DPS Investigate Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 96 South

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash on US 96, about five miles south of Center.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 5:45am, a 2012 GMC pickup was traveling north on US 96. For unknown reasons the driver of the pickup drove over into the southbound lanes and struck the side of a 2012 Peterbilt truck-tractor semi-trailer. The truck-tractor semi-trailer then drove off the roadway and overturned; spilling diesel fuel and then catching fire.

Center PD Arrests County Attorney

December 19, 2018 - Gary Rholes, Shelby County Attorney, was arrested December 18, 2018 according to the Shelby County Jail log.

The jail log indicated Rholes was arrested by Center Police Department Officers on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

According to the jail log, a personal recognizance bond of $500 was set.

Center Police Department has provided no information on events leading up to the arrest at this time.

Center PD Investigating Loop 500 Crash

December 19, 2018 - Center Police Department is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash on Loop 500 just west of the US Highway 96 South intersection.

FBI, Crime Stoppers of Houston Seeking Whereabouts of Fugitive Andres Hernandez

$5,000 Reward for Murder Suspect Andres Hernandez

Fugitive: Andres Hernandez, Hispanic male, 33 years old, approximately 5’7”, 150 lbs., black hair, with brown eyes, and tattoos on his chest and arm.

DPS Investigates Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash Outside Joaquin

December 15, 2018 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated a two-vehicle crash last night, about one half mile west of Joaquin, involving a commercial motor vehicle.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 9pm, a 1999 Chevrolet pickup turned right onto US 84 from FM 2428 to travel east. The driver of the pickup reportedly drove over into the westbound lane of US 84 and struck a 2019 Mack truck-tractor semi-trailer head-on.

District Attorney Joins Forces with Tenaha PD for a Cinderella Outcome

Hurst, Nacogdoches Streets Scene of Two-Vehicle Collision

December 14, 2018 - Hurst Street in Center at the intersection of Nacogdoches Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

According to Center Police Officer Damarcus Williams, at 9am a white 2012 Ford Mustang driven by Hannah Choate, 19, of Center was northbound on Hurst Street in Center.

As the Mustang traveled through the red light at the intersection of Nacogdoches Street, it t-boned a red 2013 Ford Focus driven by Madason Bowlin, 18, of Center.

Center PD Makes Statement Regarding Recent KTRE Article

December 13, 2018 - In reference to the KTRE article titled “Affidavit: Shelby County Jail trusty gave underage girl meth, sexually assaulted her,” a search warrant was NOT served on the Center Police Department. A search warrant was issued and then executed on two(2) digital devices that were recovered during the CPD’s initial investigation.

Vehicle With Headlights Off Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash

December 12, 2018 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday evening, December 10, 2018.

Passenger Van Involved in Major Crash on SH 7

December 12, 2018 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash early November 26, 2018.

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