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July 24, 2017 - Runnels is no longer being sought as law enforcement officials are reporting his capture.
According to the Shelby County District Attorney's office, after a week long search, sex offender Donald Runnels has been captured. Runnels absconded last week before his trial was to begin. The investigations division of the Shelby County District Attorney's Office then began to track Mr. Runnels.
He was located in Accomack County Virginia. The District Attorney's Office requested the assistance of Accomack County Sheriff and Mr. Runnels was quickly apprehended. He will be extradited back to Shelby County, where he will face prosecution on 4 felony charges.
July 13, 2017 - The Shelby County District Attorney's office is seeking the whereabouts of Donald Ray Runnels, age 50, of Logansport.
Runnels has four outstanding warrants: failure to appear for the original charge of evading arrest, offense date June 9, 2014; sexual assault, second degree felony, offense date of June 2, 2016; failure to appear for the original charge of failure to register as a sex offender, offense date of June 6, 2016; and failure to appear for the original charge of failure to register as a sex offender, offense date of July 8, 2016.
Judge Leanne Kay Rafferty, 123rd Judicial District Court, issued a capias warrant for Runnels arrest. On July 5th Judge Rafferty issued an order to appear for July 10, 2017 to which only the attorney for Runnels appeared.
Runnels has a trial date for July 17, 2017 in the 123rd Judicial District Court with Judge Rafferty presiding.
Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.
If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 936-598-5600.
If anyone is found to be hindering the apprehension, harboring or concealing, providing or aiding with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape or warns Runnels of impending discovery or apprehension will be arrested and charged in accordance to Penal Code 38.05 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a Felony 3 offense.
July 24, 2017 - The following cases were recently disposed of in the Shelby County Court during the months of June and July 2017. Judge Allison Harbison was the presiding Judge and County Attorney Gary Rholes represented the State.
- Marsh Odom – Criminal Mischief (Class B) - - $400.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Christopher Pleasant – Theft (Class B) - - $400.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Jubert Segovia – Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - - $1200.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Durankus Solomon – Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Drug Offender Program.
- Charles Edwards – Assault Family Violence (Class A) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 30 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Donald Land – Theft (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, $500 restitution, 12 months of probation, 20 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft Program.
- Dakota Rodgers – Theft (Class B) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 40 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Young Jackson – Assault Family Violence (Class A) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, attends and complete Anger Management Program
- Ervey Garcia – Assault (Class A) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Juan Robledo – Reckless Driving (Class B) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Larry Barrett – Probation Revocation, original charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A) - - 8 months in the Shelby County Jail.
- Tracy Whitaker – Burglary of a Vehicle (Class A) - - $700.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft Program.
- Alexander Vargas – Obstructing a Public Roadway (Class A) - - $1200.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Chelsea Lout – Probation Revocation, original charge: Theft (Class A) - - 4 months in the Shelby County Jail
- Alan Runnels – Indecent Exposure (Class A) - - $700.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- David Cox – Interference with an emergency phone call (Class A) - - $262.00 court cost, 10 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Troy Kenderdine – Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (Class A) - - $1600.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete a repeat offenders DWI education program, and install ignition interlock system.
- Sarah Smith – Terroristic Threat (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 60 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Sarah Smith – Unlawful Carrying Weapon (Class A) - - $400.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 60 days in the Shelby County Jail
- Tony Smith – Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Charles Barrett – Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Chad Taylor – Resisting Arrest (Class A) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 27 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Chad Taylor – Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - - $322.00 court cost, 27 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Rebecca Blaylock – Theft (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 6 months Deferred Adjudication, attend and complete Theft program.
- TyKerria Ross – Display Fictitious Registration (Class B) - - $550.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 40 hours Community Service.
- Angel Hernandez – Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor (Class A) - - $700.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 40 hours Community Service.
- Dominic Collins – Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Dustin Hearne – Theft (Class B) - - $600.0 fine, $262.00 court cost, 30 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Christina Tarver – Criminal Mischief (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 6 months of probation
- Jarvis Taylor – Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - - $322.00 court cost, 60 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Jarvis Taylor – Resisting Arrest - - $292.00 court cost, 60 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Jarvis Taylor – Probation Revocation, original charge: Assault (Class A) - - 150 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Dixie Francis – Theft (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service Restitution, attend and complete Theft program.
- Dixie Francis – Resisting Arrest (Class A) - - $700.00 fine, $292.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service Restitution.
- Michael Hawley – Theft (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Fernando Garza – Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (Class A) - - $1600.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete repeat offenders program, install ignition interlock system.
- Pamela Stickle – Theft (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- David Stickle – Theft (Class B) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- James Hoffpauir – Display Fict. License Plate - - $262.00 court cost, 9 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- James Hoffpauir – Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - - $262.00 court cost, 9 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Nathan Peace – Deadly Conduct (Class A) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 60 hours Community Service, 60 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Felicia Doster – Possession of Controlled Substance (Class A) - - $700.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Drug Offender program.
