Brownwood Police responded to the report of suspicious activity in the 1100 block of Magnolia which led to the arrest of a man on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon late Friday night.
According to the report, BPD responded at approximately 11:18 p.m. to a report of a disturbance, where a caller had reported something suspicious near a residence in the 1100 block of Magnolia and that a subject had yelled out, “You cut my face.” Prior to officers’ arrival, several more 911 calls were received.
When officers arrived, it was discovered that a 35-year-old male and a 28-year-old male had been assaulted by a 32-year-old male with a single edged razor blade because they had confronted the suspect over money the suspect had allegedly stolen in an earlier drug transaction to purchase “speed” or methamphetamine. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old David Ray Bishop.
According to the report, the parties involved had varying accounts of what had occurred prior to officer’s arrival. The two victims were related and stated that Bishop owed one of them money, according to police reports. It was determined during the investigation that Bishop had used a single edged razor blade, the type used in box cutters, to cut one victim on his head and face and to lacerate the other victim’s face from immediately below the right eye, down the cheek and under his nose.
The victims were evaluated by Guardian EMS personnel who administered first aid, the report states. The first victim refused to be transported; however, the second victim was transported to Brownwood Regional Medical Center emergency room where doctors determined that his injury would require stitches and super glue to close the facial laceration.
Due to Bishop’s actions and the injuries received by both victims, Bishop was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, according to the officer’s report. Bishop was being held in the Brown County Jail in lieu of $60,000 bonds as of Monday morning.
In other unrelated law enforcement arrests and reports released Monday, December 30, 2013:
Monday, December 23
*4:58 PM – Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the burglary of a vehicle. According to the report, the female victim stated that her Chevy pickup broke down near the 5300 block of FM 1689, near a dairy, and before the complainant could have it towed, someone entered the vehicle and stole her Hi-Point .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol and took the battery from the truck.
*A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to County Road 521 in Bangs regarding trespassing. According to the report, two separate unoccupied residences had been broken into, where kitchen appliances and electrical wire had been removed without the owner’s consent. Both residences suffered extensive damage to the walls, floors and ceilings, the report states.
Tuesday, December 24
*3:45 PM – A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a property on County Road 135 regarding criminal mischief. According to the report, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM this date, a known suspect had forced open an electronically opened gate to gain entry to the property. As he was leaving, the suspect allegedly pulled on the gate causing the gate opener to be damaged as well as the gate itself, the report states.
*A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy met with a complainant at the law enforcement center regarding found property. According to the report, a gun along with a number of replicated swords, VHS cassettes, audio cassettes, backpacks, PlayStation II items and a pellet gun were found at the rest stop in the 7400 block of S. US Hwy 84/183 near Zephyr.
Thursday, December 26
*6:11 PM – Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report of theft at a residence on County Road 135. According to the report, property valued at approximately $350 was missing from the property.
*11:56 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 2100 block of 4th Street for a welfare concern. According to the report, the officer arrived to find several minors in the residence consuming alcoholic beverages. Citations were issued to the minors and they were released to their parents, the report states.
*A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to County Road 237 regarding a burglary of a habitation and theft of a firearm. According to the report, the complainant stated that the firearm was stolen from his home and a possible suspect was named. The deputy noted that there were physical signs of attempted forced entry to the home, the report states. The suspect denied any knowledge of the break in and theft, according to the report.
Friday, December 27
*11:45 AM – Brown County Sheriff’s Office executed a warrant served at the home of Michael James Pittman, in the 3200 block of Stephen F. Austin in Brownwood. According to the report, Pittman gave consent to investigators to search his home for a wanted person. During the search, a small baggie of methamphetamine residue along with a pill bottle (with no label) containing 4.2 grams of Risperidone and another pill bottle (no labeling) of 12.3 grams of Naproxin were located in Pittman’s roommate’s bedroom, the report states. Pittman surrendered a light bulb with methamphetamine residue, a baggie of marijuana that was located inside a pill bottle which also contained a small zipper baggie containing methamphetamine residue, according to the report. Pittman also surrendered a metal pipe with marijuana residue and a pill bottle (with the label removed) with 10 pills of Tramadol, the report states. Several items indicative of illegal drug use were seized as evidence, according to the deputy’s report. Pittman was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1 less than 1 gram in a drug free zone, possession of a dangerous drug and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces. Pittman’s roommate, identified as Eric Edward Babcock, was also arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1 less than 1 gram in a drug free zone, possession of a controlled substance penalty group 3 less than 28 grams and possession of a dangerous drug.
