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August 1, 2017 – The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved nearly $488.3 million in new construction projects statewide, with three located in the Lufkin District.
The new projects total $6.8 million and are located in San Augustine, Angelina and Shelby counties. The work includes bridge replacements and right-of-way work.
San Augustine County was awarded a $5.3 million project at the Attoyac River on SH 21. The project includes the removal and replacement of two bridge structures located at the Attoyac River and the Attoyac River Relief. Drewery Construction, Nacogdoches TX, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been determined.
Angelina County was awarded an $890,456 construction project located on US 69, south of Lufkin. The project limits are from FM 844 south of Huntington to FM 1270 south of Zavalla. The work is the beginning phase of a construction project designated to widen the roadway to four lanes. This project will consist of clearing the right of way. R& M Inc., Wellborn, TX will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been determined.
Shelby County was awarded a $619,833 construction project located on CR 4059 at Poor Joe Creek, CR 4293 at the tributary of Chicken Bayou and on CR 1440 at the tributary of Irish Creek. The work includes bridge removal and replacements at all three locations. Drewery Construction will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.
As these projects begin, motorists are urged to stay alert, obey all traffic control devices and prepare for possible delays through work zones. All work schedules are subject to change in inclement weather.
For information on these and other projects statewide, visit drivetexas.org. For information regarding projects in the Lufkin District, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
July 31, 2017 - The U.S. Highway 59 overpass in Tenaha was the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash after a driver misjudged his exit.
According to Deputy Tenaha City Marshal Darren Gray, at 6:04am a grey 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Robert Alexander Worsham, 39, of Hot Springs, Ark. was southbound on U.S. Highway 59.
Worsham missed his turn and over corrected to the right and as the Tahoe traveled to the exit ramp it struck a guardrail on the left driver's side of the vehicle. He lost control of the Tahoe and it rolled before coming to rest on its top, trapping Worsham inside the vehicle and leaving the Tahoe in the middle of the roadway.
The Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to help extricate Worsham from the Tahoe.
ACE EMS transported Worsham from the scene to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for treatment of unknown injuries.
No citations were issued at the time of the crash.
July 31, 2017 - Employees at the Dollar General in Tenaha were startled by a loud bang, and food coolers that were moving away from a wall which got their attention Sunday, July 30, 2017.
According to Deputy Tenaha City Marshal Darren Gray, at 1:30pm an 80-year-old female driving a maroon 2013 Dodge Avenger entered the Dollar General parking lot located on George Bowers Drive. When she attempted to park the vehicle on the side of the building she unintentionally depressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
This caused the Avenger to travel over the sidewalk and travel approximately two feet within the wall of the store. Deputy Marshal Gray arrived on scene followed by ACE EMS personnel who transported the driver to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department as a precaution.
No citations were reported at the time of the crash.
July 28, 2017 - Bush Brothers & Company is voluntarily recalling certain 28 ounce cans of Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans, Country Style Baked Beans and Original Baked Beans because cans may have defective side seams. These side seam defects may affect can integrity and may cause the cans to leak or allow for harmful bacteria to grow inside the product. Bush Brothers found the issue as part of their quality control inspections.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
This event only affects the flavors and lot codes below. Lot codes are printed on the bottom of the can.
Bush's Best® Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans 28 ounce with UPC of 0 39400 01977 0 and Lot Codes 6097S GF and 6097P GF with Best By date of Jun 2019
Bush's Best Country Style Baked Beans 28 ounce with UPC of 0 39400 01974 9 and Lot Codes 6077S RR, 6077P RR, 6087S RR, 6087P RR with the Best By date of Jun 2019
Bush's Best Original Baked Beans 28 ounce with UPC of 0 39400 01614 4 and Lot Codes 6057S LC and 6057P LC with the Best By date of Jun 2019
You should not use these products even if the beans do not look or smell spoiled. No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date in connection with this product.
