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March 10, 2023 - Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Michael Barbee, 56, of Nacogdoches.
On March 9, 2023, at approximately 7:18 p.m., a call was received through the Telecommunications Center at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in reference to shots fired at the car wash near Timpson Quick Stop. Constable Precinct 5 Josh Tipton was first to arrive on scene and began gathering information from witnesses. Deputies arrived on scene, and learned that Barbee allegedly fired shots at two individuals, and that the gunfire struck an innocent bystander. The suspect and victim left the scene before deputies arrived, and SCSO investigators began searching for all involved parties.
At approximately 10pm, investigators located the shooting victim in Carthage, and interviewed him in reference to the incident. At approximately 11pm, investigators learned that the suspect was in Nacogdoches. Investigators contacted Nacogdoches Police Department (NPD), and NPD located the suspect at a gas station and detained him until SCSO investigators arrived. Once on scene, investigators arrested Barbee on three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Barbee was transported back to Shelby County and booked into the Shelby County Jail where he is being held on bonds totaling $150,000 set by Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1.
The victim who sustained the gunshot wound was not critically injured.
The SCSO would like to thank Constable Precinct 5 Josh Tipton; Constable Precinct 4, Taylor Fanguy; Constable Precinct 2 Jamie Hagler; Constable Precinct 1 Zack Warr; Texas Department of Public Safety; Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office; Nacogdoches Police Department; and Carthage Police Department for their assistance with this situation.
Related article: Timpson Fuel Station Scene of Reported Multiple Gunshots (Updated)
Shelby County Sheriff's Investigator Aaron Jones is seen going over details with Sheriff's Deputy Cody Muse.
March 9, 2023 - Emergency personnel responded to the Timpson Quick Stop when multiple gun shots were reported from the area of the business’s car wash Thursday, March 9, 2023, around 7:18pm.
When law enforcement officials arrived at the scene of the incident, the suspect and potential victim had each fled the scene. The area of the car wash was cordoned off with crime scene tape as an investigation ensued.
Constable Josh Tipton, Investigator Chad Hooper, Constable Taylor Fanguy and Investigator Aaron Jones examine area of the Timpson Quick Stop Car Wash.
Officers with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Constables from Precincts 2,4, and 5 were all at the scene working together along with Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has provided updated information on this incident and suspect, Michael Babee, is in custody. See more information here: Barbee in Custody Following Shooting Incident in Timpson
At around 9:16pm, officers performed a final sweep of the cordoned off area for any remaining evidence.
Related article: Barbee in Custody Following Shooting Incident in Timpson
At 914 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Minden, or 16 miles south of Henderson, moving east at 20 mph.
March 9, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 8:53pm, Thursday, March 9, 2023 until 10:00pm.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for is for Southwestern Panola County in northeastern Texas, Southern Rusk County in northeastern Texas, North central Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas, and East central Cherokee County in northeastern Texas.
Radar indicated at 8:52pm, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Salem, or 16 miles southwest of Henderson, moving east at 20 mph.
Hazardous weather includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Impact includes hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include Garrison, New Salem, Minden, Trawick, Cushing, Appleby, Mount Enterprise, Reklaw, Lawsonville, Glenfawn, Brachfield, Dotson and Laneville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
March 8, 2023 - Crews are beginning this week to install a new four-way stop on SH 7 at Loop 500 in Shelby County.
Work will include the installation of the new stop signs and advanced flashing beacons in Center after a traffic study was completed and it was determined that safety would be enhanced with the addition of a four-way stop. The location is currently a two-way stop. The project is expected to be completed in several weeks, weather permitting. Enforcement of the new stop signs will begin once work is completed.
Allstate Signal and Construction, Cypress TX, is serving as contractor for the $899,492.37 construction project that was approved by Texas Transportation Commissioners in August 2022.
Motorists should be aware of workers and equipment at the site. Reduce speed and obey all traffic control as the new stop signs are placed.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
Map of the projected burn area.
March 8, 2023 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today, March 8, 2023 in Shelby County in the location of Boles Field (East of Shelbyville). Ignition time is 10am and the size is 1,498 Acres. The burn type is hand and aerial ignitions and has an estimated completion time of 7pm.
- Smoke: Winds are out of the Southwest and drift smoke may be noticeable Northeast of Shelbyville.
- Forest and Unit: Sabine National Forest, Boles Field Northwest, Compartments 9,10,13, part of Block A (Everything West of FS RD 142).
Smoke will impact areas around the prescribed burn, and long-range drift smoke may be present during and after ignition operations.
Please drive with caution. Ground personnel will be operating in the area and smoke may impact visibility on local roads and highways near the burn unit.
For more information, contact the Angelina Sabine Ranger District at (936) 897-1068 or (409) 625-1940
U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Burn Tracker:
Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker (arcgis.com)
May 8, 2023 - On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department (WSCVFD) responded to a fire on the side of State Highway 7 near the roadside park. The fire was caused by a blown out tire on the trailer of an 18-wheeler. The fire burned along the ditch but was put out before it got out of hand.
Also, on Monday, March 6th, there was a single-vehicle crash caused when a Ford Explorer struck a deer crossing the highway. Thick fog was probably a contributing factor for the crash.
March 8, 2023 - County Road 3326 is now open.
February 7, 2023 - Commissioner Pct. 3 Stevie Smith has closed the east end of County Road 3326 for two weeks to build head walls.
March 8, 2023 - Commissioner Pct. 3 Stevie Smith has closed County Road 3286 for two weeks to build head walls.
March 8, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners allowed during their February 22, 2023 meeting, for the Shelby County Jail to accept certain food donations.
Don Moore, Shelby County Jail Administrator, spoke with the Shelby County Commissioners about receiving food donations for the jail to help reduce costs. He reminded the commissioners he spoke with the in November 2022 about the rising cost of food and that he would be seeking ways to lower the expense.
“Food’s going up, prices are going up, eggs were over $80 a week on eggs and the number of inmates that we’re housing none of that’s going away,” said Moore.
Moore named an egg farm (MPS) that is donating 30 dozen eggs a week, which is slated to make an $80 a week impact. He also has spoken to local farmers about donating beef and Moore stated Panola Packing could handle the slaughter. Tyson has also donated chicken.
A motion carried to approve accepting donated food products that are USDA approved.
Larry Joe Eaves addressed the court about his concerns the local County Government Offices should patronize local businesses instead of giving preferential treatment to businesses based outside of Shelby County and who pay little to no taxes in the county.
The commissioners listened to his concerns and received a policy from another county Eaves offered for review.
The meeting went into an executive session at 10:06am and returned to open session at 10:51am.
With no action to be taken following executive session the meeting adjourned at 10:52am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Shelby County Jail to accept donated food products that are USDA approved. 3. Adjourn.
March 7, 2023 - U.S. Highway 96 North was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies responded to aid those involved in the incident. When they arrived, one vehicle was upside down in the southbound traffic lanes and another vehicle was a little further north with apparent rear end damage.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Tim Grace, at around 6pm a silver Cadillac SUV driven by Karen Owens, 73, was attempting to turn onto Cedar Creek Road when a 2024 Ford SUV driven by Connie Smith, 66, failed to control speed and collided with the rear of the Cadillac.
A pickup truck was traveling in the southbound traffic lane and the Cadillac was then unable to turn without the possibility of being struck by the truck. The driver of the truck became a witness to the incident.
Both drivers were transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Smith will be cited for failure to control speed, and no seatbelt.
Assisting DPS Troopers at the scene were the Center Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
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