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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