Information in this column is gathered from 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
• Charlie Keith Bolton, 25, of Mineral Wells, was arrested May 14 on a warrant for failure to perform duty upon striking a fixture or highway landscape.
• Brandon Patrick Ryan Camfield, 17, of Arlington, was arrested Saturday for failure to identify and minor in possession.
• Dennis Ray Carter, 47, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday for driving while intoxicated, second offense.
• Edwin Guy Congdon, 47, of Breckenridge, was arrested Sunday for driving while intoxicated.
• Robert Edwin Congdon, 68, of Breckenridge, was arrested Sunday for public intoxication.
• Elise Nichole Dalton, 24 of Weatherford, was arrested May 13 on a warrant for insufficient bond for burglary of a habitation.
• Chance Allyn Gatlin, 22, of Strawn, was arrested Monday on warrants for motion to adjudicate for illegal dumping more than 1,000 pounds, possession of a controlled substance, exhibition of acceleration and expired registration.
• Alexander Haskell, 20, of Abilene, was arrested Sunday on a Taylor County warrant for theft of property, more than $500, less than $1,500.
• Jimmie Ray Kincaid, 50, of Graford, was arrested Tuesday for driving with an expired license.
• James Shurfield King III, 41, of Santo, was arrested May 14 on a warrant for theft by check.
• Michael Ryan Madsen, 31, of Mineola, was arrested May 13 for unauthorized use of a vehicle and a Wood County warrant for theft of property, more than $1,500, less than $20,000.
• Carmen Lynn Martinez, 40, Mineral Wells, was arrested Saturday for possession of a marijuana, less than 2 ounces.
• Anthony Patrick William Moore, 26, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for violation of parole.
• John Dimeoa Pate, 50, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Tuesday for public intoxication.
• Michael James Sandstrom, 29, of Mineral Wells, was arrested May 13 for theft by check.
• Kenneth Michael Smith, 32, of Chickasha, Okla., was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for securing the execution of a document by deception, more than $1,500, less than $20,000.
• Quincy Clay Smith, 31, of Mineola, was arrested May 13 for unauthorized use of a vehicle, evading arrest or detention and on two Wood County warrants for theft of property, more than $1,500, less than $20,000, and evading arrest or detention, two Johnson County warrants for possession of a controlled substance, more than 1 gram, and bond forfeiture, and six Van Zandt County warrants for possession of a controlled substance, evading arrest or detention, possession of a dangerous drug, driving without a license and failure to maintain insurance.
• Waylon Lynn Taylor, 40, of Graford, was arrested Tuesday on warrants for driving while license invalid and no insurance.
• Codey Landon Tew, 20, of Fort Worth, was arrested Monday on warrants for assault causing bodily injury – family violence and interference with an emergency call.
• Austin Ray Towles, 17, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday for driving without a license and failure to signal turn.
• Michael Lee Vallance, 23, of Lipan, was arrested Friday on a warrant for theft of property, more than $50, less than $500.
• George David Vaughan, 44, of Corpus Christi, was arrested Friday on warrants for driving while intoxicated, third or more offense, and off bond.
• David Russell Wade, 49, of Graford, was arrested May 13 for assault causing bodily injury – family violence.
• David Lee Woodring, 34, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Sunday for driving with an expired license.
Local News
Thursday Blotter
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Thursday Blotter- Feb. 9
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Man walking across America taking his time
After two heart attacks and on arthritic knees, Dave Strege is walking across America twice to raise awareness and donations for children across the globe.
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Mineral Wells ISD trustees finalize superintendent qualities
Texas Association of School Boards Executive Search representative Kim Krause was back in front of the Mineral Wells ISD board Tuesday with a proposed list if qualifications and characteristics for the district’s new superintendent.
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City ends water use restrictions
Based upon direction from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the City of Mineral Wells is terminating all water use restrictions which have been in place since Oct. 18.
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Weekend property crimes reported
According to Mineral Wells police, several property crimes were reported over the past weekend.
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Three transported to PPGH after crash
Occupants from two vehicles involved in a wreck Saturday morning were transported to Palo Pinto General hospital, where they received treatment for minor injuries.
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Crews respond to two weekend structure fires
According to Mineral Wells Fire Department records, firefighters were called to two structure fires over the weekend.
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1950s Sock Hop event to benefit Salvation Army
The community is invited to take a trip back to the 1950s as a unique way to raise money for the Salvation Army.
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Council to meet in Tuesday session
The Mineral Wells City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex, 115 S.W. 1st St.
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