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August 16, 2021 - The intersection of SL 500 and State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash which sent several to the hospital Friday, August 13, 2021 at around 1pm.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene to the aid of those involved.
According to Center Police Officer Kevin Sage, a green 1996 Ford F-150 4x4 driven by Kevin Jackson, 49, of Center was stopped at the southbound stop sign on SL 500 and entered the intersection with SH 7.
At that time a 2021 Maroon Chevrolet Equinox driven by Robin Doty, 46, of Joaquin was traveling westbound on SH 7 and was struck in the passenger side of the vehicle by the Ford.
The Chevrolet remained in the middle of the intersection while the Ford traveled to the SH 7 eastbound shoulder where it came to a stop.
Center Fire Department personnel diverted traffic around the crash scene until it was clear and to help the Center Police Department investigate safely.
Jackson, Doty and her passenger Edward Murphy, 49, were transported by ambulance from the scene to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible minor injuries.
According to Texas Department of Transportation crash statistics, there have been 34 crashes at this location since 2016.
August 15, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today 11 new cases and 6 new recoveries were reported. The number of active cases is now 130.
August 15th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 14)
Confirmed Cases - 1,310 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 895 (2 new)
Fatalities - 73
Active Cases (Estimated) - 130
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,001 (6 new)
August 14th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 13)
Confirmed Cases - 1,301 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 893 (6 new)
Fatalities - 73 (1 removed)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 1,995 (5 new)
August 14, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the past two days, 20 new cases and 10 new recoveries were reported. The number of active cases rose to 125.
August 14th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 13)
Confirmed Cases - 1,301 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 893 (6 new)
Fatalities - 73 (1 removed)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 1,995 (5 new)
August 13th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 12)
Confirmed Cases - 1,292 (2 new)
Probable Cases - 887 (3 new)
Fatalities - 74
Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Recovered (Estimated) - 1,990 (5 new)
August 12th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 11)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,290 (6 new)
Total Probable Cases - 884 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,985 (13 new)
August 12, 2021 - Shelby County Constables and Sheriff's Department have a suspect in custody in connection with the dollar store robbery in Timpson of August 11.
Their efforts have proved fruitful as at this time their suspect Talaisa Garner, 32, of Timpson is in the Shelby County Jail. Currently the Shelby County Jail log does not reflect charges directly connected to the robbery, she has two charges for possession of a controlled substance, felony 2 and felony 3; as well as violation of probation (possession of a controlled substance).
Not long after the officers first arrived at the dollar store, a woman who was later determined to be Garner, pulled up on Garrison Street near the dollar store and shouted asking if the store was still open.
As the constables were still investigating, and before they knew Garner to be the suspect, they honed in on her and her vehicle as she kept returning to the scene. She consented to a search of her vehicle and according to Constable Roy Cheatwood, they discovered a pistol in the car. The constables checked to find out if the gun was stolen, and it wasn't, so they let her go.
They later asked Garner at the Timpson Quick Stop, when they located her once again, if she would relenquish her handgun to them as part of their investigation and she refused, stating it was back at her house where her boyfriend was sick with COVID.
Believing Garner was their suspect, the constables moved to secure her residence and had everyone inside exit to prevent tampering so they could conduct a search. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department prepared the warrant and a District Judge signed it. During the search of the house, according to Cheatwood, narcotics were discovered in the bedroom and some of the clothes she wore in the robbery were in the living room.
A bag located near where the clothes were found contained a little over $1,700.
According to Constable Tipton, one ounce of methamphetamine was located in the house, and the shoes Garner was allegedly wearing in the robbery were found in a dollar store bag.
Garner was initially taken into custody on a Panola County warrant and she has also now been charged, according to Constable Tipton, with aggravated robbery, felony 1. Constables Cheatwood and Tipton confirm, once in jail, Garner gave a full confession to the robbery.
Constables Cheatwood and Tipton said they personally thanks DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jason Richardson, and his deputies; Tenaha Police Officer Chris Benton; Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4; Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham and his deputies, especially Investigator Chad Brown, and all involved for working together.
August 12, 2021 - Law enforcement officials are investigating a robbery at gun point of the Dollar General store in Timpson.
The crime occurred at 10:28pm Wednesday, August 11, 2021, when the suspect in the robbery entered the building through the front door and pointed a handgun at the cashiers in the store.
Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, described the suspect as an individual dressed in black pants and a black hoody, black baseball cap, with a white dust mask and white shoes.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Department and Constables Roy Cheatwood, Precinct 3, and Taylor Fanguy, Precinct 4, responded to assist as well as Tenaha Police Officer Chris Benton.
Once the scene was secured, the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Department was contacted to assist by bringing a K-9 tracking dog to the scene. The K-9 tracked the suspect to a location on a street located behind the store, where the suspect may have gotten into a vehicle.
The suspect was seen exiting the store heading toward Garrison Street.
Constable Tipton stated no one was injured during the robbery.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has provided video stills of the suspect in hopes the public can help identify the individual.
Anyone with information is asked to contact law enforcement. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department can be reached at 936-598-5601.
