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Lions Pummel Jasper 42 - 14, JASPER, September 4, 2010 - The Livingston Lions varsity football team took to the field in Jasper on Friday September 3 and came out of their tunnel wielding a green sledge hammer that had such things as "The Big Hit, Pound The Rock, and Be Physical" inscribed in white letters on the hammer.  Coach Randy Rowe's team apparently did just that...more
 
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Corrigan Woman Sustains Major Injuries in Accident, Flown to Houston, CORRIGAN, September 2, 2010 - Shortly before 8 am on September 2, 2010, a white 2004 GMC Sierra driven by Elke Brashear, 54, of Corrigan, was west-bound of FM-287 North when her truck left the road to the right...more
 
ROAD CONGESTION GETTING WORSE, HARRIS COUNTY WORST IN STATE...
The new TXDOT list of 100 most congested roads show urban traffic is doing nothing but getting worse. 90 of the 100 are in urban areas with Harris county leading the list followed by Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant and Travis. "The fact that these are big urban roads and expressways means solutions are limited" says TXDOT spokeswoman Karen Amacker. Some of the roadways on this list are so highly developed that widening that roadway or adding additional lanes simply isn't feasible so we have to look at alternative solutions like improving parallel roadways and improving transit options.  Amacker says another thing to look as is getting businesses help by letting employees telecommute or stagger work hours to keep some people off the roads during peak traffic times.

 
Driver Faces Felony Charges After Evading Police, CORRIGAN, August 31, 2010 - On the afternoon of August 30, 2010, Polk County Sheriff's Office Detective Christopher Lima attempted to stop a truck that had run several stop signs and was driving erratically in the subdivision of Reilly Village in Corrigan...more
 
Spontaneous Fire Torches Truck, LIVINGSTON, August 30, 2010 - Shortly before 2 pm on August 29, 2010 a white 1989 Ford F-150 driven by Apolinar Dimas just turned off of US-190 onto FM-2457 by the Corner Shell station...more
 
3 Hospitalized (2 flown to Houston) in Major Accident, LIVINGSTON, August 29, 2010 - At approximately 5:30 pm on August 29, 2010, James McShan, 49, of Livingston and his son, Sky McShan, 25, were stopped at a red light on US-190 West...more
 
Driver Wrecks Out, Alcohol Suspected, LIVINGSTON, August 29, 2010 - Shortly after 2 am on August 29, 2010, a white 2002 Ford F-150 driven by Pedro Lopez Hernandez, of Nacogdoches, was north-bound on US-59 near Radio Station KETX.  Just minutes earlier, there were multiple call ins to the Polk County Sheriff's Office to report Hernandez's reckless driving...more

 
The Corrigan Bulldogs Found Themselves in the Middle of a Dogfight on Friday When They Faced the Woodville Eagles.

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Blowout Sends Truck and 40 Ft. Trailer Into the Trees, NEW WILLARD, August 28, 2010 - Shortly before 3 pm on August 27, 2010, a black south-bound Ford F-350 Super Duty truck driven by Linda Rutherford, 69, of Inman, South Carolina was pulling a 40 ft. travel trailer...more
 
Allen Lane Marcotte, Jr.
Investigation Leads to Arrest of Alleged Online Predator, CORRIGAN, August 28, 2010 - At approximately 3:30 am on August 27, 2010, the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested Allen Lane Marcotte, Jr. of Coldspring at his place of employment in Corrigan for online solicitation of a minor...more
 
Alleged Child Mollestor Sought by Sheriff's Office

Erick Fernando Viera
The Polk County Sheriff's Office began an investigation on Erick Fernando Viera in early August due to allegations of Sexual Assault of a Child.  The victim stated that Viera had been sexually assaulting her for the past year.  The victim met Viera at a local church where Viera worked as one of the youth pastors.  A warrant for sexual assault of a child has been issued for Erick Fernando Viera.

When Deputies attempted to serve the warrant for Viera's arrest, Viera had already left his home the night before apparently on foot and hasn't been heard from since.  If you have any information on the whereabouts of Erick Fernando Viera please contact the
Polk County Sheriff's Office or Polk County Crime Stoppers.
 