The recall was initiated after product leakage from the side seams of cans of the above product was detected. Subsequent investigation indicated the problem was caused by a temporary quality issue from Bush's® can supplier. The problem was corrected and no other product is affected.
Consumers who have purchased the product listed above are urged to call Bush's Consumer Relations at 1-800-590-3797 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday for instructions. Information may also be found on our website at www.bushbeans.com
July 27, 2017 - A collision at the intersection of Loop 500 and State Highway 7 sparked a secondary crash on Friday, July 21, 2017.
According to Center PD officer Spencer Anderson, at 3pm a 2006 black Ford F-150 driven by Jody Martin, 29, of Center was northbound on Loop 500 as he approached State Highway 7 East.
At that time Thomas Thompson, 70, of La. was driving westbound in a 2012 black Ford Focus when he failed to yield right of way for oncoming traffic in a four-way intersection and crashed into the Focus.
Following the initial collision, the Focus spun off the roadway to the right where it struck a light pole with the rear of the vehicle and brought the light pole crashing to the ground.
No injuries were reported resulting from either collision and no citations have been issued at this time.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene. TxDOT was on scene to assess the damage to the pole.
Officer Anderson was assisted at the scene by Officer Kenneth King.
July 26, 2017 - The driver of a vehicle involved in two crashes on the same day was arrested following the discovery of drug paraphernalia Friday, July 21, 2017.
Earlier in the day around 10:30am the Center Police Department (CPD) was contacted about a minor traffic incident from which the driver of a Lincoln Continental fled on Hurst Street. The driver of the second vehicle, a Ford King Ranch driven by Kenneth Campbell, followed the vehicle until CPD officers were able to make contact with the other driver at the intersection of Nacogdoches Street and Hurst Street.
Following an investigation of the incident, the driver of the Lincoln was issued a citation and everyone left the scene.
Later in the evening on the same day, CPD officers responded to a crash incident on Loop 500 to what turned out to be the same Lincoln from the crash earlier in the day. At 8pm a 2001 black Lincoln Continental driven by Brian Buesteton, 33, of Green Valley, Az. was eastbound on Loop 500 when the driver advised as he was approaching Few Ready-Mix Concrete Co. he heard a popping sound and lost control and hit the guardrail.
After colliding with the guardrail, the Lincoln came to a halt in the middle of the westbound traffic lane, facing south.
While performing an inventory of the vehicle CPD officers Steve Thornburgh and Brian Wright discovered drug paraphernalia in the Lincoln.
Buesteton was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
July 26, 2017 - The jury that has been summoned for Monday, August 7, 2017 for the 123rd Judicial District Court, Hon. Judge LeAnn Kay Rafferty presiding has been cancelled due to the scheduled cases being resolved or passed.
Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.
July 24, 2017 - Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports the arrest of Charles Patrick Davis, 31, of Tenaha.
Davis’ arrest led to the recovery of two Honda ATV’s that were recently reported stolen from the Beck Farm in Huxley owned by C. Scott Massey.
Lieutenant Kevin Windham of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was provided photo documentation on July 10 from a game camera that was placed on the Beck Farm. The photos captured two separate occurrences of a white male entering a large metal building on the property. The photos show the suspect inside the building, holding a gasoline can, as if to be putting gas in the ATV which belonged to Massey.
After reviewing the photos from the game camera, SCSO Chief Deputy D.J. Dickerson recognized the suspect as Davis.
A warrant was issued for Davis on July 12. Davis was arrested at the SCSO on July 17. He was charged with Burglary of a Building (F-4), Burglary of a Building (F-4) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon (F-3).
After his arrest Lt. Windham interviewed Davis and he admitted to entering the building on the Beck Farm and stealing the ATV’s. Davis also provided Lt. Windham with information that led to the recovery of the ATV’s. The property was recovered and returned to Massey.
Davis was released from the SCSO on July 18 after posting bonds totaling $15,000.
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Letter to Sheriff Blackwell Concerning Recent Theft Near Huxley
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.
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