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$1.7 million of cocaine seized by Fayette County Narcotics K-9 unit during traffic stop
KBTX-TV
Fayette County Sheriff's Office has reported that on Jan. 12 during a traffic stop, 15 bricks of cocaine were discovered in a compartment built into the vehicle's dash. Priscilla Hernandez, 51, of Weslaco was arrested for Felony Cocaine Possession.
According to the sheriff's office, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K-9 partner Kolt stopped a Toyota Camry on Interstate 10 around 10:35 a.m. for a traffic violation. Thumann said that after speaking to the driver he observed indications for narcotics trafficking.
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Awards, accolades and honors around the state
SAT
Fall 2020 SAT Scholarship recipient
Congratulations to Kayce N. Ivey, a Fall 2020 SAT Scholarship recipient. Ivey is the recipient of the Sheriff J.R. "Sonny" Sessions Memorial Scholarship. She is an English major at Texas A&M University in College Station. Her father is Wade Ivey, Ret. Canine Sgt., DPS. She is shown here with Sheriff Bryan Beavers of the Kaufman County Sheriffs Office.
Brazoria County sheriff retires after 53 years
After 53 years and 4 months in law enforcement, Sheriff Charles Wagner has retired at the end of his fourth term as
Brazoria County Sheriff. Sheriff Wagner, a native of Freeport, began his law enforcement career with the Freeport Police Department in August of 1967 as a patrol officer, having been hired by Chief Nolen Lassiter before his 21st birthday.
Hunt County sheriff retires with 45 years of service
Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks has retired as of the end of the 2020 calendar year. Meeks has been in law enforcement for 45 years. He has been Constable for Hunt County for 24 years and Sheriff for Hunt County for 12 years.
Brazos County sheriff retires after 40-year career
As of Jan. 1, Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk retired after a 40-year career. In those four decades, Kirk has served the community as both a patrol deputy and a criminal investigator. He also held the office of sheriff for the past 24 years.
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.IN-STATE NEWS
Funeral held for Harris County sheriff's sergeant who died in motorcycle crash
Houston Chronicle
Funeral services for Sgt. Bruce Watson, a 20-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office who died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month, were being held Jan. 12. Watson, who previously served in the U.S. Army, died Jan. 2 when a driver crashed into his motorcycle on his way home from serving as a funeral escort in the Pearland area.
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Former Crane County sheriff dies with COVID-19
KMID-TV
A former sheriff in Crane County has died after battling the Coronavirus. According to a post from the Crane County Sheriff's Office, former Sheriff Danny Simmons died Thursday morning.
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Child dies after tractor accident in Caldwell County
KXAN-TV
A child died at the hospital after being hurt in a tractor accident Wednesday morning, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said it got a call at 11:37 a.m. about the accident from an address on Rhodes Lane. The area is about 16 minutes from Luling.
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Investigators still looking for handler of dog involved in attack on 3-year-old girl
KABC-TV
The investigation into the handler of a dog seen wearing a service vest that bit a 3-year-old girl in Texas is underway and new surveillance video has been discovered.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said investigators know who the woman is, but they have not been able to make direct contact with her. Investigators are still gathering evidence but have reached out to the Harris County District Attorney's Office in the meantime.
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'I've got your 6': Texas woman starts initiative to show support for police
KTVT-TV
After recent moments of division in the country, a Texas woman has found a way to thank police officers all across the nation and remind them why they are appreciated.
The initiative called “I’ve got your 6,” stemmed from the organization South Plains Stars and Shields, based out of Lubbock by co-founder Stacy Harvey.
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Polk County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 14-year-old girl
KTRE-TV
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing teenager.
They have asked for the public's help locating Jessie Mae Daley, a 14-year-old female. She was last seen on Jan.12 in the Onalaska area wearing blue jeans, a Harley Davidson hoodie and tennis shoes.
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.NATIONAL NEWS
Improving police training: Should we change subject matter or teaching methods?
Police1
More training. More hours. More PowerPoints. More time away from the streets and numbing the seats. More consultant fees. More unproven curricula. More public relations theatre for press releases. How should police trainers and policymakers respond to the police reform movement? Stick to the basic principles of learning.
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Dark days ahead for law enforcement
Calibre Press
Dark days lie ahead for law enforcement. LE will continue to be blamed for society’s ills and mistakes. Why? Because LE is the arm of government that is out on the streets interfacing with the public on a daily basis. No other government agency has that task or, more importantly, that duty.
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