Shelby County Today

February 23, 2018 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports the arrest of two suspects in connection to a string of car burglaries that occurred in multiple counties, including Shelby County, in early February. 

On Feb. 16 the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was notified that officers from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) had recovered a camera from a pawn shop in Lufkin that was reported stolen from a vehicle burglary that occurred in Nacogdoches. The camera was pawned by Kendrick Davis, 23, of Lufkin.

Digital images recovered from the camera led officers to identify two additional suspects as Debriyonia Miller and Jamarcus Suell. NCSO officers went to the residence of Miller and Suell and recovered an amplifier and speaker that were stolen from Shelby County.

SCSO Investigators interviewed Suell, Miller and Davis at the NCSO. Suell admitted to driving the vehicle used during the vehicle burglaries. Suell also admitted to knowingly being in possession of the stolen amplifier and speaker. Miller told investigators that the vehicle used in the burglaries belonged to her and that she allowed Suell use of the vehicle. Davis stated to investigators that he sold the camera for Suell.

Davis and Suell are currently being held at the NCSO on charges related to other vehicle burglaries.

Davis, Suell and Miller currently have active warrants out of Shelby County for Engaging Organized Criminal Activity (SJF).

The SCSO would like to thank the NCSO for their assistance with this case.

(Mug shot source: www.nac-sheriff.org)

February 23, 2018 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 45 indictments involving 33 individuals on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2018 term of the 273rd Judicial District Court.

Two included indictments were for Charles Daniel Dearing, Jr. who is accused of murdering Brandi Wright and for possession of a large quantity of marijuana. 

Charles Daniel Dearing, Jr., was indicted for murder, first degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 25, 2017, Dearing caused the death of Brandi Wright by shooting her in the forehead and chest with a pistol.

Charles Daniel Dearing, Jr., was indicted for possession of marijuana, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on November 16, 2017, Dearing possessed a usable quantity of marijuana in an amount of 2,000 pounds or less, but more than 50 pounds.

Related article: Shelby County Man Charged with Murder, Possession of Marijuana

Kenisha Emica Smith was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on December 28, 2016, Smith executed a writing so it purported to be the act of Doris Wennerbom, who did not authorize the act. Said writing was a check of the tenor following: check #1058 in the amount of $500, check #1046 in the amount of $500, check #1045 in the amount of $500, check #1059 in the amount of $500, check #1048 in the amount of $500, check #1061 in the amount of $650, check #1062 in the amount of $1,350, check #1052 in the amount of $1,500, check #1053 in the amount of $1,040, check #1054 in the amount of $1,250 and check #1051 in the amount of $450 all drawn on a Farmers State Bank account. All for a total amount of $8,740. 

Jacqueline Janell Flores was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on December 26, 2016, Flores operated an automobile without the effective consent of Eliud Campos, the owner.

Demarcus Dewayne Brattchett was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 25, 2017, Brattchett recklessly caused bodily injury to Timothy Byndom, by striking him in the head. The defendant did then and there use or exhibit a deadly weapon, a tire tool, during the commission of said assault.

Chad Douglas Pridgen was indicted for hindering apprehension or prosecution, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on December 22, 2016, Pridgen with intent to hinder the arrest, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of Morgan Ann Magee for the offense(s) of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and engaging in organized criminal activity. The indictment further alleges Pridgen did this by warning Magee of impending discovery or apprehension.

Randy Lynn Fountain was indicted for criminal mischief, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 3, 2017, Fountain tampered with, a meter loop (electric meter device), without the effective consent of Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative (DETEC), the owner. The indictment further alleges Fountain caused pecuniary loss of $20,000 to DETEC, and Fountain diverted or caused to be diverted, in whole or in part, public power supply, by utilizing a Romex cable that had been tied to the electric line and the breaker box wherin it was joined in the junction terminals and used an extension cord from a trailer house to his residence.

