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May 27, 2016 Update - It is no longer necessary for customers on 139 to boil their water.
May 17, 2016 - Due to water main break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water System, Paxton Water, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. This is for the customers that were out of water on May 17, 2016 on FM 139 south of county road 3360.
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 any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Vince Di Verdi at 936-590-9177 or 936-332-7683.
May 26, 2016 - The entrance to Walmart and McDonalds located on Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
When emergency personnel arrived at the crash, the vehicles were still in the middle of the roadway.
According to Center Police Officer Angela Neal, at 11:57am Ida Eddins, 77, of Center was pulling out of the Walmart parking lot in a grey Ford F-150 entering Hurst Street. As the Ford entered Hurst Street it traveled in front of a Mazda 6 driven by Oscar Gonzalez, 33, of Center causing the Mazda to collide with the left front quarter panel of the F-150.
Gonzalez was transported from the scene by private vehicle to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department.
No citations have been issued at this time.
May 26, 2016 - State Highway 87 north of FM 1645 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Saturday morning, May 21, 2016.
Passersby stopped when the crash occurred and went to help the driver, who had been ejected from the vehicle, and called 9-1-1. Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies Pete Davis and Chris Benton responded to the scene as well as ACE EMS who then transported the driver to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for treatment.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 2:30am Jackson Lee McCroskey, 21, of Gary was driving a white 1993 Dodge Ram 2500 north on State Highway 87 just north of FM 1645.
As the truck traveled north, it left the roadway to the left and began a side skid. The truck eventually started overturning and rolled across the road back onto the northbound side where it came to rest on the driver's side in a ditch facing south.
Citations were issued to McCroskey for wrong side of road - not passing, fail to maintain financial responsibility, and ride not secured by safety belt.
The crash remains under investigation.
May 26, 2016 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was alerted to a crash in the Aiken Community on State Highway 7 May 20, 2016.
Initial reports were there were several vehicles involved in the crash; however, when emergency personnel arrived, it was determined only one vehicle was involved in the incident.
According to Texas DPS State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 8:30am just west of Excelsior ISD a white 2005 Mercury Montego driven by Ebony Chantel Carter, 21, with passenger Tra Marcus Rashad Yarbrough, 20, both of Nacogdoches was traveling east on State Highway 7.
As the vehicle crested a hill at an unsafe speed it left the roadway to the left in a side skid. Once the vehicle left the road it rotated 360 degrees to the right side where it struck a tree with the right front quarter panel, causing damage, and came to rest with the right-rear quarter panel against a tree.
ACE EMS responded to the scene and the occupants of the vehicle refused treatment. No injuries were reported to have been received as a result of the crash. A citation for unsafe speed was issued to Carter.
The West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and Shelby County Probation Officer Bradley Wilburn also assisted at the scene.
May 26, 2016 Update - Ladaryl Burns was arrested by the Shreveport Police Department May 26. Gershunna Savore is still wanted at this time.
May 24, 2016 - Center Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the location of a Ladaryl D. Burns and a Gershunna K. Savore. Burns is wanted for Felony 2 Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, Burglary of a Habitation, Felony 2, Credit Card/ Debit Card Abuse Felony 3. Burns is described as a black male, 5'11" tall and weighing 200 lbs. Burns is 39 years of age. Savore is wanted for Felony 2 Fraudulent Use of Possession of Identifying Information, Burglary of a Habitation, Felony 2. Savore is described as a black female, 5'2" tall and weighing 150lbs. Savore is 31 years of age.
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.
If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Department at 936-598-5600 or 936-572-1468 and speak with Lieutenant DJ Dickerson.
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 Burns and/or Savore of impending discovery or apprehension will be arrested and charged in accordance to Penal Code 38.05 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a Felony offense.
Submitted by Lieutenant D.J. Dickerson
May 26, 2016 - Press Release from Eastex Telephone Company - Scam Alert!
Eastex Telephone is aware of a variety of scams where our customers have been contacted with the caller demanding payment immediately, usually by requesting a credit card or bank account information.
Eastex does not call our customers demanding payment on their account. Any contact regarding payment is by Postal Mail. Eastex believes a customer should never give personal information to anyone who calls the customer. Only provide personal information when you originate the call.
Exercise extreme caution if you return a phone call to an automated message, these can be scams as well, sometimes causing extra long distance charges on your telephone bill.
