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Hicks Indicted for Theft, Abuse of Official Capacity

August 9, 2018 - Recently suspended Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 Jenny Hicks was indicted August 1, 2018 on charges related to allegations of theft and abuse of official capacity while Hicks was Municipal Court Judge for the city of Tenaha.

Sheriff Reports Traffic Stop Reveals Large Amount of Cash with Drugs

August 9, 2018 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports the arrest of Christopher Wuyts, 34, of Porter, and Nicholas Winder, 23, of The Woodlands, after a recent traffic stop revealed a large amount of cash and currency.

Former Shelby County Jailer Indicted, Arrested on Three Charges

August 9, 2018 - A former Shelby County Sheriff's Jailer has been indicted and arrested on charges alleging illegal activity while he was a jailer.

Fire Department Extinguishes Truck in Flames; Vehicle Reignites

August 7, 2018 - Center Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the intersection of John C. Rogers Drive and King Street.

Center FD Fights House Fires in Mt. Gillion, CR 4240

August 7, 2018 - Center Fire Department (CFD) was dispatched to a house fire July 27, 2018 on CR 1465 at 5:15am in Mt. Gillion.

When the firemen arrived at the mobile home residence, owned by Levi Bell, it was engulfed in flames and had mostly burned to the ground.

SC Sheriff's Department, Constable Precinct 3 Investigations Lead to Arrest of Three

Stolen Ford Explorer recovered by Shelby County Constable Roy Cheatwood.

August 7, 2018 - In joint operations, the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and Constable Precinct 3 have arrested three individuals resulting from an investigation into a burglary of a habitation and a stolen vehicle.

State Highway 7 West, FM 711 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

August 6, 2018 - State Highway 7 West at the intersection of FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, August 3, 2018.

Huxley Water Utility to Conduct Chlorine Burnout

August 3, 2018 - The City of Huxley will be conducting a free chlorine burnout of its water distribution system. The burnout will begin on Monday, August 6, 2018. This event will last a maximum of 30 days.

Sheriff's Department Reports Firearms Recovered from Burglary in Joaquin

August 1, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a burglary call July 30, 2018 off CR 3341 in Joaquin. Upon arrival, officers met with the home owner who stated someone forced entry into the home and stole several guns.

Construction Detour on Nacogdoches Street

August 1, 2018 - Use caution traveling down Nacogdoches Street. Work crews are detouring traffic near the intersection of Nacogdoches and Wheeler Street.

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