600 N. Center Avenue and brought it to BPD as found property. There was nothing attached to the inside of the suitcase to indicate to whom it belonged. The suitcase contained only items of clothing and shoes.
*10:11pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1500 block of Terrace Drive regarding a noise nuisance. The responding officer arrived to find a male that was extremely bloody lying on the ground. Investigation found that a domestic disturbance had occurred. A warrant will be sought for Assault Family Violence.
* Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 22-year-old Caitlin Rae Martinez for Driving While Intoxicated.
* Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 19-year-old Jonathon Michael Moreno for Driving While Intoxicated.
Monday, January 17
*5:25pm-Brownwood Police responded to 1400 Austin Avenue regarding shoplifting. Brookshire’s management identified two suspects upon the officer’s arrival. This call led to the arrests of 20-year-old Travis Ryan Bessent for Theft of more than $50, less than $500 and 23-year-old William Wayne Lewis, Jr. of Early for Robbery. Stolen were 4 nutcrackers, 3 pkgs. AA batteries, 3 pkgs. AAA batteries, and 4 ears of corn. Total of items stolen were $104.60.
*Early Police arrested 25-year-old Josephine Spottedelk for Criminal Mischief more than $50/less than $500, Public Intoxication, and Failure to Identify.
All arrestees are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
