Masterson Found Guilty on All Charges

June 15, 2023 - A Shelby County jury in the 273rd Judicial District Court with the honorable Jim Payne presiding, has found Michael Masterson guilty on June 15, 2023 on all charges presented to them following a three-day trial.

Masterson was on trial for his involvement in the deaths of five people, including his own two children, and a third in his vehicle a step-daughter who was the daughter of David Hogan, as well as injury to another individual which took place August 16, 2020.

Officers Move to High Alert to Protect SC Courthouse

June 14, 2023 - Law enforcement officials were on high alert Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2023, following the receipt of a threat of some sort to the active Shelby County Courthouse located on San Augustine Street in Center.

Fuel Theft, Creek Contamination in Joaquin Under Investigation (Update)

June 7, 2023 - Constable Cheatwood confirms Daniel Eaves, 38, of Center and Luke Odom, 39, of Timpson were two individuals arrested involving the theft of diesel on Thursday, June 1, 2023, and illegal drugs were also located.

SC Commissioners Declare June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month

June 7, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the declaration of June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month during their Wednesday, May 31, 2023, meeting.

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Remember 79th Anniversary of D-Day

CPD Investigates Shooting Incident on Matlock Street

June 5, 2023 - Matlock Street in Center was the scene of a reported shooting incident Friday, June 2, 2023, involving two individuals.

CR 1490 Project Has Finished (Update)

June 5, 2023 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, reports the project on CR 1490 is now complete this morning (June 5, 2023) and the roadway open.
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U.S. Highway 84 Outside Joaquin Scene of Truck Tractor Crash

June 3, 2023 - U.S. Highway 84 was the location of a major truck tractor collision Friday, June 2, 2023, just outside of Joaquin in front of Crystal Lake.

Joaquin Mayor Thanks Those Who Facilitate Cleanup Effort

June 3, 2023 - Jessie Griffith, Joaquin Mayor, thanks those who have helped in the cleanup efforts due to the theft of diesel which took place Thursday, June 1, 2023, on East Saddle Street.

Criminal Case Outcomes Leave Families Dissatisfied

June 1, 2023 - Two tragic deaths which have occurred in the Shelby County area over the past couple years have reached resolutions in their cases involving the accused, and families left behind in both situations are not happy with the outcomes.

The first incident, which took place in February 2020, involved the death of Angel De La Rosa, who was 16 at the time, at the hands of Heston Avery, who was then 17, through the discharge of a shotgun.

Avery was initially charged with criminally negligent homicide, state jail felony.

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