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THE POLICE NEWS
VOLUME VI, NUMBER 12 Texas' Largest Police News Publication December 2009
Where is "The Little Christmas Boy?"
By Marie Beth Jones
WANTED for MURDER
N ot all stories about law enforcement are of the “Dangerous, Catch the
Bad Guy and Put Him in Jail” variety, and one that occurred in Brazoria
County just before Christmas of 1960 falls in that category.
The child involved may have been too young to remember it in his later
years, but it’s a good bet that several adults still think about it at this season.
The story was one I originally wrote for the Brazosport Facts’ column called
“Courthouse Corridors,” which covered a wide variety of events dealing with
county employees and the people they served. The names of the child and
the adults involved were never revealed, but I have wondered during many
Christmas seasons since, what the following years might have brought to their
lives. I have also wondered about changes in laws that might have altered the MOISES ALVAREZ
case, had it occurred today. La Marque Police Department
Here is the story, as it originally appeared on Dec. 22, 1960: Offense number LM 0000012173
Christmas arrived a few days early for one little boy this year. It was a cel- Murder – Intentionally Causes Death
ebration complete with the traditional tree, toys and new clothes – as well as On Monday September 14, 2009 La Marque Police responded to a report
with that most necessary of Christmas ingredients, love. of a dead woman in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 1215 Spruce.
The sequel was not so idyllic. It came in the grayness of early morning and Officers found Faith Guillory dead in the driver seat of her vehicle; she had
brought tears of parting and uncetainty. been shot one time the right side of her head.
The story started with a routine call concerning a woman in a local tavern. During the investigation, it was determined that the gunman in the Murder
She was drunk, the caller reported, and she had a small child with her. Angle- was Moises Alvarez, the estranged boyfriend of Guillory.
ton police picked up the pair and took them to the Brazoria County Court Investigators later received information that Alvarez had fled to Mexico .
House. They asked the questions law enforcement officers must always ask He has family ties in the Galveston County area and it is possible that he may
– name, address, age…. They learned the woman and her son had come here return from time to time.
from a Midwestern state. She had left her common-law husband, who was the Moises Alvarez is a Hispanic male with light brown skin. He is five feet
father of the little boy, and came to Texas with another man. – nine inches tall and weights about 130 pounds. He wears glasses and has
Soon after they arrived, the man vanished, taking all the money with him. been seen with and without facial hair. His date of birth is March 10, 1958 and
The boy was three years old. She was 33. at the time of this murder he was 51 year of age.
The officers decided not to file charges. Instead, they contacted the county The La Marque Police Department currently holds a Murder warrant for
welfare worker, who provided a blanket and a heater, and groceries for the Alvarez with a bond of $250,000.00
woman and her son. La Marque Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information leading
The little boy sat solemnly during the questions and waited He grinned at to the apprehension of Alvarez. If anyone know of the whereabouts of Alva-
passers-by, who joked with him or tousled his blonde hair. He paid little at- rez, you are encouraged to call La Marque Crime Stoppers at (409) 938-TIPS
Where...Cont. on pg 3 (938-TIPS); your identity will remain anonymous.
College of The Mainland graduates Killer GEtS a Cocktail
14 new peace officers HUNTSVILLE - A man to find 20-year old Oliver and
convicted for the 1998 beat- 16-year-old Benny Rubalcaba
TEXAS CITY - Fourteen newly com- Juvenile Law, Family Violence, Crisis ing and murder of a 64-year- inside his home. Rubalcaba’s
missioned Texas peace officers recent- Intervention (dealing with mental health old Nacogdoches man was 15-year-old brother, Lonny, and
ly graduated from the College of The issues) and Intoxicated Drivers. executed in November, be- Oliver’s girlfriend were outside
Mainland Law Enforcement Academy . Many area police agencies come into coming the state’s 20th ex- waiting in a pickup truck.
During the 769 hour academy cadets the class to recruit the cadets. Some are ecution by lethal injection As the two tried to run away,
receive hands-on training and expanded firefighters who want to be Arson In- so far this year. Collins grabbed a rifle and shot
firearms training, decision making ex- vestigators or Fire Marshalls and must Khristian Oliver, 32, was Benny Rubalcaba in the leg.
ercises and patrol procedures includes obtain a peace officer license to acquire pronounced dead at 6:18 Oliver fired his pistol at Col-
traffic stops, felony car stops and build- that position. Khristian Oliver
p.m., November 5th, eight lins, then took the man’s rifle
ing entries. The majority of the training The photo below is graduating class minutes after the drug away from him and beat him
is Law. It includes the Code of Criminal #110 in which each cadet had a 100% cocktail started flowing into his blood- with it.
