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March 28, 2016 - The driver of a red Dodge pickup truck was arrested on the scene when it was determined he had been driving while under the influence of alcohol.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Sean Smith, a call came in at 10:50pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 of a crash located 1 mile from U.S. Highway 96 South on FM 417. The vehicle was traveling at an unsafe speed and had gone off the roadway to the right in a sharp curve where it struck a road sign and a tree before coming to rest. The driver was identified as Daniel Eaves, 31, of Center.
Eaves was not on scene when Trooper Smith arrived, he had been given a courtesy ride to his house by the Sheriff's Department. DPS Trooper Ricardo Segura and Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Horton picked Eaves back up and returned him to the scene of the crash. During Trooper Smith's investigation he determined Eaves had been under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested for driving while intoxicated as well as possession of marijuana.
March 26, 2016 - The passing of Stanley Burgay, Shelby County Constable Precinct 5, on Monday, March 21, 2016 sparked a sorrowful time for many in the county and across the state of Texas as those who mourn him remember him with highest regard.
Funeral services were held at the John D. Windham Civic Center in Center, where the facility was filled with family, and friends. Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiated over the service and he spoke of Burgay's testimony.
"I'm a better man because I knew a good man named Stanley Burgay. He wrote his own testimony and his testimony is in the hearts of the ladies and gentlemen in this room now," said Sowell.
"Friends today, one of the first things that came to my mind earlier in the week was how much Jesus loved fishermen." He continued saying how much Stanley loved fishing and how good he was at it, "One thing as I visited with folks and listened with folks that struck me as a little different is Stanley didn't mind telling you how he caught 'em. A lot of fishermen don't want to do that. But I believe that told us something about Stanley's heart."
Bro. Sowell referenced how much Burgay liked to help people, how considerate he was of others, how important his family was to him, and most of all how important the Lord was to him.
Once the service came to a close, members of law enforcement prepared to escort Constable Burgay to his final resting place, Blair Cemetery in Timpson. A very large convoy of patrol vehicles were lined up at the rear of the civic center in preparation for departure, and once Constable Burgay was placed in a waiting hearse, his law enforcement brethren led the way.
The Center Fire Department, Center Police Department and ACE EMS shut down Hurst Street to honor Burgay and allow for the safe passage of all traveling to the cemetery.
As the procession entered Hurst Street, Shelby County Sheriff's Department Dispatch said a final goodbye to Constable Burgay.
See Stanley Burgay's obituary here
March 24, 2016 - The intersection of Loop 500 and FM 699 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper Keith Jones at 2:50pm Allison Jade Jernigan, 20, of Center was driving a white 2015 Chevrolet Cruze passenger car traveling south on FM 699 when she stopped at a stop sign at Loop 500.
Jernigan failed to yield right of way to a grey 2014 Ford Taurus driven by Anthony Samuel Granata III, 62, of Lake Charles, LA. with passenger Terri Anderson Granata, 61, when the Cruze entered Loop 500 causing the vehicles to collide leaving the Cruze in the roadway and the Taurus in a nearby ditch.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Jernigan was issued a citation for fail to yield right of way, stop sign.
Center Fire Department, ACE EMS and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department all arrived on scene.
DPS Trooper Jones was assisted at the scene by Texas DPS Troopers Ricardo Segura and Taylor Buster.
March 23, 2016 - From the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management and County Judge Allison Harbison:
Individuals who were affected by recent flooding in Shelby County and have property damage or were displaced due to flood waters should contact the Shelby County Judges’ office at 936-598-3863. Please have your name, 911 address, contact info (phone number), and a brief description and extent of damages. It is important for us to get this information as quickly as possible.
An Individual Assistance Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment will be performed in Shelby County as early as next week by the Texas Division of Emergency Management. This damage assessment is for potential add-on to the federal declaration DR-4266-TX.
March 22, 2016 - We just received notification that the Center 4-H Meeting that has been scheduled for tonight, (March 22) has been cancelled.
The meeting is re-scheduled for March 29, 2016 at 6:00PM at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Center.
March 31, 2016 - (Update) It is no longer necessary for Paxton customers that were without water on March 21 2016 to boil their water.
March 22, 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 March 21, 2016 on HWY 84 west of 699 and surrounding county roads.
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 936-591-1205.
March 21, 2016 - Recent flooding has caused damage to roadways in different parts of Shelby County and contributed to a crash on Friday, March 18, 2016.
