Sheriff's Report Number 463- FPD Tyner arrests female motorist at local gas station, three outstanding Fairfield Traffic Warrants. TPD Reed gets another, 5th and Pine, also showing a Warrant (City of Teague), in the computer. THDEMS to Filmore, Lady short of breath, carried to ER. DPS Zotz, Donie VFD, THDEMS and Navasota Electric to traffic accident, Hwy. 164, power pole struck.

TPD Reed to Subway, customer making inappropriate remarks to employees. FEMS, Wortham VFD and Doctor Chopper to MotoCross, 19 year old with compound fracture of arm, at front gate waiting. Man on East Main in Teague finally catches stray dog he's been trying to catch. Officers and Teague Firemen searching for missing person, found. Drunk woman reported as pedestrian on FM-416, Dep. McGowan to same but no luck on spotting her. Streetman VFD, DPS Clay Zotz and Dep. McGowan to car/bridgerail collision, Mile 211.

Mexia Ems to another fracture, MotoCross, open wrist fracture. FEMS and Butler VFD to to FCR-300, 91 year old unresponsive. TPD Sykora to Greenwood Cemetery, damaged funeral plot. Com plaint of burning tires, FM- 80. Dep. Shipley to civil standby, FM-488.

Was unable to attend the Butler VFD Annual BBQ but three of our Deputies made it. They advised it was all good…..but the hot sausage was superb. Yeah, folks, I know what you're thinking…." How'd he miss a barbecue?"….. Was helping Son Sherman on a project, had to get done before the rain (hay). Otherwise…..I'da been there!

Anonymous report of cows too thin, Teague area, owner contacted. Two unwanted donkeys, FCR-941. THDEMS to young mother, West 84, severe stomach problems. FEMS to Williford, Lady with numbness in side. TPD Sykora to break-in overnight, Loop 255. Dep. Diana Willis to Hwy. 179, son being disrespectful of mother, just had troubles at the school. DPS Putz and Mexia PD attempting to locate young man who struck a Highway sign on FM- 27.

Unwanted visitor on N. 2nd, TPD Martin to same. FPD notified of gate lock broke off near Love's. Dep. Robertson to Civil Standby FCR-1259. Dep. Harrison and McGowan to FCR-258, family members in disagreement over money. Call comes in from Oakwood, Lady's 8 year old not home from school, thinks he may have been picked up by the father who does not have custody, transferred to Leon County S.O.

FEMS to West Commerce, Lady having troubles breathing. Dew VFD and DPS Zotz to accident, FM-489 west of IH- 45. Deputies Elom and Walker to FCR-430, man called with a problem…..Locked out of the house by wife. Game Warden Hernandez jails man who shot deer on wrong property. Also to report of trespassers with flashlights, FCR-935. FPD notified of magazine salesman on Kelly, wants cash money only. TPD to report of tires illegally obtained.

A respectable looking Lady walked into the drug store and informed the pharmacist she needed to buy some cyanide. The pharmacist inquired what use she would make of it and she replied that she was going to poison her husband! The pharmacist looked aghast and informed her that he positively would not sell her cyanide and further that he would be calling the police to report this incident. She calmly reached into her purse and removed a photograph, showing her husband and the pharmacist's wife all hugged together behind a tabletop at a club. The pharmacist looked closely at the picture and said, "Well, this is different…..You didn't tell me you had a prescription!" And before this goes around the Rumor Mill, the preceding did not happen. Added purely to bring a smile.

Dep. John Aultman to break-in at Dew of welding shop, fence cut, but nothing missing. Deputies Elom and Harrison to report of folks stealing out of barn, FCR-340, but when Deputies arrived caller says yeah, they were there but weren't there long enough to steal anything. Complaint from Wortham, train blocking crossing for 45 minutes, UP called, they'll get it moved. THDEMS to assist man on S. 7th, he fears he may have taken too many of his heart pills by mistake. Mexia EMS to breathing troubles, Wortham.

DPS Zotz jails man, Suspended DL, Mile 206, third time he's been caught. Navarro County advised of loose cows with ever-faithful Guard Donkey, FM-946. 911 Bounce comes in…..Robbery just took place, Mexia, caller transferred to same. Honda Civic loses windshield to deer, Mile 208, no mention made whether over or under 13 inches. Palestine advises to BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for a blue Toyota pickup, pointed a gun at another, caller following them into our County……Oops! Maybe not….caller thought he was behind the correct vehicle at 79 and 84, but his daughter now thinks they turned off at Westwood School, back in Palestine.

