Trio faces state jail felony charges

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
Possession of controlled substance charges have landed three people in jail facing state jail felony charges.
“On Feb. 8, Deputy Hershel Stroman observed a vehicle parked at a boat ramp off of Highway 259 north of Omaha,” Morris County Sheriff Jack Martin said. “Deputy Stroman identified Douglas Demasters, 32, of Hughes Springs, and obtained consent to search his vehicle. When suspected methamphetamines were located inside the vehicle, Mr. Demasters claimed possession of the contraband. Deputy Stroman placed Mr. Demasters under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group One, less than 1 gram, which is a state jail felony.”
Later the same day Deputy Stroman arrested Janice Jordan, 32, of Texarkana.
“Deputy Stroman conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing a minor traffic violation at the intersection of Highways 259 and 67 in Omaha,” Sheriff Martin said. “He identified the driver as Janice Jordan, 32, of Texarkana, and, after speaking with Ms. Jordan, obtained consent to search the vehicle. Deputy Stroman’s search uncovered suspected methamphetamines. Ms. Jordan was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group One, less than 1 gram, which is a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in a Texas state jail and a fine not to exceed $10,000.”
On Feb. 12 Deputy Stroman made another arrest on possession of a controlled substance.
“Deputy Hershel Stroman observed Timothy Benton Minor, 32, at a business in Omaha. and Mr.  Minor had an outstanding warrant,” Sheriff Martin said. “After receiving confirmation of the warrant, Deputy Stroman placed Mr. Minor into custody. Mr. Minor was then found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamines. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group One, less than 1 gram, and a warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of theft. The possession charge is a state jail felony and is punishable by up to two years confinement in a Texas state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000.”