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February 7, 2017 - An unknown individual appearing to be a white male driver, entered the property of Wright, Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Center on February 6, 2017 at approximately 7:40pm.

The subject was driving a white 4-door Honda Civic. There the subject took several sets of wheel simulators off of the new vehicles, causing an estimated loss of over $5,000.

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

February 7, 2017 - Investigator Chad Brown of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, under the direct supervision of the Shelby County District Attorney, Stephen Shires, on Friday, February 3, 2017 filed charges against Kursti Agnew on two counts of Child Endangerment – based on creating a danger to her children’s mental and emotional state – and one count of false report to a peace officer. She was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Sunday, February 5, 2017, and bonded out that same day.

The charge of false report to a peace officer stems from a report Agnew made to authorities on February 2, 2017, that allegedly contained a number of material untruths. This was the latest salvo in a campaign that Agnew has waged against the family of her children’s father over the past year, either as a part of, or leading up to, what authorities believe is a new round of a custody battle. Over the last year, Agnew has made a number of claims that her children have been abused by a member of their father’s family. These charges have been thoroughly investigated, and found to be wholly untrue. “But that is not why I approved going forward with the charges,” notes Stephen Shires. “There is strong evidence in this case that Ms. Agnew is compelling the children to make false allegations against a member of their father’s family using terms and ideas of an explicit sexual nature that children of these ages should have absolutely no concept about.”

This is the first time that Sheriff Willis Blackwell and Stephen Shires have filed charges for child endangerment based on emotional and mental harm. “I am very concerned about the emotional welfare of these children, and I felt something had to be done,” said Shires. “Plus, as a matter of policy, false reports of this nature take valuable time and resources away from our ability to address legitimate claims of child abuse; it was only after repeated abuses of the system that we decided that we had no choice but to move forward with charges against Ms. Agnew.”

Shires concluded, “District Judge LeAnn Rafferty signed the warrants. She made it very clear that she wanted to make sure that we were not sending a message to the community that would in any way discourage folks from making reports regarding the abuse of children, even if ultimately the concerns are unfounded. As such, Judge Rafferty scrutinized the complaints carefully and was extremely thoughtful and deliberate before signing the warrants. I assured her that this matter was singular in both its egregiousness and seriousness, and that we have a very active and effective Child Advocacy Center, that the Sheriff, Investigator Brown, and I strongly and energetically support.”

February 8, 2017 - A frightening and sad day for families of shutdown workers at a plant in DeRidder, Louisiana. With many East Texas families making a living working shutdowns and oil field industry jobs which take them away from home, there were Shelby County folks working at the Packaging Corporation of America's DeRidder Containerboard Mill today, February 8, 2017 when an explosion occurred.

One family member of a worker at the plant called Shelby County Today to report their loved ones were not harmed and to request prayers for all involved. Not much has been reported about the incident as the explosion occurred around 11:10am.

According to a story posted on 12 News ABC, three people died in the explosion, one is missing, and several were injured in the paper mill explosion located on U.S. 190 between DeRidder and Merryville, Louisiana.

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February 7, 2017 - According to a press release from DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Department, a Joaquin man with warrants out of Shelby County was arrested following a traffic stop in Logansport, Louisiana. Chad Pridgen, 51, was transfered and booked into the Shelby County Jail on February 2, 2017 for a charge of Hindering Apprehension.

Press Release: Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle wanted to inform the public of recent drug arrests following operations by the Narcotics Division and the Directed Patrol Unit.

Kelly LovettChad PridgenOn January 31, 2017, at about 2:06 p.m. deputies working with the directed patrol unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 84 at the Texas State Line in Logansport, LA. During the traffic stop, deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as well as two passengers, who were identified as Kelly Lovett, 23 of Mansfield, LA, and Chad Pridgen, 51 of Joaquin, TX. Deputies noticed Lovett moving in a suspicious manner. Deputies obtained consent to search the vehicle and located narcotics, brass knuckles, and drug paraphernalia in a purse belonging to Lovett. Deputies arrested Lovett for Possession of Schedule II CDS, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pridgen was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Shelby County, TX and was subsequently placed under arrest for them.

