March 8th
No major incidents to report.
March 9th
At 6:55 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1804 and CR 2786 in Mineola.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4490 in Winnsboro at 7:14 a.m. on a burglary call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had gone through her daughter’s duffle bag during the night and stolen money out of it. When she woke up on the morning of the 9th, she found her daughter’s wallet on the floor with the money missing. The investigation is continuing.
At 7:29 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 in Quitman.
At 10:42 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966, just north of 1410 in Quitman.
At 12:12 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154 @ CR 3138 in Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to State Highway 11 in Winnsboro at 3:57 p.m. on a burglary call. The reporting party discovered that the side door to her house had been kicked in. Nothing appeared to be missing from the house, but she requested extra patrol in the area.
Deputies took a phone report at 5:35 p.m. from an individual who reported a Yeti cooler, valued between $300-$400, stolen from the back of his truck. The truck was parked on CR 2610 in Mineola. The investigators will follow-up on this case.
Deputies were dispatched at 5:53 p.m. to CR 2943 in Alba on a theft call. The reporting party stated that an unknown person had stolen a 6 x 12 trailer from his property. The investigation is continuing.
At 10:57 p.m., deputies observed a vehicle failing to maintain a single lane of travel. Upon conducting a traffic stop, the deputy made contact with the driver who advised that she did not have a driver’s license. Brangie Barton, 38, of Winnsboro was arrested for No Driver’s License.
March 10th
At 6:20 p.m., an individual came to the Sheriff’s Office to report a theft that had occurred on PR 7864 in Hawkins. She stated that a known individual had taken her towing hitch valued at $500.00 from her residence. Investigators will follow up.
March 11th
Deputies were dispatched to FM 1254 in Mineola at 2:03 p.m. on a criminal trespass call. The complainant reported that she had come home at 9:00 a.m. to find that an unknown person had kicked in boards that covered a portion of her living room window. Her dog had also been stabbed with a knife so she transported him to the vet for treatment before contacting the sheriff’s office. A neighbor reported hearing a loud commotion coming from her residence the previous night. The investigation is ongoing.
At 2:08 p.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 in Yantis in reference to a dog attack. The complainant reported that a neighbor’s 2 dogs had attacked and killed her dog. Another neighbor stated that these dogs had attacked her dog twice last year, the 2nd time resulting in her dog’s death. Pet owners…please remember that you are responsible for your pet’s actions.
At 3:14 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3940.
At 4:13 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1600/CR 1610 in Alba.
March 12th
At 10:19 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966, just north of FM 515.
Deputies were dispatched to West FM 515 in Quitman at 5:00 p.m. on a burglary of a vehicle call. The complainant reported that a known person had stolen some items from inside of his truck. The investigation is ongoing.
At 5:32 p.m., deputies were dispatched to County Road 3875 in Mineola on a theft call. The reporting party stated that an unknown person had stolen a bicycle valued at $200.00 from his residence. The investigation is continuing.
At 8:41 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 4636.
At 9:30 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779.
March 13th
At 12:19 a.m., a donkey was reported out on Highway 80 at FM 2422.
At 2:39 p.m., cows were reported out on PR 6325 in Mineola.
A deputy met with a complainant in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 3:30 p.m. to report possible fraud. Time Warner Cable had charged his accounts on 4 occasions without his permission. An unknown person had opened an account with Time Warner Cable, but used the complainant’s bank information.
At 4:06 p.m., a deputy met with a complainant in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office regarding a criminal mischief. The complainant reported that someone had intentionally scratched the driver’s side of her vehicle. Repair to the car is estimated to be approximately $500.00. The investigation is continuing.
At 7:26 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 779/CR 2980 in Alba.
Deputies stopped a vehicle at FM 14 and CR 2869 on traffic at approximately 11:50 p.m. The driver didn’t have his driver’s license or identification. Once the driver was identified, the deputy was notified that he had an outstanding warrant. Charles Kartney James, 33, of Mineola was arrested for a Smith County warrant.
March 14th
At 12:28 a.m., donkeys were reported out on Highway 80, 1-2 miles east of Mineola.
At 1:56 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088.
At 8:51 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4186 in Quitman.
At 9:25 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 779 about 1 mile from Highway 37.
Deputies were dispatched at 9:28 a.m. to Highway 182 in Alba in reference to a possible burglary. The reporting party arrived at the location to find damage to the rear door of the building and damage to several doors and a window and damage to the shed door. All of the rooms and closets had been rummaged through and a television was missing. The case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2660 in Mineola at 9:57 a.m. on a burglary of a building call. The reporting party stated that a known person had taken items from his barn and then sold them. The investigation is continuing.
At 12:38 p.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 1612 in Alba on a theft call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had stolen a 5 x 10 trailer from his property. The case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:02 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 154/CR 3230 in Quitman.
At 7:18 p.m., cows were reported out on Highway 69, just east of 779 in Golden.
At 9:21 p.m., cows were reported out on 2869, 3-4 miles north of 2088.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2970 in Mineola at 9:46 p.m. regarding an assault. The victim reported that she had been in a vehicle with an acquaintance when he began to assault her. She managed to get out of the vehicle and ran through the woods to escape him. A witness heard her screams, called 911 on her behalf and waited with her until the deputies arrived. This case has been forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
At 10:55 p.m., donkeys were reported out on Highway 80, 2 miles out of Mineola.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
