A Brownwood man was arrested after he allegedly struck a pedestrian at a local convenience store and then fled the scene Monday night, according to law enforcement officials.
According to police reports, 64-year-old Johnny Lee Strickland was driving a black Dodge pickup when he struck a clerk at the Allsup’s convenience store, located at 910 Early Blvd in Early, at approximately 10:12pm and then fled the scene.
A license plate number was provided and Strickland was located at his home on 6th Street in Brownwood shortly after the incident where he was found to be intoxicated, police said. Strickland was arrested by Brownwood Police officers for Driving While Intoxicated. Strickland provided a blood specimen as evidence and was transported to the Brown County Jail.
Early Police Chief David Mercer said that when the clerk was struck, she landed on Strickland’s pickup and clung to it for a short while; beating on it and yelling for him to stop until she fell off of the truck, going underneath the vehicle.
Mercer stated that the clerk declined transport to the emergency room at the time; however, Tuesday morning she reported an increased amount of pain and went to see her own doctor for evaluation of her injuries. Mercer stated that the clerk was “very lucky.”
Mercer said that Strickland will face an additional charge of felony failure to stop and render aid for the hit and run of the clerk.
In other unrelated law enforcement arrests and reports released Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
Monday, August 27
*8:13am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Coggin Avenue regarding a bicycle found in a dumpster at the location. The bicycle was transported to the Brownwood Police Department where it was secured in the impound until it can be properly identified and claimed by its owner.
*11:05am-Brownwood Police were called to the 1900 block of Austin Avenue regarding the burglary of a habitation. According to the report, the complainant stated that he had realized that several items have been stolen out of his residence. The burglary of a habitation and forgery of a financial instrument have been investigated.
*12:00pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 400 block of Wesley Street regarding theft. According to the report, the complainant stated that audio equipment had been stolen from the Greater Faith Church sometime the previous week. Suspect information was provided and the complainant did wish to pursue criminal charges for the offense.
*1:35pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 400 block of N. Broadway regarding a burglary of a building. According to the report, a storage building had been broken into and electronic devices valued at $7000 were taken. The complainant wished to pursue criminal charges for the offense.
*10:20pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the Brownwood Regional Medical Center emergency room regarding an assault. According to the report, the victim stated that her live in boyfriend struck her several times in the back of the head and the right side of her body.
*11:37pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 1700 block of Comanche Street regarding the burglary of a habitation. According to the report, a 60-inch LG television valued at $1000 was stolen from the residence.
Tuesday, August 28
*Brown County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Michelle Monique Reiter for Assault with Injury Family Violence.
All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