Procedure, Constitution, Penal Code, passing rate on the state exam. stream. One of the teenagers said he saw Oliver
Traffic Code, Health & Safety Code, Oliver was sentenced to death for the swinging the rifle at Collins. Evidence
March 1998 murder of Joe Collins who showed at least two of five shots that hit
interrupted a burglary of his rural home Collins came while he was on his back
outside Nacogdoches , 140 miles south- on the ground.
east of Dallas . Oliver was arrested in Houston with
Collins was beat severely and shot five his girlfriend, Sonya Reed. She turned
times — he was nearly unrecognizable down a 10-year plea deal, went to trial
when a neighbor found him dead in the and received 99 years in prison. Benny
front yard of his home. Rubalcaba got five years and his brother
Joe Collins Sr. had left home to pick up 10 years. Both are now out of prison.
dinner on March 17, 1998, and returned
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The Welfare Worker made a special
Where..Cont. from pg 1
tention as his mother voiced the wish call to the foster mother. “Don’t plan Dickinson Raid Nets Drugs, Dope, Counterfeit Money
that she could get back to the husband too much on having Christmas with the DICKINSON , TX - A contingent of $90,000 and Lazard’s is $60,000.
she had left. The boy was too small to child,” she warned. “I’m afraid he won’t federal, state and local police have Bail for Ricky Dequincy Walker, 34,
understand when his mother answered be here that long.” seized over $40,000 in fake U.S. curren- and Brandon Ross Hill, 28, is set at
questions as to scars on her hands, with The prediction was correct. Officials cy a cashe of crack cocaine and firearms $750,000 each for Possession of Co-
the explanation that her husband had in- decided that the only solution to the during a raid on a Dickinson home. Five caine with Intent to Deliver, Felon in
flicted them. problem was to furnish the mother with persons inside the home were arrested. Possession of a Firearm and Forgery.
Within two days the two were back in a bus ticket back to her home and com- The raid in the 2500 block of Avenue
the Sheriff’s Office. An officer had no- mon-law husband, and to hope that G was carried out by federal agents from
ticed the woman as she lurched drunken- Child Welfare workers in that state the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and
ly down a street with the little boy trot- would watch over the boy. Firearms, state drug agents, Dickinson
ting along behind her. There seemed no The foster mother refused to be de- police and Galveston narcotics agents.
alternative this time. A charge of drunk prived of the anticipated Christmas cel- Shonnon Deon Jenkins, 29, is charged
in public was filed. She had no money ebration, even though she knew the boy with Felon in Possession of Firearm,
to pay a fine, and was taken upstairs to would not be with her on that day. bail $250,000, police said.
County Jail . Almost a week before December 25th, Codi Machelle Easter, 28, and Chris-
The little boy was installed in one of the tree lights were turned on and the tina Marie Lazard, 23, are charged with
Brazoria County’s newly established house resounded with cries of delight Possession of Cocaine with Intent to
foster homes. Child Welfare Department as a little boy discovered that Santa had Deliver and Forgery. Easter’s bail is
officials placed him, and then visited the made a special trip, just for him. Santa
mother in jail to reassure her that the boy had left a tricycle and other toys and Brandon Ross Hill
was being well taken care of. new clothes, and it was a wonderful
“He’s in a foster home – with no strings Christmas.
attached,” they explained, “and he’s get- In the cold, damp darkness of the next
ting the best of care.” morning he was dressed and his new
The mother’s whole body trembled as toys were packed away for a trip to his
they talked, apparently an alcoholic re- other home. The little boy’s blue eyes
action. opened wide in surprise when he saw
“Don’t you know that your child can the policeman waiting outside to take
be taken away from you if you continue him away.
doing this?” one of the visitors asked. Clinging to his foster mother, he cried
The mother said she was aware of that, in fright, not wanting to leave her. Tears
but made no other answer. The visitors streamed down the woman’s face as she
left a card listing the phone number of hugged the boy for the last time and the
the Child Welfare Department, invit- officer pulled him away.
It was easier when the youngster saw Codi Machelle Easter Shonnon Deon Jenkins
ing the mother to call and check with
them about her little boy, but the woman his mother. The tears stopped, and he
failed to do so. seemed less frightened. At three, he was
The days that followed were a time of a little young to remember for long, or
investigation to find whether the little to make comparisons.
boy’s father might want him, and if he Perhaps it’s just as well. His future
would provide a good home. Officials appeared one of bleak uncertainty, far
checked concerning other relatives removed from the warmth and comfort
who might have a claim to the child, as and love he found with a stranger who
well as delving into the legal aspects of was his mother for a little while.
the case. They found the results of this Marie Beth Jones is a freelance writer and pub-
search a little discouraging. The mother lished author based in Angleton, Texas and a
had been arrested for drunkenness many regular feature writer for The Police News. Her
times in the past. The local courts had latest book “Trials and Tribulations. Early Texas
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accountability for their actions, it is the the link. I wonder how the visitation is THROUGH A LONG VERY PUBLI-
The Mailbox state governments who sue anyone and
everyone just so they can make money.