Keisha Lynn Allred was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on December 9, 2016, Allred took car batteries valued at $100 but less than $750 from Teresa Hughes, the owner, without consent and with intent to deprive Hughes of the property. The indictment further presented Allred had previously been convicted on theft charges.

Little Boy Harrison was indicted for robbery, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 13, 2017, Harrison while in the course of committing theft of property, and with intent to maintain control of said property, recklessly caused bodily injury to Johnny Pettigrew by striking him 3-4 times in the head and face with his fist and then dragging him outside by the arm.

Amanda Elise Lovell was indicted for forgery, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on November 20, 2016, Lovell passed a writing that was made so it purported to be the act of the U.S. Treasury, who did not authorize the act. Said writing was a $100 bill marked as "motion picture use only," of the tenor following: US Currency $100 bill, and by doing so committed the act of forgery of a Government Instrument/Money/Securities.

Bobby Cornelius Porter was indicted for injury to a child, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on December 28, 2016, Porter knowingly caused bodily injury to a child, 14 years or younger, by striking the child in the mouth with his hand. Porter was also indicted for assault family violence by occlusion, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on the aforementioned date, Porter recklessly caused bodily ionjury to a child. A person whose relationship or association with Porter is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005 of the Texas Family Code and Porter intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impeded the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the child by applying pressure to the child's throat or neck by blocking the child's nose or mouth.

Rick Eugene Warren was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, Warren entered a habitation without the consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Warren attempted to commit or committed theft of property: dishes owned by Stanfield. Warren was also indicted for burglay of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, Warren entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Warren attempted to commit or committed theft of property, including, multiple boxes containing misc. items owned by Stanfield.

John Cody McDaniel was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, McDaniel entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, McDaniel attempted to commit or committed theft of property, including, misc. dishes, from collector's set, blue metal box with several reels, black mesh pack with multiple knives with other misc. items, Sony digital camera (Mavica) Finepix camera, air compressor, tire, tire and rim, owned by Stanfield.

John Cody McDaniel was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, McDaniel entered a habitation without the effective consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, McDaniel attempted to commit or committed theft of property, including, misc. dishes, from collector's set, blue metal box with several reels, black mesh pack with multiple knives with other misc. items, Sony digital camera (Mavica) Finepix camera, air compressor, tire, tire and rim, owned by Stanfield.

Annette Marie Eaves was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, Eaves entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Eaves attempted to commit or committed theft of property, including, multiple boxes containing misc. items owned by Stanfield.

Annette Marie Eaves was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, Eaves entered a habitation without the consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Eaves attempted to commit or committed theft of property: dishes owned by Stanfield. 

Kara Michelle Chambliss was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, Chambliss entered a habitation without the effective consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Chambliss attempted to commit or committed theft of property, including, misc. dishes, from collector's set, blue metal box with several reels, black mesh pack with multiple knives with other misc. items, Sony digital camera (Mavica) Finepix camera, air compressor, tire, tire and rim, owned by Stanfield.

Kara Michelle Chambliss was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 23, 2017, Chambliss entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of Karla Stanfield, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Chambliss attempted to commit or committed theft of property, including, misc. dishes, from collector's set, blue metal box with several reels, black mesh pack with multiple knives with other misc. items, Sony digital camera (Mavica) Finepix camera, air compressor, tire, tire and rim, owned by Stanfield.

Cynthia Denise Smith was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 4, 2017, Smith passed a forged writing, knowing such writing to be forged and such writing had been so made, completed, or authenticated that it purported to be the act of the complainant, Bobby Hendricks, Sr., who did not authorize the act. The indictment further alleges, the writing was a check of the tenor, Prosperity Bank Checking account belonging to Melissa P. Tibbits or John W. Tibbits, check no 1706, paid to the order of Bobby Hendricks in the amount of $500.

Marvin Earl Biggar was indicted for evading arrest, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 8, 2017, Biggar intentionally fled in a vehicle from Deputy Del Birdwell, a person the defendant knew was a peace officer who was attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Biggar. Biggar was also indicted for driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 7, 2017, Biggar operated a motor vehiclein a public place while intoxicated by not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol into the body. The indictment further presented Biggar had two previous convictions for driving while intoxicated.

