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January 4, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting accident on County Road 3373 in Joaquin on December 27, 2017.
Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that a juvenile and a family member had been in the area hunting. After the individual finished hunting, the juvenile was attempting to unload his gun when the instrument accidentally discharged striking Francisco Gomez, 22 of Georgia, in the chest.
Gomez was pronounced deceased at 12:16 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Margie Anderson.
This case was under the investigation of the SCSO and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
January 3, 2018 - The following cases were disposed of in the Shelby County Court during the month of December, 2017. Judge Allison Harbison was the presiding Judge and County Attorney Gary Rholes represented the State.
- Jeremy Deas- UCW- Class A- $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 75 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Holly Brown- Harboring a Runaway Child- Class A- $300.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 6 months Deferred Adjudication, 40 hours Community Service.
- Dalton Miller- Violation of a Protective Order- Class A- $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 30 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Dalton Miller- Criminal Trespass- Class B- $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 30 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Venita Jones- Obstructing a Public Roadway- $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months Deferred Adjudication.
- Rocky Pless- Theft- Class B- $400.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months probation, attend and complete Theft program.
- Duntae Polley- Assault- Class A- $262.00 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Luke Merrell- Theft- Class B- $262.00 court cost, 60 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- David Fountain- Disorderly Conduct- Class C- $100.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Angel Morales- Obstructing a Public Roadway- Class B- $800.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hrs. Community Service, attend and complete DWI education program.
- Charles Fountain- POM- Class B- $600.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Alberto Cuero- POM- Class B- $600.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Jimmy Jones- DWI- Class B- $800.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hrs. Community Service, attend and complete DWI education program.
- Marsh Odom- POM- Class B- $600.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, 25 days Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Derwin Armstrong- Criminal Mischief- Class B- $500.00 fie, $262.00 court cost, 25 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Nai Thu- DWI- Class B- $1200.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hrs. Community Service, attend and complete a DWI education program.
- Michael Anderson- POM- Class B- $300.00 fine, $322.00 court cost, Final Judgment.
- Chad Taylor- Assault- Class A- $262.00 court cost, 90 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Chad Taylor- Resisting Arrest- Class A- $262.00 court cost, 90 days in the Shelby County Jai, Final Judgment.
- Matthew Owens- DWI- Class B- $1200.00 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, attend and complete DWI education program.
- Nathan Peace- Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor- Class A- $500.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 40 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
- Pedro Carbojal- Fictitious Drivers License- Class B- $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours Community Service.
- Cody Holt- Assault- Class A- $600.00 fine, $262.00 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours Community Service.
January 3, 2017 - Late Tuesday night around 10:30pm fire crews from Huxley, Shelbyville and Joaquin were called out to a house fire on FM 3172 just past the FM 139 split in Huxley.
When fire crews arrived flames could already be seen coming out of the attic. Fire crews quickly started battling the fire to try keeping it off a detached garage that firemen said looked to have some sort of living area in the back.
Fire crews were also able to keep the fire off of a nearby barn. Getting water to the scene proved to be a larger task as the fire department tanker trucks were having to return to the Huxley firehouse to refill.
According to firemen on scene the occupants were able to make it out; however, the husband was taken by private vehicle to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is unknown at the time.
URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE: Hard Freeze Warning
3:24 PM CST Tuesday, January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018 - A Hard Freeze Warning is in Effect from 10 PM This Evening until 10 AM CST Wednesday for all of the Four State Region... Sevier, Howard, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Miller, Lafayette, Columbia, Union, Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, De Soto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Ouachita, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, La Salle, McCurtain, Bowie, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, Cass, Wood, Upshur, Marion, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Monroe, Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel, Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center, Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA reports a HARD FREEZE WARNING remains in effect from 10pm this evening to 10am CST Wednesday.
* EVENT...An arctic airmass will remain in place through tonight, allowing temperatures to fall into the lower and middle teens across all of the ArkLaTex.
* TIMING...Temperatures will fall into the lower and mid teens overnight, climbing above freezing by mid to late morning Wednesday.
