The Nacogdoches Police Department handled a steady stream of calls over a 24‑hour period between 6:00 a.m. Jan. 24 and 6:00 a.m. Jan. 25, responding to 47 incidents ranging from traffic stops and welfare checks to felony arrests and fire assists, according to the department’s daily media summary.
🚨 Property Damage at Farmers Market
A hit‑and‑run investigation began early Friday after officers discovered damage to a support pole at the Nacogdoches Farmers Market. The strike appeared to have been caused by a vehicle. The case remains under investigation.
🚑 Mental Health & Welfare Calls
Officers responded to multiple welfare‑related incidents, including:
- A suicide threat reported at an apartment on Pearl Street.
- Welfare checks on Pinecrest Drive and Spokane Street. No further details were released.
📸 Improper Photo Case
At 1630 Cardinal St., officers investigated a report of intimate visual material being published without consent. A suspect could face a State Jail Felony under PC 21.16.
🍺 Public Intoxication & Disorderly Conduct
A public intoxication arrest was made on Arthur Weaver Street, and officers also handled a disorderly conduct call at Smith Chevron on Douglass Road.
🚗 Crashes & Traffic Stops
Police responded to several accidents throughout the day, including:
- A major accident on South Street.
- A minor accident on South Street near the 4400 block.
- Multiple traffic stops across the city, some resulting in arrests.
🚓 DWI Arrests
Two drivers were arrested on intoxication charges:
- A driver on South Street was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (M‑B) after showing signs of impairment.
- Another driver on North Street was charged with enhanced DWI (M‑A) after officers reported a BAC above 0.15.
💊 Felony Drug Arrest on SFA Campus
A traffic stop at 500 E. College St. led to the discovery of a controlled substance. A passenger was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG2 (1–4g), a Third‑Degree Felony.
👥 Assault & Family Violence Cases
Two assault cases were reported:
- At 3413 E. Main St., officers investigated a family violence assault and interference with an emergency call.
- Shortly after midnight, officers arrested a suspect on Orton Street for Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member (M‑A).
🛑 Protective Order Violation
Officers arrested a subject on Quail Ridge Drive for violating a protective order, a Class A Misdemeanor.
🔥 Fire Assists & Alarms
Police assisted the fire department on several calls, including incidents on:
- S FM 225
- CR 726
- Townsend Ave
- N University Drive
Officers also responded to multiple alarm calls across the city.
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