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September 27, 2017 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a crash involving a 4-wheeler and a passenger car following which the driver of the 4-wheeler was arrested.
Center Fire Department firemen, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were dispatched to the incident at the intersection of FM 2608 in the James Community.
When officials arrived, the 4-wheeler and its driver remained in the middle of the roadway with the passenger vehicle having come to a stop in the intersection of FM 2608.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at around 5:30pm September 21, 2017 Thomas Crocker, 65, of Center was driving a 2005 model Honda TRX 500 when he was exiting a private parking lot at James Grocery in attempts to cross the highway to County Road 3143.
At the time Crocker exited the driveway he entered the path of a black 2014 Nissan driven by Derra Lacole Minniefield, 33, and the vehicles collided resulting in major damage to both.
Crocker was transported by ACE EMS to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of any injuries. He was later released that evening and charged with driving while intoxicated - 3rd or more.
September 27, 2017 - DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers Felon of the Week Program is asking for the public’s help in locating/identifying suspect(s) wanted from DeSoto Parish Area.
Taylor M. Pennock of Stonewall, La. Pennock is wanted for Aggravated Battery. Pennock is described as a white female, 5’4” tall and weighing 105lbs. Pennock is 21 years of age.
(Update): According to DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers Pennock is in custody as of 11:28am opn September 29, 2017.
Kevin D. Shockley of Shreveport, La. Shockley is wanted for Monetary Instrument Abuse. Shockley is described as a white male, 5’8” tall and weighing 200lbs. Shockley is 38 years of age.
DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000.00 for information that results in the suspects arrest, anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-505-STOP(7867) all calls are confidential or contact the Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318)872-3956. Capt. James Clements
September 22, 2017 - Travelers on U.S. Highway 96 outside of Tenaha should use caution as emergency personnel are currently on scene for a truck fire.
Although the truck is off the highway, be cautious of firemen and law enforcement personnel on scene.
More information to follow as it is made available.
September 21, 2017 - Hope Medical in Tenaha reports their telephone system is down. The clinic is unable to receive calls or dial out. We are still open during our normal business hours. Appointments may be changed and made at 936-598-2716. We apologize for the inconvenience and we are working diligently to correct the problem.
September 20, 2017 - Death Wish Coffee Co. (“Death Wish”), the Round Lake, N.Y.-based Coffee producer known for producing the ‘World’s Strongest Coffee’, has initiated a recall its 11-oz Death Wish Nitro Cold Brew cans.
Death Wish in conjunction with an outside Process Authority has determined that the current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulin, in low acid foods commercialized in reduced oxygen packaging.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Diffculty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
“Our customers’ safety is of paramount importance and Death Wish Coffee is taking this significant, proactive step to ensure that the highest quality, safest, and of course, strongest Coffee products we produce are of industry-exceeding standards – thus we are taking this measure of recalling all Death Wish Nitro cans from shelves,” founder/owner of Death Wish Coffee Co., Mike Brown says. “We have also gone a step further, to make sure that everyone who purchased the product on deathwishcoffee.com will receive a full refund within 60 days. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our customers and our retail partners, but we believe this is the right precautionary measure to take.”
Death Wish is halting production of Nitro Cold Brew until an additional step in the manufacturing process is implemented.
Death Wish Nitro cans have been removed from the company’s online store, in addition to it has been pulled from shelves at Price Chopper/Market 32, Healthy Living Market & Café, and independent retailers at the behest of Death Wish Coffee.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Death Wish Nitro should not consume it and can either dispose of it or return the product to the location with proof of purchase for a full refund.
Additional company information can be found online at DeathWishCoffee.com/Recall, on Facebook (fb.com/DeathWishCoffee), on Twitter (@DeathWishCoffee), and on Instagram (@DeathWishCoffee).
For press inquires please contact pr@deathwishcoffee.com
For all other inquires please contact recall@deathwishCoffee.com or call toll free 1-844-303-2290 Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm EST.
September 20, 2017 - The Porter Street entrance of the Farmers State Bank in Center was the scene of a crash involving a cadillac.
At around 1:20pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 what appeared to be a brand new silver Cadillac CT6 driven by what appeared to be an elderly man, traveled in reverse first colliding with a stairway on a building across from the bank. The vehicle then traveled forward across Porter Street where it collided with a covering at the side of the bank.
The Cadillac continued through the rear parking lot of the bank and struck a wall in front of Luke Motley's parking space. Motley is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Farmers State Bank. Running up the wall were connections to a large generator for the bank. The driver then put the Cadillac into reverse once again and collided with the exterior wall of a dumb waiter that is within the bank. The vehicle finally came to a stop at that point with half of the dumb waiter no longer attached to the building.
ACE EMS arrived on scene with a multitude of law enforcement officials from the Center Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Department. The driver was not transported from the scene by ambulance. The crash remains under investigation by the Center Police Department.
