Brown County Sheriff's Office Report: June 30

June 30, 2025 at 4:38 pm Derrick Stuckly

The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office:

On 06/27/2025, at approximately 1037 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff Madeline Reigle was contacted regarding a Scam complaint by phone. Deputy Reigle spoke with the complainant, who stated that they had received a call from a person identifying themselves as working for Upstate Billing Service. They claimed the complainant owed $15,000. The scammer then stated if the complainant did not pay $500, the scammer would have the U.S. Marshalls go to their house and take possession of all their personal property. The complainant provided debit card information and $500 was drafted from their account. The complainant later learned this to be a scam, reported the incident to their banking institution, and made a complaint with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. This report will be for further investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division.
On June 27, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, received a call for a possible animal cruelty. I followed up at the address and located the animals. The animals all looked in good health and all had access to food, water and shelter. An information report was made.
On June 27, 2025, at approximately 1456 hours, I, Deputy Alexandria Sanchez, was dispatched to N 279, in reference to violation of a protective order. I spoke with a female, who stated her husband, RUSSELL EUGENE III KELLEY (SUSPECT), has a protective order against him and violated it. Information was taken and report was made.
On 06/27/2025, Deputy John Geis and Deputy Franky Valencia were dispatched to CR 165, Bangs, TX, 76823 regarding a Disorderly Conduct. Deputies arrived on scene and observed VOGEL, BILLY. Methamphetamine was located on VOGEL’S person, and VOGEL was taken into custody for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 >=1g<4g HSC 481.115, transported to the Brown County Jail, and released to Jail Staff.
On 06/28/2025, Deputy John Geis was patrolling Highway 279 North, when a black motorcycle with a black box container drove by at a high rate of speed. Deputy Geis got behind the motorcycle and initiated his emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop, when the motorcycle accelerated away. Deputy Geis pursued the motorcycle but did not locate it. A witness stated that the motorcycle was last seen turning onto County Road 456. Information was gathered and a report was made.
On June 29, 2025, at approximately 1510 hours, Deputy Alexandria Sanchez was dispatched to CR 234 in reference to a hit and run. Deputy Sanchez spoke with Casey Wilson Carnes (Victim), who stated he got a text message from Bridget Bean ( UNK Witness), around 1430, stating there was a grey tundra stuck in the fence getting pulled out by a white dodge. Information was taken and report was made.