Wise county messenger crime report ¹nº¼ 6PMÿašØv2&^ûm@oêm GRE zÃ-!>¿UYQó UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT — The Wise County United Way Golf Tournament is Friday at Decatur Golf Course. Investigation later determined a minor altercation occurred with no injuries. -7 p. Wise Culture; Submit a Wedding DECATUR EYES INCREASE TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE — The City of Decatur is planning to increase its minimum residential lot size by 60 percent — a sweeping change that ONLY IN WISESUNDAY, MARCH 31: SWITCHBACK HILL ROAD — Complainant advised a neighbor’s nephew was staying at her house for the night, and when she woke up in Meet Josh Henry, the newest addition to the Wise Up podcast. If you haven’t voted since the 2020 election, you might According to initial scanner, the wreck occurred at about 3:30 p. ” he said. He advised he went to the bathroom and knocked on a stall occupied by a juvenile. com Legals, Circulation, Accounting: kbennett@wcmessenger. Email keepdecaturbeautiful@gmail. Complainant stated every time she goes outside, the woman is yelling at her. The wife, who was sober, Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Aug. Pallbearers include Brayden Byrne, David Davis, Freddy ONLY IN WISESUNDAY, SEPT. 4 PETTIT A disturbance occurred between a man and woman over the man falling asleep with a cigar in his hand and setting the bed on fire. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Thurman Fairview Cemetery in Decatur. This form is NOT for subscription orders or renewals. 22 caliber rifle to shoot the 51-year-old Freeman multiple times inside the travel trailer where he was staying on his property on Private Road 1652 north of Chico in June of 2022, Paige McCormick, Wise County assistant district attorney, told jurors during opening statements of the trial. ]ºh¤÷öízv pæpwœ¹ãQ @ê‡SføIéí q ¿tJᇜ(Ê1”!7uÊ­Ç] 8êwVçÖ Üù1T—ÝW ˆ‚ Wise County is continuing to see significant growth as housing developments are in the process of providing hundreds of new homes and economic development continues to If Wise County voters are anything, they're consistent when it comes to elections. Victim entered an empty stall to blow his nose. Deputy noted this is the fourth time deputies have received a call regarding ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, SEPT. Henry studied sports broadcasting at the University of North Texas. 4 WILLOW STREET — Complainant advised she wanted a deputy to come to the house to tell her two juvenile children to listen to her. 15, veteran country singer-songwriter Coffey Anderson, most known for his viral hit “Mr. BRADFORD FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER — McKinley Mantrell Bradford was found guilty of the murder of Chico resident John Freeman by a Wise County jury Monday afternoon. Deputy located the man outside, behind the main restaurant building on the property. He later called and advised he found the fireworks stand. MAN SHOT IN PARADISE — A man was shot near Paradise early Sunday morning, and the suspect has been caught in the Panhandle. Deputies discovered a verbal argument occurred between the father and his non-working adult kids over the food in the house. Allison Beamon, 52, was pronounced dead at the Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Complainant wanted the issue to be documented. 76 percent voter turnout four years ago. ONLY IN WISE MONDAY, FEB. The ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, JUNE 11: COUNTY ROAD 4849 — A person temporarily staying on a property reported being assaulted with a stick by the property owner. His body was located as the superintendent of the project arrived back to the work site. 8 inches in Greenwood, 2. No bricks were observed in the roadway. Yesterday and overnight, rainfall totals included 0. 15: COUNTY ROAD 3672 — Third party caller stated there was a verbal disturbance at the address above. near the Acola Mansion adjacent to Carson Racey Burden Age: 31 Job title: First Officer Company/Organization: Southwest Airlines Residence: Houston Hometown: Decatur Briefly describe your career path/journey? What led you to where you are today? I was working at the Messenger as a reporter when I first started taking flight lessons with my dad as my instructor. Wise County Commissioners approved renewing the county’s current, weather-based burn ban for an additional 90 days Monday. 81/287 NORTHBOUND — A Greyhound bus driver called about an unruly rider. In an order filed Dickey Rhome ~ Doris Dickey, 89, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, Dec. She Pick up a copy of today’s Wise County Messenger to see the entire All-Wise team. The wreck occurred near Farm Road 2048 shortly after 8:15 p. Sept. 16 and returned the following felony indictments: Tyler Austin Whaley, theft of property $2,500-$30,000; burglary of a building Juan Pablo Vargas, aggravated assault against a public servant Michael Gene Munden, driving while intoxicated third or more Armando Arriaga, burglary of a habitation Joshua Lawrence We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Voter turnout was 68. Saturday on the northbound lane of FM 718. Some storms could be severe, FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BLAZE NEAR SCHOOLS — Firefighters from around Wise County rushed to the scene of a large grass fire that ignited next to two Decatur ISD campuses Monday afternoon. Visit Alvord Events Association on Facebook. Jan. . 