Monthly Report for February 2018

Dear Citizens,

I would like to begin this month by sharing a letter written by my wife Mandy in acknowledgement of First Responders Day, January 16th:

“I want to say Thank You. Thank you to the Dispatchers, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Paramedics and EMT’s as they are the difference. In the last twelve hours there have already been numerous accidents that these men and women have had to work. While you slept, they were out in the cold and seeing things you most likely will never witness in your lifetime.

While you are warm and safe in your homes, under blankets, watching movies, drinking coffee and hot chocolate, most spending the bad weather/snow day off with your kids, they are out in the freezing cold temperatures seeing to and answering all calls. They are out there serving, working and their jobs are far from easy.

They work long crazy hours around the clock and rush to scenes helping complete strangers without thinking twice. In situations where first responders are called out, most forget that they are taking time away from their families to help yours. When they go out on a call, they witness crazed, troubling and traumatic situations and are just expected to go home at the end of the day and be “okay”.
I want you all to know that without you, the world we live in would not be the same. You ARE valued and appreciated in all kinds of weather.

It takes a special kind of person to care for others when they don't have to. These people rise to the call of duty every time they walk through the doors at work or some are on 24/7 and are continually getting a call at home.

While the rest of us stay warm inside today during the harsh cold and bad weather, remember those who work the accidents, render aid, administer medical help, put out the fires and answer the calls no matter the situation or circumstances as for them it’s always business as usual.”

We truly appreciate the folks at Clayton Homes who came to the NCSO and generously catered a BBQ meal for all NCSO employees earlier this month. We really appreciate your kindness, support and thinking of us.

Congratulations to NCSO Communications Lieutenant Melanie Cagle on being recently appointed as the Region 1 Vice President of the Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators. As a Regional Vice President she will not only be able to provide quality training for the members of region 1, she will have access to training and trainers to provide specialized training within our department and county.

Region 1 is the smallest region, but has the highest number of TAHN members. I am proud of Lieutenant Cagle and wish her all the best with her new position.

Congratulations also goes to Heather Barroso and Donald Maples on your recent promotions at the NCSO. Mrs. Barroso has been promoted to Detention Corporal and Mr. Maples has been promoted from Detention Corporal to Detention Sergeant. We also would like to congratulate Detention Officer Sean Boggess on receiving a sponsorship from the NCSO to attend the Navarro College Police Academy this semester.

We are pleased to announce the two newest members to join the NCSO team, Max Applewhite as our new IT Specialist and Laurie White as our new Telecommunications Officer.

I want to commend Detention Sgt. Robin Woodall and Detention Officers Betty Rivera, and April Martin for their actions. I’m sure when they started their shifts, they were unaware that they would be making the difference in not only one life but three. An inmate went into premature labor and the officers, without hesitation, worked together in a time sensitive situation to help deliver the first of the two babies. These officers quick actions may have saved a babies life and I would like to praise their fast thinking, dedication, calmness and compassion during a very stressful situation that could have ended very differently. Appreciated and recognized as well are the Corsicana Fire and Rescue personnel for their efforts in the care and treatment of the babies and their mother.

The NCSO conducted a criminal investigation in the 300 block of SW 0020. During the execution of a search warrant at the location, approximately $300,000 to $500,000 in stolen vehicles and equipment was recovered.

The case began early one morning when Deputy Eric Wilson performed a traffic stop of a vehicle that had left the location. Based on the traffic investigation with the two occupants of the vehicle, Deputy Wilson returned to the location and our CID division was contacted. This investigation involves stolen property from multiple counties and jurisdictions.

I am proud of Deputy Wilson and all our officers who are diligently investigating this theft ring which had covered the central Texas area. Stolen vehicles, and trailers including an aluminum horse trailer, lawn equipment, caterpillar backhoe, welder, and numerous camping trailers along with other items have been recovered. We also appreciate the assistance of the DPS auto theft agents who came to assist us with this investigation.

As a Public Service Announcement we at the NCSO suggest you always create a log of serial numbers and VIN numbers of your personal property therefore if you are the victim of a theft, those numbers may be used to enter stolen items into TCIC-NCIC database.

I am proud to report that the NCSO solved the theft of eight head of cattle stolen from Rural Shade. Three suspects were arrested and charged with felony theft of livestock. Some of the stolen cattle were located in Navarro County and the remaining cattle were sold at a livestock auction out of county. I appreciate all the hard work our officers put into solving this case but I am especially proud of our citizens and the community involvement which also helped us to solve this case. Everyone involved was an integral part in bringing the case to a close. We have reported this incident to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as well.

NCSO Narcotics Detectives, with the support of our Criminal Investigation Division and Patrol Divisions, executed a narcotics search warrant which involved three residential structures on one property just off SW 3110 in Corbet.

A total of six persons were arrested during the investigation where narcotics (methamphetamine) or narcotics paraphernalia were seized at all three locations. Two arrest warrants were also served at the location during the search warrant execution- One arrest warrant was a parole violation warrant for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance of 4-200 grams and the other was surety off bond for theft out of Leon County.

A welfare check of a suspicious vehicle parked near I-45 and FM 1126 in Rice resulted in two persons being arrested on drug charges along with two felony arrest warrants being served. Corporal Keith Lewis was patrolling in the area when he observed the vehicle parked and a female walking down the road away from the vehicle. Cpl. Lewis stopped to check on the female’s welfare and upon identifying her found she had two outstanding felony warrants for her arrest. Cpl. Lewis also found her to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. The female asked to be taken back to the vehicle to inform her boyfriend of her arrest where he consented to a search of the vehicle. Additional narcotics and methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle and as a result he was also arrested. Job well done Cpl. Lewis.

The Sheriff's Office had approximately 1,927 calls for service in January and our Dispatch received 2,751 calls for assistance to 9-1-1. There were approximately 268 persons arrested and booked into the Navarro County Justice Center and the average daily jail population was 264 inmates. The Narcotics Unit arrested 17 suspects, filed 20 criminal cases and served 8 outstanding arrest warrants. Ten inmates were transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and 3 other inmates were transferred to State Jail and SAFP units to serve their sentences.

This month we estrayed 19 cows, 1 bull, 2 calves, 2 horses, 1 donkey and 2 sheep and transported them to the county farms. We also recovered $2,075 in estray fees this month. The Navarro County Sheriff’s Office still has hay for sale. The hay is a mix of coastal, rye grass and Johnson grass that was recently baled at our Petty's Chapel farm. The hay is 4x6 net wrapped round bale hay. The price is $40 per roll with a ten roll minimum purchase. Loading is available. Contact Captain Jeramy Phillips at 903-654-3002 to purchase yours today.

We are currently accepting applications for vacancies in our dispatch, and detention divisions. As in the past, applications will continue to be taken for any vacancy until the position is filled.

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” -Aristotle

As always, God bless and be safe.

Sheriff Elmer Tanner