Always be aware and alert when you receive a suspicious call. And remember you can always call your local Eastex Telephone office for more information.
Submitted by Shelby County Sheriff Lt. Det. DJ Dickerson
May 25, 2016 - Law enforcement officials responded to Borders Pole mill located behind Tyson off Shelbyville street in Center at 10:30am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 following reports an escaped inmate from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department was spotted there.
Officers from the Center Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and local constables responded to the location and entered the woods in the area where he was last seen.
As the officers trailed Giovani Angel, 19, of Center through the woods, additional officers surrounded the location. He was finally cornered by Sheriff's Deputy Kurtes Lawrence and Center Police Officer John Welch who captured him behind a residence just off State Highway 7 East near Railroad Avenue. The officers then escorted him out of the woods at 11:15am to a waiting patrol unit which transported him to the Shelby County Jail.
Officer Welch was also transported to the Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department by private vehicle for possible injuries.
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May 25, 2016 - Richard Coon was apprehended by the LaPorte Police Department Thursday, May 19, 2016.
May 6, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Richard Coon. Coon is a registered sex offender and is wanted for failure to register/sex offenders duty to register.
Coon is a white male, 6’0, 175 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos on his right and left hip. Coon‘s last known address was on County Road 1023 in Center.
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.
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 and speak with Investigator Chad Brown.
May 25, 2016 - SCT Update: Following a multi-agency foot persuit through thickly wooded area, Angel has been apprehended and is once again in the custody of the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. More information will be provided as it is made available.
At approximately 6:08 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, Giovani Angel, an inside trusty at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office escaped while putting trash out. Angel was in jail on city charges of arson and burglary of a building.
He is described as a 19 year-old Hispanic male, medium build, 5’10 inches tall, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a mowhawk haircut. Angel escaped wearing orange and white pants and a white t-shirt.
Angel was last seen in the area of Pine Street wearing all black clothing and carrying a black backpack. His last known address was on Park Street in Center.
If anyone has information on the location Angel or sees him, please call the SCSO at 936-598-5601 or the Center PD at 936-598-2788.
Submitted by Leah Chase, Media Relations
Posted at 8:04 pm - All Boxes In
May 24, 2016 - Polls are officially closed and election results are coming in for the May 24th Primary Run Off Election.
Two local races, District Judge for the 123rd Judical District and Constable Precinct No. 3, are being decided in the run off. Shelby County local Wayne Christian is vying against Gary Gates for a place on the November ballot for Railroad Commissioner.
Texas Elections Results, Office of the Secretary of State
(Early Voting in Blue, Precinct Total/Election Day in Green, Total Votes in Red)
DEMOCRAT
Railroad Commissioner
Cody Garrett - Early 23 | Precinct Election Day 5 | Total 28
Grady Yarbrough - Early 17 | Precinct Election Day 10 | Total 27
REPUBLICAN
Railroad Commissioner
Gary Gates - Early 139 | Precinct Election Day 230 | Total 852
Wayne Christian - Early 582 | Precinct Election Day 1,013 | Total 1,595
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2
Ray Wheless - Early 281 | Precinct Election Day 571 | Total 852
Mary Lou Keel - Early 267 | Precinct Election Day 430 | Total 697
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 5
Scott Walker - Early 401 | Precinct Election Day 754 | Total 1,155
Brent Webster - Early 145 | Precinct Election Day 244 | Total 389
Member, State Board of Education, District 9
Keven M. Ellis - Early 283 | Precinct Election Day 586 | Total 869
Mary Lou Bruner - Early 287 | Precinct Election Day 456 | Total 743
District Judge, 123rd Judical District
SHELBY COUNTY
Mike Parker - Early 164 | Precinct Election Day 265 | Total 429
Leann Kay Rafferty - Early 569 | Precinct Election Day 992 | Total 1,561
PANOLA COUNTY
Mike Parker - Early 744 | Precinct Election Day 788 | Total 1,532
Leann Kay Rafferty - Early 303 | Precinct Election Day 421 | Total 724
SHELBY & PANOLA (Totals)
Mike Parker - 1961
Leann Kay Rafferty - 2,285
Constable, Precinct No. 3
Roy Cheatwood - Early 124 | Precinct Election Day 315 | Total 439
Scott Burkhalter - Early 80 | Precinct Election Day 206 | Total 286
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