Hunt County Sheriff's Office Investigates Missing Person Cases
On Sunday, October 17, 2021 and Monday, October 18, 2021, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Investigators coordinated with the Adventures with a Purpose dive team and the family of Roszan Payne to search some locations of interest in reference to Payne’s disappearance. Roszan Jean Payne was last seen in August of 1994. Payne was last seen by family members at her residence in Royse City, TX. At the time of her disappearance, she was driving a late 1980’s model green Volvo. Adventures with a Purpose divers searched an area of SH276 near the 2-mile bridge and multiple coves until making their way back to the FM751 causeway. The Adventures with a Purpose team also searched the cove at Sky Point RV Park in East Tawakoni and the stone quarries on County Road 339 and FM 429 in Kaufman County. Although these searches provided no additional lead, Hunt County Sheriff Terry Jones would like to once again thank Adventures with a Purpose and their entire team for their efforts.
Read full storyPress Release Issued In Reference To Human Remains Being Located In Lake Tawakoni
On February 4, 2021, the Adventures with a Purpose diver located a vehicle that. matched the description of the one belonging to Carey Mae Parker, who had. disappeared thirty years prior, submerged in Lake Tawakoni off the causeway on 751.
Read full storyCumby Police Get Into Pursuit With Vehicle Driving Down Railroad Tracks
Cumby Police got into a vehicle pursuit Saturday afternoon with the vehicle driving down the railroad tracks to avoid officers. Cumby Police got into a pursuit in their city Saturday afternoon with a vehicle that refused to stop. The chase started in the area of Farm Road 275, near Interstate 30. The suspect refused to stop for officers leading them on a wild police chase. The suspect led officers through the roadside park near the 112 mile marker, cutting through the ditch eventually jumping on I-30 Eastbound, with speeds reaching 100MPH.
Read full storyLadonia Killer Justin Cuba Added To The Texas Top 10 Most Wanted List
Justin Cuba has been added to two Texas Most Wanted lists, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Thursday. Justin Marquiwis Cuba, 33, of Sherman, is wanted in connection to the homicide of a man in Ladonia. He was added to the Texas Most Wanted Fugitive List.
Read full storyMansfield Shooter In Custody After Turning Himself Into His Lawyer
This morning at 9:15 we responded to reports of a shooting in a Timberview High School classroom. Officers arrived on scene quickly and secured the school. They determined the shooter left the building after the incident. We are currently searching for him now.
Read full storyManhunt In Commerce Ends With Suspect Arrested After DPS Helicopter Spots Subject In The Woods
Trailer theft suspect and wanted Parolee Matthew Charles Douglas taken into custody by TXDPS Aircraft 101 and DPS Trooper Olguin. Hunt County Sheriff's Office and Commerce PD officers apprehended Douglas behind Ace Hardware in Commerce. Douglas evaded arrest Saturday 10/2/2021 from Cumby PD when found with a stolen trailer which was reported stolen out of Hunt County.
Read full storyTractor-Trailer Slams Into State Police Cruiser Parked On The Side Of The Roadway
WESTON, Mass. — A tractor-trailer slammed into the back of a Massachusetts State Police cruiser just before midnight Tuesday, seriously injuring the trooper inside of the vehicle as he sat parked on Interstate 95 in Weston protecting a construction crew, state police said.
Read full storyDrug House Selling Drugs To Teenagers Shutdown By Hunt County Sheriff's Office
On September 30, 2021 at around 6:00 PM, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office served a residential search warrant in the 4900 block of McDougal Street in Greenville, TX. This was a two month long investigation where officers continuously observed high school aged kids going to this location and being sold narcotics.
Read full story18 Wheeler Wreck In Cooper Slows Down Traffic Wednesday Afternoon
Delta County EMS, Cooper Fire, Klondike Fire, Delta County S.O & DPS responded to 18 wheeler vs 18 wheeler yesterday, just before 1pm near the Dairy Queen in Cooper. Units arrived on the scene to find a heavy-duty, dual axle commercial vehicle that crashed through an 18 wheeler who was crossing the roadway, at the intersection of Highway 24 & FM 64. The 18 wheeler was flipped over, laying on its side, with half of the trailer still attached, the other half of the trailer was blocking 1 lane of Highway 24. The other truck involved was able to come to a safe stop on the side of Highway 24.
