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August 19, 2021 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 47 indictments on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2021 term of the 123rd and Judicial District Court, and grand jury was held in both the 123rd and 273rd Judicial District courts. 

Marquies Durand Bussey was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on May 6, 2021, Bussey recklessly caused bodily injury to Bryan Skinner by striking him in the head with a board, and the defendant did then and there exhibit a board during said assault.

Marquies Durand Bussey was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on May 6, 2021, Bussey recklessly caused bodily injury to Bryan Skinner by striking him in the head with a board, and the defendant did then and there exhibit a board during said assault.

Wesley James Flournoy was indicted for criminal mischief, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 20, 2020, Flournoy damaged or destroyed a Lull, Highlander, Model 644D34, Lift Boom with Forklift by painting the wheel red and painting an American flag on both sides of the machine without consent of the owner Bryan Hendricks, and did cause pecuniary loss of $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 to Hendricks. 

Howard Leo Belrose was indicted for criminal mischief, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 20, 2020, Belrose damaged or destroyed a Lull, Highlander, Model 644D34, Lift Boom with Forklift by painting the wheel red and painting an American flag on both sides of the machine without consent of the owner Bryan Hendricks, and did cause pecuniary loss of $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 to Hendricks. 

Maria Ann Hammers was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, first degree felony. The indictment alleges on June 20, 2021, Hammers caused bodily injury to Cynthia Webb, a disabled individual, by attacking her.

Amos Lewis Keil was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on April 8, 2020, Keil took a trailer with a Miller Welding Machine and tool box valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from Jordan Pinkston, the owner, without his consent.

Alvin Jerome Davis, II was indicted for aggravated sexual assault, first degree felony. The indictment alleges on July 8, 2018, Davis caused the penetration of the sexual organ of an individual without their consent. The indictment further alleges Davis, by acts or words, threatened to cause or place the complainant in fear of serious bodily injury which would be imminently inflicted upon the complainant.

Michael Royce Tapley was indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on November 19, 2019, Tapley possessed a firearm before the fifth anniversary of the defendants release from adult supervision following conviction of a previous felony on March 18, 2019.

Antonio Dewayne Anderson was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on April 8, 2020, Anderson operated an automobile without the consent of Desma Hejl, the owner.

Sayoddrick Barnes was indicted for evading arrest, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on May 17, 2021, Barnes used a vehicle to intentionally flee from Jordan Ford, a person Barnes knew to be a peace officer attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Barnes.

Raymond Lakendrick Copeland was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on March 19, 2021, Copeland made a writing so it purported to be the act of Jason D. Farmer and/or Tammy E. Hemphill, who did not authorize the act, on a Regions Bank account in the amount of $680.21.

Raymond Lakendrick Copeland was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on March 20, 2021, Copeland made a writing so it purported to be the act of Tammy E. Farmer and/or Dreamers Gifts Dreamers, who did not authorize the act, on a Regions Bank account in the amount of $680.21.

Raymond Lakendrick Copeland was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on March 21, 2021, Copeland made a writing so it purported to be the act of Jason D. Farmer and/or Tammy E. Hemphill, who did not authorize the act, on a Woodforest National Bank account in the amount of $620.

Raymond Lakendrick Copeland was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on March 22, 2021, Copeland made a writing so it purported to be the act of Melissa R. Williams, who did not authorize the act, on a Austin Bank account in the amount of $250.

Tanya Renee Hernandez was indicted for engaging in organized criminal activity, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 10, 2020, with intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, said combination consisting of Hernandez, Brittany Rios, Angel Sebastian Olivia-Carrillo, Alisha West, and Salvador Elejandra Loza-Hernandez, who collaborated in carrying on the hereinafter described criminal activity. The indictment further alleges, the individuals conspired to commit the offense of burglary of a building by agreeing with each other that they would engage in conduct that constituted said offense. The indictment further alleges, Hernandez and the aforementioned individuals performed an overt act in pursuance of said agreement with intent to commit theft, entered a building not open to the public without the consent of AA Storage.

Michael Royce Tapley was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on November 19, 2019, Tapley entered a habitation without the consent of Stephanie Biddy, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed an assault.

