1995-02-09

Friday, February 17, 1995

95-69 - Lake Meredith (Texas) - Assist; Felony Arrest

A Deaf Smith County fugitive and his wife were arrested by rangers on February 9th.

L.W., who was being held for a probation violation in Hereford, Texas, escaped from custody while at a dental appointment and fled in a car driven by his wife, A.W., on February 6th. Three days later, A.W. approached two park visitors at the Lower McBride area and asked for assistance with her disabled vehicle. L.W. was evidently hiding in the bushes at the time.

Rangers were eventually notified of the disabled vehicle; ranger Mark Foust responded, quickly identified the W.s, and arrested them. L.W. was still wearing handcuffs. The Lower McBride area is fairly remote and accessible by seldom travelled roads. Indications were that the W.s had been in the area for some time.

L.W. was on probation following release from prison, where he was incarcerated for an assortment of offenses, including assault, vehicle theft and evading arrest. [CR, LAMR, 2/15]