October 9, 2020 - The Shelby County Constable 3 office was the scene of a break-in on Sunday, October 4, 2020 and during that break-in evidence is alleged to have been taken.
According to Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, he received a call his office located at 10726 Highway 84 East in Joaquin had a broken window in the entry door. Upon researching the scene, Constable Cheatwood discovered around four ounces of marijuana scheduled for destruction had been taken.
Through investigation Constable Cheatwood was able to determine, and track down his suspect at a location on Childress Street in Joaquin at 5:15pm Monday, October 5.
As Constable Cheatwood placed Aaron Brazzel, 23, of Joaquin in custody he states Brazzel admitted to having taken the marijuana.
Brazzel was arrested on a previous warrant for burglary of a building, felony 4; and he was charged for the break-in at the constable office for burglary of a building, felony 4; and possession of marijuana, misdemeanor a.
Constable Cheatwood thanked the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Texas Rangers and DPS Trooper Keith Jones for their assistance.