Lady calls to inform us about daughter missing in Dallas for 6 weeks, just in case we get contacted. Man reported trying to sell gold coins in Teague at multiple locations, raises suspicions for TPD Travis Martin, he locates them, stops the vehicle, driver found to be Wanted and he was duly arrested. Very good work, Travis!

Game Warden John Thorne to report of fawn caught in fence, FCR-930. TPD Howard jails man, Drug Paraphernalia. Loose Hosses, 4 mi. south of Fairfield, Old 75, got back in pasture. Dep. Shipley to report of suspicious vehicle, FCR-937. Troubles in Wortham, unwanted visitors on S. 3rd. Streetman Firemen to grassfire, FCR-1040. Report of missing car on Poplar, TPD Solly and Sykora to same.

This is that special day of the year when we all give Thanks for the efforts of our Veterans. Whether on an island in the South Pacific or a hilltop in France, a jungled mountain in Viet Nam, a snowy hillside in Korea, convoy duty in the North Atlantic or the mountaintops of Iraq and Afghanistan…..We owe them a lot. Whatever their job….Infantry, helicopter mechanic, Quartermaster Clerk, coxswain, air crewman or cook in the mess hall at Ft. Polk….They all did their duty, as assigned, and did it very well. We are all so thankful for their service and patriotism. Thank You All, Gentlemen and Ladies, Thank You Very Much indeed!

Lady picks up stray dog at Mile 219 in Navarro County, next calls Freestone 911, asks what we want to do with it…..Ma'am, we appreciate your good intentions, but we don't really need another stray dog in our County. You being not from our County and just passing through, so to speak, you probably have no idea that you picked that dog up in Navarro County and are now trying to dump him out on Freestone to take care of…..Many Thanks, but No Thanks! You might want to carry him back where you picked him up. Like I said, we've got plenty, and I mean plenty.

Fairfield PD to report of man punching Lady, driving an Altima, US-84. Dep. Diana Willis to Donie, locks cut, wire stolen, downtown. Man turns self in at Jail on Warrant. FPD Tiner to problem with construction crew on US-84. Worker wanted his pay, he and boss got into a shoving match, this went through a sheet of glass leaning against the wall, worker arrested, Disorderly Conduct and inebriated.

Okay, I mentioned the Veteran's Remembrance Park a week or two ago and the upcoming festivities….Let me tell you, it was an old fashioned, flag waving, red, white and blue, patriotic event! A very large crowd on hand. It looked, upon driving up, like the crowd at the Teague Rodeo there were so many cars and people. The Teague Band was present in force, motorcyclists, flags, men in uniform…..Jackie French served as Master of Ceremonies, introducing the Speakers, Ms. Ginger Pickett did a wonderful job on the National Anthem, Mr. Alan Philpot, former Naval Officer spoke briefly and probably the most poignant moment was when Jackie French introduced retired Colonel Garland McSpadden, formerly his Commanding Officer in Viet Nam. Col. McSpadden gave an excellent history of U.S. involvement militarily since the Spanish American War. An excellent speaker, erect of carriage, knowledgeable, very military….and in full dress uniform once again after many years of retirement. The audience then sang "God Bless America", led once again by Ginger Pickett, and the ceremony ended with Jerry Ballew's rendition of Taps at closing. I saw more than one eye brimming with tears upon hearing those simple, mournful notes of the latter.

The crowd was large at the ceremony, estimated by Ned Burns at approximately 350, so the turnout was most impressive. Thanks should be noted that our local bank, managed by Mr. Jimmy Lawrence, paid for the rental fee on the large white tent, giving shaded seating for nearly half of the crowd.

Dep. Richard McGowan arrests woman on US-84, Trespassing Warrant. Dep. Cory House arrests another, same charge, in Teague. FEMS, Southern Oaks VFD and DPS Purnell to accident, FM-416. Ex-boyfried/ex-girlfriend Troubles, FCR-1091. Dew VFD and FEMS to Jet Truck Stop, 33 year old man having bad troubles, coming off an alcohol binge. FEMS to Lake Fairfield State Park, 48 year old Lady fell off bike, broke foot, twisted under her.

Injured cow, FCR-964, owner notified. Suspicious vehicle, FCR-790…..Nope, he works for us, one of the caller's employees, his vehicle. Deputy Rick Howerton brings one down from County Court, arrested on an outstanding Warrant for stealing checks. THDEMS to breathing troubles, Teague Hunting and Fishing Club. Teague Lady calls 911, thinks someone is in her neighbor's shop……Sure was, she was right…..It was her neighbor who owns the place!.....But do we mind? Absolutely not, we appreciate her watchfulness, call anytime.

