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Former KCSO employee killed in crash

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Department is mourning the loss of a deputy who was killed in a two-vehicle accident June 11 on State Highway 198 near the Phalba Community in VZC. According to VZC Sheriff’s Department Deputy Erin Mc-Leaish, on Sunday, June 11, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Sgt.

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 7 to June 13: Arrests: James Chandler Groessel, Terrell, 68, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; possession of a controlled substance Andrew Ray Nix, Terrell, 50 duty on striking unattended vehicle MTR; driving while intoxicated Gerardo Galvan, Terrell, 25, assault by contact family violence Samuel Gabriel Garcia, Terrell, 22, assault causing bodily injury family member; criminal trespass Latonya Ravette Carlisle, Terrell, 50, theft of property >=$100<$750; possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; criminal mischief >=$2,500<$30K Justus Chebar Ellis, Kaufman, 24, speeding; possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to appear; motor vehicle registration violation; failure to maintain financial responsibility Samantha Kay Fruin, Terrell, 59, possession of drug paraphernalia; loitering Roshann Omar George, Terrell, 24, speeding 11-20; expired vehicle registration; operating motor vehicle with expired registration Kylie Nicole Petersen, Wills Point, 20, minor in possession of tobacco Coy Thomas Whitley, Forney, 19, possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=1G<4G Frederick Garnel Willis, Terrell, 52, open container in a motor vehicle; expired vehicle registration; no drivers license; possession of drug paraphernalia; illegal burning Jessica Kay McBride, Dallas, 27, theft of property >=$2,500<$30K Ronnie Wayne Brown, Terrell, 46, parole violation; possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G Daven Ellis Chapa, Terrell, 18, violation of promise to appear; speeding Dakebria Janae Greene, Forney, 23, driving while intoxicated Shawn Christopher Monic, Heartland, 45, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Tyran Perry Preston, Terrell, 62, assault by contact family violence Sarai Sanchez, Terrell, 20, assault by contact family violence Kevin Ulysses Torres, Terrell, 19, no drivers license Juan Coronado, Terrell, 40, aggravated assault date/family/house with a weapon; stalking; evading arrest/detention with a vehicle; resisting arrest, search or transport Lisa Lashun Edwards, Terrell, 46, disregard traffic control device Elon Finley, Desoto, 17, unauthorized use of a vehicle; theft of a firearm; unlawful carrying of a weapon Heather Dawn Hamilton, Terrell, 41, public intoxication; possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Cielo Celeste Sandoval Rodriguez, Terrell, 22, theft of property >=$100<$750 Kendrick Rishard Davis, Dallas, 43, parole violator Demon Jackson, Terrell, 36, criminal trespass Erika Gutierrez, Terrell, 21, possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to maintain financial responsibility; no drivers license Jessie Hernandez, Terrell, 24, driving while intoxicated Vantrah Denise Major, Terrell, 35, public intoxication Dairan Terrel Pierson, Terrell, 25, assault EMS personnel prov serv James Robert Preston, Terrell, 52, assault simple Ivoree Elizabeth Wilson, Terrell, 23, theft <$100; violation of promise to appear; speeding Ray Thomas Barksdale Wilson III, Terrell, 22, possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=400G; failure to maintain financial responsibility Johnnie Ray McGary, Terrell, 59, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair; possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; evading arrest/detention Michael Thomas Elliot Stamps, Terrell, 43, driving while intoxicated Incidents: Disturbance: June 6, 700 block of Beverly Drive Assault: June 6, 200 block of West Nash Street Theft: June 6, 1000 block of FM 148 Criminal Mischief: June 6, 900 block of South Hattie Street Intoxicated Person: June 6, 100 block of Lexington Drive Assault: June 7, 100 block of Ida Street Theft: June 7, 200 block of West Nash Street Citizen/Business Contact: June 7, 300 block of James Street Assault: June 7, 400 block of Kings Creek Drive Theft: June 7, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: June 7, 400 block of Frazier Street Abandoned Vehicle: June 8, West Moore Avenue/State Highway 205 Warrant Service: June 8, 400 block of East College Street Warrant Service: June 8, 1600 block of South State Highway 34 Fraud/Forgery: June 8, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Warrant Service: June 8, 400 block of East College Street Disturbance: June 8, 1000 block of Mineral Wells Street Disturbance: June 8, North Ann Street/ West MooreAvenue Burglary: June 8, 700 block of South Hattie Street Theft: June 8, 500 block of Crossroads Parkway Harassment: June 9, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Follow Up Investigation: June 9, 700 block of East High Street Warrant Service: June 9, 400 block of East College Street Warrant Service: June 9, 500 block of Kings Creek Drive Property Damage: June 9, 100 block of Bradshaw Street Theft: June 9, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Theft: June 9, 100 block ofWindsor Avenue Theft: June 9, 300 block of Tanger Drive Fraud/Forgery: June 9, 300 block of Town North Drive Disturbance: June 9, 400 block of Heather Lane Circle Animal Complaints: June 9, 100 block of Laroe Street Assist OtherAgency: June 9, 1200 block of East Brin Street Disturbance: June 9, 100 block of Meadowview Court Civil Matter: June 9, 800 block of East College Street Weapons Violation: June 9, 700 block of American Way Harassment: June 10, 100 block of Truman Court Criminal Trespass: June 10, 400 block of West MooreAvenue Fraud/Forgery: June 10, 100 block of Clear Creek Lane Criminal Trespass: June 10, 200 block of Olivia Drive Theft: June 10, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Harassment: June 10, 100 block of Live Oak Lane Criminal Trespass: June 11, 1200 block of East Brin Street Theft: June 11, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: June 11, 300 block of North Rockwall Avenue Welfare Concern: June 12, 300 block of East College Street Follow-Up Investigation: June 12, 2300 block of West MooreAvenue Burglary: June 12, 500 block of North Adelaide Street Assist Other Agency: June 13, 557/FM 148 SuspiciousActivity: June 13, 1200 block of West MooreAvenue Disturbance: June 13, 400 block of Heather Lane Circle Follow-Up Investigation: June 13, 100 block of Windsor Avenue Burglary: June 13, 1100 block of South Medora Street Disturbance: June 13, 1800 block of Northridge Drive Disturbance: June 13, 100 block of Mira Place.

