Shelby County Today

June 2, 2021 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 61 indictments including a capital murder case from April 2021 on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2020 term of the 123rd Judicial District Court, and grand jury was held in both the 123rd and 273rd Judicial District courts. Due to COVID-19, there has been a backlog of cases and the grand jury impaneled just before pandemic restrictions were put in place is meeting again to complete their duties.

Angel Sequera-Dominguez was indicted for capital murder, capital felony. The indictment alleges Sequera-Dominguez, on April 9, 2021, intentionally caused the death of Saulo Moreno-Gonzalez by shooting him in the head two times during the course of a robbery. (Related article: Center PD Investigates Death at Pecan Grove Residence; Suspect in Custody)

Angel Sequera-Dominguez was indicted for aggravated robbery, first degree felony. The indictment alleges Sequera-Dominguez, on April 9, 2021, while in the course of committing theft of property threatened to place Saulo Moreno-Gonzalez in fear of imminent bodily injury or death, while exhibiting a .40 caliber Beretta handgun.

Angel Sequera-Dominguez was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Sequera-Dominguez, on April 13, 2021, executed a writing purported to be the act of Saulo Sequera-Dominguez, who did not authorize the act, in the amount of $755.85.

Landon Yarbrough was indicted for escape, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Yarbrough, on September 19, 2020, escaped from the custody of Willis Blackwell, who was then and there the Sheriff of Shelby County.

Landon Yarbrough was indicted for escape, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Yarbrough, on September 22, 2020, escaped from the custody of Willis Blackwell, who was then and there the Sheriff of Shelby County.

Landon Yarbrough was indicted for assault on a public servant, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Yarbrough, on September 19, 2020, recklessly caused bodily injury to Lucas Brazzel by striking him in the head with his fist multiple times. Yarbrough knew at that time Brazzel was a Jailer at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and was attempting to get Yarbrough back into his cell.

Landon Yarbrough was indicted for assault on a public servant, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Yarbrough, on September 19, 2020, recklessly caused bodily injury to Hayden Jordan by striking him in the head with his fist multiple times. Yarbrough knew at that time Jordan was a Jailer at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and was attempting to get Yarbrough back into his cell.

Douglas Wade Creech was indicted for assault - family violence - occlusion, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Creech, on April 26, 2021, recklessly caused bodily injury to Crystal Duke, a person whom Creech had a dating relationship as described in the Texas Family Code. The indictment further alleges Creech recklessly impeded the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of Duke by applying pressure to the throat or neck, and/or blocking the nose or mouth.

Ethan Hendricks was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Hendricks, on April 27, 2021, with intent to commit theft entered a habitation without consent of Makayla Baker, the owner.

Ricky James Jackson was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Jackson, on March 30, 2021, threatened Geana Cheshire with imminent bodily injury while exhibiting a short blade machete.

Ricky James Jackson was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Jackson, on August 17, 2020, recklessly caused bodily injury to Jodie Doggett by striking her repeatedly about her face and head. Jackson did then and there exhibit a rifle.

Shyanne Nicole Raney was indicted for hindering apprehension or prosecution, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Raney, on March 30, 2021, harbored or concealed Ricky James Jackson with intent to hinder the arrest, prosecution, conviction or punishment of James for the offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Jaquarius Stanley was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Stanley, on January 9, 2021, recklessly caused bodily injury to Demarcus Xavier Page by shooting Page with a Taurus firearm.

Jaquarius Stanley was indicted for aggravated robbery, first degree felony. The indictment alleges Stanley, on January 9, 2021, while in the course of committing theft of property threatened to place Demarcus Xavier Page in fear of imminent bodily injury or death, while exhibiting a firearm.

Dayreion Isaac was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Isaac, on October 26, 2020, recklessly caused bodily injury to Latundra Nickerson by hitting Nickerson in the head with a brick.

Dayreion Isaac was indicted for evading arrest - prior convictions, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Isaac, on July 28, 2020, fled from Officer Michael Davidson. The indictment further states Isaac was previously convicted of the offense of evading arrest in Angelina County Court at Law.

Carl Richard Hightower was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Hightower, on April 30, 2019, recklessly threatened Elizabeth Bowley with imminent bodily injury by ramming his vehicle into Bowley's vehicle. The indictment further states Bowley exhibited a deadly weapon, a black motor vehicle.