going with the baby Shawn.. If the ar-
ticle is indeed true and it does seem to
SEZED TRIAL IN GALVESTON MY
IN LAWS AND I WERE TRASHED IN
About time these State Governments be researched. what about the baby they THE PAPERS.AS ROYCE ZEIGLER
In response to our story that Kim Trenor start owning up to their own criminali- now have unsupervised visitation with? WENT THROUGH THIS TRIAL I
will seek a new trial after being convict- ties and stop picking on scapegoats. I feel for the Zeiglers, I do BUT if the HAD MY OWN THOUGHTS OF HIM
ed of murdering her 2-year old daugh- article is true. what about Shawn? Also BUT ALWAYS KEPT IN MIND THAT
ter Riley Ann Sawyers (Baby Grace) The Murder of ‘Baby Grace’ and the please read the article about the Zeiglers HIS FAMILY HAD NOTHING TO DO
our reader Pam wrote: Collateral Damage by reporter Joan obtaining visitation. There is yet another WITH THIS AND I FELT SO HEART-
This truly sickens me, one or both Meidam which appears in this edition, son of Mr. Zeigler who refuses to let his BROKEN FOR WHAT I KNEW THEY
contributed to the death, BOTH hid the brought these comments to The Police children around his father due to abuse? EVENTUALLY WOULD HAVE TO
death. BOTH attempted to dipose of News website. What about Shawn? ENDURE.THEY HAD NOTHING
this poor childs body and she wants a WHY DID THE D.A. NOT SEEK Posted by Sheri TO DO WITH THE CRIME AND NO
new trial. I have no pity for this woman THE DEATH PENALTY????? AMAZ- ONE SHOULD JUDGE THEM FOR
the ones I feel for are the ones that had ING......NO WONDER THERE ARE Before bashing the DA you must know STANDING BY HIM.....ITS FAMILY.
to deal with everything after the parents SO MANY MURDERS IN GALVES- that there are many stipulations in the I DID IT AND SO WOULD ANYONE
deeds. From investigators to jurors. TON COUNTY !!!! law that you must show before filing for ELSE!
Posted by Reggie the Death Penalty. Without going into GOD BLESS YOU JOAN
Freeport Mayor Larry McDonald says There are certain requirements in the details this case was not a death penalty Posted by JED
applicants for police chief in that city law which must be met in order to seek case. Hard to believe, but it is what it is.
must pass a physical agility test and he a death penalty. According to the DA We don’t want to jepordize the case It seems like poor Riley wasnt loved
will pay a Canadian company $15,000 these requirements were not met. and lose it on an appeal. Also, there are by anyone,not her mom that killed her,
of taxpayer money to help him find one Editor times when the victims family do not or her dad that didnt even come to the
that’s in good shape. want the deatl penalty. trial. I know that she is loved in Heaven
Reader MW replied: A physical fit- I cannot say enough on how the now and will never cry again.
ness test for a “Chief”. Why? Thank you very much, Joan Meidam, Galveston County District Attorney’s Posted by CJ
Reader Dwaine Davis emailed: Why for being so brave to sit through the trial Office handled this case and the thou-
must Mayor McDonald go to a foreign and report it all in so much detail. Still, I sands of hours put into it. We should all The citizens of Galveston County can
company to conduct a search for a new cannot fully understand WHAT was go- be proud of the job they did, trust me, I be proud that they have a District Attor-
police chief? Are there not enough qual- ing through these people’s minds while know first hand. I was one of the lead ney who is passionate about keeping the
ified American companies? they saw the life drain out of poor baby investigators on this case. criminal element off of our streets and
Riley eyes and I don’t think I will ever Since most homicides are crimes of where they belong...in prison. Come
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott understand it. THIS, for some strange passion you cannot in anyway blame the election time, you know who will get
resolved an enforcement action against reason, brings closure for ME and I DA for the number of homicides. Many my vote.
Tagged, Inc., a social networking site didn’t know Baby Riley. I will forever crimes are preventable, most homicides Posted by Butch
operator that has an estimated two mil- keep her in the prayers that my 1 1/2 yr. are not.
lion Texas users. Under an agreed final old say every night. “My lord, please fill Respectfully, This should never have happened.
judgment obtained by the state, Tagged a little part of the black hearts of the peo- Lt. Tommy Hansen The Sawyers adored Riley. Kim nev-
must implement new privacy features ple who harm or want to harm our beau- Galveston County Sheriff’s Office er should have taken her to Texas.
and take additional measures to inform fiful children with LOVE. Give those Criminal Investigation Division Royce never should have married Kim.
users about how the Web site will utilize hurt babies comfort and hope in THEIR Posted by Tommy Hansen Although she adored her, Nellie Zeigler
their personal information. hearts and let them know through YOU never should have complained about
Police News reader Chris had this to that they ARE loved. They are beautiful I WANTED TO SAY TO THE WRIT- Riley’s behavior. In the end, 3 fami-
say: This is so silly. Tagged.com and and are a blessing no matter what any ER OF THIS ARTICLE THAT THERE lies have been shattered. Two young
other Social Networks were already do- bad persom does to them or makes them NEEDS TO BE MORE MEDIA RE- people will spend their lives in jail. A
ing this BEFORE the penalty---sounds feel.” Thanks again Joan Meidam... PORTERS LIKE YOU...WITH A grandmother will never see her beloved
like Texas and New York just don’t Posted by vr00_silva HEART.AS THE SPOUSE OF SOME- granddaughter’s 1st day of school, her
want to admit they filed suit over some- ONE WHO HAD TO GO THROUGH first prom dress, her wedding and her
thing rediculous, which is why it was Recently found this article by Susan A HIGHLY PUBLISEZED TRIAL first baby. You’re right - Riley’s ability
settled out of court. Come on, Texas Murphy-Milano called Riley Sawyers AND WAS FOUND GUILTY.I HAVE to love is pure, innocent and true.
