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July 20, 2016 - Constable Precinct 5 Robert Hairgrove reports of an arrest of a suspect involved in several area burglaries.
With the assistance of Timpson Police Chief Kent Graham, and Timpson ISD Police Chief Kim Graham the identity of the suspect was learned to be Julian Jones, 18, of Timpson.
Constable Hairgrove responded to a 9-1-1 call from a resident on County Road 1490 who stated an individual was knocking on her door and wanting to use her phone. She denied him the use of her phone and he was refusing to leave.
While en-route to the residence, Constable Hairgrove encountered Jones approximately 1 mile from FM 1645, traveling north. He then began questioning Jones and eventually checking him for weapons during which time a box cutter was discovered on the suspect.
Upon further examination, a bulge was discovered in the suspects sock, which he stated to Constable Hairgrove was marijuana. Following the discovery of marijuana, the suspect was placed under arrest.
Through interview Jones was able to be connected with several burglaries in the area and in neighboring counties, as a result six firearms were recovered by Constable Hairgrove.
Jones has been charged through the Constable's Office with one count of burglary of a habitation - felony 2, one count possession of a prohibited weapon - felony 3, and possession of marijuana - misdemeanor B. One burglary of a habitation - felony 2 charge has also been made by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in connection with a separate investigation.
The Center Police Department has recovered a seventh firearm involved in another incident in Center which is connected with the same string of burglaries Constable Hairgrove has been investigating.
Shelby County Constable Hairgrove expresses appreciation to the Timpson Police Department, Timpson ISD Police Chief, Center Police Detective Steven Stroud, and Shelby County Sheriff's Investigator Del Birdwell for assisting in this investigation.
This series of crimes remains under investigation.
Update: Constable Hairgrove reports the arrest of Larry Horton, 18, of Logansport in connection with the same theft of firearm cases. He was arrested on July 21, 2016 and has been charged with three counts of burglary of a habitation - felony 2 as well as possession of a prohibited weapon - felony 3. He has since bonded out.
July 19, 2016 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department assisted with traffic control in 100+ temperatures Tuesday evening shortly after 5pm due to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 7 West near the intersection of CR 1140.
According to Department of Public Safety State Trooper John Hallenbeck, a 2013 black Hyundai Tucson driven by Jordan Schmidt, 25 of Nacogdoches, was westbound on State Highway 7 when a 2012 white Lincoln MKT was attempting to pull out of a private driveway. The Lincoln driven by Mary Ann Lock, 67 of Center, entered the pathway of the Hyundai and struck the passenger side front quarter panel causing distributed damage down the side of the Hyundai. The front passenger side of the Lincoln received damage but was able to be driven off the roadway. The black Hyundai traveled across eastbound lanes of traffic and exited the roadway on the left coming to rest in the ditch.
ACE EMS arrived on scene; however, neither driver was transported by ambulance. Schmidt was taken by private vehicle to an area hospital for medical evaluation.
Five o'clock traffic was directed safely around the crash scene by Center Volunteer Firemen. The estimated heat outside at the time of the crash was 104 degrees.
The accident was investigated by DPS Trooper John Hallenbeck.
July 18, 2016 - An unknown suspect unlawfully entered into Haslam Tire Company located at 13320 Highway 84 East in Joaquin, Texas on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 and stole several tires.
The unknown suspect illegally entered the building by prying open a bay door. Surveillance video footage captured the suspect making entry into the building. If you recognize the suspect in the video taken from the surveillance video footage, please contact Center Crime Stoppers.
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 Investigator DJ Dickerson.
Submitted by Lt. Inv. DJ Dickerson
July 17, 2016 - The driver of a vehicle which crashed just north of Loop 500 outside of Center on U.S. 96 North was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated.
Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies, Center Police Officers and the Center Fire Department held the scene until Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers arrived to investigate.
According to Texas DPS Trooper John Hallenbeck, at around 4:30pm a 2015 grey Ford Fiesta driven by Arthur Ural Champion, 60, of Gary was traveling north on U.S. Highway 96 through a curve at an unsafe speed when he lost control and left the roadway to the right, colliding with trees.
