DPS Confirms Investigation into Death at Shelby County Jail

January 18, 2024 - The Texas Department of Public Safety has confirmed the Texas Rangers are involved in investigating the in custody death that was reported by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on January 17, 2024.

According to information from DPS, at the request of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Rangers are assisting with this investigation.

In conclusion DPS states, due to this being an active and ongoing investigation, additional information is not available.

FM 2694 Scene of Single-vehicle Fatal Crash

January 15, 2024 - FM 2694 in the Boles Field area was the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash early Monday, January 15, 2024.

Emergency responders, including the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene of the crash to aid those involved in the incident.

Commissioners Learn Current Status of ARPA, LATCF Funds

January 12, 2024 - Shelby County Commissioners were updated during their meeting January 10, 2024, on the ARPA and LATCF funds which currently are providing funding for several county projects.

During discussion over the weekly expenses Ann Blackwell, County Treasurer, described difficulty with mail delivery relating to the receipt of bills.

“Our mail’s just going everywhere,” said Blackwell. “Juvenile Probation brought over a handful of mail this morning that clearly stated Road 7 Bridge Precinct 4 that was in their box, and one of them was a utility bill.”

Sheriff's Department Makes Theft of Service Arrests in Joaquin

January 10, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the arrest of four individuals for theft of service in Joaquin on January 4, 2024.
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According to Lt. Chad Hooper, the Sheriff’s Department received a complaint from the City of Joaquin that their water meters and gas meters had been tampered with at a residence in Joaquin.

Crash on SH 87 Near FM 1645 Injures One, Claims Life of Another

January 9, 2024 - State Highway 87 North near the intersection of FM 1645 was the scene of a fatal crash on January 9, 2024.

State Highway 7 East Scene of Two-vehicle Crash

January 9, 2024 - State Highway 7 East outside of Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Sheriff's Department Arrests Four in Tenaha on Narcotics Charges

January 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the arrest of four individuals following a warrant service in Tenaha on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Commissioners Discuss Payroll, Approve Sale, Purchase of New Truck

January 4, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed a larger than normal payroll, as well as the sale of an old truck, and purchase of a new one for Precinct 4 during their meeting held Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

The commissioners considered the payment of the current payroll and Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, commented there is a lot of overtime going through the Sheriff’s Department as well as Holiday pay.

Commissioner Bellmyer Announces CR 4356 is Now Open

January 4, 2024 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, has announced County Road 4356 is now open for traffic as of 1pm on January 4, 2024.

Commissioners Move Forward with Purchase of Tasers for County Law Enforcement

January 3, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners moved forward with the purchase of tasers for the Sheriff's Department and County Constables during their meeting held December 29, 2023, and they heard updates on ARPA projects which they have previously discussed.
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