and New York, admit you were petty Age 2- NO excuse for torture and mur- TO SAY I WISH THERE WAS MEDIA Posted by 2reddogs
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I fully agree with the kudos for the
The Murder of ‘Baby Grace’ and the Collateral Damage the record, as I really didn’t want to put
any more pressure on him than he was
By Joan Meidam, Correspondent something going on that I am not aware already feeling. That conversation will
DA’s office. They did an outstanding
of. Royce Zeigler and Kim Trenor mur- remain off the record.
job. What I don’t understand is there is
Royce Clyde Zeigler II was found guilty dered Riley and then proceeded to get What I will share with you is this, it is
not one mention of the investigators in
of Capital Murder for his role in the pregnant with their own child; while Ri- never easy delivering bad news and see-
this case. You seem to forget that their
death of toddler, Riley Ann Sawyers; the ley’s father makes no appearance at the ing the hurt in someone’s eyes as they
diligence in gathering the evidence and
people had spoken. I was sitting in the trial of her killers, yet is busy starting his start to tear. Those are moments not eas-
presenting it to the DA’s office, enabled
courtroom that late afternoon when the own family. Then again, I’m from that ily forgotten, you just hope that you did
them to have the tools in which to se-
verdict was read, just as I had sat there school of thought where children aren’t the best that you could.
cure convictions.
for the testimony in the proceeding seven hor d‘oeuvers, you don’t lose one and As I looked around the courtroom, I
You dropped the ball, Ms. Meidam.
days. I’m still a little numb, these two then simply get another. I’m still shaking saw Sheryl Sawyers being hugged and
Isn’t this the “Police News”? days later. my head. comforted, no doubt the end of this trial
Posted by Jredd To say it wasn’t easy, for all involved Towards the end of the trial, I fully bringing some closure to her, let’s hope
and present in the courtroom, would be learned the meaning of “collateral dam- so. Now, she will no longer have to tes-
Another comment - Robert Sawyers an understatement. I had been present age.” I was sitting in the courtroom when tify and relive this tragedy. I wish her
attended Kim’s trial because she was for the trial of Mr. Zeigler’s wife, Kim- it was made known that the jury had healing.
the mother & killer of his daughter. He berly Dawn Trenor and sitting here now, reached a verdict. They had been delib- I then saw Nellie Zeigler, the defen-
has no personal relationship with Royce the thought of what a tragedy this all is, erating for approximately four and a half dant’s mother, sitting in the courtroom
Zeigler, the co-killer of his daughter. has been revived. The death of a child is hours. The courtroom was assembled crying being consoled by family and
At present, he is married and has two never easy to cope with but the rehearing and Judge Garner called the court to or- friends. I believe she was in a state of
young sons. He works full time to sup- and reliving of the circumstances of that der. I turned around to see where the Zei- shock, trying to absorb all that had trans-
port his family and, I suspect, didn’t fateful night makes it even harder. gler family and friends were seated in the pired. She asked Neal Davis III if she
have the vacation time to come spend District Attorney, Kurt Sistrunk and As- courtroom. I didn’t see them. Mr. Zeigler could see her son for just a minute. He
2 weeks watching that POS Zeigler get sistant DA Kayla Allen presented an ex- was asked to stand and he did so, along told her, as gently as he could, that seeing
his “day in court.” cellent case for the prosecution. Through with his attorneys and the verdict was Royce would not be possible. Mrs. Zei-
Posted by 2reddogs their words and efforts young Riley Ann read: Guilty of Capital Murder. gler pleaded to see her son and Mr. Davis
Sawyers was still with us, there in the I was seated, trying to absorb the im- left her to go and ask. The request was
Our story from San Jacinto County courtroom; never letting us forget that plications of that verdict, when I heard denied. As a person and a mother, my
about 42-year-old Oliver Leonard she was the victim and a defenseless one the courtroom door open and saw Mrs. heart went out to Nellie Zeigler, seeing
“Bubba” Bills, Jr. who shot and killed at that. This case took two years to come Zeigler enter, followed by her family her so distraught, worried and confused.
his mother, 71-year-old Gloria Tice to court and in that time they never lost and friends. The available seating in the I wish healing for Mrs. Zeigler, her fam-
Bills; his girlfriend, Shara Jean Torres, their zeal or passion in seeking justice for courtroom at that time was scattered and ily and friends, also.
27 and Torres’ 6-year-old daughter then Riley. They were successful in obtain- they found seats where they could, some What did I take away from this trial? I
killed himself brought this email from a ing a guilty verdict on a Capital Murder in my row. I don’t know what the Zeigler think it safe to say, some lessons about
family member. charge and not a lesser one. I can’t imag- family and friends were thinking or if life. I will remember the attorneys, who
Gloria was my grandmother’s young- ine the number of hours they must have they even knew that they had missed the although diametrically opposed, respect-
er sister. I didn’t know her personally spent on this case, never having it far verdict being read, as Judge Garner was ed each other and the process; each pas-
but the pain of losing Gloria has trav- from their thoughts. still addressing the jury. sionate in their own cause. I’ll remember
eled very far. We are from Muskegon, The Defense attorneys took on a Hercu- A very brief time later, I looked down the calm, the wisdom and the fairness of
Michigan and my grandma is traveling lean task in defending their client. Neal my row and saw two of the defense at- Judge David Garner. I will be ever mind-
to Texas to say goodbye to her sister Davis III, Dena Fisher and Dee McWil- torneys talking to Hiram Zeigler, the ful that there is a lot of collateral damage
in the worst way imaginable. My heart liams were as diligent and passionate in defendant’s brother. I surmised that they in this world and that sometimes, it’s not
goes out to the family of Gloria because their defense of Mr. Zeigler as the District were telling Hiram that the verdict had so easily recognized or thought about.