Read full storyAllen Police Department Investigating An Officer-Involved Shooting
Allen, TX (September 27, 2021): Tragically, one person has died this afternoon as the result of a disturbance that turned deadly in the parking lot of 601 W. McDermott Dr. At 2:27 p.m. on Monday, September 27, officers were called to a disturbance at 301 Central Expressway South. Before reaching the location, the call was changed to a "weapons call" based on information dispatch call-takers received. When officers arrived at the location, they were unable to locate the disturbance but began looking around the area.
Read full storyRetired North Richland Hills Fire Battalion Chief loses battle to cancer
North Richland Hills, TX (September 25, 2021): A retired North Richland Hills Fire Battalion Chief lost his battle to cancer, which is a result of his many years in fire service.
Read full storyHunt County Sheriff's Office Makes A Morning Bust Recovering More Than 16lbs Of Marijuana
On September 24, 2021 at around 7:00 AM, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 9500 block of Amy Dr. in Hawk Cove, TX. During the search warrant, 16 lbs. of suspected marijuana, 35 grams of THC, a firearm and numerous items of drug paraphernalia were located throughout the residence.
Read full storyToday Marks The 14th Anniversary Of The Lisa Chandler Missing Person Case
Hunt County Sheriff Terry Jones announces that today marks the 14th anniversary of the Lisa Chandler disappearance. The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office continues to follow up on every lead into her disappearance.
Read full storyRoyse City ISD Releases The Identity Of The Crossing Guard Who Lost Their Life After Being Hit By A Car
With permission from the family, it is with disbelief and immense sadness that I share that Mrs. Melissa Williams, a Miss May Vernon Elementary staff member/crossing guard, was fatally struck by a vehicle in a terrible accident this morning during student drop off.
Read full storySubject Arrested For Human Trafficking In Wylie
On September 13th, the Wylie Police Department began investigating a possible case of Human Trafficking after receiving an outcry from a victim. Based on the information provided, officers learned that 29-year-old, Syed Mohammad Ali of Wylie had an outstanding warrant out of the Sacramento, California Police Department for Unlawfully Cause a Minor to Engage in Commercial Sex Act. Surveillance was conducted and Syed Mohammad was subsequently taken into custody for his warrant.
Read full storyDallas Police Officer Arrested For Fabrication Physical Evidence
(DALLAS) On September 21, 2021, the Dallas Police Department’s Public Integrity. Unit obtained an arrest warrant for Police Officer Jacob Hughes, #11160, for the. charge of Fabricating Physical Evidence. The investigation stems from an illegal.
Read full storyVan Zandt County Deputies Involved In Overnight Shooting After A Pursuit
At approximately 3:25am, A pursuit initiated by Grand Prairie PD and later by Kaufman County S.O. entered into Van Zandt County where VZSO deputies, Canton PD, Edgewood PD units responded.
Read full storyTragic Ending To A Crazy Story Involving Missing Florida Woman Gabby Petito
💔 Tragic Update: The FBI has confirmed that remains found in Wyoming earlier today match Gabby Petito’s description and that her family has been notified. The FBI extends their condolences to her family as they mourn the loss of their daughter. The body has been transported to the coroner’s office. They will release their official confirmation and cause of death once they have completed their autopsy and report.
Read full storyMajor Wreck On Highway 78 Claims The Life Of One
On September 18, 2021, at approximately 9:22 AM, the Leonard Police Department was dispatched to State Highway 78 at Fannin County Road 4850 in reference to a major vehicle crash.
Read full storyVehicle Crashes Into Lake Tawakoni After Swerving To Avoid Hitting Stopped Truck
At approximately 9:40 a.m. Highway Patrol Troopers were dispatched to a major crash at F.M. 751 approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Quinlan. Preliminary investigation indicates that a Chevy pick-up truck and GMC pick-up truck were both traveling northbound on F.M. 751. The Chevy pick-up truck lost a box containing food items and pulled over on the shoulder to attempt to retrieve the box. The GMC pick-up truck struck the box, side swiped the Chevy pick-up truck and crossed over guardrail landing in the lake below.
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