Michael Royce Tapley was indicted for evading arrest, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on November 19, 2019, Tapley fled Deputy Justin Fanguy, a person Tapley knew was a peace officer attempting to lawfully arrest or detain him.

Michael Royce Tapley was indicted for deadly conduct, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on August 10, 2020, Tapley pointed or discharged a firearm damaging/or destroying tangible property by firing multiple times in the direction of a 2010 Ford Sedan, subsequently shooting through/in the trunk through the door damaging internal components of the door without consent of Jennifer Cheshire.

De Angelo Barkins was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on July 5, 2021, Barkins operated an automobile without the consent of Cristian Mares, the owner.

Dylan Blake Parker was indicted for hindering secured creditors, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on March 4, 2021, Parker signed a security agreement creating a security interest in a red Dodge pickup truck, with intent to appropriate the proceeds or value of the truck. At the time of the sale or disposition, Parker was a debtor under a security agreement and did not have right to sell or dispose of the truck. The proceeds were money of the value of $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 and the security agreement was of the tenor: A title loan in which the sold vehicle was the collateral in said loan.

Charles Seth Alexander was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 27, 2021, Alexander took a 2018 Big Tex dump trailer valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, from Hardy Cain Swann, without Swann's consent.

Charles Seth Alexander was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 27, 2021, Alexander took a 2018 Big Tex dump trailer valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, from Hardy Cain Swann, without Swann's consent.

Robert Lindsey was indicted for possession of child pornography, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 11, 2020, Lindsey possessed visual material that visually depicted, and which Lindsey allegedly knew depicted a child who was younger than 18 years of age at the time the image of the child was made, engaging in sexual conduct.

Robert Lindsey was indicted for possession or promotion of child pornography, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 10, 2020, Lindsey possessed visual material that visually depicted, and which Lindsey allegedly knew depicted a child who was younger than 18 years of age at the time the image of the child was made, engaging in sexual conduct.

Elizavette Lorenza Perez aka Elizabeth Perez was indicted for theft, state jail felony - enhanced to third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on August 14, 2020, Perez took a 2016 Texas Bragg trailer, Kubota tractor bucket, and scrap metal valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, from Marlin Ray Jones. The indictment further states Perez was previously convicted of the felony offense of theft.

Robert Stegall was indicted for theft, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on March 30, 2020, Stegall took coins and other miscellaneous items totaling $50,329.10 of the value of $30,000 or more but less than $150,000, from Randy Phillips, the owner who was then and there an elderly individual.

Robert Stegall was indicted for theft, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on March 30, 2020, Stegall took coins and other miscellaneous items totaling $62,000 of the value of $30,000 or more but less than $150,000, from Randy Phillips, the owner who was then and there an elderly individual.

Michael Robinson was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on September 13, 2020, Robinson took a Baja Warrior mini bike and a black weed eater, of the value of $750  or more but less than $25,000 from Justin McCouire, the owner. The indictment further states Robinson was previously convicted for theft and attempted theft. 

Michael Robinson was indicted for evading arrest - prior convictions, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on September 29, 2020, Robinson fled from Center Police Officer Maegan Wright who was attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Robinson. The indictment further states Robinson was previously convicted for evading arrest/detention.

Angel Sebastian Carrilo Olivia was indicted for engaging in organized criminal activity, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 10, 2020, with intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, said combination consisting of Olivia, Brittany Rios, Tanya Renee Hernandez, Alisha West, and Salvador Elejandra Loza-Hernandez, who collaborated in carrying on the hereinafter described criminal activity. The indictment further alleges, the individuals conspired to commit the offense of burglary of a building by agreeing with each other that they would engage in conduct that constituted said offense. The indictment further alleges, Olivia and the aforementioned individuals performed an overt act in pursuance of said agreement with intent to commit theft, entered a building not open to the public without the consent of AA Storage.

Salvador Elejandra Loza-Hernandez was indicted for engaging in organized criminal activity, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 10, 2020, with intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, said combination consisting of Loza-Hernandez, Brittany Rios, Tanya Renee Hernandez, Alisha West, and Angel Sebastian Carrilo Olivia, who collaborated in carrying on the hereinafter described criminal activity. The indictment further alleges, the individuals conspired to commit the offense of burglary of a building by agreeing with each other that they would engage in conduct that constituted said offense. The indictment further alleges, Loza-Hernandez and the aforementioned individuals performed an overt act in pursuance of said agreement with intent to commit theft, entered a building not open to the public without the consent of AA Storage.