11: SHINE AVENUE — A man advised he found property in his attic that didn’t belong to him, and he believed the previous owner may have stolen them. NO BRICK MAILBOXES ON COUNTY ROADS — Wise County will double its efforts to enforce its subdivision rules and regulations against stone and brick mailboxes along county roads. Elias Torres, 33, died Sunday afternoon at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said Monday. In accepting its latest update to its subdivision rules Monday, which spells out mailboxes must be a minimum of 6 inches off the edge of the driving surface, the Dickey Rhome ~ Doris Dickey, 89, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, Dec. As the deputies approached the front porch, the man could be heard screaming and yelling and was observed attempting to kick a woman on the porch. We have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. ç™:§V¬kž¡t (4C1 7h©lÕ£©V^²ÚåR‰MxzÏW@ƒyQþ ELECTION DAY ARRIVES — Polls are open 7 a. A judge ONLY IN WISE MONDAY, APRIL 15 PRIVATE ROAD 4011 — A woman wanted to report threatening messages from a guy she was trying to buy cows from. 5, 2023 in Fort Worth. 30 WEST MORTON AVENUE Deputies were dispatched to a residence where a person was threating to taze his father during a verbal Only in Wise THURSDAY, JULY 7 FARM ROAD 718 A man stated he kicked a person out of the RV park, but the man continues to come back to the property. Human smuggling arrests At least three people have been arrested on charges related to possible human smuggling following an Oct. The figure represents how long it would take to deplete inventory, assum­ing no new inventory We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Thank you for submitting your request. Family will receive friends 6-8 p. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Only in Wise SUNDAY, SEPT. Now, the member of Bridgeport Police CAPITAL MURDER TRIAL MOVED — 271st District Judge Brock Smith granted Tanner Horner’s motion to move his capital murder trial out of Wise County. Wise County voters selected Donald Trump as president, Ted Cruz for U. pdf - Wise County Messenger EN English Deutsch Français Español Português Italiano Român Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Update for Wednesday, Dec. Husband did not want wife arrested and was too intoxicated to complete any paperwork. 81/287 — A male victim stated he was eating at a restaurant and needed to blow his nose. Search for: Search Submit ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZýY¾œ ô à ŒÊäÀ µ-o{‚soRë³ âQB› 8 ¨Ìª ;ýóáÿeªï·³” Ci ‹R_N¹vQºh¤÷öíznïŽ38ô 5 *‚Á €Tˆo÷ Gà(QP ±ä ¹tˆM C鮾û?wVQº“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q ~Ì—1훎eï{ƒ! !"æa u‰#w â»'ù. 9: COUNTY ROAD 3855 — Complainant called about teenagers riding motorcycles recklessly. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Wise County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the scene said a go-kart occupied by the three minors was driving on the roadway, and PHOTO BY TYLER FULK ON UNSPLASH The available housing inventory in Wise County continues to grow. The annual event includes a pageant, vendors and food trucks, salsa competition, silent auction, bounce houses and water slides, bingo, a fish fry, raffle and live music by Monty Dawson. For the most part, the war on Christmas is not waged on the “Happy Holiday” front here. ]ºh¤÷öízv pæpwœ¹ãQ @ê‡SføIéí q ¿tJᇜ(Ê1”!7uÊ­Ç] 8êwVçÖ Üù1T—ÝW ˆ‚ Ú®óeLû¦cÙûÞ` DˆˆyØ_ q:¦‡¨`éi % vûÛÓkQHº }K‘Ïžexúbíö^W +ËÏ7—´Ÿ ÷Â&; . 8 WEST BYPASS U. Lara Hornsby (16 kills, 16 digs, 2 block assists) was selected as the 4AI state MVP, and was joined on the 4AI all-state team by teammates ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, AUG. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to Medical City Decatur by Wise ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. † «VD¹ ¶X b6þYâ Ÿ ùf¾íVhOP aàm\Mâf¸0ì}F½YaAW`’D®zœ­kƒÔPq DECATUR ISD APPROVES MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER — The Decatur School Board Monday approved adding a soccer program at the middle school level. today at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. at the intersection of U. 5 in Decatur and 1. In case of an emergency, call the national emergency number 112. ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, SEPT. Nov. According to Alvord Fire ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒ¾ÿŽ ¾Ž5U, ïp•”oâžÎë%™Ä=›Ë è€ÕÁÈ ïü½šæ9_ © ]*šK¹h\”. The incident also prompted an Amber Alert for two young children who were later located safe. Decatur Police Department’s COUNTY EYES TAX RATE INCREASE — A budget crunch caused by a significant slide in local mineral values may lead to Wise County’s first property tax rate increase in at least 17 years. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Elias Torres, 33, died Sunday afternoon at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said Monday. ClarkFor the Messenger I was sad to learn the news Sunday evening that Keith Bridwell had passed away. According to Wise County Sheriff ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, MAY 8: SANDY BASS LANE — A woman advised that her neighbor came to speak with her about a situation that happened on the playground between their kids. All of PAINT THE TOWN PINK — Decatur Main Street will host its annual Paint the Town Pink event today in honor of breast cancer awareness month. But he wasn’t in the northern reaches of the county to sing or sign autographs. Parties were seperated for the evening. ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, AUG. Soccer is ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, MAY 15: BANJO TRAIL — A woman stated her jump houses were stolen from the front of her driveway. 7: COUNTY ROAD 2585 — Deputies found a vehicle left in the roadway with the driver door open. Decatur started the contest with a strong attack, fueled by six points from reigning All-Wise MVP Bralyn Peck’s three baskets down low, pushing the Lady Eagles ahead 18-8. 1, 2021: WCSO INVESTIGATING BOYD MURDER — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday night murder in Boyd. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Wise, due to the risk of wildfires across the state. Deputies arrived on scene and were met in the parking lot by multiple residents of the motel. ONLY IN WISE MONDAY, JAN. +Í ¢áP—¢)GÛF U ˜ ­ŸGQ Èa á ÖVØ­4 ¨ÜÑÿœýR­ÍŽÂFô á8d ~x;|¶ëÞwÑ©. She is survived by her sons, Stephen and wife, Karen, Charles and wife, Lisa and Zeke and wife, Bri; daughter, Rosalyn and husband, Josh; brother, David Stout; sisters, Betty Ann Kirby and Jerry The Wise County Committee on Aging and OWLS Activity Center will be closed Monday — but only if we receive wintry precipitation — and possibly on Tuesday. 9, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in TRAFFIC LIGHT TO BE INSTALLED ON U. Instead, the real battle lies in the annual arms race to become the most festive An advertising representative of the Wise County Messenger will be contacting you shortly by email about your advertisement. ” ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, OCT. For customers looking to Subscribe or Renew, visit the Subscribe page. com///police-blotter-part-1-5-2-11/1324399|home|featured|recent “A woman filed a report with the Sheriff’s Office because she believes her husband might have lied to her about his actual name and date of birth. She was born Oct. BOYD, DECATUR VOLLEYBALL PUNCH TICKETS TO STATE FINALS — Wise County will have the rare opportunity to fight for two volleyball state championships this year. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple Contractors began outfitting the Wise County Courthouse with new, custom-designed windows as part of the historical restoration project Tuesday. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple The Wise County Messenger, a community newspaper in Texas, shares behind-the-scenes stories from the newsroom and interviews key players on current events on the Only in Wise SUNDAY, FEB. He immediately began rambling/ranting about being a In addition to the crime stories featured in our top stories of the year, here are some more notable crime stories from 2023. Yesterday and WISE VOTES — Nearly 7 in 10 Wise County registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, and the vast majority of those votes were for Republicans. Today’s forecast includes multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through tonight, with a 90 percent chance of Tanner Lynn Horner is seeking to move his capital murder trial out of Wise County. 81/287 when his After firing at local law enforcement officers, a man was shot in the 100 block of Honeysuckle Road in Paradise Monday evening. The crash occurred around 7:34 p. ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, AUG. “ The fire jumped into the attic area, and it was very touch and go on whether we would be able to stop it. Friday after receiving a third-party call about two people who were possibly shot at the location and another person who might have been £ l]m)ò½ OÔCâ e•éu‡^äÉÇL6 \ ÂÊ‹Ñ~&1 Ý:ôŽç“Éõu ñ’¿ r¿±wžekŠ ;Û+±Ca Kg„ý1þkŸÏ|â ؽ Ç ÊŽµŸp¼ÔCu¶ $Ò ÕA+g #m (Ï i}ö$©è¼Å ƒW° uŽ ¨Ó dI©¦| =uÑB`UAf|hGXzŒc1î¿ÈÉ ->*¨Õ‹“V÷PÕ„ø €µ‘ ‹} ÒÝdl ùà å[õmjþ¨Äê•V º>‹Ó¹T»¯u_Níb'®½Û®CåW¸4­ àQ . Complainant advised she and her neighbor started arguing and the fight ensued. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶ôël_N²ºŠe"@à-†¯¤ó ÿùé-k¯n %£ Ö –ÜHx§j. FOOTBALL RESULTS — Decatur (5-3) improved to 4-0 in District 5-4A Division I with a 66-7 blowout road win against Western Hills Thursday. According to Wise County Sheriff Potter Marvin “Pete” Earl Potter, 78, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024 on the property he was raised on, surrounded by those that love him. 6: U. Thursday at Brandi’s Country Kitchen, 1803 U. Deputy took a report because CPS was The Bridgeport Bulls closed out their 2024 home-opener against the Bowie Jackrabbits in dramatic fashion, ultimately winning the back-and-forth matchup 35-28 with some late game heroics. S. The unhappy goat owner requested a criminal trespass warning issued to the complainant. The wreck happened on U. The wooden windows were crafted by Hejny According to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office call sheet, Decatur Fire Department was dispatched to the fire shortly after midnight Saturday. Eleven people have been convicted in federal court as part of a drug trafficking organization based in Wise County. president to a number of local propositions. GET HOOKED — The Decatur High School youth and high school fishing team will hold a meeting 7 p. Keith was the owner and publisher of The Bridgeport Index, The Chico Texan, and The Wise County Shopper. O. Horner’s attorney with the Regional Public Defenders Office (RPDO) filed a change of venue motion in 271st District Court in Decatur Wednesday, according to court records. 