Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Dec. 4-10, 2019

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 12:13 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the area, but there were no signs of damaged or stolen property.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:31 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:57 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 11:07 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 near Yantis.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:28 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse on PR 5808 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2290 near Mineola, at approximately 2:25 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2954 near Alba, at approximately 2:49 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:12 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 1410 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:22 p.m., in reference to harassment on Loop 564 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2745 near Mineola, at approximately 4:50 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties separated for the night.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Concho near Quitman; at approximately 10:38 p.m. Darilene Benavides, 43, of Quitman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Blackburn St. in Hawkins; at approximately 1:12 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Beaulah St. in Hawkins; at approximately 1:19 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:38 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3428 near Hawkins; at approximately 3:45 a.m. Omar Martinez, 34, of Mineola, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated – Second Offense.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3148 near Quitman, at approximately 8:41 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:27 a.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 1236 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 near Mineola, at approximately 10:03 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:05 a.m., in reference to fraud on Red Leaf Lane near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4575 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:12 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 6314 near Mineola, at approximately 10:34 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:55 a.m., in reference to fraud on PR 6645 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 12:50 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:27 p.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3230 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:52 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 26, was found deceased at his residence. This case has been forwarded to other agency.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4918 near Quitman, at approximately 9:51 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. David Martinez, 29, of Quitman, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury of Family/Household Member – Impede Breathing/Circulation.
At 10:18 p.m., horses were reported out on CR 3689 near Hawkins.

Friday, Dec. 6

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 37 near Mineola; at approximately 2:18 a.m. Kenneth McDade, 30, of Lindale, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2749 near Mineola, at approximately 2:32 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and everything was OK.
At 9:18 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1941 near Yantis.
At 10:10 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Alba.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2110 near Quitman, at approximately 11:39 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined it was an accident.
At 4:29 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to PR 8699 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:18 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 69 near Como, at approximately 9:34 p.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the area, but there were no signs of damaged or stolen property.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 10:22 p.m. Andrew Miller, 37, of Mineola, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1681 near Alba; at approximately 11:49 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1975 near Yantis, at approximately 12:34 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and they separated for the night.
At 9:06 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3990 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:27 p.m., in reference to a scam on Comanche near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4540 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:35 p.m., in reference to theft. Deputies spoke with the individuals and determined no offense occurred.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:56 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief on CR 1226 near Quitman. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3273 near Quitman, at approximately 5:13 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 515 near Winnsboro; at approximately 8:09 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 11:18 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.

Sunday, Dec. 8

At 12:24 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2800 near Mineola.
At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1388 near Yantis.
At 11:10 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HYW 69 Mineola, at approximately 1:47 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 2:14 p.m., in reference to possible criminal trespass on HWY 80 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Alba, at approximately 4:19 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 4:22 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3600 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:14 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 37 near Quitman; at approximately 7:43 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 11:28 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.

Monday, Dec. 9

Deputies were dispatched to CR 1912 near Yantis, at approximately 1:08 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and determined no offense occurred.
At 10:43 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:11 p.m., in reference to a possible theft on FM 779 near Alba. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3900 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:27 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Scott Booth, 41, of Groves, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence and outstanding warrants.
Deputies were dispatched to Whitefoot near Quitman, at approximately 5:55 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3955 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:11 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and cleared the incident.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 7:31 p.m. Alex Braswell, 31, of Hawkins, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4400 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:02 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3984 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:27 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. James Cox, 41, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Interference with Public Duties and Resist Arrest Search or Transport.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

At 12:19 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 515 near Alba; at approximately 1:52 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
At 4:05 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:58 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:37 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Jerry Trimble, 71, of Hawkins, was arrested for Assault.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:17 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2370 near Alba. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on HWY 69 near Mineola; at approximately 7:22 p.m. Cristy Batchelor, 46, of Frankston, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1975 near Yantis, at approximately 7:37 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies made contact with the individuals and determined it was a civil matter.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Como, at approximately 10:27 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.

Agency Assists

Between the dates of December 4 and December 10, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following:

Quitman Police Department
Mineola Police Department and Emergency Medical Services

Jail Count

Total Jail Count –137 inmate, 110 males and 27 females.

Reminders from Sheriff Castloo

If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.