if she was as loving and caring as her Attorney’s Office was in prosecuting this been read and that his brother was found But, I believe the most important les-
sister then they have lost a very special case. The defendant could not have asked guilty. I then became aware of the elder- son I take with me from these trials, is
person. for, or hoped for, better advocates on his ly, distinguished gentlemen sitting next the one taught to me by young Riley Ann
When we posted the photo of an aban- behalf. Defending someone accused of to me who was physically trembling. I Sawyers; who in her time of torment and
doned Jamaica Beach beach house de- murdering a toddler is not and should not asked him if he was alright and if he was adversity, still demonstrated the ability to
stroyed by Hurricane Ike on our website be, an easy task. They more than earned a friend of the Zeigler’s. He said, yes, he love. That’s a huge lesson and one that I
which is still standing dilapidated on the their fees in my opinion. At the end of was a friend of theirs. I introduced my- will carry in my heart, always.
beach, we got these reader comments: the day, the term ‘baby killer’ is a tough self, told him I was with the media and
I live in Jamaica Beach and this is one to get past, yet they tried to show the that anything we discussed would be off
common problem throughout our area. I court a fuller picture of their client. I ad-
understand that money is tight for most mire their courage in taking this case, as
people these days and repairs and clean-
up are costly. Jamaica Beach still needs
they just as easily could have said, “No
thank you,” to Mr. Zeigler and moved on
with their respective careers.
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The Mailbox...Cont. from page 5 The story alleged that Galveston County
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their charity-care policies, despite laws
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Posted by MW
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Yes, myself and my wife feel Jamaica Specifically the most prolific unwritten
Beach is on the decline, that is why we policy, present in practically all non-
plan to move. governmental medical care providers
Posted by bob smith is “Get everything you can from the in-
surance carriers of insured patients by
This is not just in Jamaica Beach , this any means possible.” These “means”
is all over Galveston. In Bayou Shore include double-charging, charging for
physician visits by uninvolved physi- Cabrerras, Manuel HELLAMS,ROSS
the mess is unbelievable. There are WM DOB 06111982 B/M DOB: 02/11/1973
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some houses that have fallen in. Nope
the far west of Galveston is just another Another reader opined on reporter Joan
story NOT the main story! Meidam and her reporting of the Baby
Posted by Jarg46 Grace trial:
Susan Al Bassam emailed us: Kudos
These homes are a disturbing alert to Ms.Joan Meidam !! I come to this site
daily for the nitty gritty and I feel as if WILLIAMS,ROBYN DONETTA SHUMAKER,GENE
that policy is required. Can my public B/F DOB:11/25/1978 W/M DOB:03/19/1968
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“Bait Car” waterloo for 3 car thieves Fireman Turned Crook Arrested
HOLLYWOOD, Florida - A former Tiki sana leaving his victim holding a worth-
Island fireman wanted by Louisiana and less check for $7,000.
Galveston authorities for a Sgt. Cobb said Collier
scam conducted via internet was trying to pull the
was arrested in Hollywood, same scam on a resident
Florida. in Florida and the resi-
Investigators with the DeSo- dent became suspicious
to Parish, Louisiana Sheriff’s and notified authorities.
Office were looking for the Hollywood police were
Texas ex-convict whose last able to reach the location
Rickey Linkey David Herod Ernie Scales known address was in Tiki Is- before Collier could get
44 yoa of Santa Fe 39 yoa of Santa Fe 46 yoa of Santa Fe land in Galveston County. away. He was being held
1. Felony Theft - Bond 1. Felony Theft - Bond 1. Engaging in Organized Wesley Ross Collier
Sheriff’s Sgt. John Cobb in Seminole County Jail
$125,000 $100,000 Criminal Activity - 20,000 said Wesley Ross Collier, 28, awaiting extradition back
2. Felony Criminal Mischief 2. Felony Criminal Mischief was charged with Felony by Fraud in a to Louisiana then to Galveston.
- Bond $125,000 - Bond $100,000
scheme he pulled in Logansport, Loui-
3. Engaging in Organized 3. Engaging in Organized
Criminal Activity - $125,000 Criminal Activity - $100,000
SANTA FE, Texas - The western por-
tion of Galveston County has been ex-
the ACTF said one of the bait vehicles
was stolen and then tracked to a loca- Don Moore, 67, Jamaica
periencing a rash of thefts to include
vehicles and ATV’s.
To address this issue the Galveston
tion in Santa Fe. A covert operation be-
gan and the bait was captured and the
thieves were identified.