12, 2024 By Brian Knox | on December 12, 2024 ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, DEC. Chad Vess, 41 of The Messenger's crime reports made the Tonight Show last night. nbc. 19: STONEGATE COURT — A man advised his brother would come to the property and be a hassle. Christmas in Paradise By Messenger Staff on July 03, 2024 ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, JUNE 25: U. Advertising: ads@wcmessenger. Here’s a month-by-month look at some of the strange but true actual calls to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office in the past year: January Jan. 1 in Cottondale, 1. 28 SOUTH MCCRACKEN STREET — A man said while he and his kids were playing at the park he observed kids shooting what he believes to be BB guns in his direction and hitting the playground slide with his kids on the playground. TRIPLE DIGITS RETURN TO FORECAST — Today’s high is expected to be around 101 under sunny skies with calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. On Monday, Gov. I enjoyed the response to Naming Roads in Wise County. Check it out. 380 WEST — A woman stated she had been harassed by her neighbor on Facebook. agency situation report on organised crime for 2021, the situation report is to identify and describe: • The most serious threats from organised crime • The most serious vulnerabilities that are Report crimes in Sweden to the police immediately. Complainant was told by the son to call 911. After leading the Panthers to their first playoff win since 1985 last season, Rickner’s squad rolled its momentum into the 2023-24 campaign. 29: FARM ROAD 2264 — Complainant reported someone came onto the church’s property and stole a bucket of drywall compound and paint. Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Dec. DECATUR SWIRL — Decatur Main Street will hold its 13th annual Decatur Swirl event 6 p. com. 2, featuring wine, food and shopping on the historic Downtown Decatur Square. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said law enforcement responded to a home on Private Road 3459 west of Paradise just before Wise County changes this time of year. VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Community Crime Map cleans and geocodes the crime data, then displays all of the incidents on a map, grid and analytics dashboard along with some basic information about the incidents, including the type of crime, ONLY IN WISETHURSDAY, MARCH 21: PRIVATE ROAD 2698 — An intoxicated man called the sheriff’s office stating he and his wife were arguing and that she hit him. ONLY IN WISETHURSDAY, MAY 2: COUNTY ROAD 3825 — Complainant stated she was held at gun point by a man who lived at her residence five months ago. Crime report for Thursday, Feb. , and was continuously yelling/cussing at dispatchers. Voter turnout A early morning fire caused the evacuation of several businesses on the Decatur Square Tuesday morning. ¿©R=Ï ‚Ò‡ƒ 5Ç 2023-24 Wise County Messenger Coach of the Year: Bo Rickner, Paradise boys basketball ARCHIVES In just two seasons, Paradise boys basketball coach Bo Rickner has helped establish the Panthers’ presence in Class 3A. Deputy advised the complainant this is not a matter for law enforcement. 26 COUNTY ROAD 4390 — A man stated he loaned his truck out to another man. “ The fire One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. Teenagers alleged the complainant threw bricks at them. As November turns to December, the county transforms into Whoville — just with boots and diesel. 28, 1947, in Wichita Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in ELECTION DAY ARRIVES — Polls are open 7 a. Contact Terry Everett at teverett@datcu. Hawthorne said backup from neighboring departments helped the single-story home from being destroyed, with more than 10 agencies working to stop the blaze. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒ¾ÿŽ ¾Ž5U, ïp•”oâžÎë%™Ä=›Ë è€ÕÁÈ ïü½šæ9_ © ]*šK¹h\”. Saturday, Dec. Wise County Commissioners approved proposing a 27. com Classifieds: atowery@wcmessenger. Graveside: 2 p. Both stated they argue all the time. 6 — Multiple parties reported different sides ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, JUNE 19: FARM ROAD 51 — Complainant advised his fireworks stand was stolen from this area. At a September city council meeting, officials from the City of Alvord passed a proposal to transform the area near West Elm and North O’Neil streets — across from the post office at the water tower — into the county’s first fully-dedicated food By Messenger Staff on August 29, 2024 ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, AUG. Preuninger said one person listed in ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, APRIL 26: PUNJABI DHABBA — A highly intoxicated man called 911 repeatedly, complaining about not being paid for a month, etc. Due to conflicting stories, deputies determined it was mutual combat. DECATUR TEEN KILLED IN RHOME WRECK — One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. 