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Driver Slams Into Tree, CAMP RUBY, May 11, 2025 - At approximately 9:12 am on May 11, 2025, the driver of a black 2015 Nissan Versa was north-bound on FM-1276 (about 2 miles off 190 East) when the driver left the pavement to the right and slammed into a tree, spun around, and turned over. The driver of the vehicle...more

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in obtaining information in regards to a Felony Theft from a local business on ST HWY 146 South around 1:15 AM on Wednesday March 07, 2025. Unknown suspects entered the property and stole multiple Echo weed eaters, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers. The suspects were driving a white Dodge Durango. The two suspects appeared to be male.

If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, (the P3 App) or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you will remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.


 
DO YOUR JOB, CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS...  05/07/25...

UPDATE:  Crash Turned Fatal, Names Released, LIVINGSTON, May 6, 2025 - The information on yesterday's major accident on Pan American Drive has been released.  At approximately 3 pm a 2011 Ford Flex, driven by Jennifer Dixon, 78, of Livingston, was south-bound on Pan American Drive when a 2012 Accura MDX, driven by...CLICK HERE FOR MORE
 
Major Accident on Pan American Drive, LIVINGSTON, May 5, 2025 - At approximately 3 pm on May 5, 2025, the driver of a silver 2011 Ford Flex was south-bound on Pan American Drive when the driver of a silver 2012 Accura MDX pulled off of Redbird Street directly in front of the Ford...more

Pickups Collide on 350 North, LIVINGSTON, May 5, 2025 - At approximately 10:25 am on May 5, 2025, a gray 2017 Toyota Tacoma driven by Magen Lynn Johnson, 39, of Oakhurst, was south-bound on FM-350 North. Johnson suddenly slammed into the passenger's side of a white 2015 Ford pickup that was north-bound and attempted a left turn into a driveway, but failed to yield to Johnson...more

Patton Village Pursuit Ends in Livingston, LIVINGSTON, May 4, 2025 - Shortly before 2 am on May 4, 2025, Sergeant Christian Lehman with the Patton Village Police Department attempted to stop the driver of a white 2025 Jeep Compass for a moving violation. The driver decided to evade and a pursuit was on...more

PROBLEM FIXED!...  We had technical problems all day and couldn't update the website (like the Daily Arrest Report).  Our problem has been resolved.  Website updated.  Sorry for the delay (welcome to the high tech world, technical problems happen). - Editor

 
CRIME STOPPERS PAYS CA$H REWARDS!  

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in obtaining information in regards to a Burglary in the Forest Hills Subdivision on US HWY 190 West. On March 24, 2025 around 4:00 PM a silver 2004 to 2014 Nissan Titan Extended cab pickup and three white males were caught on camera on the property. The Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify these individuals for questioning in this investigation.

If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, (the P3 App) or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you will remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.


 
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On April 27th, 2025, a felony theft was reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that occurred at 4434 US Highway 59 S (Restland Memorial Park Cemetery), in Livingston, Texas.  A 2008 Kubota L39 with a backhoe attachment and front end loader was taken from the cemetery. The full view photo provided on this press release is of a similar tractor. The partial photo is of the tractor that was stolen.  If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and speak with a Detective, at (936) 327-6810.  You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, the P3 App or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you can remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

2 Vehicle Accident, 1 Catches Fire, LIVINGSTON, April 29, 2025 - At approximately 8:35 pm on April 29, 2025, a gray 2012 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Todd Ethan Brown, 51, of Spring, was south-bound on US-59 (just south of the Livingston City Limits). Brown slowed to make a left turn into a crossover and was slammed from behind by a black 2002 Ford Mustang driven by...more

Driver Strikes 2 Vehicles, Takes Out Utility Pole, Arrested for DWI, LIVINGSTON, April 28, 2025 - At approximately 2:11 pm on April 28, 2025 the driver of a black 2021 Ford F-250 was south-bound on US-146 when he struck the back of a south-bound black 2018 Jeep Renegade driven by Michael Edwin Purdue, 46, of Livingston. As it turns out, Purdue's wife was driving in Livingston when her pickup was struck from behind by the black Ford...more

Driver Crashes Motorcycle, NEW WILLARD, April 26, 2025 - At approximately 9:12 am on April 26, 2025, the driver of a black Harley Davidson Motorcycle was south-bound on US-59.  For some reason, the driver left the pavement to the right and was thrown from his motorcycle as it rolled multiple times...more

The lawfare continues, big tish james still in deep doo doo, supreme court is weak, katy perry is not an astronaut.  04/24/25...

