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Four Defendants Indicted for Laundering Target Gift Cards Purchased by Fraud Victims

October 7, 2021 - A federal grand jury in Los Angeles returned an indictment against four California-based defendants for their alleged roles laundering fraud proceeds stored on gift cards. The indictment, which was unsealed recently, charges U.S. citizen Blade Bai, 33, of El Monte; and Chinese citizens Bowen Hu, 26, of Hacienda Heights; Tairan Shi, 27, of Diamond Bar; and Yan Fu, 58, of Chino Hills, with conspiring to launder proceeds of wire fraud that were stored on gift cards issued by retailer Target.

Sheriff Windham Issues September Activity Report

October 6, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff's office answered a total of 567 calls for service this month. A total of 49 arrests were made for the county. My deputies made 43 traffic stops; and from those stops, 26 warnings and 16 citations were issued. Three arrests were made off traffic stops. Our office took a total of 89 reports for the month of September.

Commissioners Consider Cell Phone Service Providers; Appoint SCAD Board Members

October 6, 2021 - With the impending withdrawal of Cellular One from the area, Shelby County Commissioners continued their discussion October 6, 2021, over cellular phone service utilized by the county.

Offices such as the Shelby County Sheriff's Department are heavily affected by this as Cellular One is the service provider for the department's cellular phones.

Covid-19 Update: 3 New Deaths, 16 New Cases, 133 Active Cases

October 6, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, on Tuesday there were 3 new deaths, 16 new cases and 20 new estimated recoveries reported. There were no changes in numbers on October 3rd and 4th. On October 2nd, 8 new cases and 18 new recoveries were reported.

The estimated active cases continues to lower and is now 133.

In total, October has had 6 new deaths reported, 30 new cases reported, and 49 estimated recoveries reported.

Justice Department Commemorates National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 6, 2021 - Office on Violence Against Women Invests More Than $476 Million in Grants to Address Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking

Forest Service Plans Prescribed Burn in Nacogdoches County

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Tenaha, Foster Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

October 3, 2021 - Tenaha Street near the intersection of Foster Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash September 25, 2021.

Covid-19 Update: 3 New Deaths, 20 Deaths Reported in September

October 1, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, on Friday there were 3 new deaths, 6 new cases and 11 new estimated recoveries reported. The estimated active cases decreased to 151.

In total, September had 20 new deaths reported, 379 new cases reported, and 399 estimated recoveries reported.

October 1st Numbers: (Changes since Sept. 30)
Confirmed Cases - 1,627 (3 new)
Probable Cases - 1,169 (3 new)
Fatalities - 99 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 151
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,549 (11 new)

Sheriff Seeks Stolen Excavator, Trailer

October 1, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on two pieces of stolen equipment.

A Kobelco 70SR excavator and a white gooseneck trailer, Texas plate FNWZ45, were taken from a property located on the 5000 block of FM 711 during the last week.

Commissioners Distribute Child Safety Fee Funds; Discuss Cell Phone Options

September 30, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners disbursed Child Safety Fee funds to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during their September 29, 2021, special meeting.

County Judge Allison Harbison stated the current balance of the fund for that fee was $20,220. Subtracting the administrative fee and distribution to incorporated cities in Shelby County, the amount to be considered was $13,293.81.

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