Three Jailed Over the Weekend
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports three arrests over the weekend for Various Weapons and Drug Charges.On February 5, around 12:30am, Deputy Seth Nagel stopped a vehicle in the Plum Area for a Traffic Violation. Upon Investigation, a probable cause search was conducted which yielded several packages that were labeled as THC infused, as well as marijuana. Two Handguns were also located, one of which was reported stolen out of Austin. Wiljy Salomon, age 20 of Austin, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled substance. David Rivera, age 21 of Austin, was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm.
On February 5, around 9:45pm, Deputy Nagel conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Carmine area for a Traffic Violation. During the roadside investigation, Deputy Nagel observed a handgun inside of a vehicle. It was learned that the driver was a convicted felon. Christopher Portugal, age 36 of Austin was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Deputy Holly Smith assisted on the scene.
On February 6, around 2:45am, Deputy Nagel recieved a call from dispatch regarding a suspicious vehicle with its lights on, in front of the LaGrange Church of Christ. Upon Contact with the vehicle, the driver was discovered to be asleep behind the wheel. The Driver was awakened and after speaking with Deputy Nagel. The Driver advised that there was methamphetamine in the vehicle, which was later located. Arrested and Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance was 45 year old Tracy Caldwell of Bullard.
