Coffee City Texas Police Department

07/27/2023

Update in comments**

Lakeway Harbor (Smith County) residents BE ON THE LOOK OUT.

Sergeant C. Welch attempted to stop a blue 2005 Kawasaki 1300 motorcycle on SH 155 around 10:20pm this evening. The motorcycle fled north into Lakeway Harbor neighborhood and wrecked out near the 22900 block of Lakeway Harbor Drive.

The suspect is described as medium build possibly white or Hispanic male with a white shirt, blue jeans, and a black helmet and maybe armed with a handgun. The suspect fled on foot after crashing south towards Creekwood Drive and Pineywoods Trail. Sergeant Welch lost sight of the suspect in thick brush and woods.

Approximately 952 grams of suspected methamphetamine was found in a backpack laying beside the wrecked motorcycle. If anyone sees any suspicious persons matching that description in the Lakeway Harbor area, please immediately report it to the Smith County Sheriffs Office or Coffee City Police Department. We urge residents to please review cameras if you have any to see if you possibly may have a picture or video of the suspect.

07/17/2023

06/23/2023

Another drug dealer and firearm off the streets.

Yesterday around 9pm, Sergeant C. Welch stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation on SH 155. The driver, 18 year old, Andres Mendez of Chandler, Texas pulled into the Family Dollar parking lot and stopped.

Sergeant C. Welch discovered that Mendez did not have a driver’s license or motor vehicle insurance. A tow truck was called to impound the vehicle. Located inside the vehicle was a loaded 9mm handgun, over 15 grams of mushrooms, THC v**e pen, ma*****na, small baggies for distribution, and a scale.

Mendez was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance, 4g

06/13/2023

Our Department is thankful for its continued great partnership with Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer and her Office to help keep repeat intoxicated drivers of the streets!

As many of you remember, July 9th, 2022, 54 year old Donald Burns crashed into two trucks and pushed them into the Dollar General causing damage to the building. The collision was so great that it knocked merchandise of the shelves inside. Burns then defecated on himself and left a trail of f***s through the parking lot. Burns had FIVE previous convictions for Driving While Intoxicated. Sergeant Welch and Officer Martin arrested Burns and booked him for DWI 3rd of more.

Burns was convicted for this offense from last July and on June 6th 2023, the 392nd District Court Judge Scott McKee sentenced Burns to 25 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

06/02/2023

It is with a heavy heart that I must fulfill my duty to notify the CCPD family and the community of the loss of Officer Shaun Jackson.

Officer Jackson passed last evening. As we gather the details we should keep his family and friends in our prayers.

Though Officer Jackson had only been with us a short time he quickly demonstrated the commitment to the public safety of the citizens, visitors and business owners of the city of Coffee City.

Shaun had an electrifying smile. He lit up every room he walked into. He was always so positive and out going.

We were blessed to have him as part of our family even for a short period of time.

He will be irreplaceable and greatly missed. Our hearts ache during this tragic time.

Chief JohnJay Portillo

05/29/2023

On Saturday morning just after midnight, Wendy Ray (pictured below) of Tyler, Texas pulled into a closed business of SH 155 in Coffee City. An off duty Coffee City Police Officer and two business employees were already at the business and asked Ray if she needed help. Ray not knowing she was talking to a police officer, laughed and told them she was drunk and lost. After a brief conversation with Ray, the off duty officer contacted the two on duty Officers, LT L. Hicks and Officer A. McCord who were able to respond to the scene.

After further investigation, LT L. Hicks placed Ray into custody for Driving While Intoxicated. Ray has since posted a $5000 bond and been released. Good job by the off duty officer to stay vigilant even while off duty and the two citizens that was able to get a drunk driver off the streets before she hurt or killed anyone.

05/24/2023

Henry Woods is in custody thanks to the team work of Frankston PD and Coffee City PD. Also thank you to all the citizens who reported his where abouts.

A be on the lookout (BOLO) was put out to local agencies surrounding Coffee City with a vehicle description Woods maybe in. A Frankston Police Officer contacted our department and advised he had eyes on Woods at a gas station in his city. Woods had got in the passenger seat of the vehicle put out on the BOLO and they headed north on SH 155 into Henderson County.

Sergeant C. Welch was waiting at the county line and was able stop the vehicle near Midway Package on SH 155. Frankston Police unit assisted and they were able to place Woods into custody for his outstanding warrant from the assault that occurred yesterday evening.

05/24/2023

UPDATE!! Woods is in custody!

If you noticed the Police presence on SH 155 near Coffee Landing and Diamond Bay Drive, Chief Portillo, Sergeant Welch, Sergeant Bruchmiller and Officer Urdaneta are currently out looking for 65 year old Henry Woods aka Boley. Woods just assaulted two women on Coffee Landing Road and ran north and into the woods in between Coffee Landing Rd and Diamond Bay Drive.

Woods is 65 years of age, 5ft 11inch, approximately 230lbs. He was last seen wearing a white t shirt. If you see Woods please contact the Coffee City Police Department at 903-876-4946, or Henderson County Sheriffs Office at 903-677-6311.

05/23/2023

Please wear your seatbelts…

05/19/2023

Yesterday evening around 7:30p Officer Puyear attempted to catch up to a reckless driver traveling at speeds on 96mph on SH 155. Officer Puyear lost sight of the driver momentarily, but passing motorists flagged him down and advised the driver had turned down CR 4120. Officer Puyear was able to locate the vehicle and the driver who was identified as Damion Lindsey of Frankston, Texas on CR 4104, and detained two other passengers. Chief J Portillo and LT Watson responded to assist.

Just before Officer Puyear located Lindsey, he had pulled into a random homeowner’s driveway. That homeowner happened to be armed and confronted Lindsey. Lindsey wisely decided to leave the homeowners property before stopping just down the road.

Lindsey showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking several beers. Lindsey was taken into custody without further incident. The other two passengers were released from the scene.

CCPD would like to again thank the citizens who assisted our officer and got this reckless intoxicated driver off the streets.

05/17/2023

At approximately 1130a, Chief J. Portillo attempted to stop the motorcycle pictured below. The driver was later identified as 32 year old Jerry Stanfield. Stanfield attempted to flee from Chief Portillo but lost control on the south bridge in about the 8600 block of SH 155. Sergeant C. Welch responded to assist and with the help of a passing motorist who was a nurse, our department provided aid until Fire and EMS Crews arrived. Stanfield showed to have several felony warrants for his arrest and was in possession of over 14 grams of methamphetamine.

This is an active construction zone right now as well so please drive carefully through the area as crews work this scene.