 
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On April 11th, 2025, a burglary of a building was reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that occurred off of Lewis Childress Road, in Livingston, Texas.  Several items, including tools and a 2015 Polaris Ranger white in color were taken from the property.   If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and speak with a Detective, at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, the P3 App or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you can remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

Wife Allegedly Shoots Husband to Death in Domestic Situation, SOUTHLAND PLANTATION, April 21, 2025 - At approximately 8 pm on Sunday, April 20, 2025, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the Southland Plantation subdivision in response to a reported domestic disturbance. When the deputies arrived, they discovered a female victim who had allegedly been physically assaulted...more

POLK COUNTY - The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting the public’s help in identifying persons / vehicle involved in a hit-and-run auto-pedestrian crash on Farm-to-Market Road 1988, that occurred Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
 
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approxiamltey 7:22 p.m., a bicyclist was traveling north on the shoulder and was struck, then run over by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene and left the bicyclist with critical injuries.
 
Evidence collected on scene consisted of an aftermarket right side broken side mirror, belonging to a 2003 - 2007 Chevrolet or GMC SUV or pickup.
 
Below is a photo of the side mirror involved.
 
If you have information relating to this crash, please contact DPS Communications at 936-699-7340 or reach out to the Polk County Sheriff's Office TX, Sheriff Byron Lyons.
#hitandrun #polkcounty #publicshelp #autopedestriancrash

Pickup Broadsides Police Car, LIVINGSTON, April 17, 2025 - At approximately 4 pm on April 17, 2025, Officer Robert Fuller with the Livingston Police Department was south-bound on North Houston Street (US-146). As Officer Fuller was about to pass Abby Street, a black 2013 Ford F-150 pickup attempted to cross Houston but failed to yield to Fuller. The pickup broadsided the police car and knocked it into a utility pole...more

2 Vehicle Crash, No Injuries, GOODRICH, April 17, 2025 - Shortly before 6 am on April 17, 2025, the driver of a tan Honda Civic was south-bound on US-59.  As the driver was approaching the Loop 393 Intersection, the driver of a blue Honda CRV pulled out of a private drive and failed to yield to the Honda Civic.  The vehicles collided (Civic slammed into the back end of the CRV).  There were no injuries in the mishap.  Trooper Nick Hatton with The Texas Highway Patrol was dispatched to investigate the accident and was assisted by Deputy Joey Mottu with The Polk County Sheriff's Office.  The driver of the CRV will likely be cited for failing to yield.

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DEMS IN TROUBLE...  04/16/25...
 
Big tish james under investigation, jasmine crotch under investigation, judge bozoberg obsessed with Trump, dems approval rating at 21 percent.

2 Vehicle Crash, Driver Hospitalized, LIVINGSTON, April 16, 2025 - At approximately 11:45 am on April 16, 2025, a gray 2017 Dodge Journey driven by Caleb Heabin, 32, of Livingston, was south-bound on Pan American Drive (Business 59).  As Heabin was about to pass SouthPoint Strip Center, the driver of a red 2012 Dodge Avenger pulled from the crossover directly in front of him causing a broadside collision...more

SUV vs 18 Wheeler, Driver Flown, GOODRICH, April 16, 2025 - Shortly before 6 am on April 16, 2025, a silver 2017 Nissan Rogue driven by Kenneth Hooper, 55, of Point Blank, was south-bound on US-59. As Hooper was about to pass the north end of Loop 393, an 18 wheeler pulled across 59 and allegedly failed to yield...more

Fatal Crash as Driver Rolls Vehicle, LIVINGSTON, April 11, 2025 - At approximately 5:20 pm on April 11, 2025, a silver 2019 Subaru Legacy driven by David Rodriguez, 26 of Fulshear, was south-bound on US-59 on the Livingston bypass. Rodriguez was in the right lane (the slow lane) when a red 2008 Mercury Mariner (in the left lane behind Rodriguez) drifted into Rodriguez's lane and clipped the back of Rodriguez's vehicle...more

FOUND!  Deputy Returns Missing Goodrich Youth!  CLICK HERE!
 