Brandon Lynn Fanestiel was indicted for unlawful possession of firearm, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Fanestiel, on March 4, 2021, possessed a bolt action shotgun after the fifth anniversary of his release from confinement following conviction of a previous felony. The indictment further states Fanestiel was previously convicted of the felony offense of theft of property in Orange County November 11, 1998. 

Brandon Lynn Fanestiel was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Fanestiel, on March 4, 2021, had intent to commit theft when entering a building or portion of a building not then open to the public without consent of Vincent Diverdi, the owner.

Jesse Lee Williams, age 38, was indicted for forgery - against elderly individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Williams, on March 6, 2020, with intent to defraud or harm another, namely, Jimmy Howard Brister, an elderly individual 65 years of age or older. The indictment further alleges, Williams wrote a check so it purported to be the act of Brister in the amount of $1,900, from a Shelby Savings Bank account.

Joshua Ray Beasley was indicted for theft of firearm, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Beasley, on September 2, 2020, took a pink DPMS AR-15 firearm from Josey Permenter, the owner, without her consent.

Joshua Ray Beasley was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Beasley, on November 14, 2020, wrote a check so it purported to be the act of Patricia Byrd, who did not authorize the act, on a Farmers State Bank account for the amount of $200. 

Joshua Ray Beasley was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Beasley, on November 14, 2020, wrote a check so it purported to be the act of Patricia Byrd, who did not authorize the act, on a Farmers State Bank account for the amount of $700. 

Joshua Ray Beasley was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Beasley, on November 16, 2020, wrote a check so it purported to be the act of Patricia Byrd, who did not authorize the act, on a Farmers State Bank account for the amount of $300. 

Joshua Ray Beasley was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Beasley, on September 2, 2020, took a blue Kawasaki T-Rex ATV valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from the owner, Teri Byrd.

Monty Allen Clark was indicted for theft, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Clark, on August 4, 2020, took a 2019 Skeeter, FX21 valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000 from the owner, Amanda Robbins.

Monty Allen Clark was indicted for theft, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Clark, on August 4, 2020, took a 2019 gray Dodge Ram truck valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000 from the owner, Amanda Robbins.

Faustino Canada was indicted for forgery, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Canada, on March 3, 2021, made a writing so it purported to be the act of Shelia Martin, SMAC Mgmt. LLC, who did not authorize the act. The check was written of the tenor: Farmers State Bank, in the amount of $630.

Jeremy David Burcham was indicted for violation of certain court orders or conditional bond, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Burcham, on October 17, 2019, violated the terms of a protective order issued by Hon. Jim Parsons, Senior Judge of the 3rd Judicial District Court, acting as a visiting judge for the 1st Judicial District Court of San Augustine County, on September 12, 2019 by communicating through a third party namely, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County. The indictment further states Burcham sent each of them a letter containing threatening remarks to Shanayah Warr Burcham, a protected person. Said letter was given to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and was then given to the 123rd Judicial District Judge's office. Out of fear for the protected person, the letter was then given to Burcham and the nature of the threat was, communicating with a protected person in a threatening or harassing manner.

Douglas Lynn Eaves was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Eaves, on December 27, 2020, had intent to commit theft when entering a building or portion of a building not then open to the public, without consent of Albert Redler, the owner, and committed theft of an air compressor and a battery charger.

Jeremy David Burcham was indicted for terroristic threat, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Burcham, on December 16, 2019, threatened to commit an offense involving violence to a person, namely, executed and mailed correspondence wherein he threatened to commit an offense involving violence to one or more persons, with intent to place the public or substantial group of the public in fear of serious bodily injury.  

Alvin Jerome Davis II, was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Davis, on July 21, 2015, entered a building or portion of a building without consent of Farmers Banc Shares Inc., Center, Texas, the owner, and committed theft of a safe owned by Farmers Banc Shares Inc., Center, Texas.

Markquez Antwoine Turner was indicted for theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Turner, on April 12, 2020, took nine sets of Beats headphones, six Nest doorbells, and other miscellaneous items valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from Walmart Super Store, the owner, without consent. The indictment further states Turner on June 16, 2017, was convicted of the offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and on March 1, 2019, was also convicted of the offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Raymond Lakendrick Copeland was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Copeland, on March 3, 2021, entered a building or portion of a building without the consent of the owner, Charles Mercer, and committed theft of two saddles.

