On Sunday, February 5th around 3 p.m. a Brownwood Police Officer was dispatched to a park near the 2000 block of Coggin Avenue regarding a report of narcotic/drug activity. Upon arrival, the officer noted a black Escalade parked, and the “smell of burnt marijuana.”
The officer made contact with the driver, James Nix. The officer asked Nix to step out of the vehicle. After questioning from the officer, Nix pointed to the middle console of the vehicle and stated that marijuana was stored inside. Nix then also told the officer his children were currently playing at the park, and asked if he could contact a family member to pick them up. After the children were situated, the officer arrested James Nix for Possession of Marijuana in a Drug Free Zone, less than 2 ounces.
Law enforcement arrests and reports released Monday, February 6, 2017. All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Blotter information compiled from local law enforcement reports and jail records.
Friday, February 3rd
*1:58 p.m. Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Broadway Street in reference to a burglary. A storage building showed signs of forced entry and several items were noted to have been stolen, including: Star Trek and Dungeons and Dragons Board Games, a large wooden chest labeled “David,” and a purple dragon statue.
Saturday, February 4th
*3:16 p.m. Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of 3rd Street in reference to an assault. Known suspects were listed, and a report was filed.
*3:49 p.m. Brownwood Police responded to a call from Payless Shoe Store on Commerce Street regarding a theft. Upon arrival, a complainant stated a male and a female stole three pairs of shoes. A report was filed.
*5:02 p.m. Brownwood Police conducted a traffic stop near the corner of 15th and Coggin Avenue. A search of the vehicle was conducted and numerous narcotics were located. A male passenger admitted the items were his, and officers arrested Mario Guerra for Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana. Items noted in the report included: over 3 grams of Methamphetamine, a Glass Pipe used to smoke methamphetamine, Digital Scales, a pink baggie with Marijuana Seeds, two smaller bags of Marijuana, and a plastic bag containing a “partially smoked” Marijuana Cigarette, along with a small butane torch.
*11:59 p.m. Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Avenue C for a 911 emergency call. This call led to the arrest of two juveniles for Interference with Duties of a Public Servant/Resisting Arrest or Transport.
Sunday, February 6th
Early Police Officers responded to the Heartland Mall parking lot to a reported domestic disturbance between a male and female. As Officers arrived the female was leaving, officers stopped the female to question her about the disturbance. The female was identified as Crystal Marie Chapa. When ask about the disturbance the female replied “yeah I slapped him because he was talking crap to me.”