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CrimeStoppers reward offered in restaurant burglary
Mineral Wells police investigators issued a CrimeStoppers alert for the Wednesday night burglary of Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant, located in the 100 block of N.E. 22nd Avenue.
According to police officials, the burglars gained entry to the building by breaking the exterior glass doors and pushing them open. The perpetrators then used a chunk of cement to break the interior doors, authorities reported.
Some merchandise was reported stolen and a value for the stolen items wasn’t available. The investigator declined to specify what exactly was taken from the business.
If you have information regarding the burglary, call Crime Stoppers at (940) 659-9904. Anonymous information leading to an arrest and indictment is eligible for a report up to $1,000.
Teen caught with pot near prison
A 14-year-old male was taken into custody late Thursday night near the Corrections Corporation of America facility after they were notified of a “suspicious person” in the 700 block of Heintzelman Road.
According to Mineral Wells police reports, officers encountered two CCA personnel at approximately 11:36 p.m. who’d detained the youth in the 700 block of Hood Road. The juvenile was reportedly found in possession of two footballs that were cut and stuffed with contraband.
The footballs contained two small bags containing a green leafy substance – one in each ball, 31 packs of Bugler tobacco, seven small cigars and two cell phones with chargers and SIM cards.
The Lancaster, Texas, youth was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces and released to juvenile probation at approximately 1 a.m. Friday.
Arrests
The Mineral Wells Police Department reported making the following arrests:
• Carrie Michelle Barnes, 21, of Weatherford, was arrested Wednesday for theft greater than $50 and less than $500.
• Juan Juarez Gonzales, 17, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated–minor, no driver’s license, no insurance and minor consuming alcohol.
• David Kendell Gossett Jr., 33, of Goldthwaite, was arrested Wednesday for theft greater than $50 and less than $500.
• Douglas Wayne Latham, 24, of Brownwood, was arrested Wednesday on a Brown County warrant for theft greater than $1,500 and less than $20,000.
• Rene Ortega Madrid, 26, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Thursday for no driver’s license, no insurance, open container of alcohol and illegal dumping.
• Gary Burt Tilley, 50, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Monday on a Brady Police Department warrant for theft by check.
• Divone Lee Ward, 19, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Friday on a MWPD warrant for criminal mischief greater than or equal to $50 and less than $150.
• Tracy Lynne Willis, 24, of Mineral Wells, was arrested Saturday for public intoxication.
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Man, woman arrested in drug bust at local bar
Gary Ross Nickols, 56, of Mineral Wells, and Elise Nichole Dalton, 25, of Millsap, were arrested Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. at a bar in the 1600 block of South Oak after Mineral Wells police assisted the City-County Narcotics Unit, reportedly acting on information obtained by CCNU.
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Thursday Blotter - September 2, 2010
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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Mineral Wells ISD trustees set 2011 budget, tax rate
Before Mineral Wells ISD's trustees were ready to vote Tuesday on the district's 2011 budget and tax rate, Board President Joe Ruelas repeatedly asked a room full of mostly empty chairs, “Does anybody in the public have any questions ... anyone?”
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Womans Club's first fall meeting this Wednesday
The Womans Club of Mineral Wells will have its first fall meeting Wednesday at the Womans Club Building (old post office) starting at 11:30 a.m.
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Input sought at NRCS conservation meeting
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Palo Pinto County Soil and Water Conservation District invite the public and any agencies with an interest in conservation issues to participate in a local work group meeting Wednesday.
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County Records
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Man involved in bar fight ends up at hospital
A man was transported to the hospital after a fight at a bar in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 281 South around midnight Sunday, according to police, who provided backup to the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office on the call.
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Vietnam War Museum
The annual Friends of the National Vietnam War Museum spring fundraiser this year will be a fall fundraiser.
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Ram Band
The Mineral Wells Ram Band Fan Club is pleased to offer the opportunity to sponsor the 2010 Rams football program.
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Helping sell baked goodies
Lorean Weldon and Betty Keller help sell baked goodies Friday afternoon at Palo Pinto Nursing and Rehab.
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Man, woman arrested in drug bust at local bar
