The Nacogdoches Police Department handled 71 incidents between 6 a.m. May 2 and 6 a.m. May 3, according to a daily media summary. Calls ranged from routine traffic stops to major offenses, including family violence, aggravated assault, and narcotics possession.
Family Violence Arrest at Local Hotel
Officers were dispatched at 6:56 a.m. to a hotel on South Street, where they determined a male suspect had unlawfully restrained a woman inside a room. According to the report, “probable cause [showed] that a male suspect unlawfully restrained a female victim by preventing her from leaving the room.” The suspect was arrested and taken to the Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Center.
Credit Card Abuse Cases Logged
Two separate credit card abuse investigations were reported:
- At 9:16 a.m., officers responding to a sick call at a South Street hotel discovered multiple debit cards that did not belong to the individuals present.
- At 11:01 a.m., an investigation on Wells Street revealed a suspect had withdrawn money from an ATM and made online purchases using another person’s card.
Both cases were classified as state jail felonies under Penal Code 32.31.
Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon
One of the most serious incidents occurred at 1:30 p.m. on Summit Street. Officers responded to a 911 hang‑up and found two family members arguing. The report states that “one party strangled the other and threatened their life with a knife.” Charges include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (F2) and assault family violence/impeding airway (F3).
Hit‑and‑Run at Apartment Complex
At 5:54 p.m., officers investigated a collision at Oak Hill Plaza Drive where a driver struck another vehicle in a parking lot and fled without providing required information. The offense was classified as a misdemeanor under Transportation Code 550.022.
Drug and Firearm Arrest During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop at 1:22 a.m. on East Lakewood Street resulted in multiple felony drug charges. Officers reported that the occupants had discarded illegal narcotics, leading to the discovery of substances in Penalty Groups 1 and 2, along with marijuana. A firearm was also recovered. Charges included:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 <4g (F3)
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 <4g (F3)
- Possession of Marijuana <2oz (M‑B)
- Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm (M‑A)
Other Calls
Throughout the day, officers handled:
- Numerous traffic stops across the city
- Several suspicious person and suspicious vehicle reports
- Noise complaints
- Welfare checks
- Civil standbys
- A minor accident and a major accident
- A mental health investigation
- Loose livestock reported east of Chireno
The report covers all NPD activity between 6 a.m. May 2 and 6 a.m. May 3.