February 8, 2016 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that on February 7, 2016, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Cody Muse and Kurtes Lawrence responded to a residence on Loop 500 in Center after numerous complaints of possible drug traffic in the area.
February 4, 2016 - Sheriff Willis Blackwell states that on Tuesday, Feb. 2, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kurtes Lawrence responded to a residence on County Road 1015 in reference to a homeowner finding his home being burglarized.
January 21, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a rash of burglaries and thefts in the Tenaha area. SCSO Investigators are following up on all reported incidents and persons of interests. Sheriff Willis Blackwell encourages anyone with information pertaining to these burglaries to contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 936.598.5601.
January 20, 2016 - On Tuesday, January 19 at 6:13 p.m., the Shelby County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call in reference to a shooting incident that occurred on FM 417 West in Center. Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell, deputies and investigators responded along with officers from Center Police Department.
January 13, 2016 - On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at approximately 11:35pm, an unknown suspect burglarized a building located on County Road 4620 in Tenaha, Texas.
January 12, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office recently received reports of possible narcotic traffic in the Haslam community leading down towards the river area. Sheriff Willis Blackwell states patrol has increased in the area due to recent burglaries.
January 5, 2016 - Center Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the whereabouts of Joshua Douglas Prewitt, 21, of Joaquin who has an active felony warrant. Mr. Prewitt is described as being a white male, 6'1” tall, and weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
January 4, 2016 - Shelby County Sheriff's Department Investigators are actively investigating several thefts and burglaries that were reported in the Joaquin area recently. Investigators are following up on all tips and information that is provided.
December 9, 2015 - An alleged online child predator was arrested Saturday and booked into the Shelby County Jail at 6:30am for directing a sexual performance by a child, felony 3.