Dep. Robert Willis stops motorist and passenger, Dew area, close examination reveals in excess of 6 grams of Meth, arrested, both now in Jail. Girlfriend blacks out on Spruce….No, don't want an ambulance, she came back awake! 911 Bounce from across the River, kinfolks pulling guns on other kinfolks, Anderson County notified….Sounds like the Hatfields and McCoys.

Butler VFD and FEMS to FCR-301, 85 year old nonresponsive. Kids angered at Basketball game, one punches girl on arm, TPD Reed to same. TPD Cordova to another incident, daughter stole from mother. DPS Gilmore arrests DWI, driving on shoulder, Mile 210. Dep. Elom to two Ex's, troubles over missing horse equipment. Lady reports suspicious vehicle followed her home, Dep. McGowan to same.

Man reports gates missing off pipeline, FCR-300. Lady calls, Kirvin, locked self in bedroom as thinks unknown party also in house, Dep. Richard McGowan to same. FEMS, Streetman VFD and Deputy Robertson to Hubbard, person with health problem. Loose cattle, FM- 488 at FM-833. Loose dogs on N. 5th.

Man reported hitting woman at Family Dollar. DPS Putz to accident, Mile 181. The flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, 24 hour virus…..all making their way through the Sheriff's Office…. Happens every year, multiple times, just like the schools. Diana Willis out with bronchitis and pneumonia….I asked, " Yeah, but why ain't she at work?"!!!!

Deputies Hendrix and Brewer arrest Lady across street from Courthouse on Warrant. Dep. Hendrix deal- ing with Lady on Assault from previous night, she was late in reporting, but as it turned out, occurred in Leon County. DPS Zotz to accident, vehicle/deer/tree, FM-489. TPD Sykora to Main, husband off meds, threatening wife. Dep. Travis Robertson to troubles between two men, one grabbed an axe, took after the other.

Shades of Halloween still linger….Body reported hanging from overpass, Mile 181….And it was, too. One Scarecrow, mighty dead. Still unsure of Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man or Lion!

TPd Sykora to report of hit and run on FM-1365, located other vehicle later on Pine, driver DWI, to Jail. TPD Martin to Hullum Drive, 15 year old wants to run away. 911 Bounce from Limestone…Man reports struck a roll of hay in roadway. FEMS, Fairfield VFD and DPS Purnell to accident just outside of Fairfield. Deputies Robert Willis and Clayton Aldrich to troubles over person moving out, FM-80. Also to loud music, Southern Oaks.

Deputy Elom to dispute over truck payments not made. Intoxicated man calls Dispatch, wants to kill himself, Retha settled him down, checked on later by Mr. Elom. FEMS to Tallyho Lane, baby convulsing. Female Inmate with history of playing games as regards suicide up to old tricks again. Placed in restraint chair after scratching her wrists to make herself bleed….Has pulled all of this before.

Deputies to another incident on FM-833 involving female neighbors. THDEMS to Howard Street, contractions two minutes apart.

Deputies find locals at gas well site partying, Mile 192 Service Road, four flee, one jumps in a tank during flight, takes off paddling his own version of the Freestone Free Style. Alcohol, Marijuana, over-long knife, Minor in Possession. One of those who fled, the expert swimmer to be exact, apparently rethought what he had done or just got quickly cold when he got out of the water on the other side….But, at any rate, he did come back to the scene later and surrender, and I admire him for his integrity. Total of four to Jail.

TPD Sykora arrests man after he refused to let his girlfriend exit the house by barring her exit, then she stated she would just call 911, whereupon he destroyed her phone. In Jail now, Unlawful Restraint and Interfere With Emergency Phone Call. Good Heavens feller, this is a No- Brainer…..You can't stop another adult from leaving anywhere, and you sure can't stop another from dialing 911 by destroying their phone…..Oh, yeah, I realize you did both, but look where you are at now, use your head for something other than a place to park a ball cap! Man calls from area Trailer Park, another just advised he is on his way to fight him, Dep. Robert Willis to same. Deputy Harrison to/from DePaul, mental transport.

Weather man says cold weather on its way. Time to start thinking about storing the water hoses, wrapping the outside pipes and raking leaves, another season approaches.

Until Next Week . . . RALPH BILLINGS