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CRIME & SAFETY
Crash in Rusk County leaves 1 dead, traffic rerouted
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Rusk County Office of Emergency Management said a crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon resulted in one fatality. According to a release, the crash happened on State Highway 315 and County Road 3202 at approximately 3:40 p.m. and “resulted in a fatality.” Officials said that northbound traffic is being […]
Woman arrested after allegedly trying to cash forged check in Whitehouse, leading officials on pursuit
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) – The Whitehouse Police Department said that a woman was arrested on Thursday after she allegedly led officials on a pursuit to Tyler after trying to cash a forged check at a bank. According to Whitehouse PD, they got a report from Southside Bank at Lily Road and State Highway 110 that […]
BEWARE: East Texas Police Warns Community About Imposter Cops
An East Texas Police Department Issued A Warning To Residents About Someone Pretending To Be A Cop. Impersonating a police officer in Texas is a serious offense that carries significant legal consequences. Under Texas Penal Code Section 37.11, it is illegal for anyone to falsely represent themselves as a peace officer or public servant with the intent to induce another person to submit to their pretended authority or rely on their pretended acts.
POLICE: Suspect in custody after high-speed chase through Whitehouse, Tyler and Chapel Hill
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — A suspect is now in custody after a alleged forgery attempt at a Whitehouse bank turned into a high-speed chase. Tasha Hudson, 35, has been arrested after a police pursuit ended near Chapel Hill. According to Smith County Sheriff's Office, Whitehouse police were called to the Southside Bank in Whitehouse for a potential forgery. When officers arrived, Hudson fled the scene and a pursuit began.
No injuries reported after vehicle catches fire on Mary Street
A homeowner’s car repair turned disastrous Tuesday evening – fortunately, no one was injured. Gladewater first responders were dispatched to Mary Street about 8:25 p.m. on an initial report of an explosion in the 1200 block of Mary Street. According to Gladewater Fire Chief Mike Simmons, the incident...
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