Sheriff's Department Seeks Location of Individual

January 10, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of 54 year-old Teresa Glynn Stephens. Stephens was last seen in Shelby County in the Spring of 2016. Stephens may also go by the names Teresa Glynn Roof or Teresa Glynn Kocyba.

Sheriff's Department Reports Missing Teen Located (Updated)

Updated January 10, 2018 - A juvenile reported as a runaway by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 11, 2017 has been reunited with her family.

Second Suspect in Recent Tenaha Burglary Apprehended; Third Sought

January 9, 2018 - Another subject has been arrested in connection with the recent burglary that occurred December 11-12, 2017 at a property on Highway 59 North in Tenaha.

One Arrested, Two Wanted in Connection with Recent Burglaries

Sheriff Reports Arrest of Center Woman for Theft from a Banking Institution

January 5, 2018 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports the arrest of Candace Harper, 24 of Center.

Sheriff's Department Reports Accidental Shooting Death

January 4, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting accident on County Road 3373 in Joaquin on December 27, 2017.

Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that a juvenile and a family member had been in the area hunting. After the individual finished hunting, the juvenile was attempting to unload his gun when the instrument accidentally discharged striking Francisco Gomez, 22 of Georgia, in the chest.

Gomez was pronounced deceased at 12:16 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Margie Anderson.

Sheriff's Department Seeking Information about Tenaha Burglary

December 12, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a burglary that occurred at a residence located at 5772 Highway 59 North in Tenaha, Texas.

Great Turnout at 4th Annual Halloween in The Hole

October 31, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and John Burns – Farmers Insurance would like to thank the businesses who participated in the 4th Annual Halloween in the Hole held Oct. 30 at the Center High School baseball field.

Halloween In The Hole Set for Oct. 30; Call to Sign Up for Table

October 17, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and John Burns – Farmers Insurance Agency will host the 4th annual HALLOWEEN IN THE HOLE, Monday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Center High School baseball field.

All Shelby County businesses and organizations are invited to participate. Participants are required to provide their own table (folding table or smaller), candy or treats, table decorations, etc. Participants need a sign on the front of their table with their name.

Sheriff's Department Reports on Shooting Death; Juvenile in Custody

October 16, 2017 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that on Saturday, October 14, 2017 the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a call in reference to a deceased individual located at a residence on County Road 1470 in Center. The victim was identified as an Austin Underbrink, 23, of Center. The victim appeared to have succumbed to injuries sustained from a gunshot. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Melissa Crouch performed the inquest and an autopsy was ordered.

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