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September 6, 2016 - Center Police Department Officer, Andrew Williams conducted a traffic stop at the corner of Logansport and Walker Street on August 24, 2016 at approximately 8pm. Upon speaking with the two occupants of the vehicle it was quickly discovered the occupants were extremely nervous.
Officer Williams investigated further and found 31-year-old Corey Wilson and 32-year-old Marcus Booker were in possession of 47 ecstasy pills and a small amount of marijuana. Officer Williams then arrested Booker for Possession of a controlled substance Analogue PG 1A >=20 <80au Felony three local traffic warrants and Possession of Marijuana M-B.
Wilson was arrested for Possession of a controlled substance Analogue PG 1A >=20 <80au Felony three and Tampering or Fabricating physical evidence Felony three.
Officer Williams transported both Wilson and Booker to Center Police Department where they were booked in on their charges.
September 6, 2016 - Two Center residents are taken into custody following a search warrant execution revealing marijuana, according to a Center Police Department press release.
While conducting a narcotics investigation, Detective Steven Stroud obtained a search warrant for apartment number 42 at the Union Acres Apartment Complex, Center. On September 1, 2016 Detective Stroud did execute the search warrant.
Upon entry of the apartment, Detective Stroud immediately observed a large amount of marijuana, some of it was wrapped supporting the fact that marijuana was being sold from the apartment. Two young children were found in close proximity of the marijuana.
Due to the findings, 28-year-old Maurice Dodd, and 25-year-old Whitney Cartwright were arrested for delivery of marijuana and two counts of child endangerment. The children were released to child protective services. Also, $700 was found and seized from the residence.
September 6, 2016 - Two victims of a stabbing incident are transported to a local emergency room for treatment following an altercation between neighbors.
Center Police Department Officers responded to 1100 Garrett Street in reference to a reported stabbing on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
Detective David Haley was called out to process the crime scene where he discovered two victims, 19-year-old Carlos Booth and 18-year-old Mon-Travious Harris had been stabbed. Harris was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Center for treatment.
Through Detective Haley’s investigation it was discovered that 31-year-old Anthony Letroy James who is the neighbor to the victims had gotten angry. James walked to the victim’s residence where an altercation began and he pulled a knife on the victims, stabbing Booth under his left rib area puncturing his lung and then slicing Harris' lower torso.
Detective Haley located the suspect at 1160 Garrett Street where he was arrested for two counts of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon felony 2 and his girlfriend, Mackeish Lanne Moore was arrested for Hindering Apprehension misdemeanor A and transported to the Center Police Department where they were booked in on their charges without further incident.
Harris was treated for his injuries and released by Nacogdoches Medical Center in Center, while Carlos Booth was later life flighted to Nacogdoches to be further treated.
September 5, 2016 - The James Community at the intersection of State Highway 7 East and FM 2608 was the scene of a three-vehicle crash Monday, September 5.
Two drivers involved in the crash were transported from the scene to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for treatment of their injuries.
According Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers at the scene, a blue Grand Am GT driven by Jennifer Johnson, 26, of Center was traveling east on State Highway 7 near FM 2608. A black Toyota Tundra driven by Johnny Brittain, 48, of Center was also traveling east and was preparing to turn left onto CR 3143.
Johnson failed to control speed and locked up the brakes of the Grand Am causing the vehicle to skid and collide with the left rear side to the right rear quarter panel of the Tundra. The Grand Am deflected off the Tundra and spun around colliding with the right rear side of the vehicle against a Deep East Texas Electric Co-op utility truck driven by Daniel Graig, 32, of Bronson.
The Grand Am rolled back and came to rest in a ditch in front of James Grocery. ACE EMS transported Johnson from the scene to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for treatment of her injuries. Brittain was also taken to the emergency room by private vehicle.
Johnson was issued citations for no driver's license, fail to maintain financial responsibility and fail to control speed. The crash remains under investigation by Texas DPS Trooper Sean Smith assisted by Trooper Taylor Buster.
August 27, 2016 - (UPDATE) The water no longer requires boiling as of September 2nd.
A public boil water notice for the N.E.W. Water Supply System has been issued effective Saturday, August 27, 2016 until further notice.
This is only for N.E.W. Water Supply System customers on Plant One. This includes customers on or near FM 711, CR 205, CR 203, Harmony, Fountain Town and Spring Ridge Communities.
This is just a safety precaution due to a mechanical failure that occurred at Plant 1 that allowed pressure to fall below 25 pounds.
This does not include customers on San Augustine Rural Water Supply, GM Water, or Denning Rural Water.
Customers will be notified through news media when the notice is lifted.
Thank you,
Charles Sharp
Operator
September 2, 2016 - Due to a mechanical failure that occurred at the storage tank that allowed pressure to fall below 25 pounds, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Joaquin / 210010 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Cranford at (903) 692-4313, Perry Pugh at (936) 572-8226, or the City Office at (936) 269-3021.
