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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
The trip down let me see with clarity just how bad the drought really is. We are fortunate in Freestone County by comparison. The severity was very evident in Milam County and Counties south, which is very close to us. They are feeding hay in Refugio….. What few cattle were left. Loose cattle put up by passerby, IH-45 and Hwy. 179, repaired fence with loose coat hangers. Man calls again, ranting about TV reception, wants to know if it is legal to build a gallows! Perfectly legal….. Long as you don’t make use of it! Dep. Robertson headed to Burn Ban Violation near Streetman when diverted to report of Burglary on FM-80….Upon arrival the property owner reported he’d seen a guy on the road while driving who was walking, had a backpack, carrying some sacks. He decided to return and help this poor fellow. Asked if hungry and then gave him five dollars. This was the Christian thing to do…..But when he finally got to his nearby residence, he noted that he was missing canned goods, bananas, soda pop, shoes and so forth. He remembered that the fellow he’d offered the money to a few minutes before….. Had a bottle of Apple Juice in his hand…..He checked and some of his was missing! A few hours later another citizen reported a fellow of the same description as the burglar. Teague Officers arrived first, spotted him as he fled down the Rail Road Tracks….Finally apprehended. Admitted to the Burglary, jailed by Dep. Scott Shaw. Also found to be involved in same stuff, Navarro County. Now all this started out with Deputy Travis Robertson, you know, he was the one trying to get to the Burn Ban Violation…..He finally did get there…..but the brush pile had long since been consumed. FPD Gallegos arrests one on McDonald, Assault Family Violence….That Infernal Triangle once again…. Two females and one male. Arrests one of the others on Teague City Warrant. Big rain in various parts of County. Heard everything from 1 to 6 inches, plus trees and limbs down. TDC Officer arrests one visitor to Boyd Unit, trying to smuggle in a cell phone to an Inmate….Very much a violation of the law. Multiple problems, various locations, over who gets the kids. Never a good idea when divorced or divorcing to do anything other than exactly….. EXACTLY….what the Judge has ordered as regards visitation, permitting visits on certain weekends, etc. If you disagree, get your attorney to again go before the Judge to present requested amendments….. But, the bottom line is; Follow the Judge’s Orders explicitly. If you don’t, they certainly have the power to make you stand on your tip toes in front of the Lick Log. Lady on 75 thinks someone is coming into her house and stealing the spoon out of her sugar bowl. My Grandmother had a similar situation years ago…. She wasn’t losing the spoon….She was losing the sugar. I know it for a fact…..I was one of the culprits! Dispatcher Retha has amorous affair in Sheriff’s Office right under our noses and we never suspected a thing. Not one thing! Nary a hint. Sounded like a torrid affair. It all came into the open over a simple 911 call. Retha responded to a 911 call and the caller on the other end came straight to the point and told Retha that he loved her! Well, Retha responded in exactly the same manner, and told him that yes indeed, she loved him, too! There you have it, all out in the open. I’m still not sure exactly when the knot will be tied. He may not be able to buy the license just yet…..He’s only four years of age! I haven’t asked Retha, but I’m sure she’ll wait on him! Retha did manage to get her suitor’s Dad on the line, and he assured her that she would receive no more amorous calls. Well, that may not have been just exactly what our single Dispatcher wanted to hear! Deputies Robert Willis and Clayton Aldrich observe vehicle on Johnson run Stop Sign at Bateman. While attempting to stop him, saw him empty a cellophane wrapper of contents and eat same. Next, took a big swig out of a cup to wash it down. Stopped same, found the cellophane wrapper, still with residue of narcotics in same. A struggle ensued, now in Jail, Tampering With Evidence. Excellent work by DPS Nelson when he stops vehicle, IH-45 and US-84, finds 1.5 pounds of Meth in vehicle, three arrested, First Degree Felonies for each, Possession of Controlled Substance, Over 400 grams. Deputies Willis and Aultman to FCR-960, gate ran over, three cows missing, believed stolen. Deputies Robert Willis and Cory House, assisted by TPD Solly, stop vehicle in Dew area, two arrested, Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance, 5.9 grams of Meth hidden inside pickup door. Bats on back porch, Lakewood. Shades of Count Dracula of Transylvania….. Game Warden John Thorne to go by, drive the silver stake…. No, no, that’s wrong….Think he’s going to use a broom. 911 Call reports vicious Pit Bull, FCR-602. Had chased a Lady into her own residence and attacked her dog and cat. Upon arrival, Dep. Shaw was immediately charged by the animal from around the corner of the house, 40 feet away. Dep. Shaw drew his weapon but could not fire due to firing in the direction of the house and occupant (the terrified woman). He sidestepped the dog at the last second, the dog charged past, carried by momentum, turned and recharged. The Pit Bull was shot at a distance of 4 feet, three rounds in center mass. The dog owners were notified of the loss of their dog. No officer enjoys shooting a dog. It was a matter of shoot to kill or be eaten alive. No choice. Until Next Week….. RALPH BILLINGS |
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