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POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 7 to December 13: Arrests: Marvin Ray Brown, Terrell, 60, no drivers license Christa Danielle Schwartz, Terrell, 34, theft <$100; running red light Cassie Dorene Thompson, Terrell, 38, theft of property >=$100<$750 Sean Hunter Chambers, Canton, 37, expired vehicle registration; running a stop sign Aasha Neara Jain, Forney, 21, assault by contact family violence Jaheim Jareco Miles, Garland, 21, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G Floyd Ray Green, Shreveport, LA, 28, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle; possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; unlawful carrying of a weapon Ontavious Teon Martin, Terrell, 37, no drivers license; speeding Miguel Enrique Naranjo-Calzadilla, Dallas, 32, theft of property >=$100<$750 Julayiaha Yajai Richardson, Monroe, LA, 24, unauthorized use of a vehicle; possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=1G<4G Joseph Lee Brown, Jr., Seven Points, 22, speeding 11-20 Elliott Taylor Browne, Wills Point, 18, deadly conduct – discharge firearm Vincent Earl Brumley, Terrell, 41, no drivers license Christopher Keith Byers, Terrell, 21, failure to maintain financial responsibility; expired vehicle registration Thomas James Ellsworth, Kaufman, 32, expired inspection sticker; failure to notify/report Danielle Lynne Hester, Mesquite, 39, speeding Bryer Ray Parnell, Conroe, 20, public intoxication; consumption of alcohol – minor Jennifer Paulina Zanella, Wills Point, 20, interfere with emergency request for assistance Daniel Anton Larson, Terrell, 33, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG2 or 2A >=4G<400G Joshua Cade Smith, Forney, 42, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; possession of drug paraphernalia Randy Wayne Wolford, Forney, 33, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; unauthorized use of a vehicle Incidents: Property Found: Dec. 7, 14900 block of South State Highway 205 Criminal Trespass: Dec.

Around Town

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Dec. 17: At 11 a.m., over 200 live Balsam wreaths with red bows will be placed at the 4/5 replica of the Vietnam Wall located at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park (3800 S.

LIBRARY

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The Riter C. Hulsey Public Library will close out 2022 with a flourish, helping to usher in the holiday season by hosting Jingle Jolly’s Christmas Show and a free to the public live performance by Brett Roberts from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Caution urged as holiday season nears

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Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires.

TxDOT seeking input for potential improvements

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The Texas Department of Transportation will host both an in-person and virtual public hearing to gather input on improvements to Farm to Market 741, between US 175 and FM 548 in Kaufman County. -The in-person public hearing was held Thursday, Dec.

City finishes year ahead of 2021 pace

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Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar issued one of his final major reports of the year last week, announcing that 12 out of 13 Kaufman County cities had experienced sales tax revenue growth when comparing December 2022 figures against those posted during the same calendar month the previous year.

Lady Tigers roll in district opener

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The Terrell Lady Tigers delivered a strong opening statement this week, opening District 14-5A play with a 62-16 demolition of the Forney Lady Jackrabbits. Terrell essentially put the game out of reach during the first eight minutes of play, racing out to a commanding 14-3 rebounds (42-25), more assists (16-2), more steals (22-8) and more blocks (4-2).