A traffic stop Wednesday night led to the arrest of a Brownwood woman and discovery of narcotics hidden in her clothing, according to Brown County Sheriff’s officials.
Deputy John Harper was driving in the 700 block of W. Commerce when he noticed a woman that he knew as an unlicensed driver get out of a car at a convenience store and later drive away. Knowing that the driver possessed only an identification card, a traffic stop was made near the intersection of W. Austin Avenue and Beaver Street, Harper’s report states.
The driver, identified as 28-year-old Brittany Dawn Turner, confirmed that she did not have a driver’s license and appeared to be very nervous and on the verge of crying, according to the deputy’s report. Turner stated that she had gone to the store for a friend but that she did have insurance, and claimed that her chest hurt. Dispatch informed Deputy Harper that Turner had a Texas identification card which was suspended for previous charges of no drivers license and no liability insurance, and Turner was subsequently arrested for driving while license suspended/no liability insurance.
According to the report, Turner consented to a search of her vehicle and person, which was completed by Early Police officer Michelle Sheedy with no findings.
Deputy Harper warned Turner twice that if she had possession of any illicit items including narcotics, she should inform him; however, upon a personal search at the Brown County Jail during booking, Turner was found to have packages containing methamphetamine hidden in the underwear crease of her right leg and one package fell to the floor as her clothing was removed, the report states. An additional package stuck to her body as her bra was removed, bringing the total packages found to five, according to the report. Four of the five were found to contain 1.7 grams of methamphetamine, the report states.
Turner was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance – drug free zone due to the traffic stop being within 1000 feet of a playground or public youth center.
In unrelated law enforcement arrests and reports released Thursday, December 19, 2013.
Wednesday, December 18
*8:31 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Avenue H regarding a domestic disturbance.
*12:50 PM – Brownwood Police responded to the 1600 block of Avenue I regarding a domestic disturbance.
*2:13 PM –Brownwood Police were called to the 1500 block of Terrace Drive regarding the violation of a protective order. This call led to the arrest of Joe Knowles for the violation of a protective order, according to the report.
*5:35 PM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to Wal-Mart regarding theft. According to the report, at approximately 4:54 p.m., 27-year-old Carlos Garcia was arrested after being detained by Wal-Mart loss prevention employees for shoplifting merchandise worth over $249.00. Garcia was charged with theft equal or greater than $50 less than $500.
*6:58 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 600 block of Beaver Street regarding an assault. During an investigation, officers learned that two adult males had been arguing and then had a physical altercation in the street, according to the report. According to police, one of the males requested to file a report for assault. The incident is pending further investigation, the report states.
*The Brownwood City Marshal arrested 36-year-old Fredrick Wayne Benson on a Brownwood Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear and an Eastland County warrant for criminal trespass.
*34-year-old Shandra Dawn Douglas was arrested on a warrant related to failure to appear/payment/assault.
*Brownwood Police arrested 53-year-old Joe Glen Duncan on a warrant related to indecency with child exposes and sexual assault child.
*Brownwood Police arrested 39-year-old on a warrant related to assault causes bodily injury family violence.
*Brownwood Police arrested 31-year-old Joe Dell Knowles for violate bond/protective order.
*Brownwood Police arrested 27-year-old Brandon Russell Lawson for failure to appear/criminal nonsupport.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested 56-year-old Sheryl Dawn Scott of May on a warrant related to theft of services equal or greater than $1500 less than $20,000.
*The Brownwood City Marshal arrested 35-year-old Katrina Leann White for failure to appear.
Thursday, December 19
*22-year-old Timothy Glenn Bell turned himself in on an indictment.
*40-year-old Carey Lashawn Vogel turned herself in on a warrant related to driving while intoxicated.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records
