Category Narcotics/K-9

Nov 8 2022

WFPD OFFICER SAVES TEEN WITH NARCAN FOLLOWING FENTANYL OVERDOSE

On 11-07-22, at approx 6:26pm, WFPD Patrol officers responded to the 4500 blk of Kell West in reference to a check welfare on a suspected overdose victim.

The officers arrived on scene and found an unresponsive 16-year-old male lying next to a vehicle in the parking lot.

The officers determined that the victim had overdosed on Fentanyl.

Officer Steven Pinkstaff administered a dose of his department issued NARCAN to the victim.

The victim responded to the NARCAN and was transported URHCS by AMR.

We are proud of Officer Pinkstaff for his decisive action that provided time for this young man to receive the medical attention he needed.

The victim is expected to recover.

Oct 19 2022

Fentanyl Arrest

Officers in the WFPD Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant on 10-14-2022 at the Nature Inn and Suites located at 4500 Kell West Blvd.

The suspect, 24-year-old Blake Cook of Wichita Falls, was found alone in room #214.

The officers seized 1,790 Fentanyl pills from the room. The pills weighed 110 grams.

Cook was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1-B between four grams and 200 grams. Cook was transported to the Wichita County jail where his bond was set at $50,000.00.

We are proud of our Special Operations Unit and their diligent work investigating crimes involving Fentanyl!

Feb 26 2021

Capital Murder Suspect Arrested

The WFPD worked together with officers from the Euless Police Department in apprehending a capital murder suspect, Pedro Angel Rodriguez, in Wichita Falls on 02-25-21. Rodriguez was wanted for a capital murder that occurred in Tarrant County. The Gang Task Force along with other officers in the WFPD Special Operations Unit located Rodriguez leaving a residence on the 2500 block of 9th street at about 5:00 pm yesterday. Rodriguez fled from the officers in a vehicle until he crashed at the intersection of Seymour Road and Lebanon. The officers arrested Rodriguez after a foot pursuit. As a result of the arrest for the Capital Murder warrant, Rodriguez was also charged with Evading Arrest/Detention, Possession of Marijuana under Two Ounces, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

Great teamwork between the WFPD and the Euless Police Department! 

Feb 24 2021

WFPD Gets New K-9…Meet Lock

We here at the Wichita Falls Police Department would like to introduce the newest member to our department, K-9 Officer Lock.

K-9 Officer Lock will be assigned to his partner Officer Bartow with the Gang Task Force Unit and will be assisting in the detection of illegal narcotics (marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin), the location of evidence that has been abandoned or hidden, the tracking of individuals sought by police and the search and rescue of lost or missing persons.

We would like to again thank the Southwest Wichita Falls Rotary Club for the donation to purchase K-9 Officer Lock and the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association for their donation to help cover the cost of the training and kenneling.

Nov 18 2020

ARREST: Stop Leads to Meth and Heroin

On 11-16-20, officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 1600 blk of 22nd. The vehicle tried to flee but crashed between a house and a tree. Two of the three occupants fled on foot and the third was detained on scene. One of the subjects that ran was later captured and arrested. He was identified as 32 year old Cruz Guzman.

Investigation revealed that the car contained 493.6 grams of methamphetamine, 31.71 grams of black tar heroin, and a handgun.

Guzman was arrested and charged with:

Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 200g

Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 400g

Evading Arrest and Detention

Unlawful Carrying Weapon

The investigation is ongoing. Charges are still currently pending on a second subject and a third subject is still at large.

Crime Stoppers (940)322-9888

Jun 17 2020

WFPD Wayback Wednesday

Copy of Copy of #OOTD iPhone Facebook Post (1)

Sgt. Joe Snyder and Smokey…Sgt. Snyder retired from the WFPD in 2012 after 25 years of service. Smokey served the WFPD for 7 years from 1992-1999. The team of Sgt. Snyder and Smokey held certification with the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) and hosted that organization’s annual conference twice.

#WFPDwaybackwednesday

If you have any old WFPD pictures in your personal or family library, please email them to jeff.hughes@wfpd.net with a brief description. We would love to feature them!

Apr 14 2020

Two Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

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On 04-12-20, at approx 7:40am, officers were dispatched to the 4600 blk of Lois Ln in reference to a suspicious vehicle that was parked behind a residence. Upon arrival, the vehicle was located. It was occupied by 2 subjects, 40 year old Michael White and 39 year old Shawna Byrd. When the subjects exited the vehicle, officers observed drug paraphernalia in the floorboard. Further investigation revealed the occupants to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and various pills not prescribed to them. Both White and Byrd were arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 3
  • Possession of Dangerous Drugs
  • Possession of Marijuana
Apr 10 2020

2 Arrested for Multiple Charges Including Weapons/Theft

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On 04-09-20, while investigating a series of vehicle burglaries nearby (Flo and Carlson area), officers observed 18 year old Jaylon Combs Richardson in the parking lot of the Wal-mart on Greenbriar. Combs Richardson was known to have an outstanding active warrant for Robbery. Combs Richardson was on foot and in the company of another male who was later identified as 19 year old Elijah Grant. When officers approached them, Combs Richardson was apprehended without incident. Grant took off running but was caught.

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Combs Richardson was found to be in possession of a firearm that was stolen in one of the nearby vehicle burglaries. He was charged with the following:

  • Robbery (warrant)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon
  • Theft of a Firearm
  • Possession of Marijuana

Grant was found to be in possession of a firearm that was taken a few days ago in a non-related vehicle burglary. He was charged with the following:

  • Evading Arrest
  • Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
  • Theft of a Firearm.
Jan 29 2020

Drug Arrest Made in Drug Free Zone

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On 01-28-20, at approx 0728 hrs, officers were conducting a suspicious vehicle/person check near 10th and Denver when they encountered 31 year old Jennifer Solomon. Solomon was a wanted fugitive for fraud out of Payne County, Oklahoma, and taken into custody. Search incident to arrest found Solomon to be in possession of 6.7 grams of methamphetamine. At the time of the arrest, Solomon was within 1000 ft of a school which placed her in a drug free zone.

Solomon was transported to jail on her fraud warrant and also charged with Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone.

Jan 22 2020

Traffic Stop Leads to Financial Crimes & Drugs

SOLOMON, NOLAND

On 01-14-20, Officers observed a reported stolen vehicle traveling north in the 4300 blk of Boren Ave.  When the vehicle stopped at the stop sign at Boren and Call Field, the two female occupants got out of the vehicle and switched positions (driver/passenger) and took off again.  The vehicle was stopped in the 3100 blk of Lawrence Rd and the occupants were identified as Taleasha Solomon, age 34, and Trinity Noland, age 35.

During an inventory of the stolen vehicle, several other stolen items were located including a checkbook and more than 50 stolen credit cards.  In addition, a purse was found under the center console, between the two occupants, that contained a pipe, several syringes, and a white powdery substance inside of a plastic baggy.  The white powder field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Both Solomon and Noland were arrested and charged with the following:

  • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle – SJF
  • Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information – F/1
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1g – SJF