* IMPACT...Precautions should be taken to protect pipes and provide warm shelter to people, plants, and pets through Wednesday. Prolonged exposure could lead to hypothermia and may harm pets and livestock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hard Freeze Warning means dangerously cold temperatures are imminent or highly likely. Prolonged exposure could be dangerous to humans, pets, and plants. Check on elderly friends and family to ensure they have proper heating sources. Provide pets with adequate shelter and access to unfrozen water. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
January 1, 2018 - 2017 Yearly Stats are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Observer.
- January had a high of 77 and low of 17 with a recorded rainfall of 5.92 inches. (January: 17 degrees low on 1/7/2017 and Last Freeze on 1/27/2017)
- February had a high of 84 and low of 33 with a recorded rainfall of 1.51 inches.
- March had a high of 86 and low of 34 with a recorded rainfall of 2.43 inches. (March: Last Frost on 3/14/2017)
- April had a high of 89 and low of 44 with a recorded rainfall of 4.60 inches.
- May had a high of 92 and low of 46 with a recorded rainfall of 7.53 inches.
- June had a high of 95 and low of 59 with a recorded rainfall of 6.72 inches.
- July had a high of 97 and low of 66 with a recorded rainfall of 4.38 inches. (Highest Temps in Summer Months never reached 100 degrees)
- August had a high of 97 and low of 66 with a recorded rainfall of 14.21 inches. (August Rainfall helped by Hurricane Harvey )
- September had a high of 93 and low of 55 with a recorded rainfall of 1.56 inches.
- October had a high of 93 and low of 30 with a recorded rainfall of 1.47 inches. (October: First Frost 10/28/2017 and First Freeze on 10/29/2017)
- November had a high of 88 and low of 31 with a recorded rainfall of 2.00 inches.
- December had a high of 80 and low of 24 with a recorded rainfall of 3.50 inches. (December 25: Low of 29 degrees and High of 50 degrees) and (December ended the year with Arctic Blast moving in)
Total recorded rainfall was 55.83 for 2017. Average rainfall was 54.20 for a difference of +1.63 for the year.
January 1, 2018 - Center weather statistics for December 2017 are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.
Highest Temp was 80 degrees on 12-04-2017
Highest Temp on Record was 84 degrees on 12-06-1956
Lowest Temp was 24 degrees on 12-09-2017
Lowest Temp on Record was 02 degrees on 12-24-1989
Rainfall Recorded was 3.50 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 5.43 inches
Below Average by 1.93 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 14.23 inches in 2002
Lowest Recorded for this Month was 0.87 inches in 1980
12 Months Rainfall is 55.83 inches
12 Months Average is 54.20 inches
Above Average by 1.63 inches
Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
December 30, 2017 - A Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a single-vehicle crash December 15, 2017 while responding to a chase in progress, which involved the Precinct 4 Constable.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 9:55pm a marked white 2010 Ford F-150 Shelby County Sheriff patrol vehicle driven by Deputy Ruth Gonzalez, 36, was northbound on CR 3280 en-route to an emergency call.
Upon traveling around a sharp curve at an unsafe speed for road conditions, on a roadway with loose white rock dirt, the Ford traveled off the roadway to the right and struck a tree with its right front quarter panel, causing damage.
No injuries to Deputy Gonzalez were reported as a result of the crash.
Reports are that Deputy Michael Griffin while assisting in searching a wooded area for the suspect in the chase who had fled from the vehicle being pursued, received a minor injury.
The driver involved in the chase the deputy was responding to was not reported to have immediately been apprehended.
Special Weather Statement
7:52am CST Friday, December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA has issued a special weather statement for the following areas: Sevier, Howard, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Miller, Lafayette, Columbia, Union, Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, De Soto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Ouachita, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, La Salle, McCurtain, Bowie, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, Cass, Wood, Upshur, Marion, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine.
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville, Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Monroe, Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel, Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center, Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
...The Coldest Temperatures This Winter Season Are on the Way to the Ark-La-Tex to Start the New Year...
