Early Police Department officer received a call of a burglary at the Pate’s Hardware store in the 1100 block of Early Blvd in Early on Thursday, March 24, 2016. The burglary occurred in the early morning hours and is believed to have occurred between 5:00 a.m. and 5:50 a.m.
According to Early Police Chief David Mercer, the actors broke out the front glass door by throwing a brick through the glass to make entry. Once inside, the actors took 9 chainsaws, 2 concrete saws and a blower totaling just over $7000, Mercer stated. Just before the burglary was discovered, officers received a call of a burglary alarm at Doc’s Pharmacy at 1200 CC Woodson Road.
A Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy drove by Pates Hardware store en route to assist the Early PD officer with the alarm call when he observed a white Dodge Charger in Pate’s parking lot. It is unknown if the alarm call had anything to do with the Pate’s burglary. Another witness observed a white 4 door car, possibly a Dodge Charger backed up to the front door with 2 individuals standing outside.
The Early Police Department asks anyone that may have seen anything or that has any information to please contact the Early Police Department at 325-646-5322.In other unrelated law enforcement arrests and reports released Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Monday, March 28
*A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a Brown County residence regarding a firearm being discharged across property lines. According to the report, a bullet crossed into the complainant’s property and entered a home which is under construction, damaging an insulated tin wall. The bullet was reported to have traveled across the residence and exited through a window on the other side of the home, the deputy reported. The damage to the property is estimated at $350.
Brownwood Police arrested 51-year-old Tina Ribble Fishman of Brownwood on a warrant related to failure to appear/theft of property greater than $20 less than $500 by check.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Donald Gene Gilbert of Brownwood on a parole warrant.
*Brownwood Police arrested 38-year-old Jason Brock San Miguel of Worton, Texas for driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Theodore Lindsey Swanson of Brownwood on a warrant related to motion to adjudicate/theft of property.
Tuesday, March 29
*A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a northern Brown County subdivision near Lake Brownwood to the report of criminal mischief. According to the report, the complainant showed the deputy where a vehicle had pushed the subdivision gate open with a vehicle, damaging the gate and gaining entrance to the property. The damage to the gate was estimated at $15,000 to repair, the report states. The deputy drove around the subdivision and was unable to locate a damaged vehicle.
*Brownwood Police arrested 23-year-old Orion Peters of Brownwood for duty on striking unattended vehicle.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
