Sheriff Reports Arrest of Two in Timpson on Drug Charges

April 9, 2019 - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies Josh Tipton and Jimmy Wagstaff, while on routine patrol, observed a suspicious vehicle parked in a car wash stall in Timpson on Monday, April 8, 2019 at approximately 12:45 p.m., .

Sheriff's Department Arrests Bryant for Online Solicitation; Over $1.9 Million in Bonds

April 2, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reports the arrest of Thomas Clyde Bryant, Jr, 21, of Tenaha.

On or about March 24, 2019, Bryant, utilizing a social media account, made contact with an underage female.

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Warning Area Residents of Phone Scam

March 6, 2019 - A scammer has been calling Shelby County residents and telling them they’re going to be arrested for missing jury duty.

The only way to keep from being arrested, according to the scammer, is to purchase gift cards and give the caller the gift card information over the phone.

The caller states he is Lieutenant Del Birdwell of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call to warn an individual of an arrest warrant.

Sheriff's Office Seeking Information About Theft of Two ATVs

February 26, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the theft of two ATVs. The incident occurred January 28, 2019, at approximately 10:30 p.m. at a location on County Road 1060 in Center.

Game camera footage captured two suspects, a white male and white female, enter the property and push a green Arctic Cat ATV and a red/blue Polaris Trailboss ATV off the lease.

If anyone has any information concerning this incident, you are asked to contact Investigator Adam Renfro at the SCSO at 936.598.5601.

Shelby County Sheriff's Department Reports Pugh Located (Update)

January 25, 2019 - Mr. Pugh has been located and he is safe.

No further information is available at this time.

January 24, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Edward Pugh of Joaquin, TX.

Sheriff Reports on Phone Scam in the Area

December 31, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has had several reports of a phone scam that started Saturday, December 29, 2018 and is still continuing. The scam reports that the caller states he is Detective Brooks of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The caller is telling individuals that they have a warrant for their arrest and is requesting payment for the bonds through Google Play cards, Green Dot cards and other forms of prepaid cards and failure to pay the bond through he requested form of payment will result in their arrest.

Manhunt for Aguilar Continues

Law Enforcement Uncover Drugs During Residential Search

November 7, 2018 - On November 5, 2018, officers with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Department of Public Safety went to a residence at 1153 FM 2026 in Center in response to reported illegal activity at the residence.

Sheriff's Department Seeks Tutt

October 30, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Juan Tremaine Tutt. Tutt is a black male, 5’11 and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Traffic Stops Result in Arrest of Four by Sheriff's Department (Updated)

September 19, 2018 - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Sergeant Josh Tipton stopped a suspicious vehicle on County Road 1453 off Highway 87 N in Center at approximately 5pm September 18, 2018.

Shelby County Today

Menu

SC Sheriff's Department Press Release