Sheriff's Report Number 423- FEMS to Hubbard in Streetman, abdominal pain. Sewer backing into house on Childs, FPD advised. Got any buckets and mops? THDEMS to S. 10th, older Lady been shaking over an hour. Weather Spotters called out, quarter inch and larger hail reported in some areas of County. Loose cattle, FM- 3059. Another, FM-833.

Fairfield VFD to truck afire, Mile 193. Streetman VFD and FEMS to Navarro County accident on County Road 1240. FEMS to severe back pain on Sunnyvale. Report comes in of septic cleaner dumping refuse on county road in Navarro County, transferred call to correct Sheriffs Office. Deputy Shipley to Mother/Daughter Troubles on FM-1367. THDEMS to Huckaby, man on ground.

Teague VFD, FEMS, THDEMS and TPD Howard to accident at the DQ. Dew and Butler VFD's to car and grass fire, FM-489. Dew VFD, FEMS and DPS Adams to accident, Mile 189. Fairfield VFD to Love's, trailer brakes afire. FEMs to 14 year old, US-84, broken wrist. Crew enroute to repair Crossing Arms, FM-80 at FCR-868. Teague VFD, FEMS and Deputy Elom to Natural Death, FM-1451, JP Hamilton performs Death Inquest. THDEMS to Teague Hunting and Fishing Club, labored breathing.

TPD Cox to Elm, Lady has unwanted/unknown white Pit Bull on front porch, he can't get in, but neither can she get out! Young man leaves residence in car, threatening to take his own life, Fairfield. THDEMS, Teague VFD, TPD Cox and Howard and JP #2 Debbie Hamilton to Natural Death Inquest, Fay Street. Man reported trying to take boat from residence, Southern Oaks…..Uh uh, changed their mind, it's okay, he's their son in law!

Deputy Shipley to FCR-995, lock cut, door kicked in, items missing. Local cow owner is missing 8 head of yellow, black and red cows, branded 7K on left hip, green ear tags with numbers, on Big Tehuacana Creek in area of the Tank Farm on FM- 27. If anyone has same in their pasture, please contact the Sheriff's Office.

FPD Foree arrests female on Fairfield Warrants. TPD Cox dealing with 18 month old baby found on US-84. Two occupants of vehicle arrested on Brazos Street by Dep. Shipley and WPD Fullager, one on Prohibited Weapon, the other on 8 Warrants. DPS Adams to minor accident, FCR-1171. Also to another in Donie. Man passing through on IH-45 reports he's from Kansas, stopped to let dog take a potty brake….Then the dang dog ran off!

A FLAG RAISING ceremony was held recently at Veterans Remembrance Park of Teague. The park is under construction along U.S. 84 in memory of all United States military veterans. Honorees are not limited to Freestone county residents. Memorial bricks, granit stones and benches may be ordered by contacting Jackie French at 254-739-3420. Fairfield VFD to brush fire, FCR-502. Mail boxes knocked down intentionally in Navarro County, FM-2393. Dep. House to ER, child bit by friend's dog. Whitney Smith, Leon County Prosecutor, by for a good visit. DPS Crais, Deputy Aultman, FEMS and Fairfield VFD to accident by Country Club. TxDOT advised of large dead animal, Mile 193. Deputy Cory House to FCR-1091, one family member very drunk, arrested, in Jail so others can get a little peace and quiet.

FPD Keithley arrests car passenger, Possession of Controlled Substance, IH-45 Service Road. Loose cattle, FM-488. Deputies to FCR-960 on report man tried to run woman off road. Many calls come in, all wanting to know what was on fire, entire east half of County hazy with smoke….Coffield Unit, burning off 1,000 acres of land. No Burn Ban on that side of the Trinity. TPD Cox and Reed to Monroe, woman trying to make a sale, man hits her in mouth. Flag Raising Ceremony at the new Veteran's Remembrance Park in Teague. They have worked diligently at the task the last several months and are to be commended.

