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SCSO seeking location of Smith
Leah Chase, SCSO Public Relations UPDATE: Smith was taken into custody December 23 in San Augustine County. Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 6:45 a.m., an officer with the SCSO responded to a suspicious vehicle call at the...
SCSO seeking suspect from theft incident
On Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at approximately 08:00am, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office received a report from a resident who lives on Highway 87 North in Center, Texas regarding a theft incident. It was reported that a white male subject in a blue passenger...
Search warrant leads to arrest
Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Monday, December 13, 2021, investigators with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Hwy 96 S in Center. As a result of the search warrant, SCSO investigators arrested Bobby Halbert, 70,...
SCSO monthly report
For the months of October and November, our office answered a total of 1,211 calls for service. A total of 115 arrests were made for the county. Deputies made 92 traffic stops; and from those stops, 49 warnings and 45 citations were issued. Three arrests were made off...
Search warrant leads to arrests; drugs, property recovered
Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of David Nathan Lewis and Beverly Kay Hurst, both of Timpson. On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Sheriff Windham and SCSO deputies completed a narcotics operation at a residence in Timpson. Intelligence gathered by...
SCSO seeking information in regards to theft
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a theft that occurred at Taylor Funeral Home located at 511 Ross Graves Drive in Timpson, Texas. Sometime between the dates of September 20th and October 5th, 2021, suspect(s) removed a drive...
SCSO seeking information on stolen equipment
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on two pieces of stolen equipment. A Kobelco 70SR excavator and a white gooseneck trailer, Texas plate FNWZ45, were taken from a property located on the 5000 block of FM 711 during the last week. Anyone with...
SCSO hiring Deputies, Investigator
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for the following positions: InvestigatorPatrol DeputyCivil/Transport Deputy MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of ageMust be a U.S. CitizenMust possess a valid Texas Drivers License (without...
Visitation suspended at SCSO
Per Sheriff Kevin W. Windham, effective Immediately ALL inmate visitation has been suspended at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office until further notice. Cash will no longer be accepted to deposit on an inmate’s books for commissary purchases. If you wish to leave...
SCSO seeking whereabouts of Wyatt
The Shelby County Sheriff’s is seeking the whereabouts of Derrick Lamarc Wyatt, 37, of Center. Wyatt is described as a black male, 6’4”and weighs approximately 350 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Wyatt has felony warrants for Engaging in Organized Criminal...