Anna Man Gets Probation in 2008 Sexual Assault

<p>By Jeremy A. Corley
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<p>An Anna man was sentenced Friday for a sexual assault that took place in August 2008.
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<p>Nathaniel Edwards, 29, was convicted of sexual assault after a three-day trial. He was sentenced to 10 years' probation and lifetime registry as a sex offender.
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<p>"It was a good arrest and a good conviction on our part," said Anna police Sgt. Jeff Caponera, who added that Edwards had 10 days from the sentencing to register with the local police as a sex offender.
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<p>A traffic stop Friday led to a pair of arrests.
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<p>An officer stopped a vehicle in the 400 block of east F.M. 455 for a traffic violation. The officer smelled alcohol on the driver's breath and saw an open beer can in the vehicle.
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<p>During a search of the vehicle, the officer discovered a marijuana plant in the back seat and a bottle of hydrocodone pills in the glove box.
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<p>The driver, 31-year-old Timothy Copeland of Anna, was charged with possession of a dangerous drug, a Class A misdemeanor, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor.
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<p>The passenger was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
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<p>Also during the last week, Anna police:
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<p> Responded to a burglary of a building in the 2000 block of Athabasca Falls. An electric stove was taken from a vacant home.
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<p> Responded to a burglary at Vitz Metals in the 100 block of County Road 283. Welders were taken from the business, and Caponera said there were no signs of forced entry.
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<p>The theft was a state jail felony.
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<p> Responded to a reported theft in the 700 block of Wildwood. Two bottles of prescription pills were taken.
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<p> Responded to a report of an unconscious man at his home in the 900 block of F.M. 455.
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<p>Dwight Crigger, 91, was found unconscious on the floor of his home by a friend. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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<p>Caponera said no foul play is suspected in the death.
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<p> Responded to a report of an assault and burglary in the 100 block of Cunningham. A woman was assaulted by a man who fled the scene.
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<p>Police are searching for a Hispanic man named Jose who drives a black crew cab pickup with a chrome grill guard.
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<p>Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the police department at 972-924-2848.
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<p> Responded to a motor vehicle theft in the 2100 block of Helmoken Falls.
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<p>A maroon 2000 Ford F-250 pickup was stolen from a house. The truck was found in Dallas stripped after apparently being used in other crimes, Caponera said.</p>