Salvador Elejandra Loza-Hernandez was indicted for engaging in organized criminal activity, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 10, 2020, with intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, said combination consisting of Loza-Hernandez, Brittany Rios, Tanya Renee Hernandez, Alisha West, and Angel Sebastian Carrilo Olivia, who collaborated in carrying on the hereinafter described criminal activity. The indictment further alleges, the individuals conspired to commit the offense of burglary of a building by agreeing with each other that they would engage in conduct that constituted said offense. The indictment further alleges, Loza-Hernandez and the aforementioned individuals performed an overt act in pursuance of said agreement with intent to commit theft, entered a building not open to the public without the consent of AA Storage.

Alisha Michelle West was indicted for engaging in organized criminal activity, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 10, 2020, with intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, said combination consisting of West, Brittany Rios, Tanya Renee Hernandez, Salvador Elejandra Loza-Hernandez, and Angel Sebastian Carrilo Olivia, who collaborated in carrying on the hereinafter described criminal activity. The indictment further alleges, the individuals conspired to commit the offense of burglary of a building by agreeing with each other that they would engage in conduct that constituted said offense. The indictment further alleges, West and the aforementioned individuals performed an overt act in pursuance of said agreement with intent to commit theft, entered a building not open to the public without the consent of AA Storage.

Dustin Mikel Sanford was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on March 23, 2021, Sanford took a 2013 Forrest Ranger Sierra travel trailer valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 without consent of the owner, Morene Diamond.

Tara Ann Zawchenuk was indicted for forgery. state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on MAy 11, 2021, Zawchenuk with intent to defraud or harm, passed to Timpson Quick Stop a writing so it purported to be the act of Juanita T. Beasley, who did not authorize the act, on a Texas Bank and Trust account in the amount of $29.23.

Joshua Martin Moody was indicted for burglary of a habitation, first degree felony. The indictment alleges, on February 10, 2021, Moody entered a habitation without the consent of Loan Nyugen, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed an assault against Loan Nguyen.

Rebekah Lynn Taylor was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on April 10, 2021, Taylor caused bodily injury to Virginia Kay, an individual 65 years of age or older, by striking her in the face causing visible bodily injury.

(Dates in parenthesis indicate the date of the alleged incident):

  • Justine Tunda Gale, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (January 20, 2020).
  • Alberto Lopez, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (April 23, 2021).
  • Ami Sheree Lee, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (May 13, 2021).
  • Demarcus Deron Johnson, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (May 7, 2021).
  • Keith Monroe Harris, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (March 3, 2021).
  • Sammy Lee Bell, possession of a controlled substance (phencycline), third degree - enhanced to second degree felony (January 18, 2020).
  • Derick Okeith Calhoun, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (July 27, 2020).
  • Christopher Lamon Dock, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), third degree felony (February 26, 2021).
  • Mark Wesley Stanley, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), third degree felony (May 5, 2021).
  • Eric Jerome Nobles, possession of a controlled substance (phencycline), third degree felony (March 4, 2021).

Indictments and Information are not a conviction, and are a matter of public record. All individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

August 17, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 25 new cases were reported today causing the number of active cases to jump to 151.

August has already surpassed July Covid-19 numbers with 163 new cases reported as of August 17th. July had a total of 136 reported during the whole month.

August 17th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 16)
Confirmed Cases - 1,326 (15 new)
Probable Cases - 905 (10 new)
Fatalities - 74
Active Cases (Estimated) - 151
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,006 (3 new)

August 16th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 15)
Confirmed Cases - 1,311 (1 new)
Probable Cases - 895
Fatalities - 74 (1 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 129
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,003 (2 new)

August 15th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 14)
Confirmed Cases - 1,310 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 895 (2 new)
Fatalities - 73
Active Cases (Estimated) - 130
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,001 (6 new)

August 16, 2021 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, August 16, 2021, 

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 2:20pm a black 2021 Hyundai Elantra driven by Ashley Corrien Box, 39, of Center was westbound on State Highway 7 West in the inside lane, when she stopped to turn onto FM 711.

