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January 17, 2023 - U.S. Highway 96 North across the road from the Center Country Club was the scene of a single-vehicle crash between a pickup truck and a stone wall January 15, 2023.
Emergency responders arriving at the scene found a pickup truck which had collided on its driver's side with an entry gate wall along a driveway.
According to Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Jake Gross, at 4:57pm a grey 2008 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Fortino Hernandez, 50, of Tenaha was traveling north on U.S. Highway 96 when he began to swerve into the opposing lane of traffic due to medical complications.
Hernandez over corrected and traveled back across the highway and left the roadway sideways on the northbound side and struck a stone wall entry gate owned by Michael Scarborough.
After the Center Fire Department helped extricate Hernandez from the truck, he was transported from the scene by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injuries.
No citations were reported to have been issued at the time of the crash.
January 17, 2023 - On December 26, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Woodland Shores Subdivision public water system, #2100037, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of January 17, 2023.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact R.D. Reece at 903-372-8017.
January 10, 2023 - Due to reduced distribution system pressure & line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Woodland Shores Subdivision/2100037 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact R.D. Reece at (903) 372-8017.
Wednesday's grass fire
January 16, 2023 - The week of January 8th through 16th yielded a modest 2 calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.
On Wednesday at 1:43pm a call was received stating that a burn pile had gotten out of control and flames were rapidly approaching the woods on Highway 84 East. Upon arriving, the JVFD found an area beside the roadway that was burning with fire spreading into a yard. Two brush trucks were utilized on scene to quickly put a stop to the spread and bring the fire down to a smolder.
Wednesday's grass fire
Lastly, on Saturday morning at 5:29am a call came in for the JVFD to assist DeSoto Fire District 1 with a fully engulfed structure fire on Wilson Street in Logansport. Joaquin arrived on scene to see that DFD1 had made an impressive stop on the mobile home fire and was able to save at least one room. Joaquin firefighters lended a hand in mopping up the remaining flames and hot spots.
With that, this report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week going forward.
Wednesday's grass fire
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January 15, 2023 - A MLK Walk/Parade will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023. Meet at H&S Discount Foods on Shelbyville Street at 2:30pm with the walk/parade starting at 3pm. The route will end at Perry Sampson Park with a Program at the Park following the walk.
MLK Drive Clean will be held in the morning from 9am until 12noon. Meet at Hicks Mortuary at 8:30am. Cleanup supplies and refreshments will be provided.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 12, 2023 - A Center woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Ingrid Yaresi Balderas De Leon, 28, pleaded guilty on July 12, 2022, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.
According to information presented in court, De Leon was part of a drug trafficking organization distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in East Texas. De Leon participated in several sales of large quantities of methamphetamine, often acting as a Spanish-language interpreter during the transactions. De Leon and her co-conspirators would hide the methamphetamine in the plastic trim of vehicles and deliver them to a residence in Center. De Leon was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 2, 2022.
This case was investigated by the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald S. Carter.
January 12, 2023 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 7 (SH7) and SL 500 Saturday, January 7, 2023.
When officers arrived at the location, sometime after 6:20am, both vehicles involved in the incident remained in the middle of the roadway.
According to Center Police Officer Jerry Payne, a silver 2021 F-150 driven by Jason Schendel, 52, of Iota was eastbound on SH7 when he attempted to turn left onto SL 500 in front of a silver 2007 Ford Focus driven by Louise Crocker, 72, of Center. Unable to avoid the collision, the Focus struck the F-150 on its right rear quarter panel and caused it to spin around in the lane of traffic.
Emergency medical services personnel were on scene and evaluated both drivers before Schendel was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injury. Crocker refused treatment at the scene and was not transported.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by wrecker services.
No citations were reported to have been issued.
Center Fire Department personnel and additional units with the Center Police Department, as well as Shelby County Sheriff's Department were on scene to assist with traffic control until the area was clear.
According to Texas Department of Transportation crash statistics, there have been 57 crashes recorded at this intersection with 2022 having the highest number of recorded crashes in a year at 15.
