Criminal Investigations

The Criminal Investigations Division (C.I.D.) is the primary investigative arm of the Ennis Police Department and is comprised of four Detective Sergeants and two Detectives, all of whom maintain an investigative caseload. 

The Detectives are assigned the task of investigating all reported criminal offenses that occur within the City of Ennis, as well as other investigations initiated by the department, such as vice, narcotics, and internal affairs.

Their investigative duties include interviewing and taking statements from witnesses, suspects, and victims; processing crime scenes and investigating and preparing felony and misdemeanor cases for filing with the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office.

C.I.D. Investigators handle both adult and juvenile cases involving:

Financial Crimes and Identity Theft

The Ennis Police Department is committed to the reporting and investigation of crimes such as Identity Theft, Forgery, and Credit Card Abuse.  These crimes are common throughout the community and can be challenging to investigate.  To assist in the investigation of these types of crimes, the Ennis Police Department is offering a Victim Fraud Packet. The packet can be found here.  This packet is required before these crimes can be investigated.    

Personnel currently assigned to the Division are:

Lieutenant David Williams, Email or call 817-290-5068 

Detective Sergeant Jason York, Email or call 817-290-5069 

Detective Sergeant Rodney Rickman, Email or call 817-290-5066

Detective Sergeant Jeff Bates, Email or call 817-290-5056

Detective Shaila Ortega, Email or call 817-290-5782  

Detective Brad Sherrard, Email or call 817-290-5058 

Detective Zach Jones, Email, or call 817-290-5055