What led to the arrests in downtown Dallas on February 25, 2026?

A routine downtown Dallas foot patrol led to the arrests of three individuals who had outstanding warrants and drugs in their possession.

What charges did Coby Vandergriff face?

Coby Vandergriff faced charges for forgery, multiple outstanding warrants from Texarkana and Navarro County, and possession of marijuana under two ounces in a drug-free zone.

What illegal substances were found during the Dallas patrol?

Marijuana was found in the possession of at least two individuals arrested during the routine downtown Dallas police foot patrol.

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Dallas Patrol Uncovers Drugs, Warrants

27 Feb

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Summary

Routine foot patrol led to arrests for outstanding warrants.
Drugs including marijuana were found on suspects.
Three individuals were taken into custody Wednesday.

Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during a routine foot patrol in downtown Dallas. Officers were conducting the patrol around 9:15 a.m. in the 900 block of Pacific Avenue to enhance visibility and community engagement.

The first arrest occurred when officers stopped Coby Vandergriff, 23, for a traffic violation. A background check revealed multiple warrants, including a first-degree felony forgery warrant from Texarkana and warrants from Navarro County. A search incident to his arrest also uncovered marijuana, leading to an additional drug possession charge.

Continuing their patrol, officers encountered Kirk Rhoads, 30, and Ja Tavia Thompson, 23, loitering behind a business. Rhoads admitted to possessing marijuana, which officers found in small bags. Thompson was found to have two outstanding first-degree felony forgery warrants from Texarkana. All three face charges related to their warrants and drug possession.

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