Juanita BriggsOn January 31, 2017, agents working with the Tri-Parish Drug Task Force conducted an undercover operation while assisting the Louisiana State Probation and Parole office. P&P Agents were attempting to locate a subject identified as Juanita Briggs, 33 of Logansport, LA. Agents were able to locate a residence in the area of Highway 5 in Logansport that Briggs was believed to have been living at. Agents confirmed that Briggs had been living at the residence and obtain consent to search the residence. They located two scales normally used in the distribution and packaging of controlled dangerous substances in a bedroom belonging to Briggs. Shortly thereafter, Briggs returned to the residence and was detained. Agents searched Briggs and located a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine. She was placed under arrest for two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Agents as well as a Probation Violation by LA P&P.

 

 

February 6, 2017 - Dance Furniture staff had quite a surprise when a vehicle suddenly traveled through the entrance to the business, shattering glass and sending it flying into the store.

According to Center Police Officer Spencer Anderson, at around 12-noon February 6, 2017 the driver of a tan Cadillac XTS was pulling into the parking lot in front of Dance Furniture when she accidentally accelerated instead of stepping on the brake. The Cadillac struck the glass doors and knocked windows out.

No injuries were reported as a result of the crash incident and Dance Furniture is not seeking to press charges.

February 5, 2017 - DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing subject from the Logansport, LA area.  The person has been identified as Michelle Curry Ford, described as a 46 year old white female with green eyes, short brown hair, standing about 5’2” tall and weighing about 140 lbs.  

Michelle was last seen on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at about 10:00 p.m. in the Logansport area. At this time, no clothing description or direction or travel is available. It is believed she has contacts in the East Texas area and could be in the area of Center, TX.  

Anyone with information regarding Michelle’s location or anyone who may have additional information is asked to contact the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 872-3956.

February 3, 2017 - The Shelby County grand jury for the January Term 2017 of the 273rd Judicial District Court met Wednesday, February 1, 2017 and indicted 48 cases on 29 individuals.

Andrea Janise Chadwick was indicted on five separate charges. The first being theft, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on May 11, 2016 Chadwick took a Generac Generator 8000E, and a Maxus Air Compressor valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from Bobby Joe Jones, the owner.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 15, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without the consent of Rene Hernandez, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, set of 3 ft. aluminum stilts, LED worklight, and Dewalt cordless drill owned by Hernandez.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on February 28, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without consent of John Alton Rouse, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a Colby 24" TV, projection alarm clock, old timer skinning knife, Coleman propane heater, assorted camo jackets, shirts, pants, boots, blankets, flashlights, electric heater, Flo-jet water pump, battery charger, tool box with assorted tools, bin of misc hardware, fifth of Crown Royal, quart of Jack Daniels, fifth of tequila, extension cords, push lawn mower, Skill brand circular saw, Pittsburg Air Compressor, Moultree solar panel, Moultree M880 game camera, 100 gallon propane bottle, 2 Stanley thermos', assorted hunting knives, bath linens, black Maglite flashlight, blue Maglite flashlight and other miscellaneous items owned by Rouse.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 29, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without the consent of Neal Cordray, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a washer and dryer, 12 ft. aluminum boat, Minn-Kota trolling motor, gray Craftsman tool box with assorted tools, black case with assorted power tools, wooden ammo box with assorted tools, iron skillets and other miscellaneous items from inside the home owned by Cordray.

Chadwick was indicted for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 23, 2016 Chadwick entered a habitation without the consent of Ronnie Border, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of U.S. currency in the amount of $1,100 and a Husqvarna chainsaw owned by Borders.

Related Chadwick article: Search Warrant Yields Recovery of Many Stolen Items

Lewis Paul Dearing was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on October 6, 2015 Dearing threatened Charles D. Dearing, Jr. with imminent bodily injury by pointing a Browning .22 caliber pistol at the head of Dearing, Jr. and pulling the trigger.

Lisa Nunn was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 25, 2016 Nunn caused bodily injury to Margaret Nunn, an individual 65 years of age or older, by causing physical pain to Margaret Nunn's right wrist area.

Tommy Lenard Johnson was indicted for evading arrest, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on February 29, 2016 Johnson used a vehicle to intentionally flee Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, a person Johnson knew was a peace officer, who was attempting to lawfully arrest or detain Johnson.

