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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Millsap couple charged with furnishing alcohol to minors
MILLSAP – A man and woman were booked into the Parker County jail Thursday morning in connection with furnishing alcohol to minors at a party April 29 in Millsap.
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Thursday Blotter
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Fort Wolters Gate Committee continues Medal of Honor project
On March 23, Medal of Honor Day was proclaimed by Mayor Allen.
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MWHS choirs give public performances Thursday
Five Mineral Wells ISD choirs will perform the annual end-of-the school year concert for the public Thursday, but this year students are trying to help raise funds for junior high choir director Abigail Weaver, who has been undergoing cancer treatment.
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Man arrested in connection with church vandalism
A Mineral Wells police spokesperson confirmed a local man was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of criminal mischief under $20,000 at a place of worship.
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County Records- May 14-21
Palo Pinto County Clerk Janette Green
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Art Association opening Saturdays this summer
Starting June 2, the Mineral Wells Art Association is planning to open its doors on Saturdays this summer to students and adults who want to paint.
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Mineral Wells City Council sets Tuesday meeting agenda
The Mineral Wells City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the City Hall Annex, 115 S.W. 1st St.
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Candidate pays on owed county taxes
PALO PINTO – In the past few days Precinct 1 County Commissioner candidate Jesse Edwards said he’s been getting a handle on paying his delinquent Palo Pinto County business taxes.
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Still seeking answers
SALT LAKE CITY — A memorial in the woods honors a Salt Lake City hero who gave his life fighting a wildfire.
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Millsap couple charged with furnishing alcohol to minors


