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September 7, 2016 - The boil water notice for the City of Joaquin has been lifted as of September 7th 2016.
September 6, 2016 - The Center Police Department and the Center Fire Department were paged to a single-vehicle crash at 2:30pm Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
According to Center Police Officer John Welch, a silver 2011 Toyota Camry driven by Reh Claw of Bowling Green, Kentucky was east bound on State Highway 7 just past the Loop 500 intersection. The driver of the vehicle failed to control speed on the wet roadway, hydroplaned, and left the roadway on the right traveling a long distance in the wet, boggy ditch before striking a culvert and coming to rest in the ditch facing the tree line. The Toyota received damage to its front and rear. No injuries were reported.
The Center Fire Department provided traffic control warning travelers as they crested the hills on both east and west bound lanes as the crash occurred in a valley. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Jason Burch with Hughes Wrecker who also assisted a volunteer fireman whose vehicle became stuck in the ditch.
Claw was cited for failed to control speed on unsafe roadway. Police Officer Jim Blackwell assisted at the scene.
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
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