Beach Police Officer
County Auto Crimes Task Force (ACTF) The investigation by the Auto Crimes JAMAICA BEACH , TX Moore was a ‘dyed in
has been assisting the Galveston County Task Force resulted in warrants being -- Don Moore, 67, vet- the wool lawman’. He
Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Fe Police issued for three men and additional eran Texas lawman and earned the Master Peace
Department in addressing the problem charges are pending. Members of the Jamaica Beach police Officer rating, he was a
with their Bait vehicle program. The Auto Crimes Task Force, Sheriff’s Of- officer for the past 10 firearms instructor and
ACTF warns thieves in the area that the fice Special Crimes Unit and Warrant years, passed away No- skilled in the martial arts.
next ATV, vehicle, golf cart or boat they Division with the assistance of Santa Fe vember 22nd in UTMB But he was a patrolman
steal may be bait that was set out by the Police Department and Alvin Police De- Hospital where he had at heart, said Hubbell,
Auto Crimes Task Force. partment K-9 units located and arrested been admitted November “He is a born patrol of-
Lt. Tommy Hansen, Project Director of the men accused of the theft. 4th after suffering a mas- ficer.”
sive heart attack. Don Moore In 2008 Don lost the
Jamaica Beach Police love of his life, Sandy
Lt. Steve Hubbell said Moore‘s son and Lane, to cancer. He lived alone with his
two daughters were by his side when he pets in Jamaica Beach a small, incorpo-
died. rated village on west Galveston Island .
Born and raised in Illinois , Moore be- Moore was an active member of the
came a Texas lawman when he joined Blue Knights, Chapter 31, law enforce-
the Precinct 5 Constable’s Office in ment motorcycle organization and had
Nueces County, Corpus Christi, in 1973. recently purchased a new Harley David-
On his way to Jamaica Beach he served son 3-wheel motorcycle to replace his
on the Port Aransas Police Department, previous bike destroyed by Hurricane
Taft Police Department and Kendall Ike.
County Sheriff’s Office. Don will be missed by his many
“He was a workaholic,” said Hubbell, friends, both personal and professional.
“He’s was always there when we needed Funeral arrangements will be posted
him, no matter what time it was, day or on this website when it is announced.
Officers undergo water survival training during a seminar of the Airborn Law Enforcement As- night.”
sociation at the San Luis Resort and Convention Center organized by Jamaica Beach Police
Chief Andy McLane. (Police News Photo/Amy Quiroga)
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Bell Ringer
Galveston police officers give
the Salvation Army a helping
hand during this Christmas
season by standing in as ‘Bell
Ringers’. Pictured is Captain
Joe Pena ringing the bell at the
Galveston Kroger store.
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Noel Stanley, 74 Legendary Jones Creek City Marshal Retires
Soldier, musician, artist, lawman “Man with a Very Fine Heart”
Marcie Ellis- BrazoraCountyPoliceNews.Com
Brazoria County .” Brazoria County
Jamie Nash sics and retired as a lieutenant. His pres- Sheriff Charles Wagner said.
MontgomeryCountyPoliceNews.Com ence is still felt in the agency not only JONES CREEK , TX -- “Bubba” How- Jones Creek Mayor George Mitchell
because of his exemplary work, but be- ard Rape, whose unique style of mar- commended Marshall Rape for his 28
Noel Stanley left this world Monday, cause his daughter, Katherine, is now years of tireless efforts
shaling included never car-
November 16, 2009, after 74 years part of the Montgomery County Sher- for the City and said “he
rying a gun and cutting his
and not one minute wasted. The phrase iff’s Office. never left during a crisis,
salary by half for 9 years, to
“lived life to the After retiring from the not once”.
provide funding for an extra
fullest” has become sheriff’s office, Stan- Jones Creek Village
deputy, was honored for his
an overused cliché, ley and his late wife, Councilman John Audas
28 years of service as City
but it accurately de- Amy, moved to Hawaii said “Bubba’s probably
Marshall to Jones Creek.
scribes the life of . They remained island one of the finest men I’ve
Dodie Armstrong, Staff
Noel Stanley. residents for a decade ever had the privilege of
Assistant to Congressman
He was a soldier, or more, until Amy knowing. “
Ron Paul, presented Mar-
a musician, an art- Stanley’s death, Lacy American flag from Con-
shall Rape an American gressman Ron Paul assistant Rape, who retired offi-
ist, a police officer, said. Stanley then re- cially, November 17th at
flag, which had flown over Dotie Armstrong
a family man and turned to Texas where noon said that he would
the nation’s Capitol in hon-
a friend. Stanley he married, Carleen pursue ranching.
or of Rape’s dedication to the citizens
served in the United Whitton-Stanley. They Jones Creek Marshal’s Sgt. William
of Jones Creek and Brazoria County .
States Army, then lived in Spring, near Armstrong described Rape as “a man Tidwell has taken over for Rape. Tidwell
came home and The Woodlands. has been with the marshal’s office for
with a very fine heart”.
launched a career Lacy, a lieutenant Rape began his career in law enforce- over two decades.
in country music. with the MCSO, is ment more than 40 years ago as a deputy
Stanley began playing bass at Houston’s deeply saddened at the loss of his friend with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Of-
iconic Esquire Ballroom on Hempstead of more than four decades. fice. He left the sheriff’s office to run a
Highway, which is where he began a “Noel was one of the most personable body shop and wrecker service in the
lifelong friendship with a drummer people,” Lacy said. “Once you met Noel 1970s, before gaining the Marshal’s
named Don Lacy in 1965. Stanley, he was a friend forever.” post in Jones Creek.
