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ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 17 – 24)

Harris, Eric, 24, assault causes bodily injury family member, unl carrying weapon.Fernandez, Gillermo, 22, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3, immigration hold.Archa-Sarramera, Maikol, 27, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm, unl carrying weapon, immigration hold.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS (August 8 – 20)

Ervin, Amari, 23, warrant-Southlake PD, warrant Irving PD.Anthony, Markell, 18, terroristic threat against peace officer.McCartney, Nytica, 26, warrant-Lancaster PD, warrant-DeSoto PD, warrant-Grand Prairie PD.Ramirez, Andres, 18, unlawful carrying weapon under 21 years of age.

RED OAK ARRESTS (July 28 – August 18)

Smith, Jacaine, 24, drive around police barricade, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution, poss marij <2oz.McFail, Eric, 25 assault/threats (warrant arrest), no driver’s license, disorderly conduct (warrant arrest).Labudda, Manfred, 64 theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev conviction.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 17 – 24)

Bates, Hunter, 31, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Mendez, Ricardo, 22, warrant arrest other agency.Bickham, Marqece, 24, poss marij <2oz.Padilla, Ricardo, 31, criminal trespass, terroristic threat cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury, warrant arrest other agency.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 12 – 17)

Gross, Brandi, 40, assault causes bodily injury, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500.Powell, Nathanael, 26, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.Carter, Rushan, 50, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.Morales, Gabriel, 48, DWI 2nd.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 10 – 17)

Hernandez, Rachel, 18, poss marij < 2oz.Perez, Jason, 49, DWI.Pipes, Elizabeth, 42, DWI, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Banda-Moreno, Marco, 44, agg sexual assault child.Bravo-Morales, Jose, 47, DWI/open alch container, unl carrying weapon.Williams, Xavier, 18, poss marij <2oz.
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Get back-to-school ready with free or low-cost health care for your kids

STATEPOINT – It’s back to school time and there is so much for families to do to get ready for the school year ahead, from getting school supplies to signing up for after school programs.Making sure kids have health care needs covered should be a part of those preparations.
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 14, 2025)

 The Ferris Public Library wishes all students, teachers, and families a happy and successful start to the new school year!We know the first days can be both exciting and a little overwhelming, and we hope your transition back has gone smoothly.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 5 – 11)

Knight, Monique, 20, criminal trespass.Flores, Jessie,17, assault causes bodily injury family member, assault causes bodily injury family member.Guido, Gabino, 33, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions, criminal trespass.Miranda, Eric, 35, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.