Sheriff's Report Number 498- This will be old news by the time it is read, since my deadline with the papers is a few days before their print date, but I want to make sure it gets said…..To a gala soiree on Sunday afternoon at First Baptist Church, Fairfield. What was the all the hubbub you ask? Why Heavens, nothing less than the Official Retirement Hooflau for Miss Pat Robertson, unofficial medical expert for the entirety of Freestone County. I might add that it was most definitely standing room only…..And that was just to get up to the front of the line to sign the Guest Register! After that, it grew VERY crowded. There were people showing up from surrounding Counties, this County…..I'm sure from at least as far north as the Red River, not to mention from the Gulf Coast! Dr. Keller hovering around in the background, proud of the accomplishment of his long-time Chief Medical Helper. After all these years I'm still a bit confused…..Really and truly, am still wondering if she worked for him…..or he worked for her! Some of both I'm sure. Anyway, Miss Pat, we surely are thankful of your many years of devoted service to all of the citizens of our area. We don't see your type of dedication often in life. You are truly one in a million! And Pat, one more thing…..All of those years…..and you always had a warm smile on your face! We're mighty proud of you Miss Pat….And that ain't just from me…..that's from everybody!

TPD Martin to Hemale/Shemale Troubles on N. 7th, he got physical, took away the phone, to Jail. Butler VFD and FEMS to FCR-301, man fell, injured and bleeding. More of same type problems on N. 8th. TPD Martin assists Lady with a lift from Leon's garage after car lays down for the count. THDEMS to FM-1451, older man turned his wheelchair over on porch, needs a little help getting tailed up. Report of dogs left tied to trees at end of Cypress after owners move away, no food, no water, TPD Reed to same.

TxDOT advised of deep pothole, FM-27, 7 miles west of Fairfield. Butler VFD, FEMs and Deputy House to FCR-341, diabetic on tractor having problems due to blood sugar. Lady loans car to kinfolks, getting worried, not back yet. FPD Kindon arrests car passenger on S. Bateman, Anderson county Hot Checkin' Warrant.

Dep. Harrison arrests man on FM-27, County Warrant. Drunk boyfriend hits girlfriend in head on Barbara, to Jail, Assault Family Violence, by TPD Reed. Also, arrests another ion traffic stop, Loop 255, Prohibited Weapon, brass knucks in hip pocket. Deputy Shaw to disturbance, FCR-502. More tragedy in Teague as TPD Reed and Cordova responded to a selfinflicted, fatal gunshot.

Overhead wires knocked down by extra-tall truck, FM- 488. DPS Adams and Putz with Dew VFD, to accident, FM-489, Dew area. Environmental Officer Madding advised of man dumping trash, FCR-1100. FEMS to East College, chest pains. JP Hamilton to death inquest on Elm. Fence cut, FCR-844.Call comes in, ambulance needed on Broadway, Oakwood, Leon County advised. That sounds a little like a location in New York City, huh?

Deputy Harrison to travel trailer burglarized in Southern Oaks, one TV missing, window and door forced open. A couple calls Sheriff's Office reporting that some months before she had purchased a used farm tractor from a person in another County, but the ignition appeared to have been tampered with, and now her husband had arrived back in state and was concerned that they might possess something stolen. Deputy Shipley to same, runs the numbers and sure enough, one stolen John Deere farm tractor recovered. Stolen from the Murchison area, Henderson County investigators were contacted regarding the recovery and hopefully our information will assist in getting the culprits put in jail.

Wortham VFD to N. 2nd, wife fell from wheel chair. Call comes in complaining that there are too many prostitutes near his apartment. Well, to say the least, this perked up our Dispatcher's ears very quickly….With the next question asked inquiring which apartment…..But, it turned out to be a Houston PD call, as that, rather than ours, was the location. TPD Sykora and Cordova, with THDEMS, to Disturbance reported on N. 4th.

16 year old Runaway listed in computer from Teague. FEMS and Doctor Chopper assisting man on FCR-960, heart attack feared. Deputy Robertson to Hwy. 164 on complaint of kids on 4- Wheelers west of Donie. Deputies to north part of County, west of Richland- Chambers, husband pushed wife, then cut her with a steak knife, arguing over a cell phone, he disappeared before the officers could arrive, a warrant issued, assailant jailed by Dep. Hendrix.

Deputy McGowan arrests woman at Teague residence on Warrant, gets male companion for possession of Crack Pipe and residue therein, two to Jail. Two in disturbance on East Brazos in Wortham arrested for Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest. One female kicked WPD Essary in the stomach and on the arm, upon sitting her down in the patrol car. Upon arrival at Jail she hyperventilated and had to be carried to the ER by WPD and later returned for book-in. The other half of this pair also resisted arrest, tried to take WPD Peters weapon from him, ended up getting Maced, then had to be hosed off with water. Both of these folks inebriated…… Ahhhh! Police Work…..You've just got to love it!

Deputy House arrests man on Warrant at residence. And, not to be outdone, FPD Frasier arrests DWI on N. 75 at City Limits of Fairfield. Man pedals bicycle from Streetman, enroute to see his son in The Woodlands……got as far as Fairfield where Dep. Aultman brings him to the Sheriff's Office to await a summoned ride. FEMS to FCR- 1260, Lady fell, thinks leg is broken.

