The following are excerpts from just some of the reports recently generated by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department:
- On July 11, deputies were dispatched to an Airport Road residence near Cabool for a report of motor vehicle theft. Deputies made contact with a 75-year-old female there who stated a 54-year-old man – the owner of a repair shop – picked up the vehicle from her house about four months ago, and she last saw the vehicle about a month ago. The lady stated the vehicle was gone when she went to pick it up. The owner stated he did not know the whereabouts of the vehicle. According to the lady and business owner, another man was responsible for picking up the vehicle but neither believes he did. Investigation is ongoing.Â
- On July 11, deputies responded to a Hogan Road residence near Houston for a reported violation of an ex parte order of protection. Upon arrival, a 66-year-old female stated that her son was at her house despite her having an order of protection against him. The son was observed setting up a tent on the property and was placed in wrist restraints. The lady stated that he had come to the house earlier in the day requesting money and she gave him some. Later, when she was preparing to take children swimming, he returned to the residence and refused to leave. Ahren Woosley, 37, admitted to being aware of the protection order, officers said. He was transported to Texas County Jail on two counts of violation of an order of protection (a class D felony). A criminal history check revealed that he had been convicted twice previously for violation of an order of protection and for third and fourth-degree domestic assault.Â
- On July 11, a deputy responded to a report of a possible break-in at an Upton Road residence in Plato. Dispatch advised that a 12-year-old girl was home alone and hid when someone began banging on the door. The girl believed the suspect to be a white male with chin-length black hair. She also believed that they departed on an ATV or dirt bike. Investigation is ongoing.Â
- On July 10, a deputy was dispatched to a burned vehicle near Route 137 in Willow Springs. The vehicle was observed to be a Ford Explorer, but no other identifications were available. The landowner had no knowledge of the vehicle, but requested that it be removed from the property. An investigation by the fire marshal was completed.Â
- On July 10, a deputy responded to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston for a report of a dog bite. The 36-year-old male stated that he received the bite at a Route 17 residence near Bucyrus. The dog’s owners provided paperwork on its immunization records, confirming the dog was up-to-date. The owners were instructed to quarantine the dog for at least 10 days.Â
- On July 8, a deputy responded to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston for a report of a dog bite. The 13-year-old male stated that he was bit while attempting to separate two dogs. The boy’s father did not wish to pursue charges.Â
- On June 26, a deputy responded to a McColgin Road residence in Raymondville for a report of domestic disturbance. The deputy spoke to a 15-year-old boy who stated that a 64-year-old male acted aggressively toward his mother and himself. His mother, 41, stated that the man threatened and shoved her. A fourth-degree domestic assault charge (a class A misdemeanor) is sought.Â
- On June 25, a 49-year-old man reported receiving a credit card bill for a card he did not apply for. He stated that unauthorized purchases were made on June 3 in Minnesota in the amount of $994.93. Investigation is ongoing.Â
- On June 17, while a deputy was serving as a bailiff in the court of Judge Brendon Fox, defendant Michelle C. Marr, 54, of Center Valley Road in Hartshorn, admitted to violating her probation. After being sentenced, she was ordered to surrender herself to the jail on Monday, June 30. She failed to surrender as ordered. She is sought on a charge of failure to appear (a class E felony).Â
Texas County Jail admissions
July 8Â
Tammy Laughton – 60-day shock time
Jessica Peterson – DWI – persistent
Colleen Hayes – third-degree assault
Steven Shriver – possession of a controlled substance
July 9
Christopher Plemmons – possession of a controlled substance, no insurance
Martin Romberg – 48-hour shock
July 10
Triten Lee – tampering with a motor vehicle, attempting to steal motor vehicle, Wright County warrant
Jeremy Nelson – possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drugs
July 11
Douglas Harrison – driving while suspended/revoked
Christopher Hawkins – 48-hour shock
Ahren Woosley – violation of an order of protection
Triten Lee – Wright County warrant
July 12
Ahren Woosley – violation of an order of protection
