FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 16, 2025)

We are open to the public again after our annual inventory and would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.Whether you’re planning to read more books, learn a new skill, or explore new hobbies, the library is your go-to destination.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 8 – 13

Gomez, David, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, driver license/ID false, sex offenders’ duty to register life/annually Felony 3Dorado, Micxael, 22, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Ogrim, Megan, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Brown, Tiffany, 47, theft prop >=$100<$750.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: January 6 – 12

Wilson, Lindsay, 46, warrant arrest-DWI Denton County, warrant arrest-poss CS pg1 <1g Denton County.Melgel, Glenn, 23, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Williams, Nathan, 37, apprehension by police officer without warrant, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 23 – January 6

Guerrero, Jose, 42, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g.Williams, Kedrick, 22, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz.Reese, Camecia, 46, poss dangerous drug.McKnight, Benjamin, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Sims, Joseph, 46, public intoxication.Green, Corey, 41, DWI 3rd or more.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 5 – 12

Arreola, Cesar, 23, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest other agency.Ortiz, Jason, 22, warrant arrest other agency.McArthy, Joe, 22, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.Williams, Herschel, 22, warrant arrest other agency.

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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 9, 2025)

As we welcome the New Year, let’s not forget the incredible potential libraries hold.Every year, the library is a place of transformation. It's where people come to set goals, expand their minds, and start new projects.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 9, 2025)

Joshua Cullins of Waxahachie made the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Columbia College.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 31 – January 6

Johnson, Garland, 62, criminal trespass.Madden-Grant, Trdarrius, 27, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs.Ibarra, Jose, 33, contempt of court-disobedience of court order.Jimenez, Eric, 34, parole violation.Gyamfi, Seth, 37, DWI/open alch container, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: December 22 – 31

Manuel Ramos, 54, assault causes bodily injury family member.Cecil Devance, 35, warrant arrest.Taylah Woods, 28, warrant arrest-assault family violence. Talawn Arellano, 36, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Jacobian Nelson, 32, warrant arrest-Denton County Sheriff's Office.