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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...

SCSO seeking whereabouts of Rodgers

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Dakota Travis Rodgers, 24, of Center. Rodgers is described as a 5’9” white male and weighs approximately 175 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Rodgers has an active felony warrant for Violation...

SCSO seeking whereabouts of Shelbyville man

UPDATE: ARD has been found safe. 8/23/2021 6 p.m. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tony Ard, 55, of Shelbyville. Ard is described as a white male, 5’8”, 130 pounds with blue eyes and blonde hair. Ard was last seen Saturday, August 21 at...

SCSO issues statement on homicide

Leah Chase, SCSO Public Relations The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is actively investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday, August 21 on County Road 2225 in Center. According to Sheriff Kevin W. Windham, deputies responded to the scene at approximately...

SCSO seeking whereabouts of Bennett

Leah Chase, SCSO Public Relations The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is actively seeking the whereabouts of Justin Earl Bennett. Bennett is described as a 41 year-old black male, 5’9”, 210 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Bennett has tattoos on both...

SCSO takes the title at blood drive event

The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive held Friday, July 16, at the Community House in Center, was a great success! A total of 43 donors showed up for the event. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office walked away as the winner with a total of 24 donors. The Center Police...

Statement from Sheriff Windham

Upon taking the oath to be your Sheriff, I made a promise to the citizens of Shelby County to always be transparent. I promised to keep the public informed whether it is good or bad. While it is often hard to admit when there is a problem, a promise is a promise, and...

SCSO seeking information regarding burglary

Leah Chase, SCSO Public Relations The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred on /around April 18 on County Road 2932 in Shelbyville. The suspect(s) gained entry into the home through a window and pried open a safe and removed numerous...

TSCRA seeking information on stolen UTV

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of person(s) responsible for a stolen 2021 Polaris Ranger 1000 4×4 north of Timpson. The UTV is green and has side-by-side single row seating...

Sheriff Windham invited to speak at local business men’s meeting

The Tenaha Business Men’s Association invited Sheriff Kevin W. Windham to be the guest speaker at their meeting held Weds., April 8. Sheriff Windham gave an update on things happening at the SCSO and spoke about plans for the office in the months to come. The SCSO...