Following a field sobriety test, it was determined Champion was intoxicated and he was arrested and transported to the Shelby County Jail where he is listed as having been charged with driving while intoxicated - 2nd.
DPS Trooper Hallenbeck was assisted at the scene by DPS Trooper Jesse Fountain.
July 16, 2016 - Timpson continues to be a regular crash zone as yet another crash occurs at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 84 on July 15, 2016.
Timpson Police Officer Jake Metcalf reports receiving a call from Running M Feed store informing there was a crash at the intersection of U.S. 59 and U.S. 84. Upon arrival Officer Metcalf observed a silver 2015 Dodge Dart and a silver 2011 Nissan Sentra had collided resulting from the Nissan failing to yield right of way to the Dodge.
The driver of the dodge was identified as Taylor Wilson, 21, of Gary with a passenger Devon Lablanc, 17, of Timpson. The driver of the 2011 Nissan was identified as Ashton Griffin, 19, of Tenaha.
Griffin was transported to a Nacogdoches emergency room by private vehicle with minor injuries. Assisting Officer Metcalf at the scene were the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
No citations were issued.
July 15, 2016 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the above named City will be held on the 19th day of July, 2016 at 5:30 pm. at the City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:
1. Call to Order:
2. Invocation:
3. Pledge: United States Pledge, Texas Pledge
4. Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce, presented by Paul Smith. Thanks to everyone who made Frontier Days 2016 a huge success.
5. Council Items: Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed 10 minutes will be devoted to these reports.
6. Presentations & Recognition: Charlotte Broadway will be celebrating a birthday on August 12th.
7. Citizens Input: This time is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on items that appear within the Consent and Action Items or a matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A Citizens Input Form may be filled out and filed with the City Secretary prior to the meeting.
8. Department Reports:
A. Public Works Report: Larry Burns
B. Police Department Report: Kent Graham
C. Municipal Court Report: For the month of June 2016, there were 30 citations issued, 35 violations, 3 to juveniles and 2 to minors. Total amount reported $12,568.81 the City’s portion a 55% estimate of $6,912.85.
D. City Secretary: Leslie Leathers reporting that the annual Back to School Event will be on August 11th from 4:30-7:00 pm at the Community Building in SoSo Park. Kids (accompanied by an adult) will receive a backpack and school supplies. If you would like to donate any supplies please contact Leslie at City Hall.
On August 6th there will be a trash dumpster on RR Ave beside City Hall. It will be available from 7am until it reaches capacity, so come early. There will also be a recycle dumpster from August 6-12th located by the gazebo on the square.
9. Consent Agenda: Items included under the Consent Agenda require little or no Deliberation by the Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Secretary to proceed with the conclusion of each item as reflected in the Minutes of this meeting.
A. Consider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 21st, 2016
B. Consider approval of the minutes of the special meeting held on July 5th, 2016
C. Consider approval of the EDC minutes of the regular meeting held on July 5th, 2016
D. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of June, 2016
E. Consider approval of Accounts Payable – Unpaid bills for June, 2016
F. Consider approval of the TVFD officers/members to purchase a truck for the purpose of fighting brush/grass fires from San Augustine Motors based on their bids submitted as required. Copy of bids on file at City Hall and TVFD. Purchase price will be paid in full from TVFD funds. (The purchase of a new truck was approved by Council at the July 5th Special Meeting.)
Regular Agenda Items (10 –13)
10. Discuss and possibly take action: Set a date to adopt the preliminary Budget for Water/Sewer and Electric Departments for 2016-2017. (Deadline for the proposed budgets must be filed with the Municipal Clerk, Leslie Leathers at least 30 days PRIOR to adopting the City Tax Rate and 2016-17 Final Budget and 15 days PRIOR to the Public Hearing on City Budget.)
11. Discuss and possibly take action: Resolution of Authority to add City Secretary, Leslie Leathers to the Volunteer Fire Department Accounts (VFD Now 4636114 and Checking 463221) at Austin Bank.
