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May 12, 2020 - The intersection of Louisiana Street, Cora Street and Crockett Street was the scene of a three-vehicle crash at around 5:30pm May 12, 2020.
According to Center Police Officer Robert Lee, a grey 2013 Ford Focus driven by Benjamin Haley, 22, of Center was eastbound on Crockett Street. Haley failed to yield right of way to a grey 2012 Ford F250 driven by Rodney Cooley, 55, of Center traveling northeast on Cora Street, with three juveniles, when the vehicles collided.
The collision subsequently sent the F250 into the direction of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Johnny Glaze, 52, of Center southwest on Cora Street and causing those vehicles to crash.
No one involved was reported to have received any injury as a result of the crashes.
May 6, 2020 - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott's Strike Force to open Texas has setup a web page with dates businesses can open along with a link to a checklist for the business to reopen.
Businesses listed to open this Friday, May 8th include: Barber Shops, Cosmetology/Hair Salons, Nail Salons and Shops, and Tanning Salons. The checklists also give guidance to customers of all of these opening businesses.
The next way of businesses to open effective May 18th includes Gyms/Exercise Facilities, Manufacturers and Office-Based Employers.
To view the website - https://gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas.
May 12, 2020 – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that scammers have been spotted posing as state agencies to solicit money from hardworking consumers. There are variations of this scam, such as local law enforcement contacting you with a warrant, agencies asking for donations, back taxes or fines, or asking for your personal information to either confirm innocence or receive a payment. Government agencies do not email or call individuals with financial solicitations. Consumers are advised to keep their personal information private and, if contacted by someone claiming to represent a government agency, go to its official website and find a legitimate phone number to confirm.
“All Texans should be aware of unsolicited calls and emails from scammers impersonating leaders in their government. This is a dirty trick fraudsters are using to make a quick buck at the expense of hardworking Texans,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office has a long history of pursuing fraudsters who attempt to deceive Texans, and we stand ready to assist anyone harmed by these scams and schemes.”
When contacted via phone or email by someone purporting to be from a government agency, practice these steps to beat an imposter scam:
- Do not wire money, confirm financial or personal information, including bank account, credit card, or Social Security numbers.
- Do not pay for a prize. If you enter and win a legitimate sweepstakes, you do not have to pay insurance, taxes, or shipping charges to collect your prize.
- Do not trust a name or phone number. Scammers often use fake names and phone numbers to disguise their identity and area code.
- Put your number on the Texas Do Not Call Registry and the National Do Not Call Registry.
In November 2019, Attorney General Paxton warned Texans of scammers attempting to obtain personal and financial information by falsely claiming to be members of the Office of the Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Division.
Report suspected fraud to the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0508 or by filing an online complaint at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-c....
May 11, 2020 - Hurst Street at the intrance to Walmart was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, May 11, 2020.
According to Center Police Officer Maegan Wright, a black 2010 Ford Focus driven by Jonathan Windham, 37, of Center was leaving the Walmart parking lot entering Hurst Street. At that time a 1999 tan Cadillac sedan driven by Joel Gilliard, 52, of San Augustine was southbound on Hurst Street.
The Ford failed to yield right of way to the Cadillac and entered Hurst street which caused the vehicles to collide and cause major damage.
The Cadillac came to rest in the middle of Hurst Street and the Ford remained in the Walmart driveway exit.
Windham and his passenger Jennifer Windham, 39, and a 17-year-old were not reported injured as a result of the crash, while Gilliard and his passengers Meredith McDowell, 20, Crystal Torgerson, 38, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old were equally not reported to have received injury.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene to remove them from the roadway.
May 11, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) of new cases bring the total of cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 to 154. DSHS also reported 32 cases recovered. Only 2 deaths have been reported to Shelby County local officials by DSHS.
