ALERT: SH 87/Shelbyville Street in Center will be closed from 8 am - 5 pm Friday at the BNSF Railroad crossing for work that is being done by the railroad. Traffic control will be in place. Choose alternate routes.
On June 10, 2018 Officer Brian Wright- of the Center Police Department- conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Juanita Lee Briggs. During the traffic stop Sgt. Knowlton utilized his canine- K9 Elliott- who then alerted on the vehicle. A search of the vehicle and Ms. Briggs’ person was then conducted with Officers recovering approximately 34 grams of suspected methamphetamine, multiple baggies- for narcotics packaging- and a set of digital scales. A warrant has been issued for Ms. Briggs’ arrest for the recovered narcotics.
There is a fish fry fundraiser today 6-26-18 going on the downtown Center city square and it will continue until 4 p.m. this afternoon.
Sheriff Jayson Richardson would like to thank everyone that showed up to the employment evaluation for prospective employees at our training facility on June 23, 2018 . This event is held for those looking for a career with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office and was one of our largest turnouts to date, with over 50 people in attendance. It is a great example of our community's desire to work together in order to maintain a safe and efficient parish for all. Be sure to follow the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook page to stay informed on future events such as this, church security training, women's self-defense classes, and more. www.facebook.com/desoto.dept
Crash reported on SH 21 East near Ford Corner community in San Augustine County. Overturned log truck currently blocking both lanes. Prepare for delays of up to two hours or choose alternate routes. As of 6/22/18 1:47 p.m.
Sheriff Jayson Richardson would like to announce that the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office has officially completed the 2nd annual youth summer camp on June 19th and 20th! The Amazing Race Camp for youth ages 8-13 was hosted at Clara Springs Baptist Encampment in Pelican, LA. Students enjoyed fun activities such as kayaking, archery, rock wall climbing, and much more including a ride on the HydraTrek, our amphibious vehicle. Sheriff Richardson would like to thank the staff at Clara Springs for their help and hospitality, and our guest speaker Mr. Richard Fuller for his wonderful presentation and puppet show. We look forward to seeing everyone back again next summer! Check out more great photos from The Amazing Race II summer camp on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/desoto.dept
Correction: Vacation Bible School at the First United Methodist Church in Center June 18th - 21st at 6 p.m. each evening. It ends the 21st not the 20th.
Pacey Rhodes
There is road construction today 6-7-18 going on HWY 96 between Center and Tenaha expect a travel delay if you are headed that way.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Shelbyville Independent School District will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Board Room of the Shelbyville Independent School District at 343 FM 417 West, Shelbyville, Texas.
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