Brownwood Police are searching for a man who fled after police responded to a possible accident early Saturday morning. The man is described as being in his 20s, black skin, possibly 5’5” to 5’8” in height, weighing 135-160 pounds and wearing a white muscle shirt and blue jean shorts.
According to Brownwood Police Department, an officer was dispatched at 2:49am after reporting parties advised they heard what they thought sounded like a vehicle crashing into something. The officer stated that as he arrived in the area, he heard a noise that sounded like a vehicle’s tire rubbing against something hard. As he turned down Slayden, he believed he was getting closer and turned into the Camelot apartments where he found a black male talking on a cell phone and standing at the back area of a vehicle near the basketball court of the complex. The officer approached the man and asked him what he was doing and the man stated that he was changing a tire, the report states.
As the officer walked to the passenger side of the car he noted damage to the right front quarter panel of the vehicle, the report states. When the officer asked about the damage, the man fled the scene, leading the officer in a foot chase across a nearby open field, outrunning the officer and escaping.
After searching the vehicle for clues to why the male would have fled, officers found nothing suspicious inside the vehicle which would have given the suspect a motive to flee from the officer, the report states. After checking the vehicle’s identifiers, it was found that the vehicle was allegedly stolen while the owner was asleep. The owner admitted that he usually leaves the vehicle unlocked and that he had left the keys in it. He stated that he only uses the vehicle as transportation to and from work and that it is in poor condition.
Further investigation led to the discovery of a black Ford Mustang, parked in the 2300 block of 4th Street, which was believed to have been struck by the suspect’s vehicle and having damage to its driver’s side which was consistent with being side swiped. At the request of the owner of the Mustang, several criminal charges have been filed.
BPD is continuing their investigation and is actively searching for the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call the Brownwood Police at 325-646-2525.
In other unrelated law enforcement reports and arrests released Monday, August 20, 2012:
Thursday, August 16
*8:59pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of 4th Street regarding theft.
Friday, August 17
*8:15am-Brownwood Police responded to the 300 block of E. Commerce regarding the burglary of a vehicle. According to the report, a chainsaw valued at approximately $300 was taken from the vehicle.
*1:23pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 3800 block of 4th Street regarding theft. According to the report, the manager of the convenience store stated that two male subjects had stolen four sacks of ice and four cases of bottled water from the store. Suspect information was provided; however no arrest had been made at the time of the report.
*2:37pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2200 block of Coggin Avenue regarding theft. According to the report, the complainant stated that several items of electronics were stolen sometime between August 3rd and August 10th. The items were valued at approximately $2800.00, the report states. The investigation is ongoing.
*4:11pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1300 block of Coggin Avenue regarding theft. According to the report, the complainant was at the laundry mat and put his clothes into the dryer; then went to run an errand while he waited. When he returned, the laundry had been stolen from the dryer, the report states. The complainant estimated the value of the stolen clothing to be approximately $500.
*8:32pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1000 block of W. Commerce, the Oasis, regarding harassment. According to the report, a female complainant stated that a male subject had been following her around town for approximately a week. A stalking report has been filed, according to police.
*10:54pm-Brownwood Police met with a complainant at the Law Enforcement Center regarding a terroristic threat.
Saturday, August 18
*1:49am-Brownwood Police were called to the 600 block of 3rd Street, after a Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy checked on a suspicious male in the area. This call led to the arrest of 27-year-old Isaiah James Escamilla for Public Intoxication.
*8:28am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Coggin Avenue regarding criminal mischief. According to the report, the complainant stated that three tires on two separate vehicles had been punctured and were now flat.
*8:38pm-A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy was called to a residence in Blanket where an assault had occurred. According to the report, when the deputy arrived he saw a female, identified as 39-year-old Cynthia Hodges of Blanket, leaning on the porch railing with a towel on her right hand. As the deputy checked on the female, a man who identified himself as a family member stated that Hodges had come to his residence to drink some alcohol one last time before she goes to prison. According to the relative, Hodges became extremely intoxicated and when he tried to get her to “sleep it off,” she became very angry and began pushing, hitting and scratching him, the report states. Hodges was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
*10:20am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of 9th Street regarding theft. According to the report, sterling silverware valued at $3200, $600 cash, prescription medication and a tiller were stolen from the complainant’s residence. A suspect has been named; however, no arrest has been made.
*10:35am-Brownwood Police were called to the 600 block of W. Commerce. According to the report, this call led to the arrest of 66-year-old Albert Eugene Langehennig of Coleman for Public Intoxication.
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old John Phillip Couch for Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 greater than 1 gram less than 4 grams.
Sunday, August 19
*3:17am-Brownwood Police made a stop on a pedestrian in the 1500 block of Austin Avenue. The male was issued a criminal trespass warning for a residence in the 2200 block of Elizabeth Drive.
*3:26am-Brownwood Police were called to the 500 block of E. Commerce Street regarding an assault.
*3:42am-Brownwood Police were called to the 2000 block of Avenue I regarding an assault. According to the report, this call led to the arrest of 47-year-old Gary Wayne Hale, Sr. of Santa Anna for Assault Family Violence.
*11:09am-Brownwood Police were called to the 3300 block of Stephen F. Austin regarding an assault with injury (dating violence) and a criminal trespass warning was requested.
*11:19am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 3300 block of Stephen F. Austin regarding the burglary of a habitation. According to the report, sometime between August 18th and 19th, someone stole several firearms and firearm related items from his residence. No forced entry was found at the residence and information regarding subjects who may have had access to the property during that period was gathered.
*12:01pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 700 block of W. Commerce regarding a weapons offense. According to the report, the complainant stated that 71-year-old Clovis Shipp had threatened him with a .22 long rifle. Shipp was located at 401 W. Commerce, Wal-Mart, by officers and arrested on Disorderly Conduct charges and the weapon was seized as evidence, the report states. A statement of facts was taken from the complainant and two witnesses.
*12:10pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2100 block of Main Blvd. regarding an intoxicated driver. According to the report, the call led to the arrest of 34-year-old Wayne Lee Manchester of Early for Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15.
*Early Police arrested 49-year-old Denisa Ann Johnston for Assault Family Violence.
Monday, August 20
*Brownwood Police arrested 22-year-old Kyle Lee Pena of Comanche for Failure to Identify.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
