Texans Can Protect Themselves From Motor Vehicle Crimes, Including Auto Theft
Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Recommends: “If You Like It – Lock It.” News Release — December 14, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas – Don’t let the Grinch – or auto burglars and thieves – steal your joy this holiday season. The risk of having your car or valuables stolen increases while shopping and traveling during the holidays. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) reminds Texans: “If You Like It – Lock It.” Texans...
Tis The Season … Be Sure To Lock Vehicles To Guard Against Burglary
Tis the season, for love, peace and good will. Unfortunately, it’s also a season in which some “shop” others’ unlocked vehicles for personal gain – taking Christmas presents and valuable items left in other’s vehicles. Thus, Sulphur Springs Police Department Chief Jason Ricketson reminds everyone to secure their belongings and lock their vehicle doors when exiting them. “Don’t be an easy...
Reduce Your Risk Of Being The Victim Of Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary
AUSTIN, Texas – Protect your ride and what’s inside! It doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive. All vehicles are a potential target of motor vehicle theft this holiday season. In Texas, almost 77,000 vehicles were stolen last year, and nearly 200,000 vehicles are burglarized each year. The losses to Texans are staggering – almost $1.5 billion. “Protect your investment,” says Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Chairman...
Governor Proclaims July “Watch Your Car Month”
Motorists Urged To Protect Themselves From Auto Burglary, Theft (AUSTIN, Texas – July 19, 2022) With summer being Texas’ busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg Abbott has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly $2 billion in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime. “Our communities cannot prosper if they are not safe. The actions and choices...
At Least 6 Jailed On Felony Charges This Week
January 7, 2022 – At least six people were jailed on felony charges this week, three on warrants, one on a controlled substance charge and two on a firearm charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Russell Drive Arrest Sulphur Springs Police Officer Victor Reyna and Sgt. Matt Glenn responded at 9:27 p.m. Jan. 5, 2022, to a report of a theft at a South Broadway Street gas station. Upon arrival, the cashier told officers the...
$10,000 Worth Of Stolen Property Recovered, 2 Burglaries Added To Hays’ List Of Charges
More than $10,000 worth of stolen property has now been recovered and two burglaries have been added to the charges Brian Alan Hays has formally been charged with, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley inventories firearms and other property reportedly stolen from a Weaver residence during the Thanksgiving holidays. “Investigators recovered...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report, January 8-14, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles 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 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. January 8 Deputies were...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Dec. 4-10, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car 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...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 26-Dec. 3, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Tuesday, Nov. 26 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 779 near Quitman; at approximately 2:15 a.m. Charles King, 40, of Crossroads, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.At 4:04 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Yantis.Deputies were dispatched to CR 1946 near Yantis, at approximately 9:02 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
September 25, 2019 to October 1, 2019 September 25th Deputies were dispatched to CR 3859 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole an animal trap from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:36 a.m., in reference to harassment on FM 1801 near Mineola. At 11:06 a.m., horses were...
