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September 14, 2016 - UPDATE: The Boil water notice has been lifted that was issued for part of Sand Hills Water Supply customers on September 8, 2016.
This boil notice is only for Sand Hills Water Supply customers that were out of water on September 8th, 2016.
Due to a water line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required our water System, Sand Hills Water Supply, to notify customers of the need to boil water prior to consumption. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and boiled for 2 minutes. In lieu of boiling,you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source. When it is no longer to boil water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice. If you have any questions you may call Derek at 936-332-7683.
September 9, 2016 - The Center Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home on fire off Waterhouse Road September 9, 2016.
When firemen arrived at the residence of LaQuita Watt at 2135 Waterhouse Lot #5, the fire was fully involved, as well as a Ford SUV parked at the front of the house.
No one was reported to have been injured as a result of the fire. A cause of the fire is not known at this time.
September 12, 2016 - Center Police Department is currently seeking the whereabouts of Anthony Letroy James, 31-year-old black male.
James is currently wanted by the Center Police Department for two charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault 1st degree Felony, Aggravated Assault 1st degree Felony and Unlawful Restraint 3rd degree Felony. James is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Center crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of this suspect. Anyone who has information regarding this fugitive should call (936) 598-SAFE (7233) or submit a web tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com . Tipsters don’t have to give their names. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. However, rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.
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September 9, 2016 - FM 138 west of FM 1645 was the scene of an 18-wheeler crash Friday, September 9, 2016.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were dispatched to the scene as well as a Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Brent Murray, at 6:40am a white 2009 Peterbilt owned by Premier Pressure of Longview and driven by Michael Dale Hemken, 42, of Waskom was traveling eastbound on FM 138 just over 1/4 mile from FM 1645.
Hemken failed to drive in a single lane and struck a guardrail with the trailer he was hauling. This caused Hemken to lose control of the truck which left the roadway to the right and struck a tree.
No injuries were reported at the scene and Hemken was issued a citation for fail to drive in a single lane.
The eastbound side of the roadway was blocked by a tree until the scene was able to be cleared. West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department and TxDOT assisted with traffic control at the scene. DPS Trooper Murray was assisted at the scene by Cpl. Trooper Jimmy Faulkner and Trooper Taylor Buster.
September 9, 2016 - A Center man involved in a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Street in Center was flown by helicopter from the Center Municipal Airport on Friday, September 9, 2016.
Center Police officers were dispatched to the crash scene across from Creswell Street at 3:15pm and upon determining the driver was trapped, the Center Fire Department was requested.
The firemen used Jaws of Life equipment to extricate the driver and after about 30 minutes were successful in freeing the man from the crumpled white Dodge pickup truck.
According to Center police Sgt. Duane Gordon, Artis Polley, 69, of Center was traveling eastbound when, for an unknown reason, his vehicle left the roadway to the right traveled through a ditch and collided with a tree. Polley sustained major injuries requiring his transport by ACE EMS ambulance to the airport where a landing zone was established for a helicopter.
Life Air Rescue flew Polley from the scene to LSU hospital in Shreveport.
September 9, 2016 - The City of Huxley Public Water System, PWS #2100019, will be conducting water system maintenance beginning Monday, September 12, 2016 consisting of a free chlorine disinfection burnout of our distribution system. This burnout will continue till October 12, 2016.
This is a routine maintenance procedure performed to help reduce the potential for unstable water conditions and insure high quality of water delivery to our customers.
During this maintenance period you may notice an odor or slight discoloration, but the safety of the water will not be affected.
Should you have any questions during this process, contact the City of Huxley Water Treatment Plant at 936-368-2633 or City Hall at 936-368-2266.
September 8, 2016 - The rider involved in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway west of Timpson is in Nacogdoches Memorial hospital following the incident on Thursday, September 8, 2016.
Timpson Police Officer Jake Metcalf informed the Shelby County Sheriff's Department of the crash when he was informed by a passerby that it had occurred.
When the Timpson Police Department and Timpson Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene, good samaritans from Dallas were directing traffic to prevent another incident and protect the injured party who had been riding the motorcycle.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 4:20pm Samantha Kate Peterson, 30, of Timpson was riding eastbound on U.S. Highway 84 near CR 4800 on a blue 2016 Honda motorcycle, which she owns. She laid the motorcycle down and was ejected onto the roadway. The motorcycle came to rest on its left side on the eastbound side of the road.
Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service transported Peterson from the scene to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Peterson was issued citations for improper driver's license for type of vehicle, and operating a motorcycle without proper head gear.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
September 8, 2016 - 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. Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s help in identifying the following two suspects in the Stonewall, La area. The following suspects pictured below:
In an unrelated case, DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers Felon of the Week Program is asking for the public’s help in locating another suspect(s) wanted from DeSoto Parish Area.
Kelsea R. Golson, 27, of Logansport, La. is wanted for Theft of a Recreational Vehicle valued over $25,000. Golson is described as a white female, 5’10” tall and weighing 120lbs.
Desoto Parish Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000.00 for information that results in the suspects arrests, 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, Lt. James Clements in relation to Golson or, Lt. Chato Atkins in relation to the Stonewall couple.
September 7, 2016 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 (Haslam Strip) at CR 2787 where the Nu-Way is located on Monday September 5, 2016 at 12:45am. A vehicle had fled the scene previous to the arrival of officers.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, an 18-wheeler that was traveling on U.S. Highway 84 was side-swiped. It was a 2011 Mack truck driven by Kevin Charles Wilson, 43, of Mansfield, La. for Key Energy Services, LLC.
The other vehicle involved in the crash was a Jeep whose driver disregarded the stop sign on CR 2787 at the intersection with U.S. 84. That vehicle was identified as a red 2007 Jeep driven by Mason Paul Naquin, 21, of Joaquin.
Naquin was later located and arrested for driving while intoxicated, and fail to stop and render aid or give information.
September 7, 2016 - Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Kurtes Lawrence was dispatched to a residence on 1970 North in reference to a burglary on the 13th of August 2016. A description was given of a vehicle that was observed occupied by two males, one of which was carrying a television from the residence and a direction of travel. The case was then turned over to Shelby County CID Investigator Michael Griffin.
After further investigation, the television was located and recovered and is now back with the rightful owner. Two suspects were identified as a Kevin Jacob Zamora, 25-year-old male of Timpson and a Curtis Lee Pugh Jr., 26-year-old male of Timpson.
Kevin Zamora was arrested in Timpson on Friday, September 2nd after two foot chases by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Timpson Police Department and the Constable of PCT 5 Robert Hairgrove.
Zamora was arrested for Burglary of a Habitation, Felony 2, and two counts of Evading Arrest and/or Detention, Misdemeanor A. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend their appreciation for the assistance from the aforementioned agencies in apprehending Zamora.
Curtis (CJ) Pugh, Jr. is currently wanted for Burglary of a Habitation, Felony 2 and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, a State Jail Felony.
Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime and/or location of the wanted subject 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.
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