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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wood County lakes will be heavily patrolled on Memorial Day
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — As Memorial Day approaches, the Wood County Sheriff's Office would like to remind residents that swimming areas will be heavily patrolled. LIST: Businesses open on Memorial Day in East Texas cities 'This weekend is not just about fun in the sun; it's a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Their dedication inspires us every day, and it's a privilege to serve this incredible community alongside my dedicated deputies,' Wood County Sheriff Cole said. The sheriff's office asked anyone who needs assistance or wants to ask them a question to reach out to the deputies out at the lakes. 'Please remember to stay safe and look out for one another,' Cole added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘We grieve with you': Friends remember Wood County deputy Melissa Pollard after fatal crash
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK)- Friends of Wood County Sheriff's Office deputy Melissa Pollard are remembering her after she lost her life in a fatal crash on Wednesday. DPS: Wood County deputy dies after crash with 18-wheeler 'Not only did she serve the community, she was a part of the community, now we have a big hole,' friend of Pollard, Joe Ammons said. Melissa Pollard, 47 of Quitman, joined the Wood County Sheriff's Office in 2016 and made East Texas her home. 'She's a wonderful person, fantastic deputy sheriff and great law enforcement person who gave of her heart and her time,' Ammons said. 'She was spunky, she was witty, and she was going to tell you what you're doing was good, and she was going to let you know if what you're doing was probably not your best idea,' Boom Nutrition owner Katrina Yager said. Her friends and family said she loved dogs, her grandchildren and the people of Wood County. Pollard came to the aid of her friend Katrina Yager when she lost her daughter eight years ago. Now, Yager is returning the favor by donating 50 percent of her sales and collecting donations at Boom Nutrition in Mineola for the deputy's family. 'There's no better way to honor my daughter, Mason, than to be able to give back and pay it forward to a family that was there for me when I was where they are now,' Yager said. Flags to be lowered following Wood County deputy's tragic death Pollard's friend, Joe Ammons, said he can't believe she's is gone and that he thinks the community will never be the same. 'Every holiday you can tell it was Melissa's house, because I don't care if was Halloween that yard was fully decorated, and we're going to miss that,' Ammons said. Wood County standing with the deputy's family. 'We grieve with you. The entire community has an open void now that Melissa's gone, and it's going to take a long time to ever fill that void,' Ammons said. Yager and Ammons hope East Texans remember Pollard's smiling face and her dedication to her community. On Friday, the sheriff's office shared that Pollard's funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at Green Acres Baptist Church which is located at 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
SHERIFF: On duty Wood County deputy killed in 18-wheeler crash
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An on duty Wood County Sheriff's deputy has died after a Wednesday morning crash involving an 18-wheeler. 2025 East Texas Giving Day: Lone Star Legal Aid Deputy Melissa Pollard was taken to a local hospital in Quitman around 10 a.m. after the accident, but she did not survive her injuries, the Wood County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. 'Please pray for the Pollard family, Wood County Sheriff's Office family and all other parties involved in this tragedy,' the statement said. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
East Texas man charged with murder after shooting victim during son's drop-off
HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) — An East Texas man has been arrested for murder after he allegedly shot and killed another man while dropping off his son with the son's mother. Witnesses say the man was carrying his son during the shooting. According to an affidavit obtained from the Wood County Sheriff's Office, on Friday at around 11:52 a.m., Texas Rangers arrived to the scene of a shooting in the 1000 block of N. Beaulah Street where they found a man laying in the dirt driveway with a white sheet covering him. Man accused of sexually assaulting child family member multiple times a week for almost 2 years in Rusk County When the Hawkins Police Department arrived to the scene prior to the Texas Rangers, they found a man, later identified as Shawn Moore, standing in the driveway with a black handgun in his holster. The police department was then able to remove the handgun and detained him. EMS then checked on the victim, identified as Mitchell Wayne Palmer, who was dead. Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Jerry Parker then officially pronounced Palmer dead at 11:58 a.m. Texas Rangers observed the victim to have two entry wounds in his chest and another wound over his right collarbone. Six silver spent shell casings were found near the ground where the victim lay. The casings, according to the affidavit, matched the 9mm cartridges that remained in the handgun retrieved from Moore. Texarkana man arrested after hit-and-run sends man to hospital 'A witness from across the street stated he observed a while male, Moore, draw a handgun from a holster on his person and shoot the victim, Palmer, at close range,' the affidavit stated. 'The witness identified Moore from a Texas Driver License photo shown to him.' After being transported to the Wood County Sheriff's Office Jail, Rangers conducted an interview where Moore said he had went to the location to drop off his son with the son's mother. 'Moore told [the Texas Ranger] he and Palmer exchanged words. Moore told me he thought Palmer was coming at him with a small knife, so Moore drew his handgun from the holster on his right hip and fired an unknown number of rounds towards Palmer. Moore fired his handgun while holding his son with his left arm.' However, witness testimony did not reveal a knife being used during the altercation and officials did not recover a knife from the scene. Moore was arrested for murder on Friday and is currently being held on a $1 million bond at the Wood County Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wood County officials searching for man considered ‘armed and dangerous' after crash
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Wood County Sheriff's Office is currently searching near FM 778 and FM 49 in Hainsville for a man considered armed and dangerous. Officers discover video of East Texas daycare worker sexually assaulting child, affidavit says A man officials believe to be Walter Hall allegedly led officers on a vehicle pursuit after he was reportedly caught breaking into a home. The sheriff's office said that Hall is on foot after he crashed his vehicle near the intersection of FM 778 and FM 49 in Hainsville. Hall is described as a white man who was last seen wearing a white baseball cap, a blue shirt and blue jeans. Officials warned homeowners that Wood County deputies, the Mineola Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and K9 units are currently searching the area. Anyone not living in the area is asked to stay away while they search. Anyone who has seen Hall or knows his location is asked to call the Wood County Sheriff's Office at 903-763-2201. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
