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May 25, 2016 - Law enforcement officials responded to Borders Pole mill located behind Tyson off Shelbyville street in Center at 10:30am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 following reports an escaped inmate from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department was spotted there.
Officers from the Center Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and local constables responded to the location and entered the woods in the area where he was last seen.
As the officers trailed Giovani Angel, 19, of Center through the woods, additional officers surrounded the location. He was finally cornered by Sheriff's Deputy Kurtes Lawrence and Center Police Officer John Welch who captured him behind a residence just off State Highway 7 East near Railroad Avenue. The officers then escorted him out of the woods at 11:15am to a waiting patrol unit which transported him to the Shelby County Jail.
Officer Welch was also transported to the Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department by private vehicle for possible injuries.
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May 25, 2016 - Richard Coon was apprehended by the LaPorte Police Department Thursday, May 19, 2016.
May 6, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Richard Coon. Coon is a registered sex offender and is wanted for failure to register/sex offenders duty to register.
Coon is a white male, 6’0, 175 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos on his right and left hip. Coon‘s last known address was on County Road 1023 in Center.
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.
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 and speak with Investigator Chad Brown.
May 25, 2016 - SCT Update: Following a multi-agency foot persuit through thickly wooded area, Angel has been apprehended and is once again in the custody of the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. More information will be provided as it is made available.
At approximately 6:08 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, Giovani Angel, an inside trusty at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office escaped while putting trash out. Angel was in jail on city charges of arson and burglary of a building.
He is described as a 19 year-old Hispanic male, medium build, 5’10 inches tall, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a mowhawk haircut. Angel escaped wearing orange and white pants and a white t-shirt.
Angel was last seen in the area of Pine Street wearing all black clothing and carrying a black backpack. His last known address was on Park Street in Center.
If anyone has information on the location Angel or sees him, please call the SCSO at 936-598-5601 or the Center PD at 936-598-2788.
Submitted by Leah Chase, Media Relations
Posted at 8:04 pm - All Boxes In
May 24, 2016 - Polls are officially closed and election results are coming in for the May 24th Primary Run Off Election.
Two local races, District Judge for the 123rd Judical District and Constable Precinct No. 3, are being decided in the run off. Shelby County local Wayne Christian is vying against Gary Gates for a place on the November ballot for Railroad Commissioner.
Texas Elections Results, Office of the Secretary of State
(Early Voting in Blue, Precinct Total/Election Day in Green, Total Votes in Red)
DEMOCRAT
Railroad Commissioner
Cody Garrett - Early 23 | Precinct Election Day 5 | Total 28
Grady Yarbrough - Early 17 | Precinct Election Day 10 | Total 27
REPUBLICAN
Railroad Commissioner
Gary Gates - Early 139 | Precinct Election Day 230 | Total 852
Wayne Christian - Early 582 | Precinct Election Day 1,013 | Total 1,595
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2
Ray Wheless - Early 281 | Precinct Election Day 571 | Total 852
Mary Lou Keel - Early 267 | Precinct Election Day 430 | Total 697
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 5
Scott Walker - Early 401 | Precinct Election Day 754 | Total 1,155
Brent Webster - Early 145 | Precinct Election Day 244 | Total 389
Member, State Board of Education, District 9
Keven M. Ellis - Early 283 | Precinct Election Day 586 | Total 869
Mary Lou Bruner - Early 287 | Precinct Election Day 456 | Total 743
District Judge, 123rd Judical District
SHELBY COUNTY
Mike Parker - Early 164 | Precinct Election Day 265 | Total 429
Leann Kay Rafferty - Early 569 | Precinct Election Day 992 | Total 1,561
PANOLA COUNTY
Mike Parker - Early 744 | Precinct Election Day 788 | Total 1,532
Leann Kay Rafferty - Early 303 | Precinct Election Day 421 | Total 724
SHELBY & PANOLA (Totals)
Mike Parker - 1961
Leann Kay Rafferty - 2,285
Constable, Precinct No. 3
Roy Cheatwood - Early 124 | Precinct Election Day 315 | Total 439
Scott Burkhalter - Early 80 | Precinct Election Day 206 | Total 286
May 16, 2016 - Early voting for the May 24, 2016 Primary Runoff Election runs Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20.
Photo identification is currently required for voting in person. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at the Shelby County Clerk's office, 124 Austin, Street, Center, Texas 75935 between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm
DEMOCRAT (1N Center, 3 Sardis)
Railroad Commissioner
Cody Garrett
Grady Yarbrough
REPUBLICAN (1N Center)
Railroad Commissioner
Gary Gates
Wayne Christian
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2
Ray Wheless
Mary Lou Keel
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 5
Scott Walker
Brent Webster
Member, State Board of Education, District 9
Keven M. Ellis
Mary Lou Bruner
District Judge, 123rd Judical District
Mike Parker
Leann Kay Rafferty
REPUBLICAN (3 Sardis)
Railroad Commissioner
Gary Gates
Wayne Christian
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2
Ray Wheless
Mary Lou Keel
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 5
Scott Walker
Brent Wedster
Member, State Board of Education, District 9
Keven M. Ellis
Mary Lou Bruner
District Judge, 123rd Judical District
Mike Parker
Leann Kay Rafferty
Constable, Precinct No. 3
Roy Cheatwood
Scott Burkhalter
May 24, 2016 – Commercial development in Center, Texas, continues to be strong with the opening of a new 12,000 sf retail/commercial multi-tenant shopping center. The center is on the Hurst Street corridor which experiences a traffic count of nearly 15,000 vehicles per day.