At that time a white 2019 Ford 3500 driven by Jerry Trent Rains, 34, of Lufkin was also westbound in the inside lane. The Ford failed to control speed and collided with the rear end of the Hyundai, causing major damage to both vehicles. The Hyundai was spun around and came to rest facing east. The truck continued onto the eastbound side of the roadway where it came to rest in the outside lane facing west.

Box was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center -Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injury.

Rains wasn't reported to have been injured in the crash. He was issued a citation for failure to control speed.

Center Fire Department, Sheriff's Department Deputies and West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department helped direct traffic.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

August 16, 2021 - The intersection of SL 500 and State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash which sent several to the hospital Friday, August 13, 2021 at around 1pm.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene to the aid of those involved.

According to Center Police Officer Kevin Sage, a green 1996 Ford F-150 4x4 driven by Kevin Jackson, 49, of Center was stopped at the southbound stop sign on SL 500 and entered the intersection with SH 7. 

At that time a 2021 Maroon Chevrolet Equinox driven by Robin Doty, 46, of Joaquin was traveling westbound on SH 7 and was struck in the passenger side of the vehicle by the Ford. 

The Chevrolet remained in the middle of the intersection while the Ford traveled to the SH 7 eastbound shoulder where it came to a stop.

Center Fire Department personnel diverted traffic around the crash scene until it was clear and to help the Center Police Department investigate safely.

Jackson, Doty and her passenger Edward Murphy, 49, were transported by ambulance from the scene to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible minor injuries.

According to Texas Department of Transportation crash statistics, there have been 34 crashes at this location since 2016.

August 15, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today 11 new cases and 6 new recoveries were reported. The number of active cases is now 130.

August 15th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 14)
Confirmed Cases - 1,310 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 895 (2 new)
Fatalities - 73
Active Cases (Estimated) - 130
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,001 (6 new)

August 14th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 13)
Confirmed Cases - 1,301 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 893 (6 new)
Fatalities - 73 (1 removed)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 1,995 (5 new)

August 14, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the past two days, 20 new cases and 10 new recoveries were reported. The number of active cases rose to 125.

August 14th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 13)
Confirmed Cases - 1,301 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 893 (6 new)
Fatalities - 73 (1 removed)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 1,995 (5 new)

August 13th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 12)
Confirmed Cases - 1,292 (2 new)
Probable Cases - 887 (3 new)
Fatalities - 74
Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Recovered (Estimated) - 1,990 (5 new)

August 12th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 11)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,290 (6 new)
Total Probable Cases - 884 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,985 (13 new)

August 12, 2021 - Shelby County Constables and Sheriff's Department have a suspect in custody in connection with the dollar store robbery in Timpson of August 11.

Their efforts have proved fruitful as at this time their suspect Talaisa Garner, 32, of Timpson is in the Shelby County Jail. Currently the Shelby County Jail log does not reflect charges directly connected to the robbery, she has two charges for possession of a controlled substance, felony 2 and felony 3; as well as violation of probation (possession of a controlled substance).

Not long after the officers first arrived at the dollar store, a woman who was later determined to be Garner, pulled up on Garrison Street near the dollar store and shouted asking if the store was still open.

As the constables were still investigating, and before they knew Garner to be the suspect, they honed in on her and her vehicle as she kept returning to the scene. She consented to a search of her vehicle and according to Constable Roy Cheatwood, they discovered a pistol in the car. The constables checked to find out if the gun was stolen, and it wasn't, so they let her go.

They later asked Garner at the Timpson Quick Stop, when they located her once again, if she would relenquish her handgun to them as part of their investigation and she refused, stating it was back at her house where her boyfriend was sick with COVID.

Believing Garner was their suspect, the constables moved to secure her residence and had everyone inside exit to prevent tampering so they could conduct a search. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department prepared the warrant and a District Judge signed it. During the search of the house, according to Cheatwood, narcotics were discovered in the bedroom and some of the clothes she wore in the robbery were in the living room.

A bag located near where the clothes were found contained a little over $1,700. 

According to Constable Tipton, one ounce of methamphetamine was located in the house, and the shoes Garner was allegedly wearing in the robbery were found in a dollar store bag.