Anderson County 911 bounces in, 18 month old riding his Hot Wheels in middle of US-84. Caller stopped at the house to tell the parents, both gone, the eldest party present was 5 years old, no adults, transferred call to Anderson County S.O. Miniature horse loose in Wortham. You can't miss him, he'll be the one with the red halter. Man in Teague on Loop 255 calls to report he has accidentally melted the regulator off a 10 gallon propane tank, has about all spewed out. Is this safe now?.....Getting safer with every second, Bub. Wouldn't recommend a cigarette, though!

Wortham Lady reports grown son keeps breaking in her house, WPD to same. Loose cow, FM-2547 by the Railroad tracks put up. Disagreement over a loan and collateral, FM-833. Stranded boaters, Lake Fairfield, battery dead, no paddle, rescued by Park Employees. FPD Gasaway arrests man at Dollar General, using bad language, refused to leave when told, next stop Jail House.

IH-45 shut down for 2 hours in Navarro County, Mile 219, two pipe bombs found, Ft. Hood sending experts. Fairfield VFD to pasture afire, FCR-502. THDEMS to chest pains on Spruce. Donie VFD and DPS Crais to wrecked 18-Wheeler, FCR-790. Same two brothers in Teague…..Still having troubles. DPS Crais and FEMS to roll-over, Mile 189. Fire House Chili served at Teague VFD. Good, too!

FEMS to Williford, Lady throwing up blood. 911 Call bounces in, School Bus near Groesbeck involved in accident. Large disc reported just ran through man's brand new 7 Wire fence, FM-246. He's ready to strangle somebody….Just don't know who! A few minutes later calls to report he took care of the problem, Deputy no longer needs to come out…..He's took care of it….Killed 'em both! Well, Dispatcher Retha is speechless (that don't happen very often!)…..But then he laughed and said just joking….. They came back, in process of making amends and repairs.

DPS Crais arrests two out of a wreck, False Report to Peace Officer. TPD to Freestone Apts., couple doing verbal battle. Wortham VFD to assist Mexia FD, structure fire. THDEMS to N. 4th, man with newly installed stint having problems. TPD Sykora arrests man involved in disturbance on Cypress, Public Intoxication.

To Teague for unveiling of "Robert's House" placed atop the new Fire Station, in memory of fallen Fire Chief Robert Knight. A very impressive ceremony, attended by many visiting Firemen and friends. A statue in memory of Robert also unveiled at the West end of the Fire House. DPS Crais arrests motorist on IH-45, Collin County Warrant. Complaint of unsafe salt water truck, FCR-610 at FCR-601.

TPD Noll to loud music, Magnolia. THDEMS to breathing troubles on Elm. Dew VFD brings chili and chocolate pie by for the Dispatchers, all said it was very good, much appreciated and hit the spot! Deputy Shipley gives female courtesy ride to Buffalo Bus Stop, drops her off, she leaves cell phone in his car, he didn't see it. Later, she calls back, eats everybody out…..and she was the one who left it in the car to begin with! Some folks….

Kids threatening to fight in Fairfield at Reunion Grounds….Or so says the informant. They didn't, word was going to move it to Palestine. FEMS and Butler VFD to FCR-257, Grandma unresponsive. Another 911 call….Men in Love's again, two weeks ago were trying to sell fake video cameras. THDEMS to S. 7th, Lady fell, wrist lacerated. Deputy House to reported break-in on Worthy in Donie.

Loose cow, FM-2547. 4-Wheeler complaint, Kirvin. Everybody complaining….. except the kids on it and they were having fun. TPD Noll to report of missing girlfriend, missing son and missing pickup truck. Cotton Gin man reports daughter missing, Deputies advised…..They then said they were in the process of carrying her back to the residence…..even as the father had initially called. Now that's fast!

Lady reports Boyfriend just stole her car …..Never mind, she just spoke to him…..He wrecked the car, broke his hand, and has skedaddled from the scene…..Suggest new Boyfriend….And car!

Teague VFD to trash being burned, got out of hand, citation issued. FPD Foree arrests man on Parole Warrant. Deputy Barrentine and Deputy Shipley obtain confession on stolen items, Donie.

Until Next Week . . . RALPH BILLINGS