James Michael Cartwright was indicted for retaliation, third degree felony, and obstruction or retaliation, third degree felony. The first indictment, retaliation, alleges on February 26, 2016 Cartwright threatened to harm Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos by making threats of violence and circling Trooper Ramos, in retaliation for or on account of the service of Trooper Ramos as a public servant. The second indictment, obstruction or retaliation, relating to the same date alleges Cartwright threatened to harm Trooper Ramos by being aggressive and obstructing the officer from effectively securing or arresting another person, to prevent or delay Trooper Ramos as a public servant.

Christopher Jamar Cartwright was indicted for two counts of obstruction or retaliation, third degree felony and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, third degree felony. All three indictments are in relation to events occurring on February 26, 2016. The first indictment for obstruction or retaliation alleges Cartwright threatened to harm Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos by being aggressive and obstructing the officer from effectively securing or arresting another person, to prevent or delay Trooper Ramos as a public servant. The second indictment for obstruction or retaliation alleges Cartwright threatened to harm Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos by making threats of violence and circling Trooper Ramos, in retaliation for or on account of the service of Trooper Ramos as a public servant.

The third indictment, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence alleges Cartwright, knowing that an investigation or official proceeding was in progress, arresting an individual, intentionally or knowingly concealed or removed items from a vehicle, unknown items, with intent to impair its availability as possible evidence in the official proceeding.

Jaron Foxworth was indicted on six separate charges. Four of the indictments related to October 24, 2016 and the first for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony, states Foxworth was convicted of the felony charge of possession of a controlled substance on May 6, 2016 in the 75th District Court of Liberty County. The indictment alleges Foxworth intentionally possessed a firearm before the fifth anniversary of his release from supervision under Liberty County Probation.

The second indictment of Foxworth pertaining to the same date for possession of a controlled substance, second degree felony, alleges he possessed methamphetamine in an amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams. The third indictment of Foxworth in relation to the same date for burglary of a building, state jail felony, alleges he entered a portion of a building without the effective consent of Shirley Aylor, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a wooden clock, framed painting, and wooden box containing knives. The fourth indictment relating to the same date for theft, third degree felony, alleges Foxworth took a Travelin' Chef metal container containing jewelry, money bags containing coins, Argus camera, physicians medical instruments, 9mm ammunition, 1982 TN World Fair Medallion, .357 Colt Trooper III revolver pistol, Ka-bar knife, Kershaw knife, Craftsman tool chest with drawers, miscellaneous tools, valued at less than $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from James Gracey, the owner, an elderly individual.

Foxworth was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on October 22, 2016 Foxworth entered a building or a portion of a building without the consent of Patricia Williams, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a bedding set including pillows and comforter, Barbie doll collection, pink suitcase, black travel bag, back massager, resin tumbler, 2 matching vases with vase fillers, ionic crystal salt table lamp, jewelry box which contained 2 smaller boxes, 2 boxes containing assorted kitchenware, 3 end tables 2 of which were still in the box, 3 bar stools still in the box along with numerous other miscellaneous items owned by Williams.

Foxworth was indicted for possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on October 28, 2016 Foxworth possessed methamphetamine in an amount less than one gram.

Alexis Nicole Dickson was indicted on five separate charges. The first indictment for burglary of a habitation, state jail felony alleges on October 24, 2016 alleges Dickson entered a portion of a building without the effective consent of Shirley Aylor, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a wooden clock, framed painting, and wooden box containing knives. The second indictment for possession of a controlled substance, second degree felony, alleges on October 24, 2016 Dickson possessed methamphetamine in an amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams. The third indictment for possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony, alleges on October 28, 2016 Dickson possessed methamphetamine in an amount less than one gram.

The fourth indictment of Dickson for burglary of a building, state jail felony alleges on October 22, 2016 Dickson entered a building or a portion of a building without the consent of Patricia Williams, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a bedding set including pillows and comforter, Barbie doll collection, pink suitcase, black travel bag, back massager, resin tumbler, 2 matching vases with vase fillers, ionic crystal salt table lamp, jewelry box which contained 2 smaller boxes, 2 boxes containing assorted kitchenware, 3 end tables 2 of which were still in the box, 3 bar stools still in the box along with numerous other miscellaneous items owned by Williams.