DETCOG Board Approves Partial Distribution Plan for Hurricane Recovery Funds, TRINITY, August 27, 2010 - State Representative, Jim McReynolds, opened the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board meeting by telling the members that he had read DETCOG’s proposed Partial Method of Distribution (MOD) for the second phase of Hurricane Ike Recovery funds and he would be voting for it. Noting the state’s new emphasis on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, McReynolds said DETCOG was far ahead of the other councils of government receiving Hurricane Recovery funds. Looking around the room, he commended the organization for the diversity of its board and its representation of the people of Deep East Texas. Acting on the recommendation of its Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Committee the board later unanimously approved the Partial MOD for submission to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs. The board also approved a resolution proclaiming August as a month affirmatively furthering fair housing. A proposed plan for Affirmatively Marketing Housing Programs has recently been developed for DETCOG and posted on its web site. In other business, the board heard a report from a representative of Senator John Cornyn’s office on several issues of regional interest. Senator Cornyn is sponsoring a measure to continue the funding of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act (SRSCA). Money provided by SRSCA compensates school districts and counties for the lost ad valorem taxes on U.S. Forest land in their jurisdictions. He has bi-partisan support for the act with a number of Republican and Democratic Senators sponsoring it. Cornyn is also working to extend the deadline for the expenditure of Federal Social Services Block Grant funds designated for disaster recovery. The money was appropriated for a series of natural disasters that struck the nation in 2008, including Hurricane Ike, but red tape has slowed its disbursement. The board also approved a resolution in support of Houston County Judge, Lonnie Hunt, in his candidacy for Vice President of the Texas Association of Regional Councils. Hunt currently serves as DETCOG’s First Vice President, standing in when President Donnie Henson is unavailable. The next DETCOG Board meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010. That meeting will be held in Tyler County.
 
Abandoned Double Wide Razed by Fire, LIVINGSTON, August 26, 2010 - At approximately 6:30 pm on August 26, 2010, the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department was summoned to an abandoned double wide mobile home in West Livingston...more
 
2 Hospitalized in Accident, LIVINGSTON, August 26, 2010 - Shortly before 2 pm on August 26, 2010 a silver 1989 Toyota truck driven by Robert Baranowski, 43, of Livingston was south-bound on McCarthy Road near Providence.  As Baranowski entered a curve, his truck collided with a green 1997 Oldsmobile...more
 
Driver Runs Stop Sign, Busted for Possession (and more), LIVINGSTON, August 26, 2010 - At approximately 1:15 pm on August 26, 2010, Deputies Mike Nettles and Randy Turner were patrolling FM-1988 near Lake Livingston Dam...more
 
Crime Stoppers Pays CA$H Rewards!

On August 19, 2010 the Polk County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation concerning the offense of Felony Criminal Mischief in regards to 2003 Dodge Truck, silver in color being vandalized while parked on the side of the road near the intersection of US Highway 59 and FM 1988 East in Goodrich, Texas.  Anyone with information concerning this criminal investigation is urged to contact Detective Stan Galloway at (936) 329-9027 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at (936) 327-STOP.
 
Young Mississippi Driver Killed in Truck Accident, LEGGETT, August 24, 2010 - At approximately 12:40 pm on August 24, 2010, a blue 2008 Ford F-250 driven by Kyle Dewayne Dennis, 22, of Moriden, Mississippi, was west bound on an unpaved road of a hunting lease located off the north end of Fagin Farm Road...more
 
18 Wheeler Turns Over, Loses Major Load of Toxic Mud, CORRIGAN, August 22, 2010 - At approximately 9:30 pm on August 22, 2010, a blue 1999 Peterbilt tractor trailer driven by Fred Landry, 46, of Delcanbre, Louisiana, was transporting a load of toxic drilling mud waste on US-59 South in Corrigan...more
 
Father/Son Thieving Operation Broken Up by Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office Busts Prolific Thieves, 2 Remain at Large, INDIAN SPRINGS, August 23, 2010 - On the morning of August 23, 2010 the Polk County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation into the Burglary of several travel trailers located on a hunting lease in a remote area of Polk County...more
 
The Corrigan Varsity Lady Dogs won 1st place in their volleyball tournament this weekend in Groveton.  Pictured Top Row (left to right) Montana Smith, Stephanie Espino, Kendall Tutt, Samantha Taylor Sage Taylor, Kelly Gibson and Coach Jackson
 
Intoxicated Driver Arrested, Nearly 3X Legal Limit, LIVINGSTON, August 22, 2010 - At approximately 4:30 pm on August 22, 2010, Sergeant Nita Bowen with the Texas Highway Patrol observed a blue Chevy Sierra that was south-bound on US-146.  According to Bowen, the vehicle was weaving in and out of it's lane...more
 

2 Alleged Aryan Brotherhood Members Charged With Murder

Steven Cook and David Michels have been charged in the execution style murder of Scott Freeman of Cleveland.  Both made PolkCountyToday.com when they were arrested in Seven Oaks in October of 2008.


Steven Cook (left) and David Michels were arrested in Polk County in 2008.
 
Wrecked Vehicle and Public Intoxication, ONALASKA, August 21, 2010 - At approximately 2:30 am on August 21, 2010 Officer Daniel Sanchez with the Onalaska Police Department was dispatched to the scene of a reported single vehicle accident.  When Officer Sanchez arrived at the scene he found a dark blue Nissan Titan stuck in a ditch...more
 
Fake Weed and Alcohol: Driver Crashes Into House, Faces Plethora of Charges, GOODRICH, August 21, 2010 - At approximately 12:30 pm on August 21, 2010, a tan 1993 Cadillac Eldorado driven by Lewis Bookman, Jr. 20, of Goodrich, came to a stop sign at Edmonds Street and Williams Street...more
 
Crime Stoppers Pays CA$H Rewards!