At 8:55pm Tyler West, 21, of Shelbyville was traveling west in a black Ford Mustang on CR 2110 when his vehicle traveled into a creek from which a bridge had been washed out.
During recent flooding, Shelby County Commissioner Precinct 2 had placed signs on either side of the crossing indicating the road was closed; however, the road closed sign on the east side of the bridge had been knocked down previous to West traveling through the area.
Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2, reports a large culvert had to be ordered and should be in this week for repairs to be made.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Jimmy Faulkner investigated the crash scene. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash and no citations were issued at the time of the crash.
March 21, 2016 - The following cases were recently disposed of in the Shelby County Court during the month of March 2016. Judge Allison Harbison was the presiding Judge and County Attorney Gary Rholes represented the State.
- Quiency Handy - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $322 court cost, 3 days Shelby County Jail.
- Donell Thompson - Criminal Trespass (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 45 days Shelby County Jail.
- Triston Driver - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $600 fine, $322 court cost, 6 months probation, attend and complete Drug Offenders Program.
- Sirtonio Evans - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $600 fine, $322 court cost, Final Judgment
- Timothy Polley - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $500 fine, $322 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Drug Offenders Program.
- Dennis Wade - Assault (Class A) - $262 court cost, 5 days Shelby County Jail.
- Kayla Gundermann - Theft by Check (Class B) - $262 court cost, $2,307.60 restitution, 12 months probation.
- Amelia McGee - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, attend and complete Theft Program.
- Stacy Cummings - Revocation, original charge of Resisting Arrest (Class A) - 61 Days Shelby County Jail.
- Lisa Henderson - Theft (Class B) - $1,000 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months Deferred Probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Cognitive Therapy classes.
- Carnisha Garrett - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months Deferred Probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Fadil Misic - Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (Class A) - $1,600 fine, $412.10 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Jessica Marshall - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months Probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Benjamin Eastman - Possession of Dangerous Drug (Class A) - $600 fine, $322 court cost, 24 days Shelby County Jail.
- Devante Gray - Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (Class A) - $750 fine, $262 court cost, $1,700 restitution, 12 months probation, 80 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Michael Meshell - Assault Family Violence (Class A) - $400 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, attend and complete Anger Management program.
- Juan Salazar - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Tina Jones - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Timothy Smith - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $200 fine, $322 court cost, 6 months Deferred Probation.
- Jason Bugg - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $200 fine, $322 court cost, 6 months Deferred Probation.
- David Tillotson - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $600 fine, $322 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Drug Offender program.
- Angelic Horton - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months Deferred Probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Jose Garcia - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $412.10 court cost, 18 days Shelby County Jail, 6 months probation, attend and complete DWI education program.
- Mario Garcia - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours Community Service, attend and complete Theft program.
- Jacorey Johnson - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $700 fine, $412.10 court cost, 60 days Jail.
- Tony Smith - Unlaw Carry of a Weapon (Class A) - $700 fine, $262 court cost, 180 days Shelby County Jail.
- Tony Smith - Terroristic Threat (Class A) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 180 days Shelby County Jail.
- Tony Smith - Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 180 days Shelby County Jail.
- Giovani Johnson - Revocation, original charge Possession of a Dangerous Drug - 90 days Shelby County Jail.
- Giovani Johnson - Criminal Trespass (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 90 days Shelby County Jail.
- Giovani Johnson - Criminal Trespass (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 90 days Shelby County Jail.
- Kimberly Williams - Theft (Class B) - $400 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, attend and complete Theft program.
- Shaddrick McCollister - Criminal Trespass (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 25 days Shelby County Jail.
March 21, 2016 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartments 9 & 10, (Block A) 2,401 acres (Boles Field Area). Winds are predicted from the South and Southwest to 6 mph, gusting to 10 mph.Please see the attached map of the projected burn areas.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Sabine Ranger District office (409) 625-1940.
March 19, 2016 - American Red Cross cleanup kits which were to be distributed today March 19, 2016 have been diverted to other areas according to Joaquin Mayor Bill Baker.
Lauren Hovey with Community Christian Services has been taking information from flood victims this morning who are in need of the kits from those who arrived at the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. The kits are now projected to arrived next weekend March 26, 2016.
More information will be provided on the kits as the delivery approaches.
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