According to Brown County Sheriff Bobby Grubbs, K9 Deputy James Stroope stopped a vehicle Sunday evening on Hwy 67 between Bangs and Brownwood for a traffic violation.

Grubbs said that during the course of the traffic stop, Deputy Stroope became suspicious of the two female occupants based on the stories they told the deputy.  While 51-year-old Tammie Drake was exiting the vehicle, Deputy Stroope observed Marijuana protruding from her pocket Grubbs said.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and no additional items were found at that time.  Investigator Jason Benefield responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

Due to the downpour of rain, the vehicle and its occupants were transported to the jail for further investigation.  During the search of the vehicle, there was cause for Investigator Benefield to believe more marijuana had recently been in the vehicle; however it could not be located Grubbs said.    The second female was released without charges.  Tammie Drake was placed into the Brown County Jail on the charge of Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces.

Investigator Benefield returned to the scene of the traffic stop and located a large zip lock bag containing more marijuana in the bar ditch.  Sheriff Grubbs stated that after more investigation, he expects that Drake and the other occupant will be charged with the Possession of Marijuana over 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds resulting from the marijuana which was located in the bar ditch.

Other reports and arrests released Monday, February 7:

Monday, January 31

*4:59pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to 2304 Crockett Drive, the BISD bus barn, where they met with a bus driver who reported a car that had passed him while he was unloading children with his appropriate lights running.  The driver gave the officer the license plate of the offending car.  Video of the incident will be retrieved from the bus for evidence.

Tuesday, February 1

*3:56pm-Brownwood Police were called to 700 Carnegie Street regarding a hit and run accident.  An officer met with a complainant who stated a gold mini-van struck the support beam of a porch awning and then fled the scene.  No suspect information was available at the time of the report.

Friday, February 4

*12:39pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 2000 block of Center regarding found property.  The reporting party advised that he had found a green purse lying near the railroad tracks.  The officer took possession of the bag and located an employee name tag.  Attempts to reach the owner were made; however were unsuccessful as of the time of the report.  Both the bag and the nametag were placed into the evidence room at BPD for safe keeping.

*5:52pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to 501 W. Commerce regarding a firearm that had been stolen from the business between the hours of 2-3pm.  The firearm is a black and silver Taurus .380 caliber pistol valued at approximately $200.  The manager stated that he wished to pursue charges for Theft of a Firearm if suspect(s) could be located.

*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 33-year-old Betzabe Ibarra  of Lubbock for Driving While Intoxicated.

*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 26-year-old Jonathan Phillipi for Possession of Marijuana, less than 2 oz.

Saturday, February 5

*12:01pm-Brownwood Police responded of the 1700 block of Avenue A where a complainant stated that a known suspect had damaged her vehicle and stolen the battery.

Sunday, February 6

*1:26am-Brownwood Police responded to the 1700 block of Houston regarding an assault.  The two complainants told police that they had been assaulted by another family member.  The suspect fled the scene prior to the officer’s arrival.

*9:27am-Brownwood Police were dispatched to Cindy Cove regarding a burglary of a vehicle.  The complainant stated that an unknown subject had broken out the driver’s window of her vehicle overnight and stolen her purse.  No suspect information was available at the time of the report.

*2:02pm-Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of 1st street regarding an assault.  The victim stated that Friday, Feb. 5th, her ex-husband had assaulted her in a vehicle.

*5:46pm-Brownwood Police responded to the 100 block of Carnegie regarding a major motor vehicle accident.  The officer made contact with the driver, 21-year-old Roy Maldonado, Jr.   Information obtained in the accident investigation led to the arrest of Maldonado for Driving While Intoxicated.

*6:00pm – Brownwood Police responded to a report of a reckless driver on the corner of Duke and W. Austin.  The report states that the driver was possibly intoxicated.  The call led to the arrest of 54-year-old Jerry Joe Kittley for DWI 3rd or more and Evading Arrest.

*9:27pm-Brownwood Police received a report at BPD regarding an alleged assault at BRMC.  A suspect was named and all parties involved in the incident were spoken to, including several witnesses.

All arrestees are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.