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Bowie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report

Bowie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report

MONDAY Assault Causing Bodily Injury-North State Line Avenue Texarkana Death Investigation-Lillian Lane Texarkana Criminal Mischief Under $100-County Road 4319 Avery Dogs Dangerous to Humans- Highland Villa Road Texarkana Criminal Mischief Over $750 and Under $2,500Pine Street Maud Theft Over $750 and Under $2,500-County Road 4003 New Boston, taken: riding lawn mower TUESDAY Violation of a Protective Order-North State Line Avenue Texarkana Theft of Mail-Private Road 80001 New Boston Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)- Boyce Lane Texarkana Jail Sanction for Attempt to Commit Forgery-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Kristi Lou Baldwin Warrant Service (traffic)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Johnertan Terell Anderson Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: David R. Johnson Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession of a Dangerous Drug)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Teri Ashley Gatison Warrant Service (Theft Over $30,000 and Under $150,000)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Christopher Deshun Mitchell WEDNESDAY Assault by Contact-West Front Street Texarkana Estray Livestock-Krobot Lane Texarkana Interference with Child Custody-North State Line Avenue Texarkana Assault Causing Bodily injury (family violence)-Farm to Market Road 2148s Texarkana, arrested: Angela Grace Rollins Estray Livestock-Lonnie Lane Texarkana Theft Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-Stuart Lane Texarkana, taken: 20’ utility trailer Warrant Service (Assault Causing Bodily Injury-family violence)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Candice Elizabeth McElhiney Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession of a Controlled Substance)- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Caleb William Hollembeak Warrant Service (Bond Surrender on DWI)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Allen Collier Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Credit or Debit Card Abuse)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Christopher Rashaunn Smith Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Timothy Wayne Pearson THURSDAY Possession of Child Pornography- County Road 3111 Dekalb Possession of Child Pornography- County Road 4234 Dekalb Warrant Service (Theft Over $100 and Under $750U.S. Highway 59s Texarkana, arrested: Ben Junior Narro Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Kason Crow FRIDAY Cruelty to Livestock Animals- County Road 4235 Dekalb Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) Over 1 Gram and Under 4 Grams, Tampering with Physical Evidence- County Road 2110 Hooks, arrested: Derrick Scott Green Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) Over 1 Gram and Under 4 Grams-County Road 2110 Hooks, arrested: Robert Ellis Ballard Burglary of a Habitation- Buchanan Loop Road Texarkana, taken: assorted jewelry, Coach brand wallet, iPad, bed comforter Theft Under $100-State Highway 8 New Boston, taken: t-shirt, purse Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) Over 4 Grams and Under 200 Grams-U.S. Highway 82w Dekalb, arrested: Matthew David Wise Warrant Service (Bond Surrender x3 for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Possession of Marijuana Under 2 Ounces, and Theft of Firearm)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Jacoby Dewayne Block Warrant Service (Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Waylon Cord White SATURDAY Theft of Firearm-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, taken: Smith and Wesson .380 caliber handgun Estray Livestock-Buchanan Loop Road Texarkana Unauthorized Absence from a Community Correctional Facility-Plaza West Drive Texarkana, arrested: Vanessa Renea Townes Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information North State Line Avenue Texarkana Death Investigation-Oak Ridge Drive Texarkana SUNDAY Theft Over $100 and Under $750-County Road 4005 New Boston, taken: 2 large iron wash pots ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY BY BCSO 19 People Arrested by BCSO 40 People Arrested by Other Law Enforcement 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

The Lowly State of Texas Lakes

The Lowly State of Texas Lakes

Prolonged drought is no stranger to Texas. It seems like the faucet always shuts down in one portion of the state or another every year, and 2023 has been no exception. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Volleyball ups and downs in district play

Volleyball ups and downs in district play

The Hooks Lady Hornets notched a big win last Tuesday night over the Lady Lions of New Boston as the two district foes battled for four sets with Hooks coming out on top by a score of 25-22, 25-20, 18-25, & 25-22. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

District wins across the board for local squads

District wins across the board for local squads

The De Kalb Bears beat the Prairiland Patriots handily and added another win to the column, improving to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in district play. The Bears dominated the game and put up 54 points to the Patriots 16. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Rock Solid hosts Car Show

Rock Solid hosts Car Show

Rock Solid Resource Center hosted a car show last Saturday morning with a portion of the proceeds going back into the community to help those in need. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Run the Rail Marathon announes winners

Run the Rail Marathon announes winners

The West Bowie County Rotary Club hosted its annual Run the Rail Marathon this past Saturday with runners making the trek from City Park in DeKalb to the Trail Head Pavilion in New Boston. Above, Judge Jeff Addison poses with the winners at the finish line. Clockwise from top left, Full Marathon winner male-Jonathan Harper, Full Marathon winner female-Rebecca Ward,Half Marathon winner male-Ryan Meadows and Half Marathon winner female-Savannah Ward. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

TxDOT Atlanta District Recipient of Safety Award

TxDOT Atlanta District Recipient of Safety Award

The Texas Department of Transportation is proud to announce the Atlanta District is the recipient of the 2023 Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Weekly Roadwork Report

Weekly Roadwork Report

Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway, pavement repair. Nightly lane closures 8pm - 6am I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge I-30 - Eastbound from FM 2253 past FM 3419, bridge work. Lane closure as needed SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges I-30 - Westbound at FM 990, drainage upgrades. Lane closure FM 989/Kings Highway - From US 82 to US 67, resurfacing road. Nightly lane closures 8pm - 6am Camp County US 271 - From FM 3417 to SL 179, resurfacing road. Lane, should closures Cass County US 59 - From 4 miles south of FM 2328S to SH 11, surface rehab. Lane closures SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges US 59 – From 1.2 miles south of FM 2328N to 1.9 miles south of FM 2328S, resurfacing road US 59 - From SL 236 to FM 3129, resurfacing road. Lane closures Titus County US 271 – At Dickson Creek, Big Slough Creek, White Oak Creek & White Oak Creek Relief, replacing bridges US 271 - From FM 3417 to SL 179, resurfacing road. Lane, should closures FM 1735 - From SH 49 to FM 4000, widening road, closed to through traffic Upshur County US 271 – From 5.9 miles north of SH 155 to 1.5 miles north of SH 155, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures US 80 - From Wood County line to 0.3 miles east of SH 155N, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures SH 155 - At Lake O’ The Pines, replacing bridge. Lane, shoulder closures 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Weekly Devotion Series

Weekly Devotion Series

1 John 4:18-19, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love him because he first loved us.” (NKJV) 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Persevere. Just breathe

Persevere. Just breathe

When I was six, I fainted on the first day of school, falling from the porch in front of the old school and landing behind the hedge. Yes, I came up missing that day. I’d forgotten to breathe! 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

We are members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), Western Bowie County Retired Teachers Association (WBCRTA) Chapter proudly serving ISD’s – Dekalb, Hooks, Hubbard, Leary, Malta, Maud, New Boston, Red Lick, Redwater, and Simms. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

All cheers-no jeers

All cheers-no jeers

There is a lot of “good stuff” and “God stuff” going on in our little neck of the woods these days, so I wanted to take this space to throw out some info and some kudos to those involved. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

Start moving toward retirement security

Start moving toward retirement security

It’s not as well-known as Halloween, but National Retirement Security week happens every October – the third week, to be precise — and while it doesn’t involve ghosts and goblins, it does deal with something even more frightening: the risk of not being able to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Through various events, this occasion highlights ideas about building retirement security. What steps can you take? 10/18/2023 09:00 AM

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