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July 12, 2023 - Tenaha Street just north of the intersection with Hurst Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Center on July 11, 2023.
According to Center Police Officer Michael Davidson, at 5:03pm a green Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT driven by Luz Aguilar, 65, of Tenaha was northbound on Tenaha Street (U.S. 96) when a blue Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck driven by Michael Parmer, 19, of Center pulled out of a private driveway (fuel station) on the 1800 block of Tenaha Street and failed to yield right of way to Aguilar.
The Ford struck the driver’s side of the Chevrolet and both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.
Aguilar was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department by family for treatment of possible injury.
Parmer and his passenger Tony Smith, 39, of Center were not reported to have been injured.
The Ford was towed from the scene.
Center Fire Department personnel, as well as a West Shelby County Volunteer fireman, assisted at the scene with traffic control.
July 12, 2023 - The 88th Texas Legislative Session (2023) generated several bills focused on addressing water supply needs and flood mitigation efforts in Texas, as well as the science and planning that contribute. Many of these legislative efforts impact and support the work being done by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), the state's water and flood planning, science, and financing agency. Click here to visit Texas Water Newsroom to read regular session highlights that support the TWDB’s vital oversight in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
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July 12, 2023 - FM 139 in the Joaquin area was the scene of a truck tractor rollover on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Emergency personnel with the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department and Constable Precinct 3 responded to assist those involved, as Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers investigated the crash scene.
According to information from DPS, Troopers investigated the crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Farm-to-Market Road 139, approximately one-half mile north of Farm-to-Market Road 2787.
Preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 11am, a 2012 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer driven by Terry Swearingen, 66, of Center was traveling south. It is reported that Swearingen was traveling at a speed which was unsafe around a curve and traveled into the east ditch, where the truck tractor overturned.
Swearingen was transported to LSU Shreveport for treatment.
This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
July 11, 2023 - FM 947 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash during the early hours of Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department and Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, were first to respond to the scene of the crash after utility crews in the area reported discovering it. Fire personnel deployed Jaws-of-Life to help in extricating the driver from the vehicle.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Tim Grace, sometime before 1:07am a black 2010 Saturn 4-door SUV driven by Francisco Javier Flores, 21, was westbound on FM 947 when Flores drove on the wrong side of the roadway in a no passing zone and exited off into the ditch on the eastbound side, overturning several times before coming to rest on its top.
Flores was transported by Timpson Ambulance Service to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injury.
The crash remains under investigation for suspicion of intoxication.
July 11, 2023 - U.S. Highway 96 North just south of Tenaha was the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 7:49pm on June 30, 2023, Troopers were dispatched to a one-vehicle motorcycle crash on U.S Highway 96 North. A 2006 Harley Davidson ridden by Lester Katan, IV, 37, of Tenaha was southbound on U.S. 96 when he turned around at Flat Fork Creek to head back northbound.
As the motorcycle traveled northbound, a defect on the motorcycle caused it to begin to wobble and Katan laid it onto its right side, and it began to skid.
Katan received injuries, and was transported by private vehicle Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment.
No citations were issued.
Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4, assisted at the scene with inventory of the vehicle and awaiting arrival of a wrecker to transport the motorcycle.
July 10, 2023 - Over the week of July 2nd through 8th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 5 separate calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
Tuesday evening at 4:20pm a call was received for a grass fire behind a residence on County Road 3173. The Joaquin VFD responded with two brush trucks and made short work of the blaze.
Wednesday morning at 7:49am a page came in for an unresponsive 80-year-old male at a residence on Bonaparte Street. The JVFD responded to render aid to the patient before Allegiance arrived to transport him to an emergency room.
Wednesday afternoon at 12:13pm a call came in for a brush fire off of FM 2428. The fire turned out to be part of a control burn.
Wednesday night at 9:54pm a page was received for a 75-year-old female with chest pains at a residence on Highway 7 East. The JVFD medical team responded to help the patient until Allegiance could arrive to transport her.
Thursday morning at 6:33am a call was received for a 20-year-old that had fallen off of a roof while working on FM 139. The fall was severe enough that the patient required an airlift, so the JVFD set up a landing zone at the baseball field. The Joaquin VFD remained on scene until the helicopter was airborne with the patient.
