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UPDATE: He was picked up by local lLaw Enforcement. Reason unknown but he's being held at Collin County. We don't know why, who, what, where or how. All we know is that my sister in law called some 800 number and found out that he is in jail. At least he's not a danger to anyone else for now.

well, apparently you can find out who has outstanding warrants AND current inmate information:

http://www.co.collin.tx.us/

I've been through some tough times in the Military and been through alot with complications at the birth of my children.......got through it all slowly but surely. Problem is, I don't really feel the loss here. Maybe its because its has been going on so long.....?? For 17yrs now he has disappeared, gone to prison, been hospitalized after having his ankles shattered by drug dealers to make him stay put and make dope. I put this on him and feel sorry for those who interact with him. I might be lacking sincerity here, but I think he's selfish, self centered and unfortunately, I feel he'd be better off in prison (only because I don't want him dead.....after all he is family). It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. It's like a drama being played out, only this time I actually know all the characters.

By the way, his wife is putting together a list of furniture they're needing to get rid of before they foreclose on the houses and take it all. I'll post it up when I get the list and anyone interested can PM me for details. For obvious reasons, I won't post it on here................funny how life can change so fast.............

Well, he had showed up and we thought that things might be at an end but alas........he returned to get more from his home and is back out. This is the worst time yet. He's mentally fried and is halucinating and losing control. He's off again and we think this is the final straw.........

My prayers to DPD and his family. His wife and three chikdren will be taking the full force of his addiction. Drugs are such a destructive thing and truly ruining lives. I had no idea of how much it effects a family until now. I've always heard of how it did, but until recently, I really was cluelsss about how bad it is. Luckily, we educate our family and try our best to keep everyone informed.

It pains me that there are people out there who don't care about their fellow man and would feed addictions to make a profit. It's truly a sad world we live in.

No word on anything. Of course, I'm always the last to know. I didn't know he was missing until the other day....a few days after he disappeared. All I can say is that we're on a hightened state of readiness. My kids know to call the police if he comes here and we've decided to have the kids stay at another house tonight as opposed to having a baby sitter come over while we're out. I've reloated my firearms and stored valuables elsewhere. The wife has the Kimber OC until her permit comes in from Utah (still waiting ) and I'm packing the Kahr religiously with the Cougar in the vehicle as a quick access pistol while driving. I don't pity him any more. In fact, if he turns up around my home, I'll call him in myself. I'm not angry, but he's a danger to others and himself, of which the latter is not of any consequence to me anymore.

I know feeling sad about it is mostly because he's family, but he's not the brother I knew before and will never be again. If I get the chance to speak with him again, I'm going to tell him that and request he never call or see me again. I don't have room in my family's life for a drug addict nor do I want to subject my family to anything he might have. It's bad enough he subjects his own children to it. (left drugs where his kids could get them and came home high as a kite)

Should he take his life or have it taken, I'll go to the service and take my family. Hopefully my kids see and learn from it. Hopefully, I won't hear that another family is having a service of their own due to my brothers actions. Not knowing what's going on is probably the worst of it all.........

Well, on a hunch I went to his old house (he has two....but not for long) Anyway, I pulle dup...no electricity but the furniture and everything is there. There were a few bags on the porch with a note for some girl asking her not to come back. Apparently, she must have been a workign girl as her bags (see through) were full of condoms, lube and other things. I'll spare you the details. So, at least he hadn't been there and it appeared nobody had been for a few days.

Riding along with me was Gannet (My Beretta 8045) and thankfully, she didn't remotely need to clear the holster.

Dallas PD will be getting all the info along with possible vehicle descriptions and that he's known to pick up street guns and carry them.

I decided it was best to tell my kids about it. How do you tell a 6yr old that their uncle can't come over and that they need to stay away from him? Life is tough, but explaining things to your kids sometimes is tougher!! I just laid it all out and tried my best to answer their questions with truth and honesty. I hope they never get into drugs and stay the course. They'll surely get my blessing to join up here when the time comes. Thanks to all for your support in a troubling time.

CHL/LEO wrote:

Unless he has broken the law, is there anything they can do?

Sure can - being a convicted felon with a handgun or if he's on any kind of probation or parole. It just depends upon his particular circumstances or situation.

If he's in south Dallas scoring dope he needs to be more worried about the dealers than the police. Does he have any warrants out that are associated with his license plate?

I think his probation from his previous "vacations" is over. We've done interventions, rehab, prison.......he has gone through seperations and faced divorce. Problem is that his wife wont' go through with anything adn won't press charges. Right now he can't be charged with anything unless he's caught with dope or firearm. Sad, truly sad. I've talked to my neighbor and they're going to let DPD in on it.

I stopped by his old house on the way home (he still owns it, but not for long) There hasnt' been anyone there for a few days but some girls stuff is on the porch. Obviously a user by the looks of the stuff....broken pipes and such. Nothing missing (it's furnished) so I guess it's a good thing.

On that trip I took a Beretta 8045 with a 4" barrel in a fanny pack for easy access in the vehicle and walking around the house. It was loaded up with Winchester Rangers.

Well, after a 14yr battle against crack cocaine, it appears as if my brother has lost. He's on the loose and has pawned everything out of his house he could pack up, left his wife and 3 kids with nothing but a failed business and no transportation and has not repaid thousands of dollars borrowed from family to keep the business going. He's on a binge now and has with him (I suspect) a "street gun" Sig 226 in .357. He had told me he had gotten rid of it but looking back now I'm sure he lied to me then like he has lied to everyone else. Unfortunately, it appears as if this time he will not be returning. We're just waiting for him to turn up somewhere. He frequents South Dallas and I have no idea where he is, nor do I have the desire to go find him. (probably the worst idea anyway)

All my life I thought that if I were around, maybe I could have made a change in his life by being there for him and had a terrible time with guilt over it during the 10yrs I was in the Military. I realize now that it's his own personal issues but it doesn't make things much better. He stated already that he will not go back to prison, so we expect the worst. Please keep the men and women of the Dallas Police Dept in your prayers as they'll have to be dealing with him sometime......probably sooner than later.

Is there anything I can do in the interim with the police to keep them aware of what's going on? I can only suspect he still has this pistol but he has mentioned that he can get street guns very easy, so I fear he's probably armed.

Sucks when it's your family, but there's other lives and families that should be thought of first now.

I'sd be happy to post some of his info if anyone would care to know. Not sure if it's permitted.