August 14, 2010
The Polk County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation concerning a burglary that occured at a buisness located off of Highway 190 West between Livingston and Onalaska.  During the comission of the burglary suspect/ or suspects forced entry into the buisness and took (4) Generac Generators from inside.  The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the general public in developing a suspect or suspects in this case.  Anyone with information concerning this criminal investigation is urged to contact Detective Christopher Lima with the
Polk County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division at 936-329-9029 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP.

 

August 18, 2010
A burglary was committed at a residence on Langham Rd. (just of S.H. 146 S.) Several thousand dollars worth of jewelry was stolen. A Dark blue Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was seen in the area at the time of the burglary.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the general public in eveloping a suspect (s) in this case.  Anyone with information concerning this criminal investigation is urged to contact Detective Richard Delaney with the
Polk County Sheriff’s Office criminal Investigation Division at 936-329-9024.




 
Livingston Z-Mart Busted for Selling Fake Weed, LIVINGSTON, August 19, 2010 - In a sting operation, local investigators moved in on Z-Mart located in Livingston, initiated a search...more
 

Corrigan Police Chief Relieved of Duties...
According to sources, Corrigan Police Chief James Farrar has been fired by Corrigan City Council.  Additionally, Chief Dispatcher Becky Whittaker has also been fired.  James Riley has been appointed as interim Police Chief.  Details surrounding this situation have not yet been released to PolkCountyToday.com.  When we receive details it will be promptly posted.


 
Mayor of a South Texas Town Arrested for Prostitution...
The mayor of a south Texas town has been charged with official oppression and prostitution for allegedly soliciting women and threatening to have them arrested if they didn't do what he wanted.  Police on Monday arrested La Villa Mayor Hector Elizondo alleging that he gave one prostitute $10 worth of crack cocaine in exchange for sex and paid another woman $30 on several occasions during the past year for sex.  Police Chief Eloy Cardenas told The Monitor in McAllen that the victims came to police seeking help. He says one woman said she had tried to file police reports against the mayor before, but nothing was done.  Elizondo is free on a personal recognizance bond. His attorney, Robert J. Salinas, said he's shocked by the mayor's arrest.  La Villa is a town of about 1,400.

Associated Press


 
Bears, Cougars, & Wolves...OH MY!
It's the 2010 Polk County Outdoors Expo, and Everyone Is Invited!

Alligators, Fishing, Dog Training, Horse Ownership, Emergency Preparedness, Safety Techniques and Awareness, Rock Climbing, Water Slides, Dunking Booth, Food, OUTCAST DON! It all goes down at the Waterfront Lodge in Onalaska!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE!


 
Local Fireman Summons His Own Department, LIVINGSTON, August 17, 2010 - Local fireman Preston Jones had to summon his own department Saturday afternoon for help with his burning hay baler...more
 
Mulch Fire Attracts 4 Different VFDs, NEW WILLARD, August 15, 2010 - At approximately 5 pm on August 15, 2010, a large fire was reported from the Hope Agricultural Products, Inc. off Loop 116 in New Willard...more
 
Fatal Accident as Pedestrian is Struck by Unknown Vehicle, LIVINGSTON, August 15, 2010 - According to witnesses, a pedestrian was walking on US-190 East carelessly in and out of traffic near Sam Houston Electric Company.  One witness called the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Sergeant Darrell Newman and Officer Dallas Early (both with Livingston Police Department) were dispatched to the area...more
 
Wrong Way Driver Causes Head-On Accident, GOODRICH, August 15, 2010 - At approximately 12:25 am on August 15, 2010, driver Sidney Souza, 21, of Phoenix, Arizona, pulled out of the Goodrich truck stop after taking a nap in his car.  Souza was enroute to visit his mother in Houston.  When Souza left the parking lot of the truck stop, he made a left and began heading south but was unknowingly driving in the north-bound lanes of US-59...more
 
2 Story Structure on Lake Livingston Burns, SCENIC LOOP, August 15, 2010 - Shortly before midnight on August 14, 2010 a structure fire was reported.  The Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 790 Cedar Lane in the subdivision of Penwaugh Pines off of FM-3126...more
 
Driver Rolls Truck on 350 North, Alcohol Suspected, LIVINGSTON, August 14, 2010 - Shortly after 10 pm on August 13, 2010, a gray 2003 Chevy Silverado driven by Darryl Scott Matthews, 40, of Livingston was north-bound on FM-350 North when his truck left the road to the left, struck a culvert, and rolled...more
 
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