The fifth indictment of Dickson for theft, third degree felony alleges Dickson took a Travelin' Chef metal container containing jewelry, money bags containing coins, Argus camera, physicians medical instruments, 9mm ammunition, 1982 TN World Fair Medallion, .357 Colt Trooper III revolver pistol, Ka-bar knife, Kershaw knife, Craftsman tool chest with drawers, miscellaneous tools, valued at less than $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 from James Gracey, the owner, an elderly individual.

Christopher Lamon Dock was indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm, third degree felony. The indictment states Dock was convicted on the felony offense of forgery on May 22, 2009 in the 123rd Judicial District Court of Shelby County and allegedly possessed a firearm after the fifth anniversary of his release from supervision under Shelby County Adult Probation Department inside his vehicle at the intersection of Schillings and Fox Street.

Demetrius Brooks was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 29, 2016 Brooks recklessly caused bodily injury to Eloise Barnes by striking her face with fists while exhibiting a knife. Brooks was also indicted for unlawful restraint, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on the same date Brooks by force intimidation or deception, restrained Barnes without her consent by restricting the movement of Barnes. Brooks allegedly recklessly exposed Barnes to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury by holding her at knife-point.

Rocky Lavay Pless was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on April 21, 2016 Pless recklessly or with criminal negligence engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age, in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by driving recklessly and at high rates of speed with the child as a passenger.

Marina Leann Permenter was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 1, 2016 Permenter recklessly or with criminal negligence, engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to methamphetamine.

Hurchell Lee Permenter Jr. was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 1, 2016 Permenter recklessly or with criminal negligence, engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to methamphetamine.

Hurchell Lee Permenter Jr. was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on December 1, 2016 Permenter recklessly or with criminal negligence, engage in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by exposing the child to methamphetamine.

Mike Allen Scruggs was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on May 17, 2016 Scruggs caused bodily injury to an individual 14 years of age or younger by hitting him in the head with a CD case and grabbing him by his arm, picking him up and throwing him onto a sofa and then grabbing and pushing down on his arm that was not being supported on the same sofa.

Justin Allen Ross was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on January 25, 2016 Ross recklessly or with criminal negligence caused bodily injury to a child 14 years of age or younger, by striking the child in the back.

Daniel Andrews was indicted for theft of firearm, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on April 11, 2016 Andrews took a firearm from Mark Yarbrough, the owner, without his consent.

Samyul Marc Stickle was indicted for injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual, first degree felony. The indictment alleges on February 8, 2011 Stickle caused serious bodily injury to a child 14 years of age or younger by a means unknown to the grand jury.

(Dates in parenthesis indicate the date of the alleged incident)
Jonathan Kyle Bearden, driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more, third degree felony (March 6, 2016).
Jose Marin Diaz, driving while intoxicated, third degree felony (February 28, 2016).

(The following indictments contain language of an adult nature, viewer discretion is advised.)

Mike Allen Scruggs was indicted for failure to register as a sex offender, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on June 15, 2016 Scruggs, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of sexual assault of a child, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Robert Lindsey was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 21, 2016 Lindsey, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of possession of child pornography, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Joshua Lindsey was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 26, 2016 Lindsey, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of sexual assault, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Paul Dickerson was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 20, 2016 Dickerson, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of sexual assault, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Ladaryl Burns was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 20, 2016 Burns, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County.

Richard Elmo Coon was indicted for failure to comply with registration requirements, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 26, 2016 Coon, while being a person required to register with local law enforcement authority in the county where he resides or intends to reside for more than seven days, because of a reportable conviction of aggravated sexual assault of a child, failed to register with the local law enforcement authority in Shelby County. Coon is further required to verify registration once each 90 day period, and he failed to report moving to Leagues City.

Tamonte Tee Hines was indicted for sexual assault of a child, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 10, 2016 Hines caused the penetration of the sexual organ of a child who was then and there younger than 17 years of age and not the spouse of Hines with Hines' sexual organ.

