Multiple Charges for 18 Year Old Female

On 09-27-22, at approx 12:34am, officers were dispatched to the 1500 blk of Roanoke in reference to a disturbance.

Upon arrival, 18 year old Heaven Gonzales was found to be extremally intoxicated and subsequently arrested for Public Intoxication.

She was very combative and resisted arrest.

As the officer was trying to apply her seatbelt in the patrol unit, she leaned up and bit him on the face.

As the case was being investigated, Gonzales was able to slip out of the handcuffs. When the officer went to re-secure her, she grabbed his belted handgun and tried to pull it out of the holster but was unsuccessful.

Gonzales was transported to jail and charged with the following:

Public Intoxication
Assault on a Peace Officer
Resisting Arrest
Attempting to Take a Weapon From a Peace Officer

Job Applicant Open House

We are NOW HIRING police officers and will be hosting an open house for applicants on October 1 and October 15, 10am – 12pm, at the Public Safety Training Center, 710 Flood Street.

Applicants will have an opportunity to ask questions and get familiar with the hiring process prior to the application deadline and testing day.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact our Training Unit at 940-720-5059.

Taking Applications for 76th Academy!

Now Hiring Police Officers

Missing Person

The WFPD needs help in locating a missing person, 32-year-old Kyler David Dickerson of Wichita Falls.

Kyler has not been heard from since 04-12-22. Kyler is 5’11/197 lbs with red hair and blue eyes.

Kyler’s family is concerned for his welfare. Kyler is not in possession of his vehicle.

Please contact the WFPD on the non-emergency number 940-720-5000 if you have information on Kyler’s location.

Child Shooting Under Investigation

WFPD officers responded on 08-11-22 at 4:42 pm to the Riverbend Nature Center located at 2200 3rd Street in reference to gunshots.

The officers arrived and discovered that an 18-month-old boy was struck to the leg by a bullet. It is not known at this time from where the gunshot was fired.

The victim was taken to the URHCS by ambulance and later flown to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Ft. Worth, Texas.The child is expected to undergo surgery there. 

If you have any information about this incident, please call the WFPD non-emergency number at 940-720-5000 or the WFPD Crime Stoppers number at 940-322-9888. 

The WFPD believes this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to our citizens.

Detectives Investigating 10th Homicide of 2022

WFPD officers responded at 12:11 am this morning to investigate an assault with a weapon at the Haystack Bar located at 315 N. Scott Street.

The officers arrived and found a black male, 34-year-old Cordera Sherrard Walker, deceased in the parking lot.

The WFPD detectives are investigating this case as the 10th murder in Wichita Falls for the year 2022.

If you have any information about this murder, please call the WFPD Crime Stoppers number at 940-322-9888 or the WFPD non-emergency number 940-720-5000.

3rd Quarter STEP Grant Stats

The largest portion of traffic safety funding from TxDOT is used for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) projects, which pay for overtime activities by local law enforcement to reduce the incidence of speeding, driving while intoxicated, failure to use occupant restraint systems, distracted driving (cell phones), and intersection traffic control violations. Organizations eligible for STEP funds include the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS), Sheriff’s Offices, Constable’s Offices, and local Police Departments.

The Wichita Falls Police Department has finalized the 3rd Quarter as provided below.

3rd Quarter FY 2022 (April 1st – June 30th ) TxDOT Comprehensive STEP Grant Stats:

Adult Seatbelt Citations – 22

Child Safety Seats – 0

Intersection Violations – 48

Speeding – 315

Distracted Driving (Cell Phones) – 12

Non-Hazardous Violations – 29

Warnings – 80

Arrests – 3

Vehicles Impounded – 2

Hours Worked – 217.82

Miles Driven – 2352

FY 2022 TxDOT Comprehensive STEP Grant Stat Totals to Date:

Adult Seatbelt Citations – 65

Child Safety Seats – 1

Intersection Violations – 177

Speeding – 899

Distracted Driving (Cell Phones) – 26

Non-Hazardous Violations – 124

Warnings – 241

Arrests – 4

Vehicles Impounded – 7

Hours Worked – 604.88

Miles Driven – 6043

Remember to buckle up and slow down. Your life and the lives of others depend on it.

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested Within Minutes

On 06-28-22, at approx 3:18pm, a black male suspect entered the Union Square bank located at 14th/Holliday and passed a note to the teller demanding money. After receiving the money, the suspect left the scene on foot. He was described as wearing a camo shirt, tan shorts, tennis shoes, and a beanie cap. While searching the area, WFPD Tact and patrol officers located the suspect a couple of blocks away. The suspect was arrested and transported to jail.

More information will be released as it becomes available. No injuries were reported.

Operation Slowdown Results

The Wichita Falls Police Department participated in the 1st Operation Slowdown Grant funded by the Texas Department of Transportation.

The idea behind the grant was to primarily focus on speed violations in high crash areas of the city that involved serious injuries or death.

Officers could also make traffic stops for other hazardous violations such as intersections, seat belts (to include child safety seat violations), and distracted driving (cell phone usage).

The following citations were issued during this two-week campaign from June 7th – June 21st, 2022:

SPEED VIOLATIONS – 455
SEAT BELT VIOLATIONS – 3
CHILD SAFETY SEAT VIOLATIONS – 0
INTERSECTION VIOLATIONS – 4
DISTRACTED DRIVING VIOLATIONS – 1
ARRESTS – 1
ENFORCEMENT HOURS TOTAL – 203.07

Even though this campaign is over, we would like to ask the citizens of Wichita Falls to continue to practice safe driving habits.

Plan your trip and allow yourself plenty of time to get to your destination safely.

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