A call comes in from Pine Street, one Ex advises other Ex has kidnapped their child, TPD Sykora to same. 12 year old from another County spent a few nights in our County, stole DVD's before leaving. DPS Putz to Mile 181, tire blowout with vehicle in cable. Man falls, shaking all over, Commerce Street, FEMS to same. Red puppy running loose on 9th, Animal Control Howard advised.

WPD Keathley to S. 4th, unwanted person refuses to leave. TxDOT advised of load of wood on pavement, Mile 197. Teague VFD, THDEMS and DPS Purnell to accident, US-84, nearly to west County Line. One Ex-wife knocking at the door of the present wife, present wife calls S.O., wants someone to know who is at her door.

Giant Chicken prancing in parking lot of new Restaurant. One hot young Lady inside that feathered suit, plenty redfaced due to the heat. TPD Cox and Noll to trailer park on US-84, Lady says man just hit her in face. Loose cattle, FM- 489 at Lanely. Horse in trouble on FM-489, caught in a fence. Always feel sorry for horses when hung up in barbed wire; instantly they go crazy, and end up injuring themselves ten times worse. Butler VFD to grassfire, FCR- 252.

Deputy House arrests man at residence on FM-80, Narcotics Warrant. DPS Putz arrests motorist on Lubbock in Streetman, DWI with Child Passenger. FPD advised of break-in with items stolen. Also to US-84, unwanted guest, refuses to leave. Navarro County S.O. advised of loose cow and calf, FM-416. Limestone Co. S.O. advised of accident in their County, west of Mexia. Dep. Rick Howerton arrests Lady on Probation Warrant.

Western Union Telegram to Verita Davis STOP You and I possible victims of sucker play STOP When Julian Walthall had his flat, your husband Larry left to go change from dress clothes come back and change tire STOP While awaiting Larry to return you, Julian and I started changing tire in order to save him time STOP Could not help but note Larry's return coincided with us already having spare tire mounted and just starting to spin on lug nuts STOP Believe Larry is slick operator STOP Suspect Larry had been just down road watching us get nearly finished before he made his reappearance STOP Advise your thoughts on my suspicions STOP End of message STOP.

Big Time Rodeo in Fairfield on Saturday night, the Twelfth Annual Ike Carden Rodeo. A big crowd on hand, Wild Cow Milking, Team Roping, Barrels, Bulls, you name it, they had it. Scholarship Presentations made to deserving area youth. It takes a host of people to put this on every year, nobody grumbles, they just get 'er done.

TPD Noll advised of black horse, running loose on street, near Teague High. TPD Martin arrests drunk woman at Freestone Apts. Deputy McGowan, DPS Adams and FPD Tiner to report of theft at Love's which led to Richard finding a pistol, to Jail, Unlawful Carrying Weapon. 4-Wheeler Complaints, FCR- 1200, Dep. Robertson to same. Mr. Elom to loose Longhorns, FCR-970, owner lives in Denton, said he was enroute. Don't personally think I'd be in the cow business in Freestone County if I lived in Denton! Deputies to FM-489, someone banging on door.

Local man calls, wife out of gas, someone has stopped to help her, East 84, but he is still worried. No sweat, one of our Butler Firemen stopped and will await husband's arrival….Thank you Hollis Daniel! Teague VFD to grassfire, FM-1366. FPD to Heil Street, drunk husband troubles. Man calls, just picked up a newly purchased dog, stopped on US-84 to let him go to the bathroom…..He had the audacity to run off, right away! Suggest a leash next time. THDEMS and Teague VFD to report man fell on Mulberry.

Multiple calls come in on grassfire on ACR 2919 across the River, routed to Anderson County S.O. FPD Green stops motorist who gave him wrong name intentionally, now in Jail, Fail To Identify. DPS Purnell jails speeder found wanted on Limestone County Warrant. DPS Purnell also to motorcycle accident, Mile 206. Broken water main at local Rodeo Arena. Deputy Brewer to theft of three cans of diesel and gasoline near Oakwood. Gate lock cut, oilfield trailer with power washer stolen, Donie.

FEMS to Boyd Unit, Inmate with possible heart attack. FPD Tiner arrests young man who claimed he was his brother, to Jail, Failure To identify plus a Hood County Theft Warrant. TPD Officers to Freeestone Apts., highly combative intoxicated teenage boy. Also to complaint on Mulberry that boyfriend is outside whupping up on girlfriend's car. Dew VFD to grassfire, Mile 189.

Call from Oakwood, Lady advises can't get in her own house due to abandoned dogs, Leon County S.O. advised. Lady on Monroe reports son she earlier reported as missing…. Is now home after a day and a half gone. FPD advised of unwanted man at door on Church Street. Deputy Harrison arrests female on Washington in Teague at residence, Probation Warrant. FEMS to S. Fairway, breathing troubles.

We had several reports of grassfires this week and it is starting to get dry…..Be careful. Heat and humidity are both high…..Be in the shade if possible. That is about it for another week. Big murder trial will be kicked off and started by the time you read this, causing huge manpower demands on our little Office.

Until Next Week…..RALPH BILLINGS