The number of cumulative cases include all confirmed cases, recovered cases, and deaths.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since May 7th report)
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 110 (6 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 6 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 9
Tenaha (75974) - 16
Timpson (75975) - 13
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20 - 6 cases
Ages 21 to 40 - 45 cases (1 new)
Ages 41 to 60 - 31 cases (2 new), 1 death
Ages 61 to 80 - 32 cases (1 new), 1 death
Ages 81 to 100 - 7 cases (2 new)
Age unknown - 3 cases
May 11, 2020 - Center Police Officers were alerted to a crash incident just before the intersection of Shelbyville Street and Martin Luther King Drive May 8, 2020.
At the scene it appeared a white Kia crossed Shelbyville Street and struck a speed limit sign where it came to a stop.
A group of bystanders were at the scene with Center Police Officers Robert Lee and Brian Wright as they were investigating the crash. EMS personnel arrived at the scene and after consulting with the apparent driver of the vehicle they departed.
Officers then took the man into custody and he was transported from the scene in a Center Police Department patrol vehicle.
According to the Shelby County Jail log Casedrick Goodwin, 44, of Center was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor B; and possession of a controlled substance, fourth degree felony.
May 9, 2020 - FM 139 near CR 2536 was the scene of a crash incident that resulted in the death of a Center man late Friday, May 8, 2020.
According to information released from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash last night on FM 139, about three tenths of a mile north of County Road 2536. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 11:15pm, a 2003 Chevrolet SUV driven by Joseph Williams was traveling south on FM 139.
For unknown reasons Williams drove off the roadway to the right and struck a utility pole. After striking the utility pole Williams reportedly exited the vehicle and came into contact with downed power lines due to the crash and was electrocuted.
Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of the Peace. No additional information is available at this time.
May 8, 2020 - Swepco crews are gathered on Cora Street near the intersection of Fannin this afternoon. Around 2:15pm crews had four buckets raised to work on the power line.
A power outage affecting part of the City of Center area occurred around 11am this morning. Swepco's outage map shows 2 outage cases causing 945 customers to be out of power. Swepco estimates the power should be restored around 3:30pm.
Use caution if traveling down Louisiana/Cora Street where crews are working.
May 8, 2020 - State Highway 7 (SH7) West at CR 1145 was the scene of a major two-vehicle collision early Friday, May 8, 2020.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 6:10am a white 2013 Ford passenger van driven by Amanda Nicole Handy, 47, of Center was westbound on SH 7 just past CR 1145 when she crossed over the center line into the eastbound side of the roadway.
At that time a white 2020 Freightliner truck-tractor semi trailer driven by Christopher Robert Parkerson, 45, of Spring Hill, LA was eastbound when Parkerson took appropriate action trying to avoid the crash. The van struck the right rear quarter of the truck and front right quarter of the trailer, causing major damage.
The 18-wheeler came to rest in the middle of the roadway while the van came to a halt on the eastbound shoulder.
Handy was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of her injuries.
She was issued a citation for wrong side of roadway not passing.
During the investigation it was determined the incident was possibly due to a medical issue.
Center Fire Department and West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department directed traffic at the scene. As of 9am the majority of the roadway was re-opened.
May 7, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on May 5th of 3 more positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 and on May 6th DSHS reported 13 more positive cases bringing the total cumulative case count for Shelby County to 147.
Also on May 5th, DSHS reported 4 cases recovered and on May 6th, 7 more cases were reported as recovered bringing the total of recovered cases to 31.
The number of cumulative cases include all confirmed cases, recovered cases, and deaths.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since May 4th report)
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 104 (20 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 5
Shelbyville (75973) - 9 (1 new)
Tenaha (75974) - 16 (4 new)
Timpson (75975) - 13 (2 new)
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20 - 6 case (2 new)
Ages 21 to 40 - 44 cases (9 new)
Ages 41 to 60 - 58 cases (8 new), 1 death
Ages 61 to 80 - 31 cases (4 new), 1 death
Ages 81 to 100 - 5 cases (2 new)
Age unknown - 3 cases
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