Stanley and Lacy took their talents But Stanley ’s attributes were not lim- He served as a Brazoria County Deputy
to Nashville , where they split up when ited to his magnetic personality. for 2 years---a 24-hour a day on call po-
Stanley landed a spot in Ernest Tubb’s “He was extremely intelligent and tal- sition. In 1980, he ran for City Marshal
band, the Texas Troubadours. Two years ented beyond belief,” Lacy said. and was defeated by 2 votes. In 1982
later, Lacy says he talked Stanley into Stanley was a gifted bass player who he ran again and was elected. He would Brazoria County Sheriff Charles Wagner,
joining him in playing with Jack Greene shared the stage with legends in coun- continue his career with an astounding Sgt. William Tidwell, retiring Marshal Bub-
& Jeannie Seely. try music, but according to Lacy, he was ba Rape, former Brazoria County Sheriff
run of 13 more consecutive terms.
Lacy said he and Stanley lived a few also an amazing artist. Whether it was Joe King, Jimmy Jones (retired investiga-
“His retirement is an end of an era. tor with Brazoria County DA ‘s office)
doors apart in Nashville , where both be- portraits painted in his leisure time or He’s more than just a marshal he has
came reserve police officers. After more forensic sketches used in crime solving, been a good friend to Jones Creek and
than a decade in Nashville , both men Lacy said Stanley was second to none.
moved back to Texas and went to work Lacy said Stanley will be missed by
for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office “everybody he ever knew or had any “He was a policeman’s policeman,” daughter Kathy is like her father, an as-
and a few months later, Stanley joined dealings with.” Hightower said, “part of the old school set to the agency.
him. They also continued playing mu- Those sentiments were shared by De- – he was fair to everybody and never got Memorial services for Noel Stanley
sic, with the Texas Throwdown Band. tective Stewart Hightower of the Mont- too excited.” were held at at Cashner Colonial Cha-
Eventually, Stanley and Lacy went gomery Police Department, who worked “He was a good man,” Hightower pel. To post a tribute to the family, visit
to work for the Montgomery County with Stanley at the Harris County Sher- said. www.mem.com.
Sheriff’s Office, where Stanley became iff’s Office and then in Montgomery MCSO Captain Ken Ariola called
highly respected for his work in foren- County. Stanley “a really great guy” and said his
Page 10 - The Police NewsJamaica Beach beefs up
fire, rescue equipment
JAMAICA BEACH , TX - The Village of Jamaica Beach
on West Galveston Island, may be small but it’s require-
ments for police, fire and rescue personnel and equipment
is significantly larger than the typical town of it’s size. That
is due largely to tourist traffic that travels to or through
the village each summer. And because of its central loca-
tion near the center of the western half of the island, Ja-
maica Beach becomes the staging area in cases of disaster
such as Hurricane Ike in 2008 when first responders from
throughout the nation were headquartered here.
Pictured with the new vessel Fire Chief Steve Spicer (L) and
Assistant Fire Chief Troy Beasley
As an important part of it’s rescue and fire fighting fleet
Jamaica Beach recently acquired in new 17’ Zodiac boat
equipped for both rescue, recovery and for fighting fires
while afloat. With its maze of canals, the boat’s ability to
pump water from the canal onto a canal side house fire ads
a higher degree of fire fighting capability to its fleet of fire
fighting equipment.
The new watercraft is powered by a 75 horsepower, out-
board engine and is equipped with a rescue sled and a
compartment for the transport of a drowning or victim of
a water related tragedy.
A grant from the federal government provided funds for
the acquisition of the new boat.
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The Police News - Page 11Mr. “Volunteerism” is No Ordinary Cop eight hours a day patrolling the streets of
Galveston plus he is a fulltime husband
Chief Charles Wiley. “In any organiza-
tion we typically have a couple of em-
By Breck Porter - The Police News worked endless off duty hours gathering and father of two children. Married to ployees like Lewis Jackson that we can
It is generally felt that in many organi- sponsors, organizing, promoting and ty- his high school sweetheart for 11 years, really depend on to make the organiza-
zations about 10% of the members do ing up loose ends for the first, big time the couple have a 4-year old daughter tion a great place. We’re glad that he
100% of the work, and of that 10% usu- Battle of The Badges event which fea- and 3-year old son. Maybe his degree does those things that serve us well and
ally one or two persons are the driving tures 17 boxes matches under the lights in Sociology earned at Huston Tillotson we appreciate him, a lot.”
force, that plan, organize and see the job in the San Luis Convention Center on University helps him deal with the great “Officer Jackson has always displayed
through. Those people are also usually Seawall Boulevard. Cops and firefight- demands for his time and skills. a willingness to help others.” com-
infected with a thing called "volunteer- ers in the ring together in a common Jackson began his career with the de- ments Captain Joe Pena, commander of
ism”. He or she is always there when cause raising money for the Boys and partment in 1995 and over that 14-year the uniformed patrol services to which
there’s a job to be done. Girls Club of Galveston. period he has worked everything from Jackson is assigned. “He is a dedicated
The Galveston Police De- Making this event happen bicycle patrol to criminal investigation officer that understands the importance
partment is fortunate to have has been a herculean task and for one period of time he was as- of volunteering his time. He has never
several of these type people and though there have been signed to the U.S. Drug Enforcement asked for anything in return. He is defi-
within its ranks. When the many involved in the vari- Administration task force as an under- nitely an asset to this department,” Pena
call for volunteers is sent ous facets of producing the cover agent. said of Jackson .
