Sheriff, Elections Admin Present Budget Needs During Workshop

July 16, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners Court held a budget workshop Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and they heard of the needs of the Elections Administrator and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 7pm for Shelby County, Surrounding Areas

July 13, 2025 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 5:53pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025 for Southwestern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Southwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Southeastern Panola County in northeastern Texas; Southeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas; Shelby County in eastern Texas; East central Angelina County in eastern Texas; San Augustine County in eastern Texas; and Sabine County in eastern Texas until 7:00pm.

Sheriff's Dept. Updates on MLK Park Shooting; No Suspect Details

July 10, 2025 - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was contacted in regard to gunshots being fired, at MLK Jr. Park, located at 216 Park Street in Timpson on July 6, 2025, at approximately 10pm.

Sheriff's Dept. Releases Name of Car Wash Shooting Victim

July 10, 2025 - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was contacted in regard to gunshots, and a gunshot victim, at the Timpson Quick Stop on July 5, 2025, at approximately 9:06pm.

Deputies arrived and found Tommie Lee Bryce Jr., 45, of Timpson, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Shelby County Resident Involved in Fatal Nacogdoches Crash

July 8, 2025 - Nacogdoches Police Department has confirmed the death of a Shelby County resident following an early morning fatal crash incident on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

According to details released by the Nacogdoches Police Department at 3:56am Julissa Hernandez, 21, of Shelby County, was driving a 2014 Cadillac Escalade southbound in the 3800 block of N. University Drive when the Cadillac left the roadway and collided with several trees.

The information indicates officers think Hernandez was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

TxDMV Warns Texans About Ongoing Text Scam

Don't click it. It's not a ticket!

July 8, 2025 – Texans should think twice before clicking on links in threatening text messages that falsely claim to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or similarly named agencies.

Timpson Has Back-To-Back Shooting Incidents Over Weekend

July 7, 2025 - Timpson was the scene of back-to-back shooting incidents over the weekend with one incident known to have resulted in a fatality and the condition of the other still unknown as one individual who was reported to have been shot was taken to an area hospital.

Sheriff's Department Warns Citizens Regarding Recent Scams

July 3, 2025 - The Shelby County Sheriff advises of several scams trending which threaten the issuance of an arrest warrant if you don’t pay and are claiming to be a representative of the Sheriff's Department.

Louisiana Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Shelby County Firearms Violation

July 1, 2025 - A Bourg, Louisiana man has been sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Brad Michael Broussard, 44, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 1, 2025.

Tenaha City Council Terminates Chief Metcalf's Employment

July 1, 2025 - The Tenaha City Council approved the termination of Police Chief Jacob Metcalf during their meeting held June 23, 2025.

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