11 YEAR OLD GOODRICH BOY MISSING...

 
NEW LIST OF STUFF TO TALK ABOUT... 04/07/25...

 
JASMINE CROTCH IS AN EMBARASSMENT TO HUMANITY...

 
UPDATE: The Other Details on Semi / Food Truck Crash...  CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

Food Truck vs 18 Wheeler, GOODRICH, March 26, 2025 - At approximately 6:25 am on March 26, 2025, the driver of a white heavy-duty Chevy Silverado pickup (pulling a food trailer) was north-bound on US-59. As the pickup was passing the Goodrich Truck Stop, an 18 wheeler pulled out of the truck stop and failed to yield...more

Names Released from 190 East Fatal Crash, ALABAMA COUSHATTA COUNTRY, March 25, 2025 - The names of the drivers who were involved in a fatal crash on US-190 East shortly after 1 pm on March 24, 2025 have been released...more

Car vs 18 Wheeler Proves Fatal, ALABAMA COUSHATTA COUNTRY, March 24, 2025 - At approximately 1:05 pm on March 24, 2025, the driver of an 18 wheeler logging truck was east-bound on US-190 East. For an unknown reason at this time, the driver of a red west-bound 2007 Toyota Camry allegedly crossed the center line...more

2 Car Accident, 1 Passenger Flown, a Driver Arrested, WEST LIVINGSTON, March 21, 2025 - At approximately 5:40 pm on March 21, 2025, an orange 2018 Jeep Sport, driven by Eric Thomas, 43, of Livingston, was east-bound on FM-3126. Thomas slowed down to make a left turn on to Sun Dance Road when he was slammed from behind by a gray 2016 Scion TC driven by...more

DEMOCRATS PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS, DEPT. OF EDUCATION GOING BYE BYE, WILLIS' FANNI ORDERED TO PAY 54 GRAND... LOL!...  03/21/25

 
BURN BAN IN EFFECT:  DECLARATION OF DISASTER AND ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN POLK COUNTY, TEXAS



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Name Released from Major Accident, Driver Passes Away, GOODRICH, March 19, 2025 - The name of the driver who slammed into the back of a cargo truck has been released.  The driver...more

Passenger Passes Away from Injuries, BEECH CREEK, March 19, 2024 - The passenger in a crash that occurred on US-190 East on March 16, 2025 has passed away...more

UPDATE: Man who attempted suicide dies. The man who was found in his vehicle on the morning of March 16 has passed away from his wound in an apparent attempted suicide...more

Driver Slams Into Back of Cargo Truck, GOODRICH, March 17, 2025 - At approximately 3:06 pm on March 17, 2025, the driver of a black 2007 Chevy Aveo was west-bound on FM-1988 West when he slammed into the back of a west-bound heavy-duty cargo truck (near G Star Church Road). The driver of the Chevy (no names released at this time) was entrapped...more

Vehicle Slams Into Loaded Trailer, BEECH CREEK, March 16, 2025 - At approximately 8:40 pm on March 16, 2025, a black 2006 Chevy Silverado (pulling a loaded trailer), driven by Gonzalo Ramirez Adjuntas, 70, of Livingston, was east-bound on US-190 East. Adjuntas was in the turning lane preparing to make a left turn when he suddenly cut left to avoid an oncoming tan 2003 Chevy Blazer...more

Man Found in Vehicle With Apparent Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound, LIVINGSTON, March 16, 2025 - At approximately 1:10 pm on March 16, 2025, Deputy Perk Ostrawich with the Polk County Sheriff's Office was patrolling on Old Woodville Road when he spotted a brown Chevy Tahoe sitting off a side road (Waka Road). Deputy Ostrawich approached the vehicle and found the occupant sitting on the front seat, breathing erratically...more

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Onalaska, ONALASKA, March 16, 2025 - Shortly after 1 am the driver of a black Harley Davidson Motorcycle was south-bound on FM-356 North when the driver came out of a curve too fast and left the pavement to the left, rolled his motorcycle, jumped a drainage area, and struck a tree...more