If a customer wishes to contact the TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.
September 2, 2016 - A woman perished in a house fire which took place in the Aiken Community on Friday, September 2, 2016.
The West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) was dispatched to the scene of the fire located 293 CR 1210 not far from State Highway 7 West at around 12:30am, and they were instructed the man in the home had gotten out, but his wife was still inside.
When firemen began arriving, the house was fully engulfed in flames. Center Police Officers responded to the scene as county units were initially on the other side of the county responding to another call, until they arrived on the scene of the fire with ACE EMS.
Firemen with the Center Fire Department were then dispatched to the scene to assist the WSVFD. Working together, the firemen were able to extinguish the majority of the flames; however, the woman in the house had perished.
Maxie Eaves, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, pronounced Sally Chandler dead at the scene at around 3:30am. She was transported from the scene by Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
The fire is under investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
August 31, 2016 - Testing has been completed and the boil water notice for the FM 2747 and CR 2582 areas is lifted.
It is no longer necessary to boil the water prior to consumption.
August 23, 2016 - Due to a leak and water line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Huxley water system PWS 2100019 to notify customers of the need to boil their water in the FM 2747 and CR 2582 areas prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Huxley City Hall at 936-368-2266 or Huxley Water Treatment Plant at 936-368-2633.
Debbie Runnels
City Secretary
August 30, 2016 - (Update at 5:52pm Aug. 30): The driver of the 2008 Dodge SUV involved in the crash this date on SH 7 has been identified as 38-year-old Michael Lee Smith from Center. Smith was transported to LSU Hospital in Shreveport for treatment. Mr. Smith’s condition is unknown at this time. Shelby County DPS troopers continue to investigate the crash. No further information is available at this time.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers Dustin Ramos and Austin Lunsford are currently investigating a four-vehicle crash which occurred just before CR 3156.
Troopers and emergency personnel were dispatched to State Highway 7 East in reference to a four-vehicle crash on August 30, 2016 at 7:34am. Upon arrival, one vehicle was overturned, and two with major damage.
The driver of a tan Dodge Durango was flown from the scene by Life-Air Rescue to LSU Shreveport for treatment of unknown injuries. The driver of a white Nissan Rogue and a grey Saturn Ion were both transported by ACE EMS to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The crash scene is still under investigation as troopers paint and photograph the scene.
Joaquin Volunteer Firemen and Center Fire Department firemen were on scene assisting other emergency personnel and providing traffic control.
Further information will be provided as it is made available by DPS.
(Update): Preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2008 Dodge SUV was driving westbound on SH 7 when the vehicle suddenly drove into the eastbound lanes and struck three eastbound vehicles.
The Driver of the Dodge SUV struck a 2007 Saturn passenger car, a 2014 Chrysler 200 and a 2016 Nissan SUV.
The identity of the driver of the Dodge is not available at this time; the next of kin notification has not been made. The driver was however airlifted from the scene of the crash and transported to a Shreveport Hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Saturn was identified as Randal Allen, 43, from Shreveport. The driver of the Chrysler was identified as James Daniels, 40, from Center and the driver of the Nissan was identified as Courtney Johnson, 24, also from Center.
Allen and Johnson were both transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for possible treatment while Daniels was not reported as being injured as a result of the crash.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
August 30, 2016 - Today, Jennifer Fountain, Shelby County Clerk, reminded Texans that voters who cannot obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID now have additional options when voting in person.
“My office is working to make sure all the voters in Shelby County are ready to cast a ballot,” said Fountain. “These new options for voters who cannot obtain photo ID are currently in place and will be used in the November Election.”
As provided by a court order, if a voter has a reasonable impediment to obtaining one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, the voter may vote by (1) signing a declaration at the polls explaining why the voter is unable to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, and (2) providing one of various forms of supporting documentation.
Supporting documentation can be a certified birth certificate (must be an original), a valid voter registration certificate, a copy or original of one of the following: current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, although government documents which include a photo must be original and cannot be copies. If a voter meets these requirements and is otherwise eligible to vote, the voter will be able to cast a regular ballot in the election.
The seven forms of approved photo ID are:
• Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
• Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
• Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
• United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph
• United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
• United States passport
With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the approved photo ID must be current or have expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place.
Voters with a disability may continue to apply with the county registrar for a permanent exemption to showing approved photo ID (which now may be expired no more than four years) at the polls. Also, voters who (1) have a consistent religious objections to being photographed or (2) do not present one of the seven forms of approved photo ID because of certain natural disasters as declared by the President of the United States or the Texas Governor, may continue apply for a temporary exemption to showing approved photo ID at the polls.
Voters can learn more by visiting VoteTexas.gov or calling 1-800-252-VOTE.
Early voting for the November 8 Election begins October 24 and ends November 4.
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