Marvin Earl Biggar was indicted for assault on a public servant, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 8, 2017, Biggar recklessly caused bodily injury to Deputy Chris Benton by striking him in the chest and face, and the defendant did then and there know Benton was lawfully discharging an official duty, transporting Biggar back to Shelby County Jail.

Marvin Earl Biggar was indicted for forgery, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on March 16, 2017, Biggar passed a writing that was made so it purported to be the act of the U.S. Government, who did not authorize the act. Said writing was a check of the tenor following, a $100 bill with "For motion picture use only," printed on the face of the bill.

Kristopher Buchanan was indicted for evading arrest, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 19, 2017, Buchanan fled from Trooper Sean Smith, a person Buchanan knew was a peace officer attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Buchanan.

Jeremy Danzell Edwards was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on November 22, 2016, Edwards entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of Yogesh Kumar Gorkhali, the owner. The indictment further alleges, Edwards attempted to commit, or committed theft of property, $113.79 in liquor owned by Gorkhali.

Vernon Dewayne Garrett was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on December 15, 2016, Garrett operated an automobile without the effective consent of Vinita Newton, the owner.

Randal Lamar Rushing was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on December 15, 2016, Rushing operated an automobile without the effective consent of Vinita Newton, the owner.

Randal Lamar Rushing was indicted for evading arrest, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on December 15, 2016, Rushing fled from Center Police Officer Andrew Williams, a person Rushing knew was a peace officer, who was attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Rushing.

Jonathan Blake Lout was indicted for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on December 20, 2016, Lout knowing that an investigation was in progress regarding shots fired, intentionally or knowingly concealed evidence. The indictment further alleges, the evidence concealed was a 9mm model 709 handgun, with intent to impair its availability as evidence in the investigation.

Jonathan Blake Lout was indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on December 20, 2016, having been convicted of possession of a controlled substance on January 7, 2000, Lout possessed a firearm after the fifth anniversary of his release from supervision. 

Laderrick Dekeith McCollister, was indicted for criminal attempt tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 21, 2017, McCollister knowing that an investigation was in progress during a traffic stop, intentionally or knowingly attempted to conceal cocaine. The indictment further alleges, this was done with intent to impair its availability as evidence in the investigation or in a subsequent official proceeding.

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

• Felipe Lopez Mata, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (December 23, 2016).
• Jessica Lee Barber, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (January 21, 2017).
• Joel Wayne Porter, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (February 18, 2016).
• Sammy Bruce Samford, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (January 19, 2017).
• Luis Rosas Sanchez, driving while intoxicated, third degree felony (May 24, 2015).
• Larry Gene Barrett, Jr., possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (December 23, 2016).
• Laderrick Dekeith McCollister, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (January 21, 2017).
• Jamison Rashard Swindle, possession of a controlled substance (phencyclidine), third degree felony (December 27, 2016).
• Jessica Britney Hargrove, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (December 2, 2016).
• Ladonna Racquel Martin, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy), state jail felony (January 26, 2017).
• Takeisha Lathan, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy), third degree felony (December 18, 2016).
• Stephanie Danielle Nash, driving while intoxicated with child passenger, state jail felony (January 20, 2017).

February 22, 2018 - The President of the United States has issued a proclamation ordering the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff on March 2, 2018 until sunset on the day of Billy Graham's interment.

His funeral is scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2018.

February 21, 2018 - Shelby County Today was notified by a viewer of a post going around Facebook of a threat made against SHS or sville for tomorrow of a possible shooting. 

The Shelby County Sheriff's office was contacted and made aware of the Facebook post. Researching it, they discovered the threat was not for Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville, Texas but rather a school in Ohio. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department is still taking precautions because the safety of our children is of the utmost importance and they do not take a threat lightly.

Image is of the Facebook post which is being spread around.