Brown County CID detectives arrested Kevin Sliger, a white male, 35 years of age, who was a primary target of Operation Tangled Web this morning according to Sheriff Bobby Grubbs.
A news release stated that the operation was a lengthy investigation which had netted 53 suspects for methamphetamine trafficking in Brownwood and Brown County. Deputies also arrested Jeanna Hopkins, a white female, 30 years of age, who accompanied Sliger as he fled from officers. Sliger, a fugitive and upper level drug trafficker wanted for engaging in organized crime caused a vehicle accident near Fourth Street and Coggin Avenue and was arrested by officers after a lengthy foot pursuit, according to BSCO officials.
BCSO released the following information:
At about 11:00 a.m. Brown County CID detectives established surveillance on Kevin Sliger (pictured left) who, when he saw officers approaching for arrest, fled in a red Isuzu Rodeo. The chase ensued across several city streets and alleys as deputies observed Hopkins and Sliger throw evidence including currency, methamphetamine, cocaine, and a handgun from the vehicle. Sliger’s vehicle ran a stop sign at the corner of Avenue G and 4th Street (near Coggin Avenue) and was struck by another vehicle. It came to rest in front of Allegiance Emergency Ambulance Service. This disabled Sliger’s vehicle and Sliger fled on foot for about four blocks before being arrested by pursuing officers. Hopkins was arrested at the accident scene. The driver of the other vehicle had minor injuries.
BCSO deputies seized about 14 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of cocaine, less than 2 ounce of marijuana, a .380 semi-automatic pistol, and over $4,000 in currency. Sliger has a lengthy violent criminal history including kidnapping, multiple assaults, multiple drug trafficking offenses, endangerment of a child, tampering with evidence, and multiple evading arrests. He was armed and considered dangerous. In addition to the warrants for engaging in organized crime, Sliger will be charged with offenses out of today’s arrest.
At present, the Tangled Web grand total of suspects is now 54 defendants with 62 charges. Tangled Web began about two years ago, to specifically target methamphetamine traffickers in Brown County. Methamphetamine is an especially dangerous drug and is the catalyst for a number of violence and theft related crimes in Brown County and across the state. This drug is particularly devastating to the human mind and brings about life-long mental dysfunction in most users. Use of methamphetamine is primarily introduced by marijuana and also other drugs such as cocaine.
Lead Investigators include CID Investigators Carlyle Gover and James Stroope. Agencies involved in the round up of suspects include: Brown County Sheriff’s Office – Lead Agency, Brown County District Attorney’s Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Brownwood Police Department.
Pictured at top is the scene after the collision in front of Allegiance Ambulance.
