Leave a reply COLUMN: The nearest thing to heaven is a child Posted in Local Columnists on December 06, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownOne of the most rewarding things I’ve been involved with while serving as your Ellis County Sheriff is the Ellis County Toy Drive. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: ECSO thanks Camryn Samuel for K9 vests Posted in Local Columnists on November 30, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownDuring Commissioners Court earlier this week, we took the opportunity to publicly thank Camryn Samuel for her efforts to outfit law enforcement K9s with ballistic vests. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Sheriff Johnny Brown announces re-election campaign Posted in Ellis County, Headline, Local Columnists on November 26, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownMy name is Johnny Brown and I am your Ellis County Sheriff. During the past eight years, your Sheriff’s Office has accomplished much and I’m asking for your support for a third term so we can continue providing you with the best possible law enforcement. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Safety tips for holiday shopping Posted in Local Columnists on November 22, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownOn behalf of your Sheriff’s Office, I want to extend everybody a Happy Thanksgiving. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Tips to prevent theft of mailed packages Posted in Local Columnists on November 15, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownWe're getting to that time of year when people increase their shopping with the holidays coming up. More and more, people are making their purchases online, and we'd like to offer you some tips to ensure all of your packages get to you. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Help us give children a brighter holiday season Posted in Local Columnists on November 08, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownThis Monday kicks off the sixth annual Ellis County Employee Toy Drive and we hope you’ll join us in helping the kids in our local children’s homes enjoy a brighter holiday season.We’ve challenged ourselves to make this the best Toy Drive ever, so your Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with the local DPS office to take the lead on ensuring every child at both the Texas Baptist Home and the Presbyterian Children’s Home has at least one present under the Christmas tree. In previous years, we had alternated which home was the beneficiary. Last year, the county toy drive benefitted the Presbyterian home and we helped Trooper James Colunga and the DPS with an effort at the Baptist home.As of this Monday afternoon, we’ll have donation boxes set up at all of these county offices: Ellis County Sheriff’s Office (main station), all four county precinct barns, Adult Probation Services, Ellis County Clerk’s Office, Ellis County District Clerk’s Office, Ellis County Tax Office, and Constable Pct. 1, 2 and 3 offices. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: More about our jail operations Posted in Local Columnists on November 04, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownNot many organizations are subject to an unannounced annual inspection by another authority, but a county jail is. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets the rules we operate by and has the final say over our county jail, Wayne McCollum Detention Center. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Tips and events for Halloween Posted in Local Columnists on October 25, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownHalloween is right around the corner so it’s time again when we all need to remind ourselves of the tips that will help keep everyone safe this holiday. Read more
