WILMER ARRESTS (September 27 – October 4, 2026)

Hammouri, Bilal, a/m, 45 warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency. Hernandez, Aldo, w/m, 25, warrant arrest other agency. Lankford, Darren, b/m, 40, warrant arrest local.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Board of Adjustment City of Wilmer, Texas

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

WILMER ARRESTS (September 20 – 27, 2026)

Bradford, Kevontre, b/m, 24, continuous violence against the family. Vargas, Luis, w/m, 50, DWI 3rd or more. Richardson, Robert, w/m, 63, assault causes bodily injury family member. McGinnis, Jermey, w/m, 26, warrant arrest other agency.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council, City of Wilmer, Texas

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

WILMER ARRESTS (September 6 – 13, 2026)

Gonzalez-Lopez, Emiliano, w/m, 22, DWI/open alch container, reckless driving. Wright, Jelisha, b/f, 37, warrant arrest other agency. Barber, Derica, b/f, 23, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant. Lopez-Antonio, Arnuflo, w/m, 44, viol bond/protective order. Garza, Elizabeth, w/f, 44, assault.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 23 – 30)

Arreola, Luis, w/m, 33, warrant arrest other agency. McGinnis, Jermey, w/m, 26, criminal trespass. Hernandez, Bryan, w/m,19, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g, unl poss firearm by felon. Hubbard, Devion, b/m, 34, poss marij <2oz. Garcia-Ramirez, Orlando, w/m, 22, warrant arrest other agency.

Wilmer hires Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L.L.P. as city’s new law firm

WILMER – Last week, the Wilmer City Council voted unanimously to hire Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L.L.P. as the city’s new law firm.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 2 – 16)

Trejo, Alejandro, w/m, 26, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz. Verduzco, Robert, w/m, 68, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info, warrant arrest other agency. Mirena, Mervin, w/m, 40, DWI. Sparks, Nathaniel, b/m, 64, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.

WILMER ARRESTS (July 19 – 26)

Cruz, Wendi, 23, warrant arrest other agency. Taylor, Byron, 42, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest other agency. Gutierrez-Silva, Francisco, 46, DWI/open alch container. Lee, Tinnette, 38, poss marij <2oz. Franklin, Travion, 24, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

Happy birthday to 102-year-old Wilmer resident O.D. Chalmers

WILMER – Wilmer resident O.D. Chalmers turned 102 last week on July 16. In addition to wishing him a happy birthday, here are a few details of his life. Originally from Marshall, Texas, he was born in 1924 and moved to Wilmer at the age of 97. Chalmers is also a proud Navy Veteran.