12. Discuss and possibly take action: Consider/approve going through procurement for administrative services for the FY 2017-2018 CDBG cycle and set a rating committee.
13. Adjourn:
July 15, 2016 - The President of the United States has issued a proclamation ordering the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff from now until sunset on July 19, 2016. Remember to lower all flags that are being flown with the US Flag as no flag should be higher. Flags that cannot be lowered can have a black cord or ribbon tied to the top of the staff to show respect.
Read the proclamation at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/07/15/presidential-proclamation-honoring-victims-attack-nice-france
July 15, 2016 - Several charges were issued to the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash on Sunday, July 10, 2016.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 3:45pm a 2016 a brown 1999 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Randall Newton Hairgrove, 48, of Timpson was traveling north on CR 4233 under the influence of alcohol at an unsafe speed for rock road.
The Suburban traveled off the road to the right and struck a tree with its front right causing damage. The vehicle then overturned onto the left side and came to rest upside down in the roadway.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department was initially dispatched to the scene of the crash to extricate Hairgrove from the Suburban; however, DPS Troopers were successful in freeing him from the vehicle.
Once freed, ACE EMS transported Hairgrove to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for treatment.
Citations were issued to Hairgrove for driven while license invalid with alcohol suspension, unsafe speed and driving while intoxicated.
Texas DPS Trooper Austin Lunsford assisted with the investigation at the scene.
July 15, 2016 - Timpson was the scene of an early morning crash on Friday, July 15, 2016 just before FM 947.
Timpson Police Officer Jake Metcalf reports he was dispatched at 4:58am to the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and FM 947. Officer Metcalf states when he arrived a white 2016 white Nohino box truck was flipped over in the middle of the highway.
According to Officer Metcalf, the driver, Maximo Antonio Vargas Gonzales, 38, of Houston was traveling northbound on U.S. 59 when witnesses state the box truck was traveling approximately 65 mph through the traffic light intersection with Jacob Street.
Gonzales was traveling in the inside lane when witnesses stated he traveled across the roadway and exited to the right and then back onto the roadway crossing the median into oncoming traffic where he over corrected and rolled back into the northbound traffic lanes, blocking all northbound traffic.
When ambulance personnel arrived at the scene, Gonzales refused treatment.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene where they provided traffic control.
Gonzales was issued citations for fail to maintain single lane, unsafe speed, fail to control speed, traveling wrong side not passing, and operating without a CDL.
The truck, which was hauling mail, was removed from the scene by Hopkins Wrecker Service. Officer Metcalf was also assisted at the scene by Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Benton.
July 14, 2016 LUFKIN – The Texas Department of Transportation Commission in a special meeting Wednesday awarded 52 projects at a cost of $319.8 million, with four projects totaling $3.7 million awarded in the Lufkin District.
AR Brothers Construction was awarded a $1.1 million construction project in Nacogdoches County designed to safety treat fixed objects on FM 1638 from FM 698 to FM 2609, and on FM 2783 from SH 204 to end of pavement.
Longview Bridge and Road was awarded a $1 million construction project in Polk County to replace bridges and approaches on Carmona Road at Brushy Creek, and on Rock Island Road at Kennedy Creek and the Kennedy Creek Tributary.
Drewery Construction Company was awarded an $844,618 construction project in Shelby County to replace bridges and approaches on CR 3564 at Hilliard Creek, CR 3455 at Spinney Creek and CR 3455 at Shoat Creek.
Longview Bridge and Road was awarded a $763,544 construction project in Houston County to replace bridges and approaches on CR 1585 at San Pedro Creek and on CR 1545 at Cook Branch Tributary.
As these new projects begin and others continue throughout the Lufkin District, motorists are urged to be alert and obey all signage and traffic control devices. Be aware of flaggers directing traffic, moving equipment and workers throughout the project areas. Reduce speed when approaching a construction site. Remember, traffic fines double when workers are present.
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