*5:11 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to Brownwood Regional Medical Center where an employee reported an incident of terroristic threat. According to the report, the complainant identified herself as the victim and her boyfriend as the suspect.
*Brownwood Police arrested 30-year-old Billy Wayne Barrow for assault causes bodily injury family violence.
*The Brownwood City Marshal arrested 23-year-old Jacoby Clint Martinez of Early on a warrant related to two counts driving while license invalid and noise nuisance.
*20-year-old Christopher B. Rose turned himself in on a warrant related to assault causes bodily injury family violence.
*The Brownwood City Marshal arrested 30-year-old Sheila Michele Sloan on a warrant related to open storage in yards.
*27-year-old Robert Brian White was arrested on a warrant related to a parole violation.
Saturday, December 28
*2:08 PM – Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to a property on County Road 258 where a high game fence was cut. The deputy met with the property owner and observed that a hole approximately 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide had been cut into the fence, the report states. There were no suspects identified at the time of the report.
*3:08 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 600 block of 3rd Street regarding a domestic disturbance. According to the report, a male subject stated that he had been assaulted by his wife. The incident was documented, the report states.
*7:08 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 900 block of Avenue B regarding theft. According to the report, the complainant stated that her DVD player had been stolen Christmas night by her ex-boyfriend.
*10:28 PM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 500 block of W. Commerce Street regarding an accident at a local restaurant. During the investigation, the driver of one of the involved vehicles was found to be intoxicated. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Jimme Wayne Huse of Zephyr, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 28-year-old Matthew Steven McMillan of Coleman for driving while intoxicated 2nd.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Brandon Jamall Payne of Bangs on a Taylor County warrant related to assault family violence.
*Early Police arrested 28-year-old Dawson Wade Williford of Colorado for unlawful carrying weapon and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces.
Sunday, December 29
*7:22 AM – Brownwood Police were called to the 700 block of 3rd Street regarding the theft of a refrigerator.
*9:31 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 600 block of 3rd Street regarding a vicious dog running loose. According to the report, the complainant stated that when she attempted to leave for work, the neighbor’s dog came at her in an aggressive manner and that she was unable to make it to her vehicle and had to retreat back into her residence. The dog’s owner was located, identified and issued a citation for animal running at large.
*10:53 AM – Brownwood Police responded to the 1500 block of Terrace Drive regarding child abuse/neglect. According to the report, a mother identified as 23-year-old Kandace Nicole Carr had left her 4-month-old and 2-year-old children alone in their apartment while she went to work. Carr was located and placed under arrest charged with two counts of abandon/endanger child with intent to return.
*11:21 AM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Washington Street regarding disorderly conduct. According to the report, the complainant’s vehicle had been damaged at the above location. A possible suspect was identified and information obtained to document the incident, the report states.
*11:46 AM – Brownwood Police were called to the 400 block of E. Commerce Street regarding theft. According to the report, the complainant stated that someone had stolen his wedding ring from his motel room.
*7:25 PM – Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of LaMonte regarding harassment. According to the report, the investigation determined that a 25-year-old female had been stalking her former boyfriend/common law husband, a 28-year-old male. The stalking involved text messages, Facebook messages, sitting in front of the male’s family home and voice mails, the report states.
*7:49 PM – Brownwood Police were called to the 1700 block of Good Shepherd Drive regarding a civil matter involving property in a storage shed. During the call, it became known to the officer that the complainant was pushed by her ex-husband in her abdomen resulting in pain. An investigation into assault, threat or offensive touch family member was begun.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 25-year-old Ricky Burl Dehay II of Zephyr for driving while intoxicated 2nd.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
