Sam Houston baseball Coach Mark Johnson, who spent 21 years in the Texas A&M coaching box, announced to his team yesterday that 2011 will be his final season as he will retire after 41 years coaching baseball. Johnson has 1,008 wins and had coached at Sam five years since being released at A&M after 876 of those wins.
Mark Johnson to retire after 2011 season
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Five Arrested On Drug Possession Charges
The Brazos County sheriff’s office announces the arrests of five people on drug charges. A sheriff’s spokesman tells WTAW News that $6,000 dollars of methamphetamine was seized, along with smaller quantities of marijuana, Adderall, Hydroxyzine, and Dextroamphetamine. The arrests followed a search of a home on Thursday (October 3) in the Smetana area. The arrests caps an investigation that began one and a half years ago. News release from the Brazos County sheriff’s office: October 3, 2024, the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a property in the 1800 block of Smetana Road. This operation marks the culmination of a long-term investigation, spanning approximately a year and a half, focused on the manufacturing and delivery of methamphetamine. The Sheriff’s Office received assistance from the College Station Police Department, Bryan Police Department, Texas A&M University Police Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety throughout various stages of the investigation. During the search, investigators uncovered evidence consistent with a methamphetamine conversion lab. Authorities seized a total of 204 grams of methamphetamine, a stolen firearm, and arrested individuals with outstanding warrants. Arrests Made: Dave Greer (W/M, DOB: 12/22/1966) Charges: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG1 (4-200g), Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 (1-4g) X2, Possession of Dangerous Drug, and Possession of Marijuana Bobbie Munoz (W/M, DOB: 07/17/1995) Charges: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG1 (4-200g), Capias Pro Fine – Fail to Identify Fugitive Mary Salas Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 (1-4g) Kimberly Gross Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 (1-4g) George Nash (W/M, DOB: 05/24/1955) Charge: Possession of Marijuana less than two ounces Recovered Evidence: Stolen Firearm, 204 grams of methamphetamine, 4.8 grams marijuana, 3 grams Adderall, 1.4 Dextroamphetamine, and 1.2 grams Hydroxyzine We at the Sheriff’s Office are proud of the work done by all agencies during this investigation. The collaboration with our law enforcement partners has been crucial in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.
College Station Police Respond To Gunfire And Fighting At John Crompton Park And A Threat To A Local School
College Station police responded to gunfire Thursday night (October 3) at John Crompton Park. CSPD’s Facebook page says no one was hit by multiple shots that were fired following a fight involving several individuals. One person who was injured in the fight was treated at the scene for undisclosed injuries. As of Friday afternoon, no arrests were announced. College Station police had an increased presence Friday (October 4) at Oakwood Intermediate School. That is after CSPD received rumors of a gun being brought to school. According to messages College Station ISD sent to Oakwood families, CSPD has not found corroborating evidence of a credible threat. Messages sent by the Oakwood school principal provided by College Station ISD: Original Message Dear Oakwood Families, This evening we were notified by College Station Police about a report that was made regarding rumors of a gun being brought to school tomorrow. I want to assure you that we are working closely with CSPD to investigate the situation and will provide additional information as they conclude their investigation. Please take this opportunity to speak to your children and remind them that making a threat against a district, school or individual is a serious offense and will not be tolerated. Whether it’s meant to be a joke, or said out of anger, we take threatening comments/actions seriously and work closely with law enforcement to investigate and take appropriate action. Students, staff and parents should report any safety concerns to school administration or use the P3 Anonymous Reporting platform on the homepage of our website. Please know that student safety is our top priority and we work diligently to ensure all students are safe on our campus. Rocco Grande Principal Oakwood Intermediate Follow-Up Message Dear Oakwood Families, College Station Police are continuing to investigate rumors mentioned in my previous email. No corroborating evidence of a credible threat to the school has been identified. Out of an abundance of caution, CSPD has informed us that additional officers will be by the school today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. I will share additional information as it is available. Respectfully, Rocco Grande Principal Oakwood Intermediate
City of College Station Update on WTAW
Ed Spillane, College Station’s Municipal Court Judge, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the upcoming warrant amnesty roundup, helping students clear their record, MIP statistics, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, October 4, 2024. Listen to “City of College Station Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.