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February 7, 2026 - One suspect is in custody following a terroristic threat against an officer, according to a social media post by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
According to the information, the Sheriff’s Department responded to a call at 4am on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in reference to shots fired on CR 4789. The caller alleged to the Sheriff’s Department that gunfire had occurred all through the night, and another caller from the same neighborhood called with a similar complaint as well. Deputies responded, and upon arrival the Sheriff’s Department stated two shots were heard at that time, and a suspect was seen inside the residence. Although, the information is unclear if the suspect was seen through a window to the residence, or by other means.
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During a three-way phone call between a deputy, the suspect and their mother, it’s alleged the suspect made a serious threat to the deputy. There was; however, no indication as to what sort of threat the suspect made.
Sometime just before 12-noon, the suspect was placed in custody and according to the Sheriff’s Department was charged with terroristic threat, felony. It was indicated a mental health evaluation was pending.
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The Sheriff's Office thanked the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Patrol, Dispatch and Criminal Investigation Division, Center Police Department Patrol and Special Response Team officers with their MRAP vehicle (Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle), Texas Highway Patrol Sergeant and Troopers from Nacogdoches and Shelby County, John Pope, Shelby County Constable Precinct 5; Roy Cheatwood, Shelby County Constable Precinct 3; Texas Game Wardens Shelby County and Allegiance EMS, Shelby County District Attorney's Office for securing warrants and the Texas Rangers who were securing additional Special Response Team personnel
According to Shelby County Jail booking information James Pipes, 42, of Timpson was booked into the jail at 1:28pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026, and has been charged with terroristic threat against judge or peace officer, state jail felony.
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