NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office released its latest booking summary on February 9, 2026, detailing five individuals arrested over the previous day for various offenses ranging from traffic violations to drug possession. All arrests were handled by the Nacogdoches Police Department (NPD), with most suspects remaining in custody as pretrial detainees. The report highlights a mix of felony and misdemeanor charges, reflecting ongoing local law enforcement efforts to address public safety concerns.
Among those booked was Miguel Angel Espinoza, 28, of 911 Randall St., Nacogdoches. He was arrested around 4:13 p.m. on February 8 for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, classified as a state jail felony. Espinoza remains confined without bond information listed.
Early on February 9, two individuals sharing the same address were taken into custody following an incident shortly after 2 a.m. Antonio Martinez, 31, of 376 County Road 6102, Nacogdoches, faces a Class A misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. He was booked at approximately 3:10 a.m. and is currently confined. Benito Martinez, 29, from the same residence, was arrested about 15 minutes later for public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor. He also remains in custody.
Maxine Wyvonne Moore, 61, listed as homeless in Nacogdoches, was booked just before 11:20 p.m. on February 8 for theft of property valued between $100 and $750, a Class B misdemeanor stemming from an alleged incident on November 28, 2025. Unlike the others, Moore was released early on February 9 at around 4:48 a.m., possibly after posting bond or meeting other release conditions.
The report also includes Idarius Whitaker, 17, of 708 First St., Nacogdoches, who was arrested around 1:06 p.m. on February 8 for possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2 (between 1 and 4 grams), a third-degree felony. Whitaker is confined as a pretrial felon.
These bookings bring the total number of inmates processed in this period to five, according to the sheriff’s office summary. No further details on the circumstances of the arrests were provided in the report, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Residents seeking more information can contact the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office directly.
This summary underscores routine enforcement activities in the area, with charges involving vehicles, intoxication, theft, and drugs. Local authorities continue to monitor and respond to such incidents to maintain community order.