Dedication of Jamie Foxx Basketball Courts to kick off event

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Public Information Officer, City of Terrell This weekend, Terrell residents will have the opportunity to begin playing basketball on three brand new courts funded by Terrell native and Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx. A ribbon cutting marking the official opening and dedication of the courts is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Breezy Hill Park, located in the neighborhood where Foxx spent his childhood. The ceremony also will mark the official start of a three-day Juneteenth celebration, sponsored by the Association of Breezy Hill Park (ABHP).

Man found guilty by Kaufman County jury

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District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced this week that a Kaufman County jury has found Andy Gonzalez, 33, guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Younger than 14. Gonzalez was sentenced to 65 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

City to spray for mosquitoes

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In Texas, mosquito bites are more than just an annoyance. Mosquitoes can transmit diseases that can make you and your family sick. Some mosquito- borne diseases can cause birth defects and others can be fatal. Mosquitoes may become infected when they bite an animal, bird, or person who is infected with a virus or parasite. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the illness to people through bites.
City to spray for mosquitoes

A new chapter

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Riter C. Hulsey Library officials kicked off their 15th annual Summer Reading Challenge in style June 6, hosting a kick off and activities fair that included a live bubble show, train rides, face painting, free snacks, bounce houses, therapy animals, vendors, raffles and more. The library maintains a busy schedule throughout the year, hosting educational and entertainment events for people of all ages. Up-to-date information on library happenings can be found by visiting hulseypubliclibrary.
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Robison to represent District 5 on council

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The City of Terrell reached the finish line of another election season during the early evening hours of June 10 as Phil Robison fended off incumbent Andreia Reese in a runoff to determine who would represent District 5 on the Terrell City Council.
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