IRVING, TX – Two people were arrested Monday morning, January 26th, by Irving Police officers following a reported mail theft and fraud investigation at an apartment complex, as complaints of stolen mail continue to rise across the city.
Irving Police say 911 dispatch received a call reporting suspicious individuals going through residents’ mailboxes. Officers responded quickly and located two suspects at the scene, identified as Jacob Paul Brooks, 38, of Weatherford, and Shelbi Dominique Cook, 33, who most recently listed a Dallas address. Both were booked into the Irving Jail at approximately 8:36 a.m.
Police noted visible signs that Brooks appeared intoxicated or under the influence. During a search, officers found drug paraphernalia in his possession. Brooks is not an Irving resident and has a lengthy arrest history in Parker County…