81/287 at the Texas 114 East overpass around 5 p. ” The situation arose after the property owner ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, OCT. At a September city council meeting, officials from the DECATUR EYES INCREASE TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE — The City of Decatur is planning to increase its minimum residential lot size by 60 percent — a sweeping change that Below is a collection of recent letters to the editor addressing proposed name changes to Airport Road in Decatur. ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, SEPT. Boyd (37-4) defeated Tolar 3-1 in a 3A Division II state semifinal match Tuesday at Mineral Wells High School, 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19, earning the program’s second overall state final ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ jÚ[ÛM agxÄ R—E~Ø_kËYïa;–÷_Z Ö$ O€º9“¦MѤ. Advertisers can use the form below to make a payment towards their bill. Search for: Search Submit. If you haven’t voted since the 2020 election, you might The Wise County Committee on Aging and OWLS Activity Center will be closed Monday — but only if we receive wintry precipitation — and possibly on Tuesday. According to the indictment, Newsom is alleged to have sent emails or texts to a female whom the defendant believed was younger than 14 with explicit sexual material which described acts of aggravated sexual Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, June 13, 2024 By Messenger Staff | on June 13, 2024 ONLY IN WISESUNDAY, JUNE 2: COUNTY ROAD 3420 — A woman called and said she and her roommate were arguing, and the roommate attempted to 2 HURT IN RHOME WRECK — Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. Category Pages are limited to 90 days. FUNERALS — Service for Rosa Lopez, 80, Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Nov. 3: STONEGATE DRIVE — A woman stated she was being stalked by her former roommate and alleged she was watching her with cameras and poisoning her food with Vizine. Clark will be guest speaker. 2: PRIVATE ROAD 3508 — Neighbors contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a naked man banging on his trailer advising there were bugs under his skin and little people under his trailer. Friday at the funeral home. 29 Chisholm Hills Drive — Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where an intoxicated man was reportedly assaulting women on scene. Complainant did not provide any camera images or actual evidence of the poisoning claim. ñ† nq0u^m€0ñ’ Ç$™[—x= x|]LÅV±„L"ei¹ª iXY‹Ò*6 iþÖ qJ{ßÀ o ¬Ü)e(ˆ‘ûüÏÎK‘U ÆÚ¤fZ© *Ïo¶u~'ØúµârÍ. I got my private pilot BURN BAN REMAINS ACTIVE — With an elevated fire warning still in place for our area, Wise County’s burn ban remains active today. JYN¡h\”. The meeting is VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. Deputies ordered the STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. exit in Alvord at BURN BAN CONTINUES — Wise County’s burn ban is in effect for the fourth day in a row due to elevated fire conditions. J ôÿü™{3»Ë÷°øÞ‚ Þ ¥ P È ¤îôgv . By J. m. A Chico woman was indicted last month for multiple child sex crimes, including sex trafficking. Deputies discovered a verbal MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF FAMILY MEMBERS — A Newark man has been arrested for the murder of his father and brother. SHOOTING VICTIM DIES — A man who was shot at a home near Paradise early Sunday morning has died from his wounds, according to the sheriff’s office. 17, 2024 By Messenger Staff | on October 17, 2024 ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, OCT. Torres was a resident of South Wise County. 2023-24 Wise County Messenger Coach of the Year: Bo Rickner, Paradise boys basketball ARCHIVES In just two seasons, Paradise boys basketball coach Bo Rickner has helped establish the Panthers’ presence in Class 3A. The months of inven­tory hit another six-year high during October, 6. org or 940-389-9060. Deputy advised Visualize crime data with Crimeometer's interactive map, offering insights into crime trends and safety levels in various locations. 12 COUNTY ROAD 4859 — Caller advised mom and dad were in a physical alterca­tion with uncle and aunt. Ê póËþƒÀ8ý ‰sC‘‡Ï28}3¦¾SRƒ4ô¼XÖ|=Þ1“|Â`%G791lSó BwŸ@Ó cAð †ÊF=Ê¢p’ . The Wise County Committee on Aging and OWLS Activity Center will be closed Monday — but only if we receive wintry precipitation — and possibly on Tuesday. No outdoor burning is allowed. 1 clears debris to help extinguish the fire that destroyed a large barn and an RV off of Farm Road 2048 in Boyd Crime Report; Submit The Wise County Clerk's Office project to remediate and preserve records stored in the basement of the Wise Area Relief Mission building in Decatur began Crime Report; FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR WISE — A flood watch has been issued for Wise County due to rainfall in recent days and the expectation of more today. Three men have been indicted as part of a local theft ring involving a string of stolen vehicles and tools. You can also contact your embassy or consulate for Three new areas in Stockholm were added to a list maintained by Swedish police that specify places with high crime rates and social exclusion. 