Leave a reply ECSO Explorers take third in Plano X Explorer Competition Posted in Ellis County on November 08, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — Three members of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Exploring Program competed in the annual Plano X Explorer Competition on Oct. 24-25, bringing home a third place overall trophy. Read more
Leave a reply Woman sentenced to maximum sentence of 10 years for identity theft Posted in Ellis County, Headline on October 29, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — On Wednesday, October 28, an Ellis County jury sentenced Sophia Martinez Castillo, 44, of Dallas, Texas, to 10 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 after she was convicted of felony Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information Read more
Leave a reply Tuesday road and bridge flood damage update in Precinct 3 Posted in Ellis County on October 27, 2015 by Staff ReportEllis County Precinct 3 road and bridge crews are working hard to address recent flood-related damage. Read more
Leave a reply Red Oak man sentenced to 20 years for Assault on a Public Servant Posted in Ellis County, Headline on October 21, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — An Ellis County jury deliberated into the late night hours on Thursday, October 15, before returning on Friday and finding Harvey Leelane Searcy, 30, of Red Oak guilty of Assault on a Public Servant. Read more
Leave a reply Candidate for Constable uses photo of three-year-old without parents’ permission Posted in Ellis County, Headline on October 20, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Mike DeLara, candidate for Ellis County Constable Precinct 4, may have crossed the line and violated Texas Common Law after using an image of a three-year-old from San Jose, California in a campaign advertisement without permission from the child's parents. Read more
Leave a reply County Judge takes aim at Constable over his support of the 2nd Amendment Posted in Ellis County, Headline on October 14, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Ellis County Judge Carol Bush has taken issue with and set her sights on Ellis County Precinct 4 Constable Mike Jones during Tuesday's Commissioners' Court meeting. Read more
Leave a reply Constable sticking to his guns after Dallas reporter puts him in his crosshairs Posted in Ellis County, Headline on October 11, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — A local lawman is sticking to his guns after coming under fire from a Dallas journalist. Support for an Ellis County Constable is increasing after a Dallas Morning News journalist takes issue with the constable using the term "rock monkeys" to describe ISIS terrorists. Read more
Leave a reply Drug take back initiatives take in 1,500+ pounds of unused medications in 2015 Posted in Ellis County on October 06, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The 2015 drug take back effort saw more than 1,500 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications collected in Ellis County. Read more