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ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 12 – 17

Rosar, Benjamin, 38, assault-family violence.Durham, Gary, 58, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g Felony 2, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Offer, Magon, 34, assault-family violence, FMFR.Craig, Abbie, 41, FMFR, exp motor vehicle registration, exp motor vehicle registration, FMFR.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 10 – 17

Celimundo, Rufino, 55, warrant arrest other agency.Perez, Landy, 41, public intoxication.Robinson, Rosalie, 46, warrant arrest other agency.Cruz-Rodriguez, Pablo, 38, driving while intoxicated.
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How to host the Holidays affordably

STATEPOINT – From getting your home ready for guests and finding the perfect gifts to preparing a delicious meal, the holidays can seem overwhelming and expensive – but they don’t have to be.Take the following steps to save time and money on seasonal essentials.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 14, 2023)

Ho! Ho! Ho! We have a vast collection of books celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa for your reading and cooking pleasure. Our adult books range from Romance to Mystery, including several entertaining and cooking titles. And let’s not forget about the little ones!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 5 – 10

Herring, Christopher, 30, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false information, criminal trespass, tamper w/govern record-defraud, theft of services >=$100<$750, fail to identify giving false information, burglary of habitation Felony 2, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, burglary of building/failure to...

WILMER ARRESTS: December 4 – 10

Stephens, Kashala, 32, fail to ID fugitive from justice.Woodard, Kevin, 46, public intoxication.Bush, Antrone, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss marij <2oz.Celimundo, Rufino, 55, warrant arrest other agency.
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‘Tis the Season for scams

STATEPOINT – In today’s hyper-connected digital universe, cyber criminals have more information than ever before, with the ability to reach you through unsecure public Wi-Fi, your email inbox, via text message, and more.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 7, 2023)

The holiday season is upon us! December is a busy month at the library, and we hope to share it with each of you.Stop by the library’s booth at Feliz Navidad in Ferris, Saturday, Dec. 9. The event begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 27 – December 3 

Steele, Matthew, 42, sexual assault Felony 2, sexual assault Felony 2.Hodges, John, 51, public intoxication.Paul, Carolyn, 70, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Speelman, James, 51, sexual assault child Felony 2.Dorn, Crystal, 39, DWLI w/prev conviction.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 20 – December 4

Rincon, Juan, 47, DWLI, motor vehicle inspection violation, failure to appear, expired operators license, failure to appear.Walker, Antorious, 36, poss marij <= 4oz > 2oz, unl carrying weapon.Canel-Cornelio, Vincente, 43, public intoxication.