- Jonathan Lout – Assault Family Violence (Class A) - - $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 25 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Seth Golladay – Assault Family Violence (Class A) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 24 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Degarim Walter – Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - - $300.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- April Gibbs – Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - - $1200.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months of probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete DWI education program.
- Jeffery Scott – Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - - $400.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, Final Judgement.
- Daniel Eaves – Probation Revocation, original charge: Driving While Intoxicated - - 60 days in the Shelby County Jail.
- Christie Fleming – Fail to Identify (Class A) - - $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Conviction.
- Keodrick Boyd – Evading Arrest (Class A) - - $292.00 court cost, 17 days in the Shelby County Jail.
July 21, 2017 - Center Police Department Officers Angela Neal and Chris King were notified of a minor traffic accident in the 1100 block of Tenaha St. on Monday July 17th 2017 at approximately 6:24pm. Upon arrival officers discovered that the driver of a 2012 Black Dodge Ram was attempting to make a right turn into a private drive.
The driver of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, Shelby Rodriquez, 25, of Timpson, Texas was traveling behind the Dodge when she attempted to pass the vehicle on the right. Rodriquez's vehicle was then struck by the Dodge Pickup.
Upon contact with Rodriquez, officers discovered that she was intoxicated. It was also discovered that Rodriquez had a child passenger and an adult male passenger that had fled the scene on foot. The child and passenger were located a short time later in a nearby wooded area.
The male passenger was identified as Josh Parker 35 year old white male of Center, Texas. The four year child was released to Child Protective Services a short time later.
Shelby Rodriquez was arrested for Driving while Intoxicated/child under 15, State Jail Felony, and Abandoning or Endangering a Child, State Jail Felony.
Josh Parker was arrested for Public Intoxication, Class C Misdemeanor and Abandoning or Endangering a Child, State Jail Felony.
July 21, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information and assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent burglary that occurred in the Stockman Community on two different occasions between May 25th and May 27th, 2017.
The suspect depicted in the photograph cut the locks on the Sheridan gas well gate and gained entry to a property in the Stockman Community. Once on the property, the suspect stole all the appliances from inside the unoccupied residence which included a washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and two portable air conditioners among other things. The suspect was captured by a motion sensor camera also carrying a chainsaw that was taken from the property.
Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.
July 20, 2017 - Following their arrests on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Randa McMahon and Matthew McMahon on the charge of endangering a child, state jail felony, the respective defense attorneys for each filed writs of habeas corpus seeking reduction in bail.
The writs of habeas corpus each stated the $200,000 bonds for each of the McMahons were excessive, and reflected the previous bonds of $20,000 which each of the McMahons are already out on and stated meeting an additional bail amount would be impossible.
McMahons went before LeAnn Rafferty, 123rd Judicial District Judge, Thursday, July 20, 2017 and the bond was reduced to a $2,500 bond which was agreed to as neither of the McMahons had ability to make the original set bond.
Both parties are prohibited from contact with the victim, the temporary guardian and an additional minor child.
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July 19, 2017 - Two individuals arrested on child abuse charges in June have been re-arrested following a hearing to determine the custody of the child involved.
Matthew McMahon, 29, and Randa Askew Faust McMahon, 36, both of Shelbyville were arrested in the Shelby County Courthouse by Joey Haley, District Attorney Investigator, and they were transported to the Shelby County Jail for charges of endangering a child, state jail felony.
According to the arrest affidavit attributed to Shelby County Sheriff's Department Investigator Chad Brown relating to each, the McMahons are alleged to have engaged in conduct that placed a child, who is under 15 years of age, in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by allowing the child's potassium, protein, and albumin levels to all fall to very low levels. At least the potassium level was reduced to a dangerously low, life-threatening level.
These effects are all alleged to be due to "chronic nutritional deficiency" while under the McMahon's custody and care, and that they did not seek any medical attention for that condition.
The affidavit further explains, the child was removed from the custody of the McMahons on June 1, 2017 and on June 5, 2017 the child was admitted to Nacogdoches Medical Center for various medical problems stemming from injuries the child had on his right buttock and right arm. It was immediately determined at the hospital, the child suffered from hypoalbuminemia and hypoproeinemia from "chronic nutrition deficiency."
Blood work done on the child at that time indicated his potassium level was "2.8." The doctor who was treating the child immediately ordered and started I.V. fluids with potassium added to it. The decision was made that due to the acute hypokalemia (low level potassium), the child required a higher level of care than was available at Nacogdoches Medical Center and he was to be (and subsequently was) transferred to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas.
The child custody case which the McMahons had been attending ruled for the child to remain at this time in the custody of the intervenor with whom he was originally placed.
Each of the McMahons are being held once again in the Shelby County Jail on pre set $200,000 bonds.