Pickup and 2 Motorcycle Mishap, WEST TEMPE, March 14, 2025 - At approximately 2:45 pm on March 14, 2025, a silver Dodge pickup, driven by Allen Dean Grasmick, 63, of Grand Prairie, was west-bound on US-190 West (7899 block).  Grasmick was waiting to make a left turn.  A pair of Harley Davidson motorcycles behind Grasmick cut right to avoid hitting Grasmick from behind.  One of the motorcycles clipped the back corner of the truck...more

THE DEMOCRATS UNLEASH THEIR GOON SQUADS, PRESIDENT TRUMP CLOSER TO ACQUIRING GREENLAND, AND MORE...  03/12/25...

Strange Head On Collision, Both Drivers Seriously Injured, WEST TEMPE, March 9, 2025 - Shortly after 6 am on March 9, 2025, the driver of a blue 2021 Kia K5 was east-bound on US-190 West (just a few hundred yards west of the 190/3126 caution light) when the driver of a west-bound silver 2018 Nissan Maxima crossed over to the east-bound lane...more

ARE THE DEMOCRATS LOSING THEIR MINDS?  03/07/25...

Fort Worth Police Converge on Chevron in Livingston, LIVINGSTON, March 6, 2025 - At approximately 5 pm on March 6, 2025 over ten units from the Fort Worth Police Department converged on the Chevron in Livingston...more

Name Released from Fatal Crash:  On February 28, 2024, the driver of a 2004 Ford Taurus was west-bound on FM-943 near LaGrone Road when he left the pavement to the left, rolled and slammed into a tree...more

Driver Rolls SUV, Rushed to Kingwood, Intoxication Suspected, LIVINGSTON, March 3, 2025 - Shortly after 8 pm on March 3, 2025, a tan 2002 Chevy Blazer was north-bound on US-59 and took the exit onto the feeder road (just north of El Burrito). The driver left the pavement to the left, crashed through a street sign, then rolled...more

I MISSPOKE ON A COUPLE OF THINGS...  03/03/25...

Cluster Mess on 59, GOODRICH, March 1, 2024 - At approximately 3:55 pm on March 1, 2024, the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup (pulling a travel trailer) was north-bound on US-59 (just north of the Trinity River Bridge). An older model tan Chevy Trailblazer (pulling a vehicle trailer with a full size pickup on the trailer), was in the next lane and blew a tire...more

Driver Deceased After Leaving Pavement Slamming Tree, SEGNO, February 28, 2025 - At approximately 1:05 pm on February 28, 2025, the driver of a silver 2004 Ford Taurus was west-bound on FM-943. For some reason, the driver left the pavement to the left. The vehicle hit deep mud causing it to roll into a tree windshield first...more

 
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Man Arrested With Narcotics in Parking Lot in Possible Stolen Truck, LIVINGSTON, February 25, 2025 - Shortly after 11 am on February 25, 2025, the Livingston Police Department was alerted by Toyota Houston that they had a missing truck that was equipped with a tracker.  Toyota Houston stated that the truck was probably in the Walmart parking lot in Livingston...more

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On February 18th, 2025 a theft of cattle was reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that occurred off of Linda Road, in Goodrich, Texas.  11 head of red crossbred cows and two paint horses were stolen from the property. The mare is white and brown, and the gelding is black and white. The cows have no brands or markings. Texas Cattle Ranger Mike Boone is also assisting with this investigation.   If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and speak with a Detective, at (936) 327-6810 or Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.  You may also call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you can remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

 
JOY REID FIRED.  LOL!