Brandon Murphy was indicted for aggravated sexual assault, first degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 1, 2009 Murphy caused the penetration of the female sexual organ of a child who was then and there younger than 14 years of age and not the spouse of Murphy, by Murphy's sexual organ.

Alex Dashun Thomas was indicted for indecency with a child, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on June 21, 2016 Thomas with the intent to arouse or gratify his sexual desire, intentionally or knowingly engaged in sexual contact by touching the breasts of a child younger than 17 years and not the spouse of Thomas.

Jose Aviles was indicted for sexual assault of a child, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 27, 2016 Aviles caused the penetration of the sexual organ of a child who was then and there younger than 17 years of age and not the spouse of Aviles by Aviles' sexual organ.

Jose Aviles was indicted for tampering with witness, second degree felony. The indictment alleges on April 28, 2016 Aviles with intent to promote or assist the commission of the offense of tampering with a witness, solicit, encourage, direct, aid and/or attempted to aid Jennifer Aviles in the commission of said offense of coercing a child who was then and there a witness in an official proceeding. Namely the investigation and prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault of a child against Jose Aviles, with intent to influence the said child to withhold information in said official proceeding.

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.

February 2, 2017 - The Center Fire Department was dispatched to a trailer loaded with whole frozen chicken that was ablaze at the Tyson facility located on Shelbyville Street in Center on February 1, 2017 at 3:20pm.

When the firemen arrived, the trailer load of 'hot wings' was billowing yellow smoke from within the refrigerated trailer. Firemen sprayed water within the trailer from the rear; however, the fire continued growing and according to the Center Fire Department the firemen worked to address the fire from the front side. A hole was cut into the roof of the container to gain better access to the fire.

Although the majority of the fire was able to be extinguished, the contents of the container prevented the firemen from reaching the core of the flames and they regenerated, creating an even larger fire within the vessel.

The driver of the truck was Pablo Dominguez of Florida and as he pulled away from the loading dock, he noticed the burning odor and disconnected the truck he was driving before it became involved in the then imminent fire in the trailer.

To gain a better vantage on the flames, the CFD ladder truck was brought to the scene. The fire hydrant connection at the Tyson facility was faulty and a replacement connection had to be commandeered from another hydrant further down Shelbyville Street to supply water pressure to the ladder truck.

Firemen sprayed the flames from above and at the back of the trailer and the flames were finally completely extinguished. It was determined the fire started in the motor within the trailer that keeps the climate cool in the container.

The contents of the trailer were a total loss. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Center Fire Department returned to the station at 6:15pm.

Seen flying over the burning trailer, this hawk appeared to be making off with a meaty morsel.

February 2, 2017 - U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain of its smokeless tobacco products, listed in the chart below, manufactured at USSTC’s facility in Franklin Park, IL. USSTC has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the recall and is working with federal authorities on this matter.

USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select cans. In each case, the object was visible to the consumer and there have been no reports of consumer injury. Complaints have been received from consumers in Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio.

The products at issue were manufactured solely in USSTC’s Franklin Park, IL facility and distributed nationally.

The majority of USSTC’s cans are not affected, including Copenhagen Fine Cut in a fiberboard can, Copenhagen Long Cut in a fiberboard can and Copenhagen Long Cut Wintergreen in a plastic can.

USSTC is instructing wholesalers and retailers to segregate the recalled products from their inventories. USSTC’s sales representatives will assist wholesalers and retailers in returning the product.

A consumer who has any of the products listed in the table below should not open or use the product. Consumers should contact USSTC at 1-866-201-9136 to return the product for a refund.

The select cans subject to this recall:

Cope Brand Products
Long Cut Straight

This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.
 
Copenhagen Brand Products
Extra Long Cut Natural 
Long Cut Mint 
Long Cut Southern Blend 
Pouch Mint 
Pouch Wintergreen 
Long Cut (overseas military only) 
Fine Cut (overseas military only) 
Long Cut Straight (overseas military only) 
Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only) 
Pouch (overseas military only) 
Fine Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii) 
Long Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii) 
Pouch Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)

This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.

Husky Brand Products
Fine Cut Natural 
Long Cut Straight 
Long Cut Wintergreen

This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.