out among the ranks, the re- event, Jackson has been a In recent years however, Jackson has Sgt. John Courtney, head of Special
sponse is usually robust and main shaker and mover. coordinated three fundraising events. Operations said, “Lewis Jackson exem-
immediate. “I know of many days Two were for the police department’s plifies what the Galveston Police De-
There is one guy in the he has been working on SWAT Team working in his private time partment seeks in officers. Clean cut,
Galveston Police Department his days off talking to pro- over a period of seven months, raising articulate, professional, and selfless and
however, who should have spective sponsors or taking $9 thousand. But his greatest achieve- always willing to accept a new chal-
the word ‘volunteerism’ en- Lewis Jackson care of a number of other ment by far was the benefit this year for lenge. We could use five more of him,”
graved on his name badge. details having to do with cancer victim Chris Sanderson, a broth- he said.
His name is Lewis Jackson, Galveston the event,” said another one of the main er Galveston police officer, in which From the street cop to the chief, Lewis
police officer, and the man behind the organizers, Lt. Jorge Trevino. “I am $35 thousand was raised to help with the Jackson is respected and revered by his
scenes in most big events that take place amazed at the dedication and profes- officer’s mounting medical expences. co-workers and the public he serves and
like fundraisers, benefits, community sionalism he has exhibited each and ev- “Lewis is one of those employees that he earns it everyday.
and charitable events. ery day since we started with this.” make us all look good,” says Police
For the past several months Jackson has One can wonder where Jackson finds
Mississippi Fugitives Captured
the time that he contributes. He spends
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GALVESTON, Texas - A cou-
of us asking him to please
Breck Porter
call." ple wanted in Mississippi were
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According to Lori Her- arrested in the West Galveston
ORANGE, TX - In late Octo- community of Sea Isle by agents
rmann, the last call made was
ber Jay Dee Herrmann, 41, of of the Gulf Coast Violent Offi-
on Oct. 27. A call was placed
Orangefield kissed his wife of cer and Fugitive Task Force.
to information about 10:11
9 years, told her he loved her Douglas Gilbert, 27, and Sheli
p.m. for the number of the
and would be back after he ran Sisk, 27, were both wanted in
Port Arthur Greyhound bus
some errands, however, he was Harrison County, Mississippi .
Jay Dee Hermann station. Seven minutes later
never heard from again. Gilbert absconded on a 10-year Mississippi fugitives Douglas Gilbert and Sheli Sisk
he called the bus station.
The couple had a spat that felony drug sentence and was from the Galveston County Sheriff’s
She called the bus station as well, but
morning, but Herrmann told his wife also wanted for cooking methamphet- Office , US Marshal’s Service, and Jerry
they did not have any record of him pur-
they would talk about it later as he left amines and Sisk on a felony Worthless Fisher’s Precinct 8 Constable’s Office
chasing a ticket.
for Orange to pay bills and cash his Check charge. and were assisted by Galveston police
Since he has been missing, his wife has
paycheck. He also mentioned going to The pair was renting a room in a Sea officer’s in the predawn arrests.
called as many family and friends she
the Texas Workforce Center to look for Isle residence on Mason Drive while he Gilbert and Sisk were being held in the
can remember. He has friends in Galves-
a part-time job. He left in the family's was working for a local contractor. Galveston County jail awaiting ex-
ton, California, Houston and Kansas.
only car and with only the clothes he Task force members included officers tradition back to Mississippi.
But, Lori is not the only person who
was wearing.
has not heard from him. He is a 22-year
Lori Herrmann fell asleep waiting for
veteran National Guardsman and has
him to return. When she awoke a few
been considering retirement. The Des-
hours later and he still was not home
ert Storm veteran has not reported to his
she thought he may still be upset over
station in Port Neches. As a result, ac-
their earlier argument. He had disap-
cording to an official there, the army has
peared once before, but returned a few
days later.
him listed as "AWOL."
Herrman also did not return to his
CAFE
But, this time is different she says. Open Monday – Saturday 6am-2pm
place of employment or called in to tell
She repeatedly called his cell phone
and each time it went straight to voice-
mail. When the voicemail became full
them he was not coming in to work.
He also has not contacted his mother 413 24th Street
and would no longer take new messag-
in Pennsylvania. For his wife, this is the Galveston
most shocking of all.
es, she became increasingly worried so
she had the cell phone shut off in order
"It's very, very scary to me," Lori Her-
rmann said. "I have been on emotional
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to be able to listen to his voice mails.
roller coaster." Open fOr BuSineSS
"There was nothing helpful on there,"
Lori Herrmann said. "They are mostly
Lori blames herself for the argument. WelcOMe Back!
Disappeared...Cont. on pg. 13
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