Houston Police: Officers Investigate Sex Offender Registration Violation

Between June 10 and 16, the Houston Police Department responded to 190 calls for service and initiated 25 traffic stops, resulting in 12 citations and 18 warnings.

• On June 10, officers responded to the 200 block of East Chestnut for a residential burglary. It was determined that nothing was taken from the residence after the homeowner’s dog chased the suspect.
• On June 10, officers cited Pedro Ramirez-Cruz, 33, of West Plains, for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
• On June 10, officers investigated a man who had been residing in the area for approximately a month without meeting the requirements of the sex offender registry. The man is currently incarcerated in the Texas County Jail on unrelated charges and a report has been sent to the Texas County Prosecutor for a formal charge of sex offender registration violation.
• On June 11, officers investigated a report of a disturbance at Walmart. Upon completion of the investigation, officers cited Kristina M. Hatch, 39, of Solo, and Amy E. Ivy, 33, of Houston, for disturbing the peace.
• On June 11, officers cited Amy E. Ivy, 33, of Houston, for theft under $750 (shoplifting) in connection with a theft at Walmart.
• On June 12, officers arrested Jason R. Hall, 42, of Houston, on an active Texas County warrant for driving while revoked. Hall was transported to the Texas County Jail, where he was booked after being unable to post the $3,000 cash-only bond.
• On June 12, officers cited Chester L. Risco, 58, of Houston, for driving while suspended.
• On June 12, officers arrested Angela Edwards, 44, of Licking, on an active Texas County arrest warrant for delivery or possession of a controlled substance in a county/private jail/facility correctional, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, operating vehicle on highway without valid license – 2nd offense, no insurance and lien holder failed to relinquish title of the vehicle rebuilt at DOR. Edwards was transported to the Texas County Jail and booked after being unable to post $50,000 bail.
• On June 13, officers arrested James Leyrer, 40, of Houston, on an active Texas County arrest warrant for a charge of 4th Degree Assault, Special Victim. Leyrer was transported to the Texas County Jail, where he was booked as the warrant had no bond.
• On June 14, officers were dispatched to Casey’s General Store for a reported theft. After further investigation, a juvenile suspect was identified. A report will be forwarded to the Texas County Juvenile Office for review and formal charges.
• On June 16, officers cited Kaila E. Swank, 18, of Mountain Grove, for minor in possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. Officers also cited Kadyn W. Hall, 18, of Cabool, and Kali L. Simpson, 18, of Mountain Grove, for minors in possession of alcohol.