Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
      Burglaries, thefts Theft - Reported in the 1900 block of Foote, Wharton, between 7 p.m. May 6 and 8:30 a.m. May 7. Fishing equipment valued at $400 was reported stolen. Burglary of a habitation - Reported at Frankie Hall at Wharton County Junior College between noon and 3 p.m. April 6. A laptop...
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Crime Stoppers' reward offered on burglary case
Information wanted on vandalism case as well
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      West Wharton County Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information on a recently foiled burglary and the vandalism of a vacant house. The first case occurred around 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning at The Alignment Shop, 709 S. Mechanic.
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In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
      Alcohol, drug charges Vicente Rodriguez Chavez, 47, 312 Wharton, El Campo, was booked into the Wharton County Jail at 7:15 a.m. May 12 for driving while intoxicated. He was still in custody as of 1:15 p.m. May 12. Dustin Longoria, 21, 503 Lincoln, El Campo, was booked May 11 for driving while i...
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