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Erath County A vehicle struck a deer in the 13,000 block of US 377 South. The airbags deployed; no injuries were reported. Erath County Another vehicle struck a deer in the 26,000 block of US 377 near Bluff Dale. Injuries were reported. Erath and Bluff Dale responders went to the scene, and Erath Medic 4 transported one patient to the Stephenville ER. A wrecker was called. Dublin — 10:30 a.m. A two-vehicle accident was reported at Blackjack and Patrick Streets. The airbags deployed; no injuries were reported. De Leon — 11:30 a.m. A controlled burn got out of control in the 6,000 block of SH 16 near Totalcom. DFD responded and reported about a quarter-acre burning in a tree line, with the fire spreading across a coastal field. Comanche An officer conducted a traffic stop and found the subject had active warrants out of Bay City for theft of service under $750. The subject was arrested, and a wrecker was called.

Erath County Several reports of traffic stops overnight resulted in DWI arrests. Dublin Dublin Fire Department was paged to PR 1746 for a reported gas leak. A caller said they had struck an unmarked gas line. Erath County A deputy responded to a reported two-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of East Washington Street and arrested one person for DWI. Stephenville Police and deputies responded to a reported disturbance at Whataburger. A caller said several men were fighting and running into cars, but the subjects had left before officers arrived. Erath County An intoxicated woman called dispatch from a party and said someone had taken her phone and wallet and would not return them. A deputy responded. Erath County Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a large party on US 281 South and asked EMS to stage until the scene was secure. EMS later responded for a reported intoxicated person. One male was arrested and taken to jail.

“If you have nothing to say, say nothing.” — Mark Twain

Comanche CFD was dispatched to the 100 block of East Grand for a report of an electrical box sparking. A Comanche Police Department officer arriving on scene advised that the fire department could stand down. No emergency was found. Stephenville A two-vehicle accident occurred at West Washington and Alexander Road. Medic 1 reported minor damage. The roadway was blocked for a time. No injuries were reported. Erath County A deputy responded to a reported accident on westbound Interstate 20 near mile marker 364 involving an 18-wheeler and two cars. Erath County Deputies came across a vehicle that appeared to have crashed. While checking the vehicle, they found a man asleep inside. His driver’s license had been suspended in 2013, and he was arrested. Comanche County A city officer conducted a traffic stop when a man wearing a gray hoodie ran from the scene. A woman was detained at the location. A Taser was deployed, but it was unclear whether it was effective. After a foot pursuit, the man was taken into custody and transported to the Comanche Police Department. The woman took custody of the vehicle.

Stephenville SFD was dispatched to Summit Apartments at 1690 West Lingleville Road for a smoke alarm. Responding units reported nothing showing, cleared the scene, No fire was reported. Erath County (overnight) A deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 377 near County Road 380 and arrested a man for driving while intoxicated. Erath County (afternoon) Dispatch received a report from a UPS driver who said he was delivering a package on Timberbook Drive when he got into a verbal altercation with a FedEx driver. The UPS driver reported that the FedEx driver threatened him. A deputy responded. Comanche County A deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested a man with six outstanding Comanche County warrants. De Leon (overnight) A report was received of a shirtless man lying in the roadway near the traffic light on Texas Street. A deputy responded.

Some days things just go right, and there is nothing to report on. Which is always a good thing!

Dublin 9:30 a.m. EMS and fire crews were dispatched to Brookshire’s Grocery Store, 208 N. Patrick, for a man in his 70s experiencing difficulty breathing. EMS cleared the scene without transporting him. Erath County 2:00 p.m. EMS was dispatched to meet a vehicle traveling from eastbound US377 toward Stephenville. The caller reported that her husband was drifting in and out of consciousness and asked for an ambulance to meet them. Medic 2 intercepted the vehicle and transported the patient to the Stephenville emergency room nonemergent. Dublin 3:00 p.m. A caller reported that a person walking down the street approached her and sprayed a substance in her face. Dublin police responded and arrested the person on an assault charge. Stephenville 5:10 p.m. A traffic accident was reported at the intersection of Ashwood and Bluebonnet streets, causing a road blockage. Stephenville Fire Department crews found minor damage and everyone out of the vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Stephenville (overnight) SFD was paged to Mustang Ranch at 2825 West Frey for an auto fire alarm, which turned out to be a bad smoke detector. No fire was found. Stephenville: 7:30 am SFD was paged to the Faith Lutheran Church in the 3,000 block of Glasglow Loop for a reported gas leak. Erath County 9:30 am A home health nurse was seeing a male patient in his 80s when the patient stated suicidal thoughts and jumped in his vehicle and left. The nurse called dispatch, saying that she was chasing after the patient. After a brief search, the nurse was able to locate the patient and returned with him back to home.

Erath County Deputies were dispatched to a location on CR 351 for a report of attempted theft. A caller said someone had tried to break into their property and steal their horses but was unsuccessful. Bluff Dale A minor traffic accident was reported at the intersection of Compass Way and Mountain Lakes Boulevard. One driver requested medical attention for minor injuries. EMS responded and left without transporting anyone. One person was arrested for DWI, and a wrecker was called. Comanche A fight was reported at a large party on CR 206. The people involved had left before officers arrived. EMS was called to check on an intoxicated person.

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