January 10, 2023 - Today, January 10, 2023 marks the 50th birthday of Cole Duane Jackson. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on Cole Duane Jackson, a white male who vanished from the Timpson, Texas area on July 13th, 2006. Mr. Jackson was 33 years of age at the time of his disappearance, 16 years and six months ago. Mr. Jackson was last seen in the area of FM 1645 in Timpson, Texas, and was seen driving a grey 2003 Dodge half-ton 4 wheel drive pickup truck. Mr. Jackson’s truck was found abandoned in a wooded area off of County Road 4243 in Timpson, Texas on July 15th, 2006.
Mr. Jackson is a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. Mr. Jackson is 5’7″ and has his initials “CJ” on his left shoulder area. Mr. Jackson would currently be 49 years of age.
You are encouraged to contact SCSO Lieutenant Investigator DJ Dickerson at (936) 572-0255 or you can submit a tip anonymously in the form provided in the link as follows: VANISHED – COLE DUANE JACKSON | Shelby County Sheriff (scsotx.org) . Any information will be greatly appreciated.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information that will lead to further evidence in this case and/or further information that will assist in securing a conviction for the suspect(s) involved, so justice can be served and bring the much-needed closure for the victim’s families.
You are encouraged to contact SCSO Captain DJ Dickerson at (936) 572-0255 or you can submit a tip anonymously in the form provided above. Any information will be greatly appreciated, not only by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, but especially to the victim’s family.
January 9, 2023 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department phone lines are back working. Please call 936-598-5601 for non-emergency calls to the Sheriff's Department.
January 8, 2023 - According to Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department phone lines are down until at least Monday, January 9. Dispatch operators can be reach at 936-234-1244.
9-1-1 emergency services are still operational. Please call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency.
January 9, 2023 - The opening week to 2023 was an active one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 7 separate calls, 3 of those on New Year's Day alone. Here's a summary of the week's events.
The first call of the year came in around 2:00am for a camper on fire off of County Road 3189. When units arrived on scene, they found the camper fully involved and began to pull hose lines. After a close to an hour of dousing flames and hot spots the fire was deemed under control. The camper was a complete loss, but no one was harmed.
Just as the last hoses were rolled up from the fire, another call came in for a man having seizures on County Road 3315. The JVFD members who had just been fighting fire went into EMR mode to respond and check out this patient. After a few minutes of collecting vitals, Allegiance EMS arrived on scene to take over the patient's care.
The final call for Sunday would come in at 4:12pm for a female needing medical attention after a physical altercation on County Road 3361. The EMR team responded to see to the patient, who was in the protection of Precinct 3 Constable Roy Cheatwood following the altercation. A few minutes later Allegiance arrived to take the patient to a nearby emergency room.
Monday evening a call came in at 7:51pm for a car that had run off the road and struck a tree on Highway 84 East. The JVFD provided traffic control on the roadway as a tow truck loaded up the car. No serious injuries were reported from the accident.
Both Wednesday's and Thursday's calls came in around 5:00pm for 2 vehicle crashes, with the first in front of Blount Pharmacy and the second on the overpass near Joaquin Tire. In both cases the JVFD provided traffic control as the crash victims were checked out by EMS personnel and the accidents were investigated by law enforcement officers.
Friday had the last call for the week which came in at 8:49am in regards to a 16 year old that passed out at Joaquin High School. Members of the JVFD on staff at the school reported a few minutes later that the patient was stable and in the care of the school nurse.
With that, this report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
January 9, 2023 - U.S. Highway 84 in Joaquin just past the intersection with State Highway 7 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash January 5, 2023.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper David Shields, Jr., at 5pm a white 2009 Hyundai driven by Yaneka Jackson, 30, of Louisiana was traveling in the inside lane of U.S. Highway 84 and was attempting to turn left to head back westbound. At that time a silver 2016 Chevrolet Impala driven by Jarrell Taylor, 24, of Louisiana was traveling in the same lane behind the Hyundai and failed to control speed, striking the rear of the Hyundai, and causing damage to both vehicles.
Jackson was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injuries.
Taylor left the scene of the crash by private vehicle.
No citations were issued at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department personnel were on scene and assisted with traffic control.
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