 
NAME RELEASED FROM FATAL CRASH:  The name of the driver who was north-bound on US-59 (just north of the Livingston City Limits) and left the pavement to the right and crashed into a tree has been released...CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Liberty County Pursuit Ends in Livingston, LIVINGSTON, February 22, 2025 - Shortly after 11 pm on February 21, 2025, the Polk County Sheriff's Office was notified of a pursuit in Liberty County that was coming north-bound on US-146 headed towards Polk County. The pursuit did enter Polk County...more

1 Person Deceased in Single Vehicle Accident, LIVINGSTON, February 21, 2025 - At approximately 8 pm on February 21, 2025, the driver of a gray 2012 Ford Taurus was north-bound on US-59 just north of the Livingston City Limits. For an unknown reason, the driver left the pavement to the right, proceeded through drainage area, and struck a large pine tree in a yard....more

3 Polk County Jailers Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting an Inmate, LIVINGSTON, February 20, 2025 - Polk County Sheriff, Byron Lyons, requested an investigation from the Texas Rangers in reference to an alleged assault of an inmate that occurred by three Polk County Jailers on February 4...more

KASH PATEL CONFIRMED AS FBI DIRECTOR...

Wanted Felon Apprehended in Polk County, Found in Possession of Narcotics, Stolen Personal Information, Stolen Credit Card, SCENIC LOOP, February 19, 2025 - On February 14, 2025, detectives with the Polk County Narcotics and Criminal Investigation Division received credible information that wanted felon Kassey Jordan was staying at a residence under construction in the Scenic Loop area of Polk County...more

GOTTA GREAT DEAL ON A .45 CAL. 1911 PISTOL...  02/14/25...

 
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On February3,2025 at approximately 9:06 AM, a report was made in reference to a stolen vehicle.  The vehicle was taken from a residence in the Goodrich area at around 8 am January 31,2025 by a black female wearing all black clothing.  The suspect was recorded on Video Surveillance Cameras on Loop 393 in the Goodrich Area.  If you have any information in reference to this case that may help with the investigation, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, (the P3 App) or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you will remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
 
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USAID APPEARS TO BE BLOOMING INTO A SCANDAL, PRESIDENT TRUMP NOT PLAYING WITH DRUG CARTELS...  02/11/25...

Narcotics Charges, Endangering Children, Multiple Arrests Made, PROVIDENCE, February 10, 2025 - On February 5, 2025, a routine traffic stop conducted by the Night Shift Patrol led to a significant narcotics investigation. The stop occurred on Mill Gate Road when officers initiated a stop on a passenger vehicle for a traffic violation.  The vehicle, occupied by...more

Home Burns Down While Owner on Vacation, INDIAN SPRINGS, February 10, 2025 - Sometime around midnight on February 10, 2025, a call was placed to the Polk County Sheriff's Office in reference to a house fire in Indian Springs Subdivision. Firemen from Indian Springs arrived at 382 Fagan to find the house engulfed in flames...more

GLANCING HEAD ON, NO SERIOUS INJURIES...

INDIAN SPRINGS, February 9, 2025 - At approximately 10:35 am on February 9, 2025, the driver of a silver Buick Encore was east-bound on US-190 East when the driver of a maroon Chevy Sonic pulled out of Indian Springs subdivision and failed to yield to the east-bound Buick.  The vehicles collided in a glancing head on collision.  The impact caused the Buick to leave the pavement to the left (on the west-bound side), while the Chevy came to rest in the middle of the pavement.  Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Department, an Officer from Alabama Coushatta P.D., Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Troopers Nick Hatton and Simon Mijares with the Texas Highway Patrol.  Fortunately there were no serious injuries.  As a precautionary measure, drivers were examined and treated at the scene by EMS personnel.  The driver of the Chevy will be facing a citation for failing to yield to the oncoming Buick.  Both vehicles were recovered by LakeView Wrecker and will be stored in Livingston.
 
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Propane Truck Turns Over, Driver Hospitalized, GOODRICH, February 6, 2025 - At approximately 12:20 pm on February 6, 2025, the driver of a propane truck was south-bound on FM-2969 (off FM-1988 West). For an unknown reason, the driver left the pavement to the right, lost control, and the truck turned over on it's passenger's side...more

Confessed Murderer Gets 50 Year Plea Deal, LIVINGSTON, February 4, 2025 - On January 13, 2025, First Assistant District Attorney Tami Pierce and Assistant District Attorney Aaron DiIorio were prepared to begin trial of DeAndre Shermail Wright, 24, of Livingston, for the murder of Jasmine Muldoon as the State and the Defendant had been unable to reach a sentencing recommendation. After conversations with the family and considering the emotional impact to the family of an extended trial, the State agreed to a...more

   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
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