Christy Allen McDonald	Brown, Bobby Clay

The Early Police Department arrested two subjects early Monday morning after they were found in possession of drugs and $2000 in cash after a traffic stop.

Early Police Sergeant Shawn Dibrell stopped a vehicle for a signal violation about 8am on Monday near the Pecan Bayou bridge on Early Blvd.    As Sgt. Dibrell approached, he could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle, the police report states.  A burnt marijuana cigarette was located in front seat and further investigation revealed a bag of marijuana along with some hydrocodone pills for which neither occupant had a prescription, according to police.

The driver, 41-year-old Christy McDonald, and passenger, 46-year-old Bobby Clay Brown, both of Brownwood were taken into custody.   They were each charged with Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 oz and McDonald had an additional charge of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Grade 3 Less than 28g.  

Officers also located over $2000 cash and information indicating that McDonald and Brown were going to purchase more drugs, the report states.   McDonald was also charged with Money Laundering.

According to Brown County Sheriff’s Office, both subjects were released Tuesday after Brown posted a $1500 bond and McDonald posted total of $9500 bonds.

Other unrelated law enforcement arrests and reports released Tuesday, August 30, 2011:

Monday, August 29

*1:04 pm – A Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Hawkins for an expired registration. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Angela Marie Salazar, was determined to have a driver’s license that was under current suspension and the vehicle insurance was unable to be confirmed according to the report. Salazar was arrested for Driving While License Invalid.

*6:16 pm – Brownwood Police were dispatched to 2300 block of Dartmore Street regarding a possible “scam”.  An officer spoke with the complainant who stated a female had phoned her and identified herself as an investigator with Dorsey, Thornton, & Associates. According to the report, the caller advised the complainant she was investigating the non-payment of a payday loan taken out by the complainant’s daughter.

*8:26 pm – Brownwood Police were called to 401 W. Commerce regarding theft. According to police reports, an asset protection employee of the store stated he observed 48-year-old Kim Christine Fuller tear off a tag from a handbag and then concealed some merchandise inside of the bag.  Fuller was arrested for Theft Equal or Greater than $50 and Less than $500.

*8:58 pm – A Brownwood Police officer was called to the Law Enforcement Center regarding a report of harassment by phone. The complainant advised she was being harassed by text messages by a known suspect.

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