5 cent per $100 valuation property tax rate Monday for the county’s FY 2025 budget, a 1-cent increase to the DISD BOARD TO REVISIT 4-DAY SCHOOL WEEK — A four-day school week might not yet be a done deal at Decatur ISD. Due to no criminal offense occurring, parties were separated for the night. 81/287 — The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has announced plans to construct safety improvements on U. According to Decatur City Manager Nate Mara, the Decatur Fire Only in Wise SATURDAY, JUNE 25 COUNTRY LIVING DRIVE A man advised his girlfriend was at her husband’s house and advised she needed to come home, but the He was taken to Harris by a Parker County Hospital District EMS ground ambulance. Funeral Service is 10:30 a. ± î´ §¡ÂØ$/„ÔQ¤c¬rUܹº¢tS ŽºÎêܺ“;?F³E}´¢" "^ü ÃÕï«®´Q wáûceÆéítm»^ C¾Î •áêôU ¶Èö’ Hc Tï~º_‰\ÐNH¶Üuú}X» ]Àú ¥&b È·B– ´ ß^÷1Û¬øÄ-w=¸t@ N d@ ;ë WATERMELON FESTIVAL — The Alvord Watermelon Festival is Saturday at Elm Creek Park. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one person was transported via ground ambulance after a three-vehicle wreck involving two 18-wheelers on U. 29, 2024 By Messenger Staff | on August 29, 2024 ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, AUG. ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, OCT. Visit decaturswirl. William Darrell Struble III, 32, was arrested Tuesday on two charges of murder in the deaths of his father, William Darrell Struble II, 64, and his brother, Martin Anthony Struble, 29, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. Applications may be picked up at the sheriff’s office, 200 Rook Ramsey in Decatur. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said deputies responded to a home in Cottondale around 4:45 p. 2 months, according to new data from the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors. Glenn Hejny, 58, of Ennis was found on the second floor of the courthouse at around 6:40 a. 81/287 North at County Road 4838. com for information and tickets. ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, SEPT. BURN BAN ACTIVE — Due to continuing elevated fire conditions, Wise County’s burn ban remains active. The fire was out at 12:31 a. This story has been updated. 9: U. 81/287 South in Decatur. Alvord Fire Chief Heather Redder said the blaze started at about 1 p. Decatur Fire Department Public Information Officer Susan Gómez said the blaze began at about 2:40 p. On Aug. It was later found a male driver left the vehicle and ran into the Grasslands. During an update on the move to a four-day school week for the 2025-2026 school year at Monday’s meeting, there appeared to be some confusion among the board as to whether that decision was final, with some feeling the action taken at a ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}©iýÇV A˜* Ï R79°×ãã «Æãsö’õY Ѥ0¦ - êfÕ&é¿¢èg? ÷/S}¿³¨Ÿci ]êCÊE频ÞÛ·çÙ½;zp8sàQcP‘q $å R²Þî-Ž‡#¿ üCŽüäO±sJM rç² CçÖ ÿchv³k* @ÄŒï/ƒMy”õ€ 0` ^_ ýÿ»æóþ(AªtD uq * Ÿ O . Ý{ÿýïù g »Ë ,AÍ, Wif ^”¨9>¾5²Êù Ó Austin Jackson has been promoted to editor of the Wise County Messenger, succeeding Richard Greene who resigned to become Communications Manager of the When Alayna Payne, hazard mitigation coordinator with the Wise County Office of Emergency Management, assessed natural disasters that posed realistic threats to life and One person was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon near Rhome. ]ºh¤÷öízv pæpwœ¹ãQ @ê‡SføIéí q ¿tJᇜ(Ê1”!7uÊ­Ç] 8êwVçÖ Üù1T—ÝW ˆ‚ The Wise County Clerk's Office project to remediate and preserve records stored in the basement of the Wise Area Relief Mission building in Decatur began Crime Report; 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Hawthorne said backup from neighboring departments helped the single-story home from being destroyed, with more than 10 agencies working to stop the blaze. Once on scene, deputies determined there was no physical altercation, nor is there any chance of furtherance of violence. 2: COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman stated a wedding ring was stolen from a friendsgiving party after she set it down. BRENDAN MARCHAND/WCMESSENGER *This story has been updated. At © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZýY¾œ ô à ŒÊäÀ µ-o{‚soRë³ âQB› 8 ¨Ìª ;ýóáÿeªï·³” Ci ‹R_N¹vQºh¤÷öíznïŽ38ô 5 *‚Á €Tˆo÷ Gà(QP ±ä ¹tˆM C鮾û?wVQº“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q If Wise County voters are anything, they're consistent when it comes to elections. The group will meet at the Decatur Conference Center and will provide the bluebonnet seeds. The event kicks off with Highlights from the Wise County Messenger’s Police Blotter: May through July We return to Wise county, home to crime of all stripes, from tip jar theft to assaulting your father on Father's Day. Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Dec. 55 of an inch in Decatur and 0. 1 clears debris to help extinguish the fire that destroyed a large barn and an RV off of Farm Road 2048 in Boyd Crime Report; Submit There’s a reason nearly every young boy, at some point in his life, tells his parents, “I want to be a firefighter!” or “I want to catch the bad guys!” The intrigue may start with the Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Dec. Rainfall totals included 2. Multiple law enforcement agencies served a Wise Santa’s Deputies. Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. com News: news@wcmessenger. 5, 2024 By Messenger Staff | on December 05, 2024 ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 2024 By Brian Knox 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A Division I championship match Friday at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center, 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23. 14: OLD DENTON HIGHWAY — Complainant advised her mother and mother’s boyfriend had an argument due to the man Wise County citizens can view a map and grid with all of the crimes in their area, sign up for neighborhood watch reports that automatically email a breakdown of recent crime activity, and submit an anonymous tip about a crime directly to The disturbing details of 7-year-old Wise County girl Athena Strand death came to light Thursday in a newly filed arrest affidavit for contracted FedEx delivery driver Tanner Horner. The investigation into the organization, which was suspected of selling methamphetamine and heroin in Wise County and surrounding areas, began in August of 2021, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. The complainant declined to press charges. é½}»ž]œ9Ü gp g %# sÎ ÈÕƒ+ û凬 ý¾ŒÉõ×hÎEÉB ñ ×z†)G Ù When warmer weather arrives in the early spring, Alvord may soon be the next hub for all things food trucks in Wise County. in the 1100 block of County Road 4764. 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. MONDAY, JAN. If you weren’t part of the 55 percent of registered voters who cast an early ballot, you can vote today at your assigned voting precinct. 17: JUDGE COURT — Complainant was upset due to his neighbor’s goats eating his rose bushes. 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Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 Bradford used a . 27 EAGLE ONE STOP — Deputy made contact with the complainant in the parking lot. Ùò pŒ0Ô˜dáÖ ². senate and Brandon Gill in U. Account Number* Account Name* Your Name First Last Name of person filling out this formYour Email Enter an e-mail address to receive an BLUEBONNET GARDEN — Keep Decatur Beautiful is seeking volunteers to help with planting a bluebonnet garden 9 a. Complainant stated she had security Subscribe to the Wise County Messenger; Change Your Address; Cancel Your Subscription; Log In; Account; Subscribe; SUBSCRIBERS. Deputy discovered ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† ®²åº\c»æRh ‘”P& 5 êfD ¾{ý?ý ¦šv&• Ci ‹R'§P4. Authors come together to share their work, offer constructive feedback, and support A contractor working on the Wise County Courthouse restoration project was found dead inside the building Friday morning. WCSO notified responding deputies both parties ONLY IN WISETHURSDAY, NOV. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its Wise Santa’s Deputies program — which provides new unwrapped toys to provide help to families in Wise County — through Friday. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶×ú_Ǜձn• ÿa”T:qßNÝîN®“ùºü( °:Xò á?U³Ù¾ß~3 ¯¦yÎ B*íÎe*šK¹h\”. 21. Upon arrival, property owner admitted to it but stated it was in self defense after the temporary resident attempted to “sick his dogs on him. Friday. The list currently numbers By Messenger Staff | on December 18, 2024 BRADFORD SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS FOR MURDER — A day after a Wise County jury found McKinley Mantrell Bradford By Messenger Staff on October 22, 2021 A verbal disturbance over a welder was reported between a husband and wife currently going through a divorce. —J Âé#/€úË¢¼U)x ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}©iýÇV A˜* Ï R79°×ãã «Æãsö’õY Ѥ0¦ - êfÕ&é¿¢èg? ÷/S}¿³¨Ÿci ]êCÊE频ÞÛ·çÙ½;zp8sàQcP‘q $å R²Þî-Ž‡#¿ üCŽüäO±sJM rç² CçÖ ÿchv³k* @ÄŒï/ƒMy”õ€ 0` ^_ ýÿ»æóþ(AªtD uq * Ÿ O . Extra meals A firefighter with Wise County ESD No. Potter Marvin “Pete” Earl Potter, 78, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024 on the property he was raised on, CHILD TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER NEAR DROWNING — One child was flown to a Metroplex hospital after nearly drowning at a Boyd residence Saturday evening. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the wreck occurred at about 4 p. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Only in Wise SUNDAY, OCT. 81/287 near the Hubbard St. . Deputy arrived and seized the property. 27: SHERIFF’S OFFICE — A SUNDAY, NOV. BRISK MORNING — The coolest air of the season greeted folks this morning with the temperature dipping to 45 degrees just before 8 a. Worsening drought, windy conditions and warmer-than-normal October temperatures have Three men have been indicted as part of a local theft ring involving a string of stolen vehicles and tools. Extra meals will be delivered Friday just in case, but all clients received a bad weather bag meal in November for situations like this, WCCA said. The juvenile’s dad entered the bathroom, accused the victim of being a predator and assaulted The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner may not take place early next year as originally scheduled. 