An arctic cold front will move into the region Saturday, with the coldest air so far this winter season expected to spill south Saturday night and Sunday. High temperatures Sunday will likely occur during the morning, with temperatures expected to gradually fall during the day. In addition, there is the potential for light rain or drizzle to transition to light freezing rain, light freezing drizzle, or light snow late Saturday night across Southeast Oklahoma and Southwest Arkansas, before it possibly spreads south into extreme Northeast Texas and extreme Northern Louisiana north of Interstate 20 Sunday morning. Little if any snow or ice accumulation is expected.
Temperatures will fall below freezing across Southeast Oklahoma, extreme Northeast Texas, and Southwest Arkansas Sunday afternoon, and across the remainder of the region Sunday evening. Temperatures are expected to remain near or below freezing across Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, and portions of Northern Louisiana through Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday, with nighttime temperatures falling well into the upper teens to near 20 degrees areawide New Years morning, and well into the teens Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. In addition, winds Monday and Tuesday mornings will result in dangerously cold wind chill values falling into the single digits to lower teens over much of the region.
Precautions should be taken now to wrap any exposed pipes, and ensure that the elderly and those that may not have adequate indoor heating are kept warm. Consider bringing your pets inside. If you have to be outside in these very cold temperatures, be sure to dress in layers, wear gloves, and a hat. Extended exposure to these very cold temperatures will lead to frost bite and hypothermia.
Be sure to stay abreast to the latest weather information from the National Weather Service, or your favorite media outlets, concerning these very cold temperatures.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
6:11am CST Friday, December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017 - The National Weather Service Shreveport LA at 6:11am CST Friday, December 29, 2017, issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the following areas: De Soto, Red River, Bienville, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, La Salle, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, Wood, Upshur, Marion, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, east Texas and northeast Texas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...
No hazardous weather is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...
An arctic cold front will slowly move through the region Saturday,with warmer air overriding this cold air dome Saturday to result in areas of a cold light rain or drizzle developing by Saturday night and Sunday. This light rain will diminish across East Texas and North Louisiana during the afternoon Sunday, before temperatures are able to fall to freezing. The coldest air so far this season is expected to start the new year, with a hard freeze expected Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, before a slow moderating trend begins around midweek. Residents should take precautions this weekend for these very cold temperatures. Be sure that exposed exterior pipes are wrapped, consider bringing pets inside, and check on the elderly and those that may not have adequate indoor heating.
Spotter Information Statement: Activation of emergency management personnel...amateur radio operators...and storm spotters will not be needed through tonight.
December 29, 2017 Lufkin – With winter weather forecasts that includes possible freezing precipitation in East Texas for coming days, the Lufkin District is preparing to pre-treat major roadways, overpasses and bridges.
The pre-treatment is scheduled to include all nine counties of the Lufkin District as the winter weather approaches. The brine treatment that will be applied to overpasses, major structures and bridges will discourage ice or snow from sticking to pavement in the case of winter precipitation. The treatment will be applied in each county and crews will continue to respond to snow or ice conditions as needs arise and roads allow.
The Lufkin District will continue to monitor the National Weather Service for updates and potential winter weather conditions for East Texas. Safety of the traveling public is priority and crews will continue to work to prepare and respond to weather conditions.
Motorists are urged to stay alert and follow these guidelines in the case of freezing precipitation:
- Use caution when driving over bridges and overpasses, which are the first to freeze.
- Reduce speed and drive with caution. A vehicle needs at least three times more space to stop on a slick roadway. Do not apply brakes suddenly and avoid using cruise control to allow for better response time should you encounter slippery roads.
- Slow down when approaching emergency or maintenance vehicles, especially when flashing lights are displayed. Visibility can be reduced during winter weather conditions.
- Stay alert and prepare for travel delays.
- Winterize vehicles.
- Turn on low beam headlights when driving in rain, sleet or snow.
- Check area weather conditions and drivetexas.org for current conditions and road closures.
- For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.
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