In 2013, the Center Economic Development Corporation was approached with providing some level of financial assistance. “The EDC agreed to help with $7,500 of targeted infrastructure and site development assistance,” said John Snider, CEDC Board President. “Right now it is wonderful to be experiencing a small retail boom.” Other commercial developments in the general area include the construction of the new Center Motors dealership in 2015. The Pizza Hut across the street will be rebuilt. A new Chicken Express was recently completed with more development planned nearby.
“Most everything in this area is new,” Snider continued. “Over the last 5 years, there have been five new hotels, plus the Windham Civic Center and other development. We hope to see this continue.”
For more information on the Center Economic Development Corporation, visit www.TexasSizedOpportunities.com or call 936/598-2941
May 23, 2016 - Actionable agenda items receiving approval:
1. Pay monthly expenses.
2. Shelby County applied for a portion of the 2015 Unclaimed Capital Credits. The state allocated these funds last May to the County. Disbursement of $21,374.56 to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center.
3. Adjournment at 9:41am.
More detailed story to follow.
See full agenda here.
May 12, 2016 (Event Flyer) - Pathfinder Development, a leading full and select service hotel management company, is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals with a passion for exceptional customer service for the Hampton Inn and Suites.
Join us for our Career Fair on Thursday, May 19th from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Center located at 141 Express Blvd, Center, TX 75935. Please bring your resume and be prepared for on the spot interviews. Now hiring for front desk agent, room attendant, night audit, and breakfast host.
May 19, 2016 - The Shelby County grand jury for the January Term 2016 of the 273rd Judicial District Court met Monday, May 16, 2016 and indicted 12 cases.
Karenjana Sarao was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on February 8, 2015 Sarao engaged 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 leaving the child alone and without adequate supervision.
Martine Amaro was indicted for assault bodily injury, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on July 27, 2015 Amaro caused bodily injury to Cynthia Ann Wright, a person who Amaro had or formerly had a dating relationship, by intentionally, knowingly or recklessly impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of Wright by applying pressure to the throat or neck and/or blocking the nose or mouth.
Linda Ann Parent was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on September 19, 2015 Parent entered a building or a portion of a building, without the effective consent of Brooke Harrison, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a Silver Trek Hybrid bicycle.
Margie Nicole Stahl and Tia Meshelle received two equal indictments pertaining to the same incidents. The first was for delivery of a controlled substance, first degree felony. The indictments allege on February 2, 2016 Stahl and Meshelle delivered methamphetamine in an amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams. The second indictments are for burglary of a habitation, second degree felony. The indictments allege on February 2, 2016 Stahl and Meshelle entered a habitation without the consent of Ben Cockrell, the owner, and committed theft of a small blue pry bar.
Victoria Lanette Hamilton was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on January 30, 2015 Hamilton entered a building or portion of a building without the consent of Tonya Cawthorn, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of a cedar chest, checkbooks, three ring pink striped notebook, belt buckle with the name Tonya Thompson on it and colored plastic totes.
Reginald Brock was indicted for assault bodily injury, third degree felony. The indictment alleges on March 9, 2015 Brock caused bodily injury to Tracy Walton, a person Brock had or formerly had a dating relationship, by recklessly impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of Walton by applying pressure to the throat or neck.
Christopher Dion Williams received two indictments relating to the same date of November 10, 2014. The first indictment for possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony, alleges Williams to have been in possession of cocaine in an amount less than one gram. The second indictment for evading arrest, third degree felony, alleges Williams used a vehicle to flee from Constable Billy Hearnsberger who was attempting lawfully to arrest or detain Williams.
(Dates in parenthesis indicate the date of the alleged incident)
Marcus Hall, possession of a controlled substance, state jail felony (December 9, 2015).
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.
Update May 16, 2016 - Bobby Cartwright was arrested by deputy Kurtes Lawrence with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Monday, May 16 at 11:45 a.m.
May 11, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the whereabouts of Bobby Cartwright. Cartwright is a registered sex offender and is wanted for failure to register/sex offenders duty to register.
Cartwright is a black male, 5’6, 200 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Cartwright‘s last known addresses were on Railroad Avenue and George Bowers Drive in Tenaha. He also previously resided in Shelbyville.
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.
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 and speak with an investigator.
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