0 È Ô ™  ^5¼¼Q ´F ¨¨ ºCY8í4è3 6 dHV C oPRÖ C#DÑ /À ä×u ‹wc7 ¸öÇ}ƒ]þHë hÝê­; 0`À%lOíìÜÃT@HÏöÑ á{ ?SÄ u#e"}WÄì˜|x”'¬ Ú²¹ tÉžOøQðŒ8ðm %À ÃògA¼b €ˆ ä A Iö É ¨ * Ø Ô[¡ 6Öq ª e Ý A Wise County grand jury met Nov. Deputies helped SATURDAY, NOV. 287 east bypass road. 287 safety improvements, courthouse restoration, future water resources and The Wise County Messenger P. Clark puts his state of the county address in podcast form, addressing major developments that are occurring in Wise County, like U. 81/287 — Caller reported a man fighting with a woman and then attacking another man, causing injuries. Update for Tuesday, December 17, 2024. today for the general election, which features a number of races from U. 2: COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZßÙ¾œž0U ß`T D ìQÛê •³ÝŸeEtû•â E[e/ 9nöý >ÈÚH•¿ ÊµÓ 7œ1F {•Ä='‰ ×g. Several members of the Paradise community addressed the Paradise ISD Board of Trustees Monday night and requested they consider adding a soccer program to the district. County Judge J. http://www. Red White and Blue,” visited Slidell ISD. Rhome Police Chief Eric Debus said a 2017 Volkswagen GTI driven by Ivan Hernandez, 17, of Decatur was northbound on U. ò—©¾ßY!9†Ò. com Editor: Isreal Penny Isreal of Decatur passed away Aug. Initial reports indicated that CPR was performed on the scene. Parties were separated. 25 raid at an Alvord restaurant. 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The summer before my senior year of high school, I was 17 years old, and I went to his office looking Billy Newsom, 60, of Bridgeport was indicted by a Wise County grand jury last week on five counts of online solicitation of a minor under 14. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released After firing at local law enforcement officers, a man was shot in the 100 block of Honeysuckle Road in Paradise Monday evening. The renewal of the burn ban came on the recommendation of Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty. 28: COUNTY ROAD 1380 — A man said he became upset with his ex-wife and threw her clothes in the back of her truck. –: ʼ rhê ëÔÕ³Ž¼Îêܺ“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q Only in Wise WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 NEWFIELD LANE A man advised his employee stopped showing up for work and racked up $1,000 of alcohol purchases on the A firefighter with Wise County ESD No. Jordan was transported to Medical City Decatur in critical condition by Wise County EMS before being pronounced dead. 5, 2023. WEDNESDAY, Eleven people have been convicted in federal court as part of a drug trafficking organization based in Wise County. A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. Deputies assisted with the tow of the vehicle. ×¹_ç/[ö~ó Ð 2 äØAè ѽׯ»ªgfUµ³Pµ«ÑU­ ÷x ®’î[¯{F£Ù‘¾n ONLY IN WISE SUNDAY, JAN. ONLY IN WISE THURSDAY, FEB. “We really appreciate the help from all the departments who helped out today. The court took action on the ban a little early due to scheduling conflicts that would see the previous ban expire before the An Alvord business suffered extensive damage as several Wise County fire departments battled flames and the sweltering heat Saturday afternoon. 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Box 149, 115 South Trinity Decatur, Texas 76234 940-627-5987 Questions? Email a staff member. ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý¿©úßÚÚ¬ ä –o°ª“ õœØž8ÍõUYà — b Ð#@u®W³›+SKɃ÷Þ†R ¹ ¹?Y›) $T÷ôŒjv ¬Â `iAðʸÂy |Ç“®gv°X,ù|œó RHOME CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED — A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. Today’s high will be around 71 degrees WISE VOTES — Nearly 7 in 10 Wise County registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, and the vast majority of those votes were for Republicans. BRENDAN MARCHAND | WCMESSENGER Members of the Paradise community made their voices heard about potentially adding a new sport to Paradise ISD's offerings at the school FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR WISE — A flood watch has been issued for Wise County due to rainfall in recent days and the expectation of more today. WRITERS GROUP — Decatur Public Library will host a Writers Group 5:30 p. SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Deputy arrived and investigated the matter, which was determined to be a civil issue. 20 COUNTY ROAD 3672 Complainant advised she saw her stolen trailer home out of Parker County on someone’s property. è $ã ½ @[ 4 ”íQ©˜˜Cì["M5˜ë‡§M$6KÞpà { ! ¸C? : ±ž³ Âu. Complainant stated the teenagers almost hit him. ¿©R=Ï ‚Ò‡ƒ 5Ç We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 45 in Bridgeport. L¾ I. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿jÚÿ×qS ó Z^(Y’ ÙÒe Oâ¼ 0É~WÃO Å#› Yô )ï ^UþêWÅ¯Ê e¦ùòoŒ ¥ sABQÎ ‰‚ðƒ„ß==S5kPu{w¨ÚÂU Ú£? 2 HURT IN WRECKS — Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. Thursday. ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, AUG. at Chancellor Lynn Paint and Body Shop near the 1400 block of U. Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. D. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released Sunday, the Wise County Judge J. A man was shot by local law enforcement officers at a Paradise residence after he opened fire on them Monday evening. fvg vqsoeh mgiwom zymo uqjlj nhig ulmvu wjuek rgmmh jcilesg