Garner was initially taken into custody on a Panola County warrant and she has also now been charged, according to Constable Tipton, with aggravated robbery, felony 1. Constables Cheatwood and Tipton confirm, once in jail, Garner gave a full confession to the robbery.

Constables Cheatwood and Tipton said they personally thanks DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jason Richardson, and his deputies; Tenaha Police Officer Chris Benton; Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4; Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham and his deputies, especially Investigator Chad Brown, and all involved for working together.


 

August 12, 2021 - Law enforcement officials are investigating a robbery at gun point of the Dollar General store in Timpson.

The crime occurred at 10:28pm Wednesday, August 11, 2021, when the suspect in the robbery entered the building through the front door and pointed a handgun at the cashiers in the store.

Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, described the suspect as an individual dressed in black pants and a black hoody, black baseball cap, with a white dust mask and white shoes. 

The Shelby County Sheriff's Department and Constables Roy Cheatwood, Precinct 3, and Taylor Fanguy, Precinct 4, responded to assist as well as Tenaha Police Officer Chris Benton.

Once the scene was secured, the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Department was contacted to assist by bringing a K-9 tracking dog to the scene. The K-9 tracked the suspect to a location on a street located behind the store, where the suspect may have gotten into a vehicle.

The suspect was seen exiting the store heading toward Garrison Street.

Constable Tipton stated no one was injured during the robbery. 

The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has provided video stills of the suspect in hopes the public can help identify the individual.

Anyone with information is asked to contact law enforcement. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department can be reached at 936-598-5601.

August 12, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 8 new cases were reported today and 13 new recoveries. The number of recoveries helps to lower the number of active cases to 115.

August 12th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 11)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,290 (6 new)
Total Probable Cases - 884 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,985 (13 new)

August 11th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 10)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,284 (9 new)
Total Probable Cases - 882 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 120
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,972 (1 new)

August 12, 2021 - The rapid increase in reported Covid-19 cases is very alarming to me. With two variants of the coronavirus surging, I urge residents to be cautious, if you are running a fever, feel sick, or have been exposed to the virus please seek medical assistance and isolate yourself.

It is very important not to forget what we learned last year when the pandemic first came to Shelby County. Below is a reminder of the protocol that has helped control the virus in the past.

  • Wash hands often for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
  • Wear a cloth face covering in public and during large gatherings.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs, and other places touched often.
  • Stay six feet apart from others.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home if you are sick.

The state has NOT issued a mask mandate; it is your choice to wear a mask or not.

The following providers are giving the Covid-19 vaccine:

Aurora Concepts – 936-591-8171 – is accepting walk-ins without appointments.
Brookshires Brothers Pharmacy – 936-591-9122 – by appointment only.
CVS Pharmacy – 936-598-6254 – is accepting walk-ins and by appointment.
Hope Clinic – 936-598-2716 – by appointment only.
Walmart Pharmacy – 936-598—2921 – is accepting walk-ins without appointments.

It is your choice on whether or not to get vaccinated but if you want to get vaccinated there are options already set up within Shelby County, please utilize them.

Please continue to stay safe and do your part in slowing down the spread of the Coronavirus.

Thank you,
Allison Harbison
Shelby County Judge


Sheriff Kevin Windham (right) and Lieutenant Tanner Peace (left) stand with the new medication disposal unit now available at the Sheriff's Office.

August 12, 2021 - For the month of July, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) answered a total of 651 calls for service. A total of 40 arrests were made for the county. My deputies made 53 traffic stops; and from those stops, 34 warnings and 16 citations were issued. Our office took a total of 102 reports for the month of July.

Through generous donations from citizens in Shelby County, our office was able to purchase a medication disposal unit. We are incredibly grateful for the support that made this project happen. The disposal is available for use to the public 24-hours a day, seven days a week. If you need assistance or have questions relating to what may or may not be able to be disposed of, please contact Leah Chase, our Public Relations Director, and she may assist you.

Patrol deputies have begun security checks at businesses and churches during their shifts. If you notice a red door hanger, this is our way of letting you know that we have stopped by and checked the property. I also want to remind our citizens of our house check program. If you plan on being out of town for a period of time, our deputies can check your property until you return. Stop by our office, fill out a form and we will take care of the rest.

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and check out our website, www.scsotx.org.

Stay safe, Shelby County! Let us know if you need us!

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