Sheriff's Report Number 459- Deputy Harrison to FM- 27, unknown party putting rocks in man's RV. DPS Fred Thornton to cow/car accident, FM-489. Deputies Shaw and Elom to problems, FCR-995. Man reports just received a threatening phone call from another, threatened to kill him. FEMS to Boyd Unit, unsure what problem is with Inmate.

Man in Dap's throwing things, mental warrant signed, to Austin after evaluation at ER. Deputy McGowan puts up loose cattle, FM-489. DPS Thornton jails man, US- 287, No Insurance. FEM's to Love's, Lady fell on parking lot, face first, out cold. FPD Kindon to Mile 197, older man with car in ditch. Lady on Big Lake calls crying, upset to the point she can't talk, hangs up….Deputy Aldrich to same, her boyfriend took her car three days ago, has not returned same….Doesn't want charges filed, but does want the car….unsure if boyfriend included, too!

Cars hydroplaning on IH- 45, multiple locations. Deputies to report of suspicious people "squatting" on another's property, FM-80. Turns out to be former tenants, evicted a few months previous, returned without out of town owner's consent or knowledge. All acting hinky, narcotics and large number of weapons discovered, four to Jail upon discovminiGMmotors ery of Marijuana, Meth and 12 weapons, plus the usual baggies and scales for weighing.

Deputy Richard McGowan has deer jump into car with him, North 75. Deer left scene with one broke leg, left part of antler still stuck in windshield. Debris in road, Mile 211, TxDOT notified. THDEMS to MLK, young man very ill. TPD to report of a drunk neighbor, S. 10th. Trailer reported stolen last week spotted by the original owner, going down the Interstate, who called Dispatch. DPS stops vehicle, being pulled by a car dealer who had taken it in on a vehicle trade a few days before. Trailer seized until could be verified as correct trailer by DPS Auto Theft……which it was on next day. Now our Investigators will start backtracking from that vehicle swap.

*****DPS (6576) to pickup rolled, FM-488, hit a bunch of hogs. Investigators Barrentine and Hendrix arrest Limestone County woman trying to pass a forged prescription at pharmacy for Hydrocodone. Man calls from Interstate, having panic attack he advises, hands and feet numb, directions supplied to nearest ER, kept him on line until he arrived. Said he has a history of these attacks.

Man turns self in on Family Violence Warrant to Dep. Diana Willis. Deputies to Wortham area, man overmedicated self, girlfriend now fearful of him. Weapons voluntarily surrendered to Deputies, hopefully their own affairs will be worked out between themselves, amicably. Deputies Elom and House to theft of speaker from vehicle, FM-80. Deputy Howerton to theft on Worthy Street, Donie of compressor, cutting torch and grinder.

Owner reports dishwasher, refrigerator and damage at recently vacated rental property. Power troubles in Teague with outage, electric company contacted. Call from Malakoff, Henderson County, trying to contact a man at Big Brown…..He must be informed that they have his transplant….Ready now…..Call Doctor immediately…… Contacted….On his way home. Good luck with the medical procedure.

Three black cows loose, Oakwood. Possible stranded or distressed boaters, Richland Chambers, Game Wardens enroute to investigate. Donie Ladies stranded with car troubles, IH-45, caller enroute, DPs Zotz to check on. TxDOT to tree across FM-489. Lady calls, reports kids playing in gully, FM-80, lots of water, running fast, TPD Sykora to same. Cowboy Casey Lee pens loose cattle, FCR-701, not his, but will try to find owner. Thank you, sir.

TPD Howard and Sykora to break-in, guns stolen. Deputies to disturbance, PR- 443, parties separated for night. DPS Zotz to car/hog accident, FM-27. FEMS to FCR-300 then Palestine ER, Lady very ill. TPD Chief Cox to MLK, missing medications. More vehicles hydroplaning this week, IH-45, US-84, multiple incidents. FEMS to FCR- 232, Lady in much pain. Man calls, motorist on IH-45, thinks he's having a heart attack, a friend is driving, turned over to Navarro County for directions to hospital.

TPD Howard to troubles between neighbors on S. 6th. 18-Wheeler blocking FM-27, gone before Deputy McGowan could arrive. WPD Carter to report of stolen trailer on Avenue C. DPs Purnell to two vehicle accident, Hwy. 179 at IH-45. 5 year old tells Mom on FCR-461 he just dialed 911…..Verified when Dispatcher Retha rang their phone….I believe Mom was just as surprised as her 5 year old….Apparently, he dialed 911, Retha answered as the 911 Operator, he got scared and hung up double quick….He then told Mom (which I commend him for), Mom had just heard the tale from him when Retha called back, asking if there was an emergency. Mom got bombarded on that deal!

911 advises subject just stole clothing from Dollar Store, Teague. Later located by Teague PD Travis Martin, detained while info and statements gathered. Dep. Robert Willis arrests female on Dallas County Warrant. Bailiff Dusty Brewer to jail with man from County Court, per directions of County Judge Linda Grant. Lady calls from FCR-601, thinks she has the Flu, not feeling well, by herself, FEMS dispatched to assist and check on.

