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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Bulletproof glass saves Leon County deputy from gunfire
LEON COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – A Leon County Sheriff's deputy is okay after the bulletproof glass of the patrol unit prevented a terrible situation. Sheriff Kevin Ellis says dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from an individual in Jewett at approximately 1:53 a.m. Saturday. The caller advised they needed help in the 1000 block of County Road 320. A deputy arrived on scene and found a man with a rifle, who fired eight .223 rounds into the front windshield of the deputy's patrol vehicle on the driver's side. Fortunately, the deputy was not hurt thanks to the vehicle's bulletproof glass. The man identified as Allen David Clutter, was taken into custody without further incident. Sheriff Ellis says the Office wants to especially thank the citizens of Leon County, as well as Operation Safe Shield, for preventing harm to the deputy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
City of Snook hires first police chief
SNOOK, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Snook has announced the hiring of its first chief of police. Mayor Frank Fields tells FOX 44 News that the city has hired Dr. Steven Huron. He is a 24-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department, has earned a Ph.D and has been teaching Police Ethics for Texas A&M Commerce. Chief Huron should begin working in early June, and Mayor Fields says he will be a working officer and will help build the city's police force. Chief Huron has a strong focus and background in community policing. Mayor Fields says the city was looking for a candidate who could become a part of the Snook community. The Snook Council had been discussing having a police force for about two years, budgeted funds for this fiscal year and advertised for the position of Chief, beginning in January. Mayor Fields says this hire and the acceptance of a fully-equipped vehicle from Operation Safe Shield is the culmination of all efforts toward creating a police force. Mayor Fields says Snook is experiencing a lot of growth in its residential building, and the population has doubled to approximately 1,000 people. The Council realizes that the development of a police presence is not something that can be created overnight. The city wants to be prepared for continued growth of its population and business community, and wants to be able to serve and protect its citizens. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