In other news, the Joaquin VFD drew for the winners of our 2023 Multi-Item raffle. The winners are as follows:
1. Buren Lowe - Benelli Super Eagle III Shotgun
2 .Matthew Holt - Savage Model 110 with Leopold 3x9 scope
3. JC Whitaker - Ruger American Rifle with Sig Sauer 3x9 scope
4. Tanner Peace - Henry .410 Lever Action Shotgun
5. Will Connell -Henry Golden Boy .22 Rifle
6. Britney Hudspeth - SCCY Arms CCW pistol
7. Raymond Hogg - Rossi Semi-Auto Rifle
8. Jeremy Harvey - $500 Visa gift card
9. William Hopson - $500 Ace Hardware gift card
10. Jason Harvey - Custom Hunting Knife
11. Adam Gurley - Custom Charcuterie Board
12. Jimmy Cameron - Battery Charger
13. Tami Ewing - 25-gallon propane tank
14. Phil Worsham - Jumper Cables
15. Lucinda David - Coleman cooler and camp chairs
Congratulations to this years winners and thanks to everyone who participated in the raffle both by donating the prizes and purchasing tickets.
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.
July 7, 2023 - Work will begin on Monday, weather permitting, on a Shelby County roadway that will require lane closures and traffic control for up to six weeks.
Crews will begin rehabilitating and widening the length of FM 3343 next week from US 84 to the end of state maintenance. Work is expected to begin at 6:30am until 3:30pm TxDOR Monday through Friday until the project is completed.
Traffic control will be set with lane closures and lead cars guiding motorists through the work zone. Drivers are urged to stay alert, reduce speed and obey all traffic control. Be aware of moving equipment and workers near the lane of traffic. Motorists should expect delays through this work zone.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
Statement from Sheriff Kevin W. Windham regarding sex offender registration in Shelby County:
July 7, 2023 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for registering all sex offenders that reside in Shelby County, this includes offenders residing within the Center city limits.
Offenders are seen on Tuesdays and Thursdays BY APPOINTMENT only. Offenders needing to verify, and/or make changes to their registration must contact Leah Chase, SCSO registration officer, prior to appearing in person. If you show up in person to make a change, you will be assigned a time to come back.
“Appointments are required to disperse the heavy workload that this position carries. We have been as accommodating as we can in the past about letting offenders come in on their own time, but this just isn’t a possibility any longer,” stated Sheriff Windham. “Setting everyone up with a specific time allows us to keep a better handle on registrations.”
To schedule an appointment, contact Leah Chase at the SCSO by calling 936-598-5601.
July 6, 2023 - According to the San Augustine County Sheriff's Department, murder suspect, Kenavion Marquise Baker, age 26, from Shreveport, LA, has been found and is in custody.
The San Augustine Sheriff’s Department warns everyone to BE AWARE, as they search for a murder suspect.
Murder suspect at-large in San Augustine County. Tall black male with long dreads. Approximately 6’3”, 150 lbs. Possibly wearing camo pants and a black hoodie.
Last seen around 517 Price Dr., San Augustine, TX.
Possibly armed and dangerous!
Keep All Doors Locked Down!
July 4, 2023 - State Highway 87 South of FM 147 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving a culvert.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 1:35pm on June 27, 2023, a silver 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 17-year-old male driver of Shelbyville was southbound on State Highway 87 South near CR 2124.
At that time, for an unknown reason, the Hyundai failed to drive in a single lane and the driver overcorrected, jerking the wheel and taking the vehicle back onto the roadway before flipping and striking a culvert.
The driver was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for evaluation and of possible treatment of injuries. He was issued a citation for fail to drive in a single lane.
Emergency personnel with the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene with traffic control and in coming to the aid of the driver. Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, and DPS Trooper Chris Cain assisted with the crash investigation.
While traffic control was ongoing, and traffic was at a slow pace to protect everyone at the scene of the crash, a truck tractor hauling a tanker passed the slower moving vehicles within the crash scene through the double yellow lines. Trooper Cain immediately got into his unit and tracked down the truck tractor.
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