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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.
On 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.
On 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
February 1, 2017 - A section of US 59 coming out of Timpson had a speed limit change approved last year and the new signs indicating the new speed of 50mph and 65mph.
Rhonda Oaks, TxDOT Lufkin District Public Information Officer, reported, "The speed limit change in Timpson was the result of a speed study that we do when there is an area of concern. The speed study was requested by the City of Timpson and was performed in July and August of 2016."
TxDOT extended the current 50mph zone that ended just east of US 84 to the west of Timpson City Limits. The speed limit of this section was 60mph. The speed study showed that the reduction in speed that the City requested was warranted and an ordinance was passed by the city in August 2016.
Oaks advised the next phase of the speed change process, "The state then in turn had to pass a buffer zone of 65mph for .2 miles between the 50mph and 75mph zone because we can’t have a speed change of more than 15mph that meet. The Texas Transportation Commission passed a Minute Order setting the new speed limit on October 27, 2016. Once that is done, the new signs are ordered, built and sent to local districts. Our maintenance department in Shelby County recently placed the new signs."
She also advised local law enforcement can now begin enforcement since the signs are set.
February 1, 2017 - A short high speed chase between Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and a pickup truck ended abruptly when the truck collided with the wall surrounding SoSo Park in Timpson sometime before 7:45pm on January 31, 2017.
According to Texas DPS State Trooper Taylor Buster, a black 2002 single cab Dodge RAM 1500 driven by Tony Joshua Parker, 35, of Center was northbound on Timpson Street in Timpson attempting to evade State Troopers.
When Parker approached So So Park, he misjudged the entrance and struck a rock retaining wall surrounding the park. After the vehicle came to a stop in a ditch, Parker exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Troopers were able to catch up to Parker and detain him.
Parker was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department by Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service for treatment of possible injuries.
The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department and Timpson Police Department assisted at the scene, and helped search the roadway for anything which may have been thrown from the vehicle during the chase.
Once released from the hospital, Parker was arrested by Texas DPS State Trooper Dustin Ramos at 11:18pm and charged with hindering prosecution/apprehension of a felon, felony 3; violation of parole - delivery of a controlled substance, felony 2; unsafe speed, misdemeanor c; fail to maintain financial responsibility, misdemeanor c.
The wall was built as part of the federally funded Works Projects Administration (WPA) program, which helped employ millions of people during the 30s and early 40s.
January 31, 2017 - Reports of a house fire had the Center Fire Department en-route to Pine Terrace located off Arcadia Road Tuesday, January 31, 2017.
When the firemen arrived at 4:10pm in the housing development at the eastern intersection of Pine Terrace and Beverly Place it was discovered the house located on that property was not on fire, yet a group of bushes along the roadway was on fire.
The firemen quickly extinguished the flames and prevented the fire from traveling to the house on the property. A neighbor across the street called in the fire. No determination as to the cause of the fire was able to be made at the time the fire was extinguished.
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