While on scene, Mr. Motley explained the reason his car was not in its parking space is he had taken a late lunch.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright the driver of the Cadillac Ovias Michael Bailey, 65, of Center stated he pulled in off the Center square and once he was on Porter Street claims his accelerator was broken and got stuck. It appeared he tried to pull into the parking lot for Farmers State Bank and then backed into the stairs of a building across the street from the bank.
A witness stated the Cadillac then traveled into the back of the parking lot where it struck poles connected to a generator in the garage then backed up and struck the building. This was reported by the witness to have occurred three times until the vehicle shut of on the final rear collision.
Bailey was not reported to have received any injuries and he was transported from the scene by a family member. No citations or charges have been issued at this time.
September 19, 2017 - Shelby County Constable Roy Cheatwood, Precinct 3, was contacted on the morning of Monday, September 18, 2017 in reference to a stolen truck-tractor.
The blue 2008 Peterbilt truck, lowboy trailer, and Kubota M7040 with front end loader and bush hog were stolen from the LouTex Contractors yard located on FM 2787 in Joaquin.
Constable Cheatwood began investigating this crime in conjunction with Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, and searched for the missing vehicles.
Through the help of social media, the truck-tractor was located in San Augustine County Tuesday, September 19, 2017 on FM 1279 at CR 109. Constables Cheatwood and Hagler traveled to the location when they were alerted by San Augustine authorities where they continued their investigation of the theft. While on scene the officers learned from witnesses the truck had been there since very early Monday morning.
Missing from the located stolen items were the tractor and bush hog, which had been on the trailer. An apparent attempt to disconnect the trailer from the truck had apparently failed as the trailer was detached yet resting on the rear of the truck.
The 18-wheeler was returned at the scene to LouTex owners Anthony and Judy Harvey.
At this time the theft remains under investigation as the tractor and bush hog remain missing while all possible clues are being pursued.
September 19, 2017 - TxDOT has been on scene at the intersection of San Augustine and Austin Streets Tuesday, September 19, 2017. As of 1pm the lights have been restored to operation.
September 18, 2017 - Use caution traveling through the intersection of Austin Street and San Augustine Street on the downtown square in Center. A vehicle crashed into the utility pole around 4pm Monday, September 18, 2017 and damaged the power box to the street light. The intersection currently has temporary stop signs in place until the damage is repaired.
September 19, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a post circulating on social media regarding a dog bite that occurred recently.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at the NMC Center Emergency Department on Sunday, Sept. 17 regarding a dog bite that occurred on County Road 2501.
The complainant stated she and a friend were riding a golf cart when two dogs ran to the cart and started barking. The complainant stated she was not concerned with the dogs as she had never had problems with them before. As the complainant continued to travel on the roadway one of the dogs, a German Shepherd, bit her on the shin of her left leg. The laceration from the bite caused the complainant to receive treatment at the emergency room. The complainant was concerned if the animal had been vaccinated for rabies.
SCSO Patrol Sergeant Jeff Gogolewski spoke with the complainant who stated she had spoken with the owner of the animal. The owner told the complainant the animal had been vaccinated but the owner’s son was seen removing the dog from the residence where it was later destroyed.
Sergeant Gogolewski traveled to CR 2501 and spoke with the owner of the animal and she stated she obtained a rabies vaccination from a store in Louisiana and she administered the shot to the dog in Feb. 2017. Louisiana law states only licensed veterinarians may administer rabies vaccinations to animals.
The owner provided a tag with a vaccination number but no paperwork supporting the vaccination. The owner was issued a citation for improper vaccination of dogs and cats.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office handles animal bites with great concern. It is our obligation and duty to ensure the safety of the citizens of our county.
September 17, 2017 Lufkin – Improvements at the San Augustine County Airport are scheduled to begin next week that will include new pavement and lighting.
The Texas Transportation Commission in February approved $460,000 in Federal and state grant funding, earmarked for planned airport improvements that includes constructing pavement and lighting improvements. The project costs are funded through San Augustine County and TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system.
“San Augustine County is deeply grateful to TxDOT Aviation, KSA Engineering, Inc. and Drewery Construction Co., Inc. for their extraordinary efforts on behalf of our airport project,” said San Augustine County Judge Samye Johnson. “The 400-foot extension of our runway, asphalt resurfacing and expansion of our aprons will provide us with new options and opportunities for our facility. We realize we have an A-plus team and appreciate their excellence. We look forward to opening our ‘better than new facility’ by the first of the year."
In 2017, TxDOT expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for planning, constructing and maintaining community airports statewide. There are 275 community airports in Texas currently eligible for the funding. In addition, community airports account for more than three million flight hours per year in arrivals and departures, providing aircraft facilities for agricultural, medical, business and commuter use.
For additional information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
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