Information in this column is gathered from the Mineral Wells Police Department and the Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office incident reports and any related public documents. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges should be filed, innocence or guilt is determined by a court of law.
Arrests
• Ronald Wade Ator, 45, of Lipan, was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age.
• Charles David Beggs, 49, of Perrin, was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated – third or more offense.
• Philip Glen Blankenship, 38, of Gordon, was arrested Dec. 27 for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
• David Linwood Box, 52, of Graford, was arrested Tuesday for public intoxication.
• Jason Edward Christie, 30, of Graford, was arrested Tuesday for purchase/furnishing alcohol to a minor and disorderly conduct.
• Justin Ray Christie, 28, of New Orleans, La., was arrested Tuesday for public intoxication.
• Kimberly Elaine Cooper, 26, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Dec. 27 on a warrant for theft by check greater than $20 and less than $500.
• Audrey Bernice Dionicio, 59, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Dec. 26 on an indictment warrant for manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
• Joshua Wayne Ford, 27, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Dec. 27 on a failure to appear warrant for indecent exposure.
• Cody Allan-Jack Gospodnetich, 19, of Hollister, Calif., was arrested Monday for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces.
• Regina Ann Guerrero, 28, of Weatherford, was arrested Monday for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram and a Garland Police Department warrant for aggravated robbery.
• Paul Glenn Harrison, 28, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Friday on a warrant for theft of service greater than or equal to $500 and less than $1,500.
• Devon Ray Howell, 23, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday for driving while intoxicated – first offense and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces.
• Willie Erwin Hunt, 27, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Friday on a indictment warrant for manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance greater than or equal to 1 gram and less than 4 grams.
• Jeremiah Matthew McCoy, 26, of Graford, was arrested Tuesday for public intoxication.
• Douglas Anthony Pedley, 45, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday for possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Michael Wayne Perry, 38, of Burleson, was arrested Dec. 26 on a Tarrant County warrant for assault causing bodily injury.
• Billy Michael Polk, 21, of Graford, was arrested Monday on a warrant for theft by check greater than or equal to $20 and less than $500.
• Juan Antonio Rios, 30, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age.
• Thomas E. Sexton, 32, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Dec. 26 on a warrant for issuance of a bad check.
• Jeremy Duane Sneed, 31, of San Antonio, was arrested Dec. 25 on a warrant for driving while intoxicated – third or more offense and a Justice of the Peace warrant.
• Franklin Emerson Sykes, 53, of Jacksboro, was arrested Dec. 27 on a violation of probation warrant for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces.
• Leon Eugene Tumlinson, 63, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday for public intoxication.
Local News
Thursday Blotter
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Police Beat: Thefts, burglaries reported
According to Mineral Wells police reports, there were a number of property crimes reported over the past few days.
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Thursday Blotter
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Driver killed in rollover wreck
The driver of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash just south of Mineral Wells Tuesday night died at the scene, according to authorities.
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Local farmers hoping to hang on to crop insurance in next farm bill
Last year, farmers in Palo Pinto County saw drought and record heat take their toll on their crops.
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Single-vehicle crash injures driver
According to reports, the only individual involved in an early morning crash Monday was transported to Palo Pinto General Hospital for unspecified injuries.
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Police Beat: man arrested for allegedly pulling gun
According to Mineral Wells police, Ryan Matthew Segars, 31, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday on a charge stemming from an incident earlier this month.
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County Records- Jan. 23-30
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Mineral Wells man among newest crop of state troopers
AUSTIN – Fifty-seven men and women became Texas Highway Patrol troopers Jan. 19 after reciting the state’s law enforcement oath and receiving their badges during a ceremony in Austin.
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New construction in county now needs a permit
PALO PINTO – Palo Pinto County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion at Monday’s meeting to begin requiring a type of building permit for new construction – homes and commercial – and new mobile homes in unincorporated areas of the county.
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TXU, Salvation Army team up to offer low-income energy efficiency assistance program
The Salvation Army, Palo Pinto Service Unit, has been awarded a grant from TXU Energy to provide to the residence of Palo Pinto County with the following energy efficient products:
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