Authorities from the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle theft in the Blossom area on January 26th, 2024. A Jeep Wrangler had been reported stolen by its owner, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
Following the theft, a Facebook post was circulated with a picture of the stolen Jeep. Shortly after, an individual spotted the reported stolen vehicle on FM 410 in Red River County. The vigilant citizen trailed the stolen Jeep while contacting law enforcement. However, the situation took a dangerous turn when a Dodge Ram, later identified as stolen from Red River County, began ramming the caller's vehicle.
Deputies from the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, alongside counterparts from the Red River County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers, swiftly intervened. They located both stolen vehicles just south of Detroit on a county road, where both the Jeep and Dodge Ram were found ablaze.
An extensive investigation involving detectives from multiple agencies ensued, leading to the apprehension of suspects involved in the theft, arson, and aggravated assault.
Shaseton Unruh, 25, of Detroit, was arrested on January 29th, 2024, on multiple charges including Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Mallic Woodall, 46, of Deport, was apprehended on February 6th, 2024, also facing charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
Jerred Lowrey, 23, of Deport, was taken into custody on February 7th, 2024, facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
All three individuals remain in custody at the Lamar County Jail.
“I appreciate the hard work and the cooperation that we have between agencies in Lamar County, Red River county, the North East Texas Auto Theft Task force and the Texas Department of Public Safety. With this cooperation and the hard work of the agencies involved, these three individuals were arrested. I want to commend all involved for the great job done taking these criminals off our streets and keeping our counties safe.”, said Lamar County Sheriff Cass.