Keisha Renae Shavers was indicted for forgery, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Shavers, on September 25, 2017, with intent to commit forgery Shavers sent an email pretending to be Jason Buddin, CEO of Toledo Finance Corp. to Lisa Barbee, Administrative Vice President of Toledo Finance Corp requesting a wire transfer of $30,982 from Cygnus account to G6 Enterprises, LLC via Chase Bank.

Keisha Renae Shavers was indicted for forgery, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Shavers, on September 21, 2017, with intent to commit forgery Shavers sent an email pretending to be Jason Buddin, CEO of Toledo Finance Corp. to Lisa Barbee, Administrative Vice President of Toledo Finance Corp requesting a wire transfer of $45,872 from Cygnus account to be sent from Farmers State Bank via Bank of America.

Billie Page was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony - enhanced to third degree felony. The indictment alleges Page, on August 7, 2020, with intent to commit theft entered a building or portion of a building not open to the public without consent of Pilgrim's Pride Corp., the owner. The indictment further states Page was previously convicted in January 1984 for burglary and August 1986 for burglary of a habitation.

Charles Seth Alexander was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Alexander, on December 21, 2020, operated a motor vehicle without consent of the owner, Bettie Griffin.

Eric Jerome Nobles was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Nobles, on October 13, 2020, operated a motor vehicle without consent of the owner, Mindaye Tura Guga.

Vincent Amos Aaron was indicted for interference with child custody, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Aaron, on September 21, 2020, retained two children younger than 18 years of age when Aaron knew that said retention violated the express terms of a judgment or an order of a court disposing of the children's custody.

Mary Elizabeth Chantzifotis was indicted for interference with child custody, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Chantzifotis, on April 9, 2021, retained a child younger than 18 years of age when Chantzifotis knew that said retention violated the express terms of a judgment or an order of a court disposing of the children's custody.

Kardarious Moore was indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony. The indictment alleges Moore, on May 23, 2020, possessed a firearm before the fifth anniversary of his release from confinement following conviction of a previous felony. Moore was convicted January 31, 2019 for the felony offense of possession of a controlled substance.

Vincent Edward Moody was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges Moody, on October 8, 2020, attempted to commit or committed theft of a compound bow, battery charger, tablet, SL 1000, PLX meter and card readers owned by City of Center.

David Wayne Carroll was indicted for possession or promotion of child pornography, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Carroll, on June 5, 2017, promoted by having possession of images on his cell phone device, or possess with intent to promote visual material that visually depicted, and which Carroll knew visually depicted a child who was younger than 18 years of age at the time the image of the child was made, engaging in sexual conduct. 

David Wayne Carroll was indicted for possession or promotion of child pornography, second degree felony. The indictment alleges Carroll, on June 5, 2017, promoted by having possession of six more more identical depictions of the same child on his cell phone device, or possess with intent to promote visual material that visually depicted, and which Carroll knew visually depicted a child who was younger than 18 years of age at the time the image of the child was made, engaging in sexual conduct. 

(Dates in parenthesis indicate the date of the alleged incident):

• Jacob Holden Jones, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (March 24, 2021). 
• Jarvis Lanard Taylor, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (November 23, 2019). 
• Dayreion Isaac, possession of a controlled substance (phencyclidine), second degree felony (September 15, 2020). 
• Daniel Boyd Eaves, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), state jail felony (October 1, 2020). 
• Joseph Jarahd Whitaker, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy (methamphetamine)), state jail felony (March 19, 2021). 
• Aaron Scott Himes, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy (methamphetamine)), second degree felony (October 10, 2020). 
• Michael Dwayne Blackwell, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), third degree felony (February 22, 2021). 
• Carl Richard Hightower, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (April 30, 2019).
• Tracy Lyn Herbert, driving while intoxicated with child passenger, state jail felony (March 5, 2021).
• Jamison Rashard Swindle, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy (methamphetamine)), second degree felony (December 11, 2020). 
• Jamison Rashard Swindle, possession of a controlled substance (eutylone), state jail felony (December 11, 2020).
• James Christopher Flow, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), second degree felony (January 23, 2021). 
• Darell Antwann Barnes, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy (methamphetamine)), second degree felony (August 5, 2020). 
• Shaun Douglas Mason, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy (methamphetamine)), third degree felony (March 16, 2021).
• Jemarcuss Jones, possession of a controlled substance (MDMA/Ecstasy (methamphetamine)), state jail felony (August 5, 2020). 