August 12, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 8 new cases were reported today and 13 new recoveries. The number of recoveries helps to lower the number of active cases to 115.
August 12th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 11)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,290 (6 new)
Total Probable Cases - 884 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,985 (13 new)
August 11th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 10)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,284 (9 new)
Total Probable Cases - 882 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 120
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,972 (1 new)
August 12, 2021 - The rapid increase in reported Covid-19 cases is very alarming to me. With two variants of the coronavirus surging, I urge residents to be cautious, if you are running a fever, feel sick, or have been exposed to the virus please seek medical assistance and isolate yourself.
It is very important not to forget what we learned last year when the pandemic first came to Shelby County. Below is a reminder of the protocol that has helped control the virus in the past.
- Wash hands often for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
- Wear a cloth face covering in public and during large gatherings.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs, and other places touched often.
- Stay six feet apart from others.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home if you are sick.
The state has NOT issued a mask mandate; it is your choice to wear a mask or not.
The following providers are giving the Covid-19 vaccine:
Aurora Concepts – 936-591-8171 – is accepting walk-ins without appointments.
Brookshires Brothers Pharmacy – 936-591-9122 – by appointment only.
CVS Pharmacy – 936-598-6254 – is accepting walk-ins and by appointment.
Hope Clinic – 936-598-2716 – by appointment only.
Walmart Pharmacy – 936-598—2921 – is accepting walk-ins without appointments.
It is your choice on whether or not to get vaccinated but if you want to get vaccinated there are options already set up within Shelby County, please utilize them.
Please continue to stay safe and do your part in slowing down the spread of the Coronavirus.
Thank you,
Allison Harbison
Shelby County Judge
Sheriff Kevin Windham (right) and Lieutenant Tanner Peace (left) stand with the new medication disposal unit now available at the Sheriff's Office.
August 12, 2021 - For the month of July, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) answered a total of 651 calls for service. A total of 40 arrests were made for the county. My deputies made 53 traffic stops; and from those stops, 34 warnings and 16 citations were issued. Our office took a total of 102 reports for the month of July.
Through generous donations from citizens in Shelby County, our office was able to purchase a medication disposal unit. We are incredibly grateful for the support that made this project happen. The disposal is available for use to the public 24-hours a day, seven days a week. If you need assistance or have questions relating to what may or may not be able to be disposed of, please contact Leah Chase, our Public Relations Director, and she may assist you.
Patrol deputies have begun security checks at businesses and churches during their shifts. If you notice a red door hanger, this is our way of letting you know that we have stopped by and checked the property. I also want to remind our citizens of our house check program. If you plan on being out of town for a period of time, our deputies can check your property until you return. Stop by our office, fill out a form and we will take care of the rest.
Make sure to follow us on Facebook and check out our website, www.scsotx.org.
Stay safe, Shelby County! Let us know if you need us!
August 11, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, cases continue to rise at a quick pace as 19 new cases were reported overnight. Today's increase brings the total number of active cases to 120 and continues to resemble February 2021 numbers.
August 11th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 10)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,284 (9 new)
Total Probable Cases - 882 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 120
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,972 (1 new)
August 10th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 9)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,275 (7 new)
Total Probable Cases - 872 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 102
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,971
August 10, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today a total of 17 new cases were reported bringing the total number of active cases to 102. This is the highest the active cases have been since February 2021.
August 10th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 9)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,275 (7 new)
Total Probable Cases - 872 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 102
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,971
August 9th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 8)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,268 (8 new)
Total Probable Cases - 862 (1 removed)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 85
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,971 (2 new)
August 10, 2021 - The Center Fire Department responded to a truck-tractor fire on U.S. Highway 96 South Tuesday August 10, 2021, just under one mile south of SL 500.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the truck brakes locked up and the driver was able to bring the truck to the side of the road where it caught fire.
When fire personnel arrived just after 4pm, the trailer was fully engulfed in flames and the truck was just starting to be overtaken by the fire.
Fire fighters began working to extinguish the exceedingly hot flames, which weren't easily put out as the contents of the trailer was highly flammable.
Fire fighting foam was used at one time; however, it wasn't successful at snuffing out the flames and the fire personnel used large quantities of water which finally overwhelmed the blaze. After the fire fighters battered back the majority of the blaze with a multi-point attack using several hoses, the fire department's ladder truck was brought in and gave the needed altitude to finish off what remained of the fire from above.
As the fire personnel were fighting the fire, traffic was delayed for an extended period of time until the fire department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department and TxDOT were able to divert northbound traffic into the southbound lanes.
According to the Center Fire Department, the truck involved was a red 2016 Kenworth hauling a trailer loaded with glue. Fire Department personnel returned to the station at 7:15pm.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
August 10, 2021 - Travelers on US 96 South of Center should be aware Center Fire Department is currently battling an 18-wheeler on fire. The fire was called in just after 4pm and is blocking northbound lanes of US 96 approximately a mile south of Loop 500. Some traffic is being allowed through, however, it is slow moving as firemen are using extreme caution with the intense heat from the fire. The contents of the trailer is unknown at this time.
Below is an image shared by a Shelby County Today viewer showing the smoke visible from the north side of town.
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