Brown County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance Thursday afternoon which led to the arrest of a Brownwood man on multiple charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and other charges.
According to BCSO Patrol Sergeant John Fincher, the disturbance developed when 30-year-old Collin David Matthews borrowed a truck from the complainant for what was supposed to be a few hours and did not bring it back after four days. The complainant, her 16-year-old son and a friend went to retrieve the vehicle from Matthews and an argument ensued, stated Fincher. Matthews allegedly was yelling and pointed a 9mm hand gun at all three, according to BCSO officials. As the complainant, her son and friend left the scene of the disturbance, she called law enforcement Fincher said.
Matthews ran to a mobile home of a neighbor and attempted to hide the gun in a back bedroom according to Fincher. The neighbor stated that he and his son had just woken from a nap when Matthews came into the house asking for a drink of water, according to the report. Matthews lives in a camper trailer which does not have running water but that is located on the property of this neighbor, said Fincher.
Deputies asked for consent to search the mobile home, which was granted, and found the gun hidden in a chair in the back bedroom, said Fincher.
According to Fincher, the situation could have turned out much differently.
“This very easily could have turned out a lot worse, as the gun was found with one round chambered and a fully loaded 15 round clip attached,” said Fincher.
Matthews was arrested and charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon.
Other unrelated law enforcement reports released Friday, July 6, 2012:
Friday, June 29
*1:45pm-Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a walk-in complainant regarding the theft of a firearm. According to the report, while the complainant was out of town, BCSO deputies responded to welfare check at his home. The complainant was told all of his firearms were removed from the residence and were held at his nearest neighbor’s home, the report states. When he returned home, he picked up the guns from his neighbor’s home; however he is now missing a .38 special handgun from the home. The neighbor did not remember seeing the .38 special handgun, according to the report.
Tuesday, July 3
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft of a homemade pontoon boat. According to the report, the incident occurred between April 21 and July 3rd. The boat is valued at approximately $1200, the report states.
Wednesday, July 4
*2:04pm-Brownwood Police were called to the area of Avenue B and Durham Avenue regarding a domestic disturbance. According to the report, the officer met with a father and son who were arguing.
*A Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy met a complainant at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center regarding an assault with injury. According to the report, the complainant stated that while picking up her boyfriend’s two young sons from their caregiver, an argument occurred between the complainant and the caregiver. The complainant took the boys to their home in the north Lake Brownwood area and was later met by the caretaker as she exited the home, the report states. The complainant stated that she felt threatened and pushed the caretaker away from her and then a physical altercation ensued, according to the report. The complainant received abrasions to the right side of her head and face, a laceration to the inside of her mouth and an abrasion to her right shoulder as a result of the incident, the report states.
Thursday, July 5
*7:44am-Brownwood Police were called to the 500 block of E. Commerce, the Brownwood Coliseum, regarding theft. According to the report, an unknown suspect(s) stole two flags from the flag pole at the coliseum and damaged the flag rope used to hang the flags.
*10:00am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of 3rd Street regarding a stolen vehicle. According to the report, the complainant stated that her 2000 Hyundai had been taken without her permission, along with her medication, a wallet containing cash and several other items from her purse. At 2:52pm, Brownwood Police were called to the complainant’s home regarding an assault. According to the report, the complainant was assaulted during the return of the vehicle by the suspect. A suspect has been identified; however, no arrest had been made at the time of the report.
*10:25am-Brownwood Police made a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Carnegie Street regarding an improper right turn. According to the report, the driver, identified as 39-year-old Lucilla Ortega, was found to have a suspended Texas Driver’s License. Ortega was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions.
*1:22pm-Brownwood Police met a complainant at the law enforcement center regarding debit card abuse.
*1:32pm-Brownwood Police received a report of the theft of a motor vehicle. According to the report, the complainant’s 1998 Blue Ford Expedition was stolen.
*3:32pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Main Blvd regarding theft or possibly the burglary of a residence. According to the report, the residence was found to have been entered without permission by an unknown subject while the owner was away. A wallet was taken from inside the residence, the report states.
*4:52pm-Brownwood Police responded to the 1800 block of 1st Street regarding a domestic disturbance. According to the report, the complainant stated that her juvenile daughter had become violent during an argument, hitting and biting her on both arms.
*4:58pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 2400 block of Crockett Driver, Child Protective Services, regarding a female who was possibly intoxicated. According to the report, the complainant advised that a female, identified as 30-year-old Sequia Newman, was intoxicated and was causing issues with her at the CPS office. Newman was arrested for Public Intoxication and taken to the Brown County Jail where she was later uncooperative during book-in and caused injury to a jailer, the report states. Newman was additionally charged with Assault on a Public Servant.
*4:59pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Austin Avenue where they received a report of assault family violence.
*5:30pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1300 block of 16th Street regarding the burglary of a habitation. According to the report, the complainants stated that they had left their residence to get gas and wash their car and upon returning, found their home to have been burglarized. An all-in-one desktop computer, wireless router and U.S. currency totaling $2000 was reported to have been stolen from the house. According to police, a relative was named as a possible suspect. After investigation, the relative, identified as 32-year-old Joey Huizar and 36-year-old Angela Phillips-Lovett were found to be in possession of the stolen property, with exception of the stolen cash, the report states. In addition, the suspects were found to be in possession of a glass smoking pipe which tested positive for residue of methamphetamine and 0.7 grams of methamphetamine and packaging, the report states. Huizar and Phillips-Lovett were both arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Grade 1 less than 1 gram in a Drug Free Zone and Burglary of a Habitation.
*9:24pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1000 block of Vincent Street regarding a hit and run. According to the report, in an attempt to speak to a witness, evidence of drug use was encountered at an adjacent residence which led to the arrest of 19-year-old Blaze Douglas for Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces.
*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 54-year-old Matthew Derek Adams of Blanket for Driving While Intoxicated
Friday, July 6
*12:51am-Brownwood Police made a traffic stop in the 2500 block of Stephen F. Austin to check the welfare of a driver, identified as 45-year-old Javier Zuniga, who was found to be intoxicated, according to police reports. Zuniga was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd and Driving While License Invalid/No Insurance.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