Deputy Shipley pens loose Longhorn, FCR-601. 911 call from S. Bateman ends in hang-up on other end. Dispatcher Suzanne dials number back, man answers, advises yes, there is an emergency, wife busted in the door and he is tired of her messing over him, send an Officer! Relayed same to Fairfield PD….and good luck for all involved. Man reports large hole in FCR-540, Commissioner Luke Ward notified.

FPD Warren arrests man on City Warrants, Lovers Lane. THDEMS and Teague VFD to Cedar, man just fell off scaffold, Doctor Chopper summoned. Another man falls, Pine Street, struck head, THDEMS to this one, too. Couple fighting in parking lot on Loop, Teague, TPD Cox to same.

Alert neighbor suspicions theft at nearby residence, FCR-1020, calls Dispatch. Deputies and DPS Putz to same. Thieves had fled the scene afoot when they first spotted the neighbor who had called. Investigation revealed that they had stolen and loaded a 4-Wheeler into their van but when they attempted to depart in it, they were stuck in the mud. Total crime scene investigated, 4-Wheeler left with owner, thieves van impounded to be fully printed. Large ring of keys found in van with John Deere, Caterpillar, Kubota, etc., keys of all makes. Next step will be backtracking the ownership of the abandoned van.

Deputy Robert Elom spots vehicle parked at midnight on oilfield location, FCR-540, turns on his overheads to investigate, car flees further into the location, blocked in by Deputies, arrested, high on something, jailed, vehicle impounded. TPD Martin to three characters acting very suspicious walking down Pecan. WPD Carter notified of person throwing things at office on Main.

Okay, from PR-359, we have two escapees. Only have their nicknames for now, but here they are; "Knuckles" and "Budrow". Sounds like a pair of toughs from a Louisiana prison somewhere, huh? Nope, Knuckles is a mostly red horse and Budrow is a gray and white donkey. If spotted, call the Sheriff's Office and we'll contact the owner.

Caller reports two motorists in same vehicle on FCR-930. One is drinking beer, the other is urinating out of the vehicle window, while moving. I'd sure hate to be the detail man who has to hand wash that rig this next week! Deputy Elom to residence, cash and two rings missing. Lots of other stuff was available, but just those items taken.

FPD to crackhead troubles on Ike. Mexia EMS to breathing troubles, FCR-930. FEMS and Kirvin VFD to chest pains on Carter, Kirvin. DPS Purnell arrests DWI, Mile 196. Young Lady 911's, just had a fight in car with boyfriend, she gets out he drives off. Has no idea what road nor where she is at, finally located, carried to County Line where met by Anderson County Deputy for further taxi service on home. TPD Noll and Travis Martin to stolen 4-Wheeler report, FM- 80. Deputy Harrison. FPD and DPS to local residence someone just drove by twice, firing a gun. Man spotted inside house when daughter drove up, things missing inside, TPD Noll and Martin to same.

I was involved in a highly difficult task this weekend. A task which only a very few are truly qualified to perform. It was arduous duty and a tough assignment, but I am ready and willing to fulfill my patriotic duties should I receive a call of this type at any time…..Yes, Sir, I'd do it all again. Oh, I suppose I'd better tell you what this task was, lay it on the line, let you decide if I did the right thing…..I was asked and honored to serve as one of the three Judges for the Annual St. Bernard Catholic Church Rib-Eye Steak Cookoff! Yes, as I said, it was a very tough assignment. Wade Lair ramrodded the deal with Leldon Childs, the good Monsignor of Palestine and myself as the Judges. We judged for presentation and appearance, taste, degree of cooking, juiciness, fat content, grill marks…..You name it. We'd started out on the first entries with three basic qualities….. But, the further into it we got, we had to start adding tie breaking decisions. Oh, it was savage duty. We decided that each bite, strictly in the name of fairness, should come from the dead center…..So, when it was all over, the entrants each received their steaks back, minus a big hole in the middle. In fact, those things didn't have just a big chunk missing out of the middle….. No, they looked like a very well hollowed out watermelon rind in late July after a Family Picnic! Of course, they had all manner of other foods….Gumbo, Sausage on a Stick, Indian food, Asian….But to tell you the truth, after doing all of that serious Rib Eye judging, I didn't eat much of that other stuff for some reason…..No, sir….my eyelids got a little droopy…..Time for a nap, next!

Officer Carter to N. Ross, Streetman, missing money from collection. Deputy Richard McGowan arrests man at Teague residence on Theft Warrant. Silver Chevy traveling on IH-45, passed a beer from passenger in same to driver of a Dodge…..Not too bright even if Dr. Pepper! Someone cuts wires on man's hay trap so cows can get in. DPS Purnell arrests DWI, FM- 489.

FPD to open door and possible burglary on Robindale. FPD to Family Troubles on S. Fairway. Officer Carter to Runnels, man stabbed in head, nobody willing to press charges nor tell who did what. FEMS involved with injured football player, Fairfield, hip possibly broken. FPD Warren arrests man on Ike, public intoxication.

Received a very nice note from Mrs. Nelta Little of Donie in reference to her great grandson (Carson Little) and I sharing a few French Fries together a few weeks back. I am glad that you enjoyed reading about it Grandma Little…. Wish you had been present. You didn't have near the fun out of it that we four adults did, I can assure you!

Until Next Week . . . RALPH BILLINGS