Breckenridge Texan

Sheriff’s Weekly Summary

For the previous week, the sheriff’s office answered 33 calls for service.

Oct. 2

• A citizen who lives on Mistletoe requested a criminal trespass warning (CTW) be issued against an 87-year-old male who had been coming to their residence bothering them. The male was found at his residence on West 5th Street, where the CTW was issued.
• A victim came to the Sheriff’s Office and reported her identity stolen, specifically her social security number. The suspect(s) fraudulently used it to obtain jobs and money in California. A few days later the Sheriff’s Office developed a suspect’s name, and the investigation is on-going.

 Oct. 3 

• A victim of family violence came to the Sheriff’s Office to report the assault. The 38-year-old suspect was named, as was his current location. Two deputies responded to the suspect’s location on FM 2231, where he was interviewed and a follow-up investigation took place. The suspect was then arrested for assault family violence, searched and transported to the jail.
• National Night Out was held at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center. The Sheriff’s Office handed out dozens of coloring books and magazines on crime prevention, fighting drug abuse, preventing bullying and other safety and security measures. Other freebies were also given to the children who attended. Thank you to our community for supporting law enforcement and attending on this night.

 Oct. 4

• A deputy arrested a 67-year-old male on CR 217 after responding to a call on that road. The man was transported to Stephens County Jail and booked on a warrant related to a past traffic violation.

Oct. 5

• A deputy arrested a 31-year-old male from Shackelford County Jail and transported him to Stephens County Jail on a warrant related to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.
• The sheriff was the guest speaker at the local Retired Teacher’s Association’s monthly luncheon at L&L Restaurant. He spoke and answered questions primarily about con artists, phone scams, frauds and the like.

Oct. 6

• A burglary of a home was reported on FM 578, where the victims reported a total of seven firearms stolen. Forced entry was used. As of Oct. 8, 2017, three of the firearms have been located by the Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is on-going. The sheriff would like to strongly encourage everyone to write down the serial numbers of any firearms and electronic items they own. Store those serial numbers in multiple locations for future reference. It is the best way to get your valuables located by law enforcement and returned.

Calls for service include but are not limited to: 911 calls, proactive contacts, non-emergency calls, registering sex offenders, serving civil papers, transporting prisoners and juveniles in and out of the county, mental hospital transports, court security, etc.