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February 19, 2020 - Timpson ISD will start at 10am tomorrow, February 19 due to roadway flooding. Buses will run two hours later.
February 19, 2020 - Alert: High water reported on US 59 and FM 947 in Timpson. Drive with caution. Visit drivetexas.org for statewide conditions. #TurnAroundDontDrown
February 19, 2020 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reports a traffic stop resulted in drug charges for a Timpson man.
On February 18, 2020 at approximately 5 p.m., Deputy Josh Tipton with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on Highway 59 in Timpson for a vehicle safety inspection. The vehicle turned onto Church Street and accelerated in an obvious attempt to flee. The vehicle came to a stop and the driver exited the vehicle. Tipton immediately recognized the driver a Tyquwon Bussey, 25, of Timpson.
Bussey continued on foot toward a trail in a wooded area. He was observed knocking on the door of a residence in an attempt to get in the house. As Tipton approached, Bussey again started to flee but was subsequently taken into custody.
Once in custody, Bussey was found to be in possession of marijuana in a bag he was carrying. While searching the vehicle, a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. A field test positively identified the substance as methamphetamine.
Bussey was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (F-2) Possession of Marijuana (M-A) and Evading Arrest or Detention (SJF). Bussey posted bonds totaling $32,500 and was released February 19.
Deputy Tipton was assisted by Deputy Jake Gross.
February 14, 2020 - Did you receive a letter in the mail about paying a fee to get your Homestead Exemption?
• The Shelby County Appraisal District is the only entity that can add any property tax exemptions to your property.
• There is NEVER a fee to apply for an exemption.
If you ever have any questions about your property tax exemptions, contact the Shelby County Appraisal District office.
724 Shelbyville Street
Center, Texas 75935
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February 13, 2020 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, states the bridge on CR 4323 is now open once again.
February 12, 2020 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, has announced the closure of a bridge located on CR 4323 at Risinger Creek due to high water.
Barricades are in place and the bridge will be closed overnight with the expectation of being re-opened in the morning.
February 12, 2020 - (Update: 2:11pm): The trucks are now clear of the roadway and traffic is contuing as it currently has been under circumstances of construction.
February 12, 2020 - (1:30pm) - Center Police Department Officers are currently directing traffic on Nacogdoches Street at the intersection of Austin Street in Center. Travelers may want to consider avoiding this section of roadway until the area is clear of two 18-wheelers blocking the roadway.
According to officers at the scene, the lead truck is broken down and as a result blocked the other 18-wheeler.
A wrecker company is on scene assessing the situation currently.
February 12, 2020 - A house located in the 100th block of Hurst Street was struck by a pickup truck February 12, 2020.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at 9:40am a two-tone copper and tan GMC Sierra pickup truck driven by Jeremy Hammers, 43, of Center was northbound in the outside traffic lane of Hurst Street.
Hammers failed to maintain a single lane of travel and traveled through a curve in the roadway, crossing the southbound traffic lanes, before traveling off the roadway and into a house owned by William Ford.
Injuries of Hammers were apparent to officers; however, he refused treatment at the scene from EMS.
The crash remains under investigation.
No one was living in the house at this time aside from cats the owner has been keeping there.
Immediately following the crash, the cats were of great concern to the owner, and a search began in and around the building. Just before the truck was pulled from the building they were located in good condition, and no felines were injured as a result of this incident.
February 12, 2020 - The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and Texas, including the following areas, in Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Sevier, and Union. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Red River, Union, and Webster. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In Texas, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.
Through this afternoon an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall will be possible with locally higher amounts expected across Northeast Texas and along the Interstate Thirty corridor.
Flash flooding will be likely with prolonged thunderstorms as grounds are already saturated and additional rainfall will quickly runoff.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Updated at 11:54am - According to Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell, on February 9, 2020, the body of Jimmy Anderson was located in a wooded area of a pasture off County Road 2135. His pickup was stuck in a heavily wooded area and his body was located next to the pickup as if he was attempting to get it unstuck.
The subject who noticed the vehicle was in the woods retrieving scrap metal from an old burn pile. A subject at the scene recalls there being a white pickup in the pasture around 3am on November 17, 2019. The subject stated the vehicle seemed to have been stuck, then freed and continued to travel down in the pasture. The subject did not report the incident.
At this time, there appears to be no sign of foul play but the body has been sent for an autopsy. This case is still pending investigation.
No further information is available at this time.
Leah Chase, SCSO Media Relations
February 10, 2020 - Law enforcement officials responded to a location on CR 2135 Sunday, February 9, 2020 at around 5:30pm after an individual discovered a vehicle last seen being driven by a man who has been missing.
Jimmy Ray Anderson has been missing since November 17, 2019, and law enforcement has been seeking information leading to his whereabouts.
Officers with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Constables 1, 2, and 3; as well as Texas Department of Public Safety were on scene at a petroleum industry pad. A white pickup truck matching the description of the one Anderson was last seen in, and with matching license plates, was towed from just inside a wooded area.
At this time, no information has been released by law enforcement; however, additional information is expected Monday, February 10, 2020.
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Constable Sean Smith (right) is seen with fellow Constable Roy Cheatwood (left).
February 10, 2020 - Sean Smith was appointed Shelby County Constable for Precinct 4 during the Shelby County Commissioners meeting held Monday, February 10, 2020.
Following an executive session, where the commissioners spoke with potential appointees Sean Smith and Scotty Burkhalter, the meeting returned to open session and Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison read Bryan Gray's resignation letter.
The letter read as follows: "Given the opportunity to serve the position of Precinct 4 Constable, I am honored, I would love to protect our people and make them safe. My desire is for the people of precinct 4 to find a capable person. My body will no longer allow me to work, so I am obliged to resign immediately. Bryan Gray."
A motion carried to accept Gray's resignation.
Charles Barr, Commissioner Precinct 3, initially spoke to those who attended to offer their services.
"I'd like to say that we do appreciate Mr. Burkhalter coming up and offering his services in a time that we was in need," said Barr.
"I appreciate him coming forward and appreciate everyone else that's shown interest in this. I want the public to know that I base my decision on Mr. Smith because he lives in the precinct. He will be available to run for the position, if we'd pointed someone outside the precinct, they would not be available to run for the position."
McSwain further explained Smith has prior experience working with Texas Department of Public Safety and he is qualified.
Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, remarked there were several qualified individuals who stepped forward to offer themselves to assist the county in filling the position.
"Other than Mr. Smith, everyone lived outside the precinct, but it was pretty fulfilling for the idea that people would come up and volunteer to help the county in a situation that we're in, and I appreciate that," said Bellmyer.
A motion then carried to appoint Sean Smith Constable Precinct 4.
Following his appointment, Judge Harbison administered the oath of office to Sean Smith for the position of Precinct 4 Constable.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Constable Smith previously was with the United States Coast Guard for six years and Texas Department of Public Safety for four years.
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