Stand-off Comes to End, Rangers Investigate

December 2, 2018 - As of 4am December 2, 2018 the stand-off at Melton’s car lot (Owned by Mark Tuley) in Center came to an end with the sound of gunfire, according to sources residing in the neighborhood.

Traffic was flowing again on State Highway 7 as of 7am with there being no more road blocks.

Texas Rangers are on scene investigating the location.

More information will be provided as it’s made available by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Law Enforcement Locks Down Northeast Area of Center

Center PD and DPS are seen coordinating with one another at FM 2788.

December 1, 2018 - Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies have amassed on State Highway 7 in Center at the intersection of FM 2788 where they have blocked off all access in and out of that area since around 4:30pm Saturday.

123rd Judicial District Court Issues Warrants for Defendants Who Failed to Appear

November 30, 2018 - The following criminal defendants failed to appear for felony court in the 123rd Judicial District Court during November 2018:

Aguilar Makes DPS 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List; Offering Up to $7,500 Reward

November 30, 2018 - The manhunt which started Wednesday, November 28th for Antonio Jaso Aguilar of Center, Texas has led to him making the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list by Texas Department of Public Safety.

Manhunt for Aguilar Continues

Center FD, DPS Respond to Single Vehicle Rollover on 87 North

November 29, 2018 - The Center Fire Department was paged out to a single vehicle rollover on US Hwy 87 North at 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Rangers Investigating Shooting Involving Trooper; Release Suspect Information (Update: 11:03am)

November 29, 2018 - The suspect involved has been identified as 28-year-old Antonio Aguilar, from Center, Texas. A felony warrant for attempted capital murder has been issued for Aguilar with a $5 million bond.

Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on SH87

November 27, 2018 - State Highway 87 (SH87) South was the scene of a two-vehicle collision Monday, November 19, 2018 which resulted in one driver being taken by ambulance from the incident.

Consumer Alert: IRS Impersonation and Email Scam

November 26, 2018 Austin - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that fraudulent emails are being sent from people impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting users with fake tax documents. These emails often use the subject line “tax transcripts” in an attempt to bait people into opening links and documents that contain destructive malware specifically designed to steal sensitive financial data.

Center Motor Company Offering Reward for Arrest of Burglary Suspects

November 26, 2018 - According to Kevin Jones, Center Motor Company is offering a $1,000 reward leading to the arrest and indictment of individuals who entered Center Motor Company and stole tools and small equipment between 6pm Tuesday, November 20 and 7am Friday, November 23, 2018.

If you have information regarding this crime, please contact the Center Police Department at 936-598-2788. Detective Bobby Walker is handling the investigation.

Center Motor Company is located on Hurst Street in Center next to Wal-Mart and McDonald's restaurant.

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