On Monday, April 13, 2009 at approximately 6:09 pm, HCSO Deputy Josh Rickman received a report concerning two stolen motorcycles from the Leisure Land subdivision on Cedar Creek Lake. The reported stolen motorcycles were taken during the day while the complainant was away at work.

Later this same date, as Deputy Rickman followed up on reported leads concerning a possible location of the stolen motorcycles, Deputy Rickman along with Deputy Brady McGee, officers from the Payne Springs Police Department, and the Malakoff Police Department arrived at a residence in the Mack Oaks subdivision located off of Enchanted Oaks Dr.

Upon arrival officers located several individuals inside the residence along with the home owner. After receiving consent to search the property, Deputy Rickman located the two reported stolen motorcycles behind the residence. During the investigation an unknown male subject was spotted hiding in tall grass just outside the residence, that fled from officers at the scene. After a complete search of the area the subject was not located.

Two individuals at the residence were arrested. A Wayne Kretzmeier was arrested for outstanding Kaufman County misdemeanor warrants, and a Dylan Oliver was arrested for Failing to Identify to a Peace Officer. Both subjects were transported to the Henderson County Detention Center. Kretzmeier is currently held on warrant fines of $315.00. Oliver is currently awaiting arraignment.

Both recovered stolen motorcycles were returned to the owner soon after discovery. At the time of discovery the reported stolen motorcycles were found unattended. The investigation concerning the original theft of the motorcycles is ongoing.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, Henderson County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit Investigators David Faught, Kenneth Collard, Darrell Waller and Ronny Halbert initiated a traffic stop on Welch Lane in Gun Barrel City.

Investigators stopped a white 1990 Dodge truck operated by Michal Jeremy Washburn, 28 years of age; and occupied by Alicia Johns, age 24 years, and Lawrence Randall Snyder, 39 years of age. During the stop, investigators located a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Investigators arrested the operator and both occupants for Manufacture / Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 over 400 grams, which is a felony of the first degree (5- 99 years or life).

Washburn, Johns and Snyder were transported to the Henderson County Jail awaiting arraignment. This is a major drug dealer. The Drug Unit was assisted by District Attorney Scott McKee.

While on the traffic stop, a female failed to stop her vehicle and slammed into the rear of Investigator Faught's county issued vehicle. Investigators checked for any injuries and then reported the accident to dispatch.

On 4-09-09, Henderson County Drug Enforcement Unit Investigator Kenny Collard acquired information that the sale of methamphetamine was taking place from a local motel room in Gun Barrel City. After surveillance was set up for several hours, enough information was gained to acquire a search warrant for the location.

When officers arrived to execute the search warrant the suspected methamphetamine dealers were no longer at the motel room. However, Collard located them a short time later in the Willowwood Sub-Division and stopped them for a traffic violation. A search of the vehicle was conducted where a large amount of methamphetamine was located and paraphernalia used to measure and package the drug for sale.

Britt Howard Hambrick, W/M, born July 1, 1965, was transported to the Henderson County Justice Center charged with manufacture / delivery of a controlled substance PG 1 over 4 grams and less than 200 grams which is a 1st degree felony. His bond was set at $25,000.00.

Assisting agency / officers were Gun Barrel City Police Sergeant Bill Crawford and Gun Barrel City Police Officer Jim McKee.

On Thursday, 4/16/2009, Henderson County Drug Enforcement Unit Investigators Ronny Halbert, Darrell Waller and David Faught responded to a private ranch south of Trinidad, Texas on FM 1667 in reference to a methamphetamine lab. Upon arrival Investigators spoke with Trinidad Police Chief D. Causey and C. Speaks who were on the scene and had Shun Cameron, W/M, 41 years of age and Cha Tidwell, W/M, 29 years of age, detained.

Trinidad Police Chief advised investigators the ranch owner arrived to his ranch and observed a small car parked in front of his gate and did not see anyone around the vehicle. The owner entered his ranch walking and observed two white male subjects on his property. As the owner approached the men they appeared to start fishing. The owner approached the men and advised them they were on private property. While the owner was speaking to the men he observed a pump-up sprayer, filters, buckets, and other items common to a methamphetamine lab. The owner also observed and collected a set of car keys on the ground near the lab. The owner walked the men off his property and contacted the Sheriff's Department and described what he had observed. Upon officers' arrival to the scene the two men were at their car trying to leave, but had no keys.

Investigators located a large quantity of methamphetamine as well as items that tested positive for the presence of ammonia and hydrochloric gas, both common to a methamphetamine lab.

Shun Cameron and Cha Tidwell were transported to Henderson County Justice Center charged with Manufacture / Delivery of a controlled substance PG1 > <200 grams, which is a 1st degree felony. Shun Cameron was also charged with an outstanding warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 gram. No bail has been set at this time.

District Attorney Scott McKee and District Attorney Investigators Jody Miller and Balde Quintanilla assisted in the investigation.

The Henderson County Sheriff 's Department is thankful for the ranch owner's assistance. This is a perfect example of citizens being aware and working with local law enforcement to combat a growing drug problem.