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September 12, 2023 - The filing period for the Precinct Chair Filing starts September 12th and ends December 11th, 2023, to get your name on the 2024 ballot. If you would like more information or wish to pick up an application, you may contact Patsy Handy at 936-657-5018, leave a message or text 936-488-9209.
You may also contact Mr. Richard Lundie at 936-254-4775.
September 11, 2023 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a crash on State Loop 500 (SL 500), at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 699 (FM 699), that occurred Sunday, September 10, 2023.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 6:26pm, a 2017 Lexus passenger car driven by Swee Tee, 33, of Center was traveling west on FM 699, while a 2017 Chevrolet pickup driven by Charles Collier, 34, of Center was traveling south on SL 500. It is reported that the driver of the passenger car disregarded the stop sign and was struck by the pickup on its passenger side.
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Tee, was transported to UT Tyler for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and his passenger, Yin OO, 21, also of Center, was transported to LSU Shreveport for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Collier was transported to a local hospital in Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
September 11, 2023 - Over the week of September 3rd through 9th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
On Sunday at 5:47pm a call came in for a vehicle that had run off the road into a culvert just off of FM 2787. The driver and passenger were both unharmed and had exited the vehicle when the JVFD arrived on scene, but their vehicle had to be towed out of the steep ditch.
Wednesday at 2:41pm a page was received for a person with nausea and abdominal pain at a business on Highway 84 East. The JVFD med team responded to check out the patient before Allegiance EMS arrived to transport them to an emergency room.
Friday at 4:52pm a call came in for a minor 2-vehicle accident on the Haslam Strip. No injuries were reported from the accident but the JVFD was on scene in the event traffic control was required.
With that this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
The silver truck belongs to the reported victims in the shooting incident.
September 8, 2023 - Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting alleged to have taken place on the Timpson square Friday, September 8, 2023, while one vehicle chased another.
According to Josh Tipton, Constable for Precinct 5, at around 3:30pm officials were alerted to the incident by several emergency phone calls about the incident occurring on the square.
“I received numerous phone calls of a shooting up here on the downtown Timpson square, callers stated it was a silver truck and a black pickup chasing each other,” said Constable Tipton. “Shots were fired up here on the square and vehicles actually went across the middle of the square in front of the gazebo.”
Constable Tipton further explained the vehicles involved returned to the roadway on Railroad Lane and traveled over the Jacob Street railroad crossing before arriving at city hall where the black pickup truck “rammed” the silver truck and then left the area.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was informed of the situation, and as Constable Tipton arrived at the scene he says he did his best to keep anyone out of the incident area to help maintain the integrity of the scene for the collection of evidence. Once Sheriff’s Department deputies arrived at the location both agencies secured the scene.
Constable Tipton was contacted by the victims in the incident asking how to report the incident and press charges. Constable Tipton directed them to return to the scene on the square.
Pictured are (from left) Inv. Aaron Jones; Constable Josh Tipton: Lt. Chad Hooper; and Sgt. Misty Ray.
“We are actively working the scene for numerous charges, I know who the suspect is already,” said Constable Tipton.
The suspect is already known to Tipton, who says he knows where he is, where he lives.
No one was reported to have been injured as a result of the incident.
Constable Tipton stated District Attorney Karren Price would be notified and will be involved in the investigation as well.
September 7, 2023 - The City of Tenaha approved an ordinance on August 28, 2023 relating to special events: with names of trailride, riding club, ATV ride, block party, DJ 936, DJ 59, In memory of, or any party or gathering of 25 people or more will be gathered will be required to obtain a permit from the City of Tenaha, Texas and security by a licensed Texas Peace Officer must be present.
September 6, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners have continued the burn ban at this time as of their meeting held September 6, 2023.
The burn ban continues and burning is still not allowed. Those who burn are subject to potential fines.
September 5, 2023 - The Center Police Department is investigating a train versus pedestrian incident which resulted in a fatality and took place Sunday, September 3, 2023.
According to the Center Police Department, at approximately 2:15am, units were dispatched to the intersection of Florence Street and Martin Luther King Drive at the railroad tracks when it was reported an individual had been struck by a train.
When officers arrived on scene, they observed a deceased male subject laying on the railroad tracks. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) was notified and Detective John Cleavenger responded to the location. The BNSF conductor notified his supervisor and BNSF sent their own law enforcement personnel and liaisons to the scene.
Ambulance personnel responded to the location, unfortunately due to the injuries sustained to the victim being fatal, no life saving measures were performed.
The BNSF train conductor reported to officers the individual was seen lying on the track and the train was traveling approximately 19 mph when the emergency brake was applied. Unfortunately, the train was unable to stop before striking the victim.
Marla Denby, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, performed the inquest and an autopsy has been ordered. Mangum Funeral Home transported the victim from the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, and no foul play has been discovered at the time of this report. The individual was initially unidentified; however, an identity has been determined. The identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Further information was requested of BNSF by Shelby County Today, but they have not yet responded as of publication.
September 5, 2023 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a crash on Farm-to-Market Road 417, approximately six miles east of Shelbyville, that occurred Monday, September 4, 2023.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 10:45pm, a Honda Accord passenger car driven by Daulton Magby, 21, of Shelbyville was traveling east. It is reported that the driver was traveling at a speed which was unsafe around a curve and lost control. The passenger car exited the road to the left and struck a high-line pole and then a tree, where it caught fire.
Magby was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center for treatment.
This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
September 5, 2023 - Over the week of August 27th through September 2nd the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to 4 calls, all of which occurred on Sunday. Here’s a summary of Sunday’s events.
At 2:24pm a call was received to assist with a massive grass and woods fire near the Panola County line on Highway 59 North. The JVFD responded with a few brush trucks and aided Tenaha VFD and other fire agencies for a few hours before returning home. Helicopters and planes were utilized on this scene to gain control of the fire.
At 6:29pm a page came in for a child not breathing after having their head caught in a toy box at a residence on County Road 3193. After arriving on scene the JVFD medical team and Allegiance EMS checked out the patient before deciding an airlift was required. A landing zone was set up at the baseball field and the patient was later transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital.
At 6:38pm the JVFD received a call that a transformer had blown up, catching the grass and trees on fire on County Road 3717. Units responded to the scene but the fire was promptly put out by a helicopter with a water bucket as they arrived.
At 7:58pm a call came in regarding a person in need of oxygen after a power outage at a residence on FM 699. The JVFD medical team responded as well as Allegiance EMS to get the patient the oxygen they needed.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
September 4, 2023 - Center Fire Department and Center Police Department responded to a tree on a car in the 1300 block of Shelbyville Street in Center on September 4, 2023.
When Center Police Department Officer Micah Buzbee arrived on scene, just before 1pm, the driver was still trapped in a vehicle in Pecan Grove. Officer Buzbee was able to help her escape the vehicle and EMS then examined her for possible injury.
Center Fire Department removed the branch from the damaged BMW passenger car, and used chainsaws and axes to cut the remaining limbs away from the vehicle and out of the driveway.
No injuries were reported from this incident.
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