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Police Blotter Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a vehicle - Reported at Super 8, 9985 U.S. 59 North, Wharton, between 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Lawn mowers valued at $952 were reported stolen. Theft - Reported in the 600 block of Murphy Street, Wharton, between 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. A b... More ... In Custody Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail Alcohol, drug charges Anthony Shelton, 45, 407 Wharton, El Campo, was booked into Wharton County Jail at 8 a.m. Sunday for driving while intoxicated (second offense), open container, no insurance, no driver's license and no seat belt. He was held on $4,500 bond as of 1 p.m. Monday. More ...
A comfort during the cold nights ahead, this quilt displayed by Margaret Zahn of the Wharton Pilot Club will be up for auction during this year's 25th Annual Chili supper sponsored by the group. In addition to the supper of chili, rice, beans and homemade pies, there will also be a raffle drawing ... More ... No burn ban here yet By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com Thinking the weather predictors might get it right, Wharton County Commissioners Court took no action on a possible burn ban Monday. Combining predictions for rain this week with a Keetch- Byram Drought Index average under 500, the commissioners passed on a burn ban saying they could reconsider o... More ... Bail jumper named 'most wanted' A bail jumper has been named El Campo Police's "Most Wanted" and a reward is being offered for his capture. Arturo Robledo Garcia, 36, whose last known address was 1008 Pinchot in El Campo, is wanted on Wharton County Sheriff's Office warrants for failure to appear to face a charge of driving whi... More ... |
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