FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: February 13, 2020

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF FEB. 17 – 21 Monday, Feb. 17: Smoked sausage/potato, salad and dessert.  Wednesday, Feb. 19: Beef tips and rice, green beans and dessert.  Friday, Feb. 21: Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, turnip greens and dessert.    See YOU at the Center!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 13, 2020

Damyan Woodward of Milford has been accepted into Culver-Stockton College’s incoming class for the fall 2020 semester. Woodward was also awarded the Hilltop Scholarship, a $10,000 per year scholarship for four years.

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF: February 4 – 6

Brown, Joe, 38, theft prop $30,000–$150,000.   Olivo, Jacklyn, 39, poss dangerous drug, criminal trespass, theft prop <$100 w/prev conviction, poss narc paraphernalia.   Brawley, Mackenzie, 17, assault causes bodily injury.   Qalawi, Mahmod, 53, assault causes bodily injury.

FERRIS ARRESTS: February 4 – 9

Huerta, Victor, 20, Lancaster PD warrants. Richard, Kristopher, 50, DWI. Guerrero, Fernando, 40, Tarrant Co SO warrant.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: January 31 – February 6

Medrano, Roberto, 18, Cedar Hill PD warrant. Hailey, Carteris, assault by contact. Thompson, Anfernee, 23, Dallas PD warrant.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 3 – 16

Wise, Carissa, 32, display expired registration, no motor vehicle liability insurance, FTA. Franklin, Kionne, 18, possession of drug paraphernalia. Lennox, Josh, 37, public intoxication. Brown, Michael, 30, DWI. Tucker, Dustin, 26, speeding-school zone. Dubose, Derrick, 55, DWI 2nd.

WILMER ARRESTS February 3 – 9

Pearson, Cleophus, 22, warrant arrest other agency. Shaw, Lamarcus, 22, warrant arrest local. Donelson, Gregory, 53, warrant arrest other agency.

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