On Feb. at 9:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to a disturbance call involving multiple subjects in the 1300 block of Bonham St. While officers were attempting to secure the scene and discover what the issue was, an intoxicated subject, later identified as Ervin Dewayne Barry, (43) approached one of the officers to within arms length, and began recording with a cell phone. During this time, another suspect in the disturbance, Marquavious Dejantre Williams, (26) attempted to exit the apartment where the officers were conducting the investigation. As the officer attempted to stop him, Williams shoved the officer out through a doorway and fled on foot. Other officers pursued Williams and the initial officer returned to the scene where he encountered Barry, who was now outside the apartment. He was detained and later arrested for Public Intoxication. Barry was placed in a patrol unit. Barry refused to give his name to the arresting officer. Officers recovered his identification and were able to identify him. Barry was found to have an outstanding Parole Warrant from Texas Dept. of Pardons and Parole. He was charged with Public Intoxication, Failure to ID as a fugitive from justice, and the Parole Warrant. Williams, was captured in the 1300 block of Bonham St. and found to have outstanding warrants from Lamar County for multiple charges as well as a Parole Warrant for Burglary of Habitation. He was charged with these warrants as well as the on view Assault of Peace Officer and Evading Arrest (habitual).
On Feb. 13 at 12:07 a.m., officers responded to a man with a gun call in the 2000 block of Hubbard St. Officers located Ryan Colby Floyd (38) in the 1900 block of Hubbard St. where contact was made. Floyd was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. He was taken into custody at that time. The serial number on the firearm had been tampered with but was deciphered and it was determined that the firearm had been reported stolen in a Lamar County sheriff’s Office Case. Floyd was arrested for Theft of a Firearm as well as Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm.
On Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m., officers were sent to the 1000 block of SE 6th in regards to a disturbance. They met with Thomas Duane Taylor (66) on the front porch of the residence. Taylor began to shout and use vulgar language, loudly enough to disturb the neighboring residents. He was cautioned about his language several times and finally advised he was under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. Taylor then attempted to assault officers with his fist. He was physically detained and taken into custody. Taylor was also charged with Resisting Arrest.
Officers made 13 traffic stops, 9 adult arrest, and answered 127 calls for service on for this reporting period February 13, 2024