Shelby County Sheriff Office

Sarah Elizabeth Ramon of Joaquin arrested

News Staff

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Sarah Elizabeth Ramon, 28, of Joaquin. Ramon turned herself in Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and was booked into the Shelby County Jail.

Sheriff Windham undergoes successful double lung transplant

Shannon James

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Sheriff Kevin W. Windham underwent a double lung transplant surgery on Tuesday, August 22. The operation went well and he now has new lungs, according to Sheriff Windham’s wife, Brenda Windham, who has been updating the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office throughout the operation process.

Fundraiser and Raffle for Sheriff Kevin Windham

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Mark your calendar for August 18! A plate lunch, bake sale and raffle fundraiser for Sheriff Kevin Windham will take place at the old Center First United Pentecostal Church Fellowship Hall located on Hwy 96 N in Center.

Center PD takes the win in The Battle of the Badges 2023

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The third annual Battle of the Badges Friday, July 21 reported a successful outcome with 32 donors, 29 of them successful, and more than 200 plates sold during the barbecue fundraiser.

A statement from Sheriff Kevin W. Windham regarding sex offender registration in Shelby County

News Staff

Friday, July 7, 2023

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for registering all sex offenders that reside in Shelby County, this includes offenders residing within the Center city limits. Offenders are seen on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.

Matthews Arrested July 1

Leah Chase

Monday, July 3, 2023

Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Nickolas Shane Matthews, 22, of Joaquin. On Saturday, July 1, 2023 at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications Division received a 9-1-1 call in regards to a man with a gun.

SCSO responds to reckless driver

SCSO reports recovery of guns from reckless driver

News Staff

Friday, June 9, 2023

Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the recovery of three guns and drugs found during a traffic stop. On June 7, 2023, deputies and investigators responded to a location on Highway 87 N in Center in regards to a reckless driver. During the course of the traffic stop, three handguns and 3.

First Responders honored Friday

Compiled By Leon Aldridge

Friday, May 19, 2023

Center Independent School District and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors treated Shelby County First Responders with an appreciation luncheon Friday, May 19 at the Center ISD Transportation Department.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s is seeking the whereabouts of Gary Smith, 20, of San Augustine.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Gary Smith, 20, of San Augustine.

News Staff

Thursday, March 2, 2023

The Shelby County Sheriff’s is seeking the whereabouts of Gary Smith, 20, of San Augustine. Smith is described as a 6’0” white male and weighs approximately 165 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

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