The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s criminal investigation division executed a felony warrant Wednesday for the arrest of Joshua Woods at his residence in Corrigan. The warrant was issued as part of an ongoing investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety into the possession of child pornography.
Woods was booked into the Polk County Jail and charged with 13 counts of possession of child pornography with bonds totaling $650,000.
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is unwavering in its commitment to combat these serious crimes and in protecting the residents of Polk County. We will continue to ensure that those involved in such offenses are held accountable,” Captain Dave Sottosanti said, adding, “We continue to encourage the public to report any suspicious activity to aid us in our mission to protect our children.”
Following community tips regarding narcotics activity, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s narcotics and criminal investigation divisions executed a targeted investigation at the Longhorn Valley RV Park on Tuesday.
Investigators attempted to speak with the occupants of an RV who were suspected of selling and using narcotics. Despite repeated attempts to make contact, the individuals inside the RV did not respond.
While at the scene, however, law enforcement officials developed probable cause, leading to the issuance of a search warrant. During the execution of the warrant, investigators discovered illegal narcotics within the RV, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. Those arrested were Whitney Vandiver, 34, formerly of Coleman, and Dawson Barnett, 31, previously of Lott. Both were charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana.
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage community members to report suspicious activities so that swift action can be taken in response to these concerns,” Sottosanti said. “This operation underscores the commitment of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to addressing drug-related issues in our community. We are grateful for the assistance from community members in bringing these matters to our attention.”
