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TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING
Two people were arrested on illegal dumping charges by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Otto Hanak, on Wednesday, 35-year-old Brenham resident Anthony James Rogers was arrested by the Brenham Police Department during a traffic stop for Possession of Marijuana and placed into the Washington County Jail. At that time Rogers was wanted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for Illegal Dumping. Rogers posted $1,500 in bonds on both charges and was released the following day.
BRENHAM MAIFEST KING AMONG TWO ARRESTED IN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
Two people, including a member of the most recent Brenham Maifest court, have been arrested by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office following a monthslong investigation into assault allegations. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded on Friday, March 29th just before 9:30 p.m. to a disturbance...
TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED ON WARRANTS
Two people were arrested Wednesday on warrants. Brenham Police report that Wednesday afternoon at 4:00, Officer Garrett Downs was dispatched to the 1200 block of Old Independence Road regarding a warrant that needed to be served. Marcos Maradiaga, 22 of Austin, was served on his warrant for No Driver’s License issued out of Washington County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2.
FIVE CALLS FRIDAY FOR BRENHAM FIRE DEPT.
The Brenham Fire Department responded to five calls on Friday. Shortly after 11:45 a.m., the department was dispatched to Highway 290 West and Highway 36 North for a report of a trailer brake on fire. Units found the brakes smoking, but no fire. They used tank water to cool down the area before returning to service.
SCAMMERS SOLICITING MONEY FOR FAKE BRENHAM SHRINE CLUB FUNDRAISER
The Brenham Shrine Club is warning the public of scammers who are using the organization’s name. Aaron Curlee of the Shrine Club notified KWHI this (Friday) morning that the scammers are reaching out to local businesses by phone or email and asking them for donations to help with putting on a fall magic show.
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