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July 19, 2017 - A Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested for assaulting his wife.
Peter John Davis, 36, of Center turned himself in to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on the evening of Tuesday, July 18, 2017 where he was placed in custody on the charge of assault family violence with choking enhancement, felony 3. He was issued a $5,000 bond.
According to the arrest affidavit, Davis' wife Rebekah Dian Davis was interviewed by Texas Ranger James D. Hicks and she alleged Peter Davis, during fits of anger, had attacked her by placing his hands on her throat.
Mrs. Davis provided photographic documentation to Ranger Hicks, which he indicated corroborated her story. The dates on which Mrs. Davis alleged her husband had either choked and grabbed or struck her was January 28, 2017; May 12, 2017; May 30, 2017; and June 3, 2017.
Ranger Hicks learned Mrs. Davis had confided in a friend, and he spoke with that individual on July 13, 2017. The friend confirmed for Ranger Hicks of being told by Mrs. Davis of the assaults and the friend had seen and photographed bruises consistent with having been choked and struck.
According to court records, Rebekah Davis filed for divorce from Peter Davis on March 21, 2016.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Davis was placed on administrative leave when the investigation began and upon arrest his employment with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department was terminated.
July 19, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in regards to a recent theft which occurred sometime between July 16th and July 18th, 2017.
Suspect(s) entered onto the complainant's property located on Highway 147 in Shelbyville and stole a John Deere EZ Track Z465 zero turn lawn mower.
Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.
July 17, 2017 - Three out of four individuals alleged to have been involved in a 2016 kidnapping and beating have made plea agreements with the Shelby County District Attorney's office, and the fourth now has at least two state's witnesses prepared to testify against him in court.
Tobby Mardis pleaded guilty or no contest June 29, 2017 to aggravated kidnapping, first degree felony, in relation to the kidnapping of Michael Bridwell on December 14, 2016.
As a result of his plea the charge was reduced to kidnapping, second degree felony, and Mardis was given 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID). Mardis' charge of aggravated robbery, first degree felony, was reduced to robbery, second degree felony, per plea agreement and he also received 20 years for that charge.
The time on both charges will run concurrently and both are contingent upon the truthful testimony of Mardis against his co-defendant. Two other charges Mardis was facing, engaging in organized criminal activity, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon were dismissed as a result of the plea agreements.
Charles Lynn Edwards, Jr. was charged with aggravated kidnapping, first degree felony, and on March 16, 2017 received 10 years in the TDCJ-ID. He also received 63 days credit for time served and two other charges against him of engaging in organized criminal activity and aggravated robbery were dismissed.
Morgan Magee was already on probation for three felony 2015 cases which included possession of a controlled substance, third degree felony; and two burglary of a building, state jail felony, charges. Probation was revoked as a result of her additional charges for aggravated robbery and engaging in organized criminal activity. Due to the revocation on January 26, 2017 of the previous probations, Magee was sent to state jail for 24 months.
As a condition of her plea Magee had 462 days time served to go toward her sentence and the District Attorney's office agreed January 26, 2017 not to pursue the pending cases of aggravated robbery and engaging in organized criminal activity in exchange for truthful testimony against her co-defendants.
Only one co-defendant in the kidnapping case has failed to make arrangements with the District Attorney's office at this time, and that is Kevin Wayne Askew. Askew remains in the Shelby County Jail and is facing charges of aggravated robbery, first degree felony; aggravated kidnapping, first degree felony; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony; and engaging in organized criminal activity, felony one degree higher: first degree felony.
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Updated: The Mansfield News Journal (Ohio) has verified with the Richland County Coroner's office that the woman found dead in the trunk of a car was identified to be Tamara R. Harris.
July 17, 2017 - The identity of a woman found in the trunk of a car in Mansfield, Ohio has yet to be confirmed but is feared by family and friends in Shelby County to be one of their own.
According to a Mansfield News Journal report, a $1 million bond has been set for Dequalan Dejuan Harris, 35 who was arrested Saturday, July 15, 2017 by the Mansfield (Ohio) Police after authorities found the body of a woman in a car located at a home were Harris was.
The story reports that according to the Richland County Prosecutor's Office's statement of fact, Mansfield officers were dispatched to the location in reference to a well-being check on the suspect's wife, Tamara Harris, a missing person. Tamara was reported missing from Cedar Hill, Texas the day before.
According to the Richland County, Ohio Sheriff's website, as of July 17th, Dequalan Harris has been charged with obstructing official business (Misdeamor 2), Resisting Arrest (Misdeamor 2), and Gross Abuse of Corpse (Felony 5).
Tamara Nickerson Harris, a 2002 Graduate of Center HS, married Dequalan Harris on November 2, 2013 at the age of 30 in Shelby County. Tamara Harris filed for divorce in the 301st District Court in Dallas County, Texas on June 12, 2017.
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