Indictments and Information are not a conviction, and are a matter of public record. All individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

June 2, 2021 - On May 31, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Shelbyville public water system, 2100014 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 06/02/2021.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Rodney Warr (936 591-5338)

June 1, 2021 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Shelbyville water system ID# 2100014 to notify customers that were without water 05/31/2021 on FM 414 and CR 2050 and all side roads (anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. 

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. 

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. 

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. 

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. 

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Rodney Warr 936-591-5338.

May 31, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, there have been 1 new death, 33 new cases, and 35 new recoveries reported during the month of May.

The active cases went from 20 at the end of April down to 17 at the end of May.

May 31st (12:55pm) Numbers: (changes in May)
Total Confirmed Cases - 946 (14 new)
Total Probable Cases - 761 (19 new) 
Total Fatalities - 68 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 17
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,622 (35 new)

April 30th (2:50pm) Numbers: (changes since April 1st)
Total Confirmed Cases - 932 (30 new)
Total Probable Cases - 742 (44 new)
Total Fatalities - 67 (1 new)
Active Cases - 20
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,587 (138 new)

From April 26 through May 30, Shelby County has administered 1,144 vaccinations. The total number of vaccinations administered to persons living in Shelby County is 9,794 as of May 30, 2021. Doses Administered are doses providers have entered into ImmTrac2, the Texas Immunization Registry, by recipient county of residence.

The county has an estimated population of 20,862 of people 12 years of age and older.

Additional Vaccination Numbers:

One Dose Vaccinated Graph Above

One Dose Vaccinated
Number of People Vaccinated with at least One Dose: 5,802
Percentage of Population 12+ Vaccinated with At Least One Dose: 27.81%
Percentage of Population 65+ Vaccinated with At Least One Dose: 56.42%

Fully Vaccinated Graph Above

Fully Vaccinated
Number of People Fully Vaccinated: 4,760
Percentage of Population 12+ Fully Vaccinated: 22.82%
Percentage of Population 65+ Fully Vaccinated: 48.85%

Due to a sufficient supply of vaccines, DSHS is no longer making vaccine allocations. Enrolled providers may order doses as needed.

May 28, 2021 - Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 87 North just past CR 1000 Friday, May 28, 2021.

When officers arrived, a white 2015 Chevrolet Camaro was disabled and had come to a halt in the parking lot of a nearby auction barn. The second vehicle involved was also disabled and had come to rest off the roadway in front of a residence.

As officers approached the second vehicle, a white 2015 Dodge Charger, to offer assistance to the occupants the situation suddenly escalated to a tense one as the driver was discovered to be in possession of a handgun. A Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy returned to his patrol vehicle, armed himself with a rifle and called for backup. 

The driver of the vehicle responded to commands by the deputy to exit the vehicle; however, he kept reaching inside the car and the passenger wasn't exiting the vehicle. Additional officers with the Sheriff's Department and Texas Department of Public Safety arrived at the location of the vehicle and also were armed with rifles to back up the deputy.

EMS personnel is seen waving off additional medical personnel until officers resolved the situation.

After some time, the passenger complied with officers orders as well, and both were taken into custody without incident. It was later learned the lack of compliance by the passenger may have been due to a medical condition.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, when troopers arrived on scene at 10:05am investigation determined a white 2015 Dodge Charger driven by Secorrie Horton, 41, of Center was northbound on State Highway 87 (SH 87) North.

At that time, a white 2015 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Laurie Eldridge, 45, was southbound on SH 87 when the Charger entered the wrong side of the roadway when not passing and struck the Camaro on its right front quarter panel with the right rear quarter panel of the Charger.

Eldridge was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of minor injuries.

Horton was arrested and charged with wrong side of roadway not passing, no driver's license, and unlawful possession of a firearm by felon.

Robert Calhoun, 50, a passenger in the Charger was later released from custody and no charges are expected.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.