Nacogdoches, TX – February 11, 2026 – The Nacogdoches Police Department (NPD) handled a total of 92 incidents from early morning on February 10 through the morning of February 11, according to their latest media summary report. While the majority of calls involved routine traffic stops, the day also saw several notable cases, including arrests for drug possession, theft, and family violence assault, as well as responses to accidents, welfare checks, and suspicious activities.
The report highlights a busy period for officers, with traffic-related matters dominating the log. Over 50 entries were for traffic stops, many resulting in citations or warnings. For instance, multiple stops occurred along major thoroughfares like North Street, South Street, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with officers like Ethan Kaye and K. Wolf conducting several throughout the day.
Among the more serious incidents:
- Drug Arrest: At approximately 10:21 p.m. on February 10, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Shawnee Street. The driver was found in possession of less than one gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, leading to a fourth-degree felony charge under Texas Penal Code 481.115. The individual was arrested without further incident.
- Theft Cases: Two significant theft reports stood out. Around 4:09 p.m. on February 10, a victim reported stolen property in the 1900 block of Banita Street, where an unknown suspect unlawfully took items without consent, classified as a misdemeanor or Class B misdemeanor under Penal Code 31.03. Earlier that day, at 2:57 p.m., a theft was reported at a retail location in the 4800 block of North Street, resulting in a citation. Additionally, an automobile theft was logged at 8:21 a.m. on February 11 in the 1900 block of Railroad Street.
- Family Violence Assault: Officers responded to a disturbance call at 3:13 p.m. on February 10 in the 2800 block of Pearl Street. Upon arrival, parties were separated, and it was determined that an assault involving family violence contact had occurred, charged as a Class C misdemeanor under Penal Code 22.01. A report was generated, but no immediate arrest was noted in the summary.
- Accidents: The department dealt with several crashes, including a major accident at noon on February 10 at Appleby Sand Road and Waterford Drive, which remained active in the report. Minor accidents were reported at locations like North Street and Bowie Street (7:57 a.m.), 3700 South Street (2:16 p.m.), and 600 North Street (3:57 p.m.), some resulting in citations.
Other calls included welfare checks, such as one at 1:05 p.m. on February 10 in the 900 block of Hackberry Street (active status) and another at 3:05 a.m. on February 11 in the 3100 block of North Pecan Street. Harassment reports came in at various times, including 10:40 a.m. and 5:37 p.m. on February 10. A missing person was reported at 4:20 p.m. at Nacogdoches Medical Center, and a runaway juvenile at 7:09 p.m. in the 900 block of Lee Lane.
Suspicious persons and vehicles were flagged multiple times, particularly during evening and overnight hours, with checks at locations like Douglass Road and North Popp Street (9:30 p.m.) and Ritchie Street Park (12:34 a.m. on February 11). A warrant service led to an arrest at 12:52 p.m. on February 10 at Raguet and East Austin streets.
The report also noted minor issues like vagrancy at 8:28 a.m. on Douglass Road, a scam at 10:13 a.m. on East Main Street, credit card abuse at 11:47 a.m. on Douglass Road, and a tobacco-related problem at 2:40 p.m. on North University Drive, which ended with a citation.
NPD officials emphasized that most incidents were resolved without major issues, with dispositions ranging from cleared with no offense (CNO) to citations (CWC) and arrests (CAA). The total covers all NPD activities starting after 6:00 a.m. on February 10.