Skoal Brand Products
Bandit Mint 
Bandit Wintergreen 
Long Cut Apple Tobacco Blend 
Long Cut Berry Tobacco Blend 
Long Cut Cherry 
Long Cut Citrus Tobacco Blend 
Long Cut Classic 
Long Cut Peach Tobacco Blend 
Long Cut Spearmint 
Pouch Apple Tobacco Blend 
Pouch Berry Tobacco Blend 
Pouch Citrus Tobacco Blend 
Snus Mint 
Snus Smooth Mint 
Xtra Long Cut Mint 
Xtra Long Cut Rich Tobacco Blend 
Xtra Long Cut Wintergreen 
Xtra Pouch Crisp Tobacco Blend 
Xtra Pouch Mint Blend 
Xtra Pouch Rich Tobacco Blend 
Fine Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only) 
Long Cut Mint (overseas military only) 
Long Cut Straight (overseas military only) 
Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only) 
Pouch Mint (overseas military only) 
Pouches Wintergreen (overseas military only)

This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products safety reporting portal: https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/fpsr/WorkflowLoginIO.aspx?metinstance=709428622019F34ADAB75147856347F95FEEDC7A.

From left: Annette “Ame” Eaves, Rick Warren, and Kara Chambliss

February 1, 2017 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that Deputy Mandy Fears was dispatched to a burglary in progress on County Road 4098 in Timpson on January 23.

Active warrants are open on John Cody McDaniel, 34 of Center, white male, 6’0”, 170 lbs. with hazel eyes and brown hair. Tattoos on his arms and back.When Deputy Fears arrived on scene, she met with the complainant who was speaking with an individual who identified himself as 41 year-old Rick Warren, of Center. The complainant advised Warren was on her property without consent.

Deputy Fears approached Warren and asked why he was on the property. Warren stated he did not have permission to be on the property but assumed it would be OK because of his past relationship with the family.

Through conversation, Deputy Fears noticed Warren appeared to be intoxicated. Consensual search of Warren’s person revealed nothing illegal.

A female passenger in the vehicle identified herself as 30 year-old Annette “Ame” Eaves, of Center. Eaves states she and Warren were in the back of the property hanging out.

Deputy Fears asked Eaves if there was anything in the vehicle that should not be, to which Eaves replied, “No.”

Deputy Fears began a search on the vehicle and discovered property in the back seat that the complainant identified as hers. The complainant told Deputy Fears the matches to the property were in a white hutch in the kitchen. Deputy Fears also located a green glass pipe in the driver’s side door panel. Deputy Fear’s advised Warren and Eaves they would both be detained. While searching Eaves, Deputy Fears located a Xanax pill on her person.

Deputy Fears went into the home with the complainant and located the matching dinnerware that was found in the truck, Deputy Fears advised Warren and Eaves they were under arrest for Burglary of a Habitation (F-2).

The complainant stated there had been other people at the location before officers arrived. Deputies searched a building on the property where the complainant stated other items had been removed.

During the investigation, a wallet was found in the vehicle that contained the driver’s license of 34 year-old John Cody McDaniel, of Center.

Further investigation revealed that while the suspects were attempting to leave the location their vehicle became stuck. After unsuccessful attempts to get the vehicle out, McDaniel and 24 year-old Kara Michelle Chambliss, of Shelbyville exited the vehicle and left the scene on foot.

All four suspects were charged with Burglary of a Building (F-4) and Burglary of a Habitation (F-2). Eaves was also charged with Possession of a Dangerous Drug (M-A).

Eaves posted bonds totaling $14,000 and was released 1/31/17.

Chambliss was arrested 1/31/17 and released the same day on bonds totaling $11,000.

Warren remains in the Shelby county jail on bonds totaling $12,000.

Active warrants are open on McDaniel. He is described as a white male, 6’0”, 170 lbs. with hazel eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on his arms and back. Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 936-598-5600 or 936-572-1468 and speak with Chief Deputy DJ Dickerson.

If anyone is found to be hindering the apprehension, harboring or concealing, providing or aiding with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape or warns McDaniel of impending discovery or apprehension, will be arrested and charged in accordance to Penal Code 38.05 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a Felony 3 offense.

Submitted by Leah Chase, scsotx.org

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