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| Manuel Gomez, III | Maribel Mireles Mascorro |
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| Roy Lee Ortega | Monica Rene Ortega Sanford |
The Early Police Department, Brownwood Police Department and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office executed a search and arrest warrant at a home in the 900 block of Roanoke Street in Brownwood around 1am Wednesday morning. Early Police Officers received information regarding the possibility of drugs being sold at the location the day before, according to Early Police Chief David Mercer. This information combined with information collected by the Brownwood PD and BCSO prompted the warrant execution.
Officers arrested Maribel Mireles Mascorro, Roy Lee Ortega, Monica Rene Ortega Sanford and Manuel Gomez, III at the house. Mercer said that methamphetamine was found in the house along with packaging material, scales, and drug writing.
After questioning the individuals, Mascorro who is pregnant, admitted to smoking methamphetamine earlier that day, Mercer said. Officers report that they also located a canister of CS gas in the residence which could have been serious safety threat to residents in the area.
“The house is located across from the East Elementary which is a drug free zone but also posed a great threat to the safety of the kids with the amount of drug transactions that have been occurring at the residence,” Mercer said in a press release.
All four were charged with Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Grade 1 equal or less than 1g Drug Free Zone. Gomez received an additional charge of Prohibited Weapon.
Other law enforcement arrests and reports released Thursday, April 21, 2011.
Monday, April 18
*Brown County Sheriff’s Deputies met with a complainant and caretaker of ranch in Brownwood regarding the burglary of a habitation. According to the report, the complainant had gone to the home around 12:00pm and found the door had damage caused by someone breaking into the home. Although many drawers and doors had been opened, the only item found to be stolen was an older model television, probably a 27-inch unit valued at approximately $100.
Wednesday, April 20
*11:25pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1800 block of 1st Street regarding a domestic disturbance. Both the husband and wife declined to pursue charges at this time; however, an informational report was filed.
*Brownwood Police arrested 21-year-old Gary Vimmer for Possession of a Dangerous Drug.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
*12:30am-A Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy made a traffic stop and identified the driver as 40-year-old Michael Yabut of Montgomery, Texas. During the investigation of the stop, Yabut surrendered anabolic steroids form his suit case reports state. He told the deputy that he got the steroids from an unknown person at the gym where he works. A search of the vehicle was conducted, a handgun was located under the driver’s seat and second handgun was located in the trunk of the vehicle according to the report. Yabut was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 3, over 28 grams and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.
All arrestees are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
