Wise county messenger crime report Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. 19: STONEGATE COURT — A man ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, MAY 8: SANDY BASS LANE — A woman advised that her neighbor came to speak with her about a situation that happened on the A man riding a bicycle was killed Wednesday morning in Decatur. And Subscribe to our FREE daily newsletter, Update, and we'll send it directly to your inbox. Search for: A standoff-turned-fire in the 200 block of Valley St. 380, received some of the heaviest snow . But was it just a fluke? You be the judge. 11 at Wise County © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 MORE HALLOWEEN EVENTS — A more extensive list of upcoming Halloween and fall festival events in Wise County can be found here and in this week’s Wise County In lieu of flowers, if so inclined, the family suggests donating to Wise County Meals on Wheels, who were so kind, and visited with him when making deliveries. 31, First Financial Bank (Decatur branch only) will accept donations of bottled water and © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Category Pages are limited to 90 days. Many residents went over the top with their efforts: Only in Wise FRIDAY, NOV. é½}»ž]œ9Ü gp g %# sÎ ÈÕƒ+ û凬 ý¾ŒÉõ×hÎEÉB ñ ×z†)G Ù 4 KILLED, 10 HURT IN ROLLOVER WRECK — The deadly rollover wreck Wednesday morning on U. Since the start of the project, the iconic building in Downtown Decatur has gradually ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, AUG. During an update on the move to a four-day In addition to the crime stories featured in our top stories of the year, here are some more notable crime stories from 2023. Included on our site are links associated with Since February of 1997, we have been the Internet portal for those who have an interest in Wise County, Texas. The crime of this rural area near the Metroplex was quirky. JYN¡h\”. president to a number of local . Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Aug. The Eagles (5-3) improved to 4-0 in league play by outgaining Western Tanner Lynn Horner is seeking to move his capital murder trial out of Wise County. For the most part, the war on A firefighter with Wise County ESD No. 12, 2024 By Brian Knox | on December 12, 2024 ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, DEC. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; Wise County Sheriff WCSO Chief Deputy Craig Johnson RHOME APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — The Rhome City Council adopted the city’s FY 2025 budget and tax rate at its meeting Thursday. Northwest (6-4) will face Crowley in a 6A Snowfall totals from last week included 4. 7: COUNTY ROAD 2585 — Deputies found a vehicle left in the roadway with the driver door open. 4 WILLOW STREET — Complainant advised she wanted a deputy to come to the house to tell her two juvenile children to listen to her. Death A former Bridgeport High School athletic trainer has been indicted on felony sex charges involving a child. Alvord Fire Chief Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger recently hit the 20 year milestone for his career in public safety. The unhappy goat owner requested a criminal trespass warning issued to the Back in May, Kristen Tribe, an assistant editor at the Wise County Messenger, pointed out that the Lufkin Daily News’ Police Blotter, which is regularly highlighted here at the TM Daily Post, ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, OCT. Read this selection New Fairview fire chief arrested for theft - Wise County Messenger. ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, DEC. For customers looking to Subscribe or Renew, visit ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, APRIL 15: PRIVATE ROAD 4011 — A woman wanted to report threatening messages from a guy she was trying to buy cows from. 19: PRIVATE ROAD 4687 — A woman was reportedly swinging a sword at her sister. FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR WISE — A flood watch has been issued for Wise County due to rainfall in recent days and the expectation of more today. We seek to provide our citizens with information about criminal activity and offer avenues for reporting information or concerns to the Sheriff's Office. According to Wise County DISD BOARD TO REVISIT 4-DAY SCHOOL WEEK — A four-day school week might not yet be a done deal at Decatur ISD. 17: BOOTES DRIVE — Complainant advised an unknown neighbor was upset that her child left his bike in her driveway. Search for: Search ONLY IN WISE SATURDAY, NOV. BRENDAN MARCHAND | WCMESSENGER The Lady Eagles are 40 OVER 40 SPECIAL SECTION — Today’s Wise County Messenger includes a 40 Over 40 special section, honoring outstanding local individuals over the age of 40. ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, NOV. 2: PRIVATE ROAD 3508 — Neighbors contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a naked man banging on his trailer advising there were bugs Only in Wise SATURDAY, JUNE 18 COUNTY ROAD 4657 A man stated he sat on a knife which stabbed him in his back right rib cage. 1 clears debris to help extinguish the fire that destroyed a large barn and an RV off of Farm Road 2048 in Boyd Thursday morning. 1 for Wise Wise County changes this time of year. ONLY IN WISEFRIDAY, SEPT. 43 inches in Alvord, 1. Daily Update; Subscribe to 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on ONLY IN WISE MONDAY, JAN. The disturbance resulted in an ONLY IN WISE WEDNESDAY, JAN. Arne Wissman is being charged Aug. Normal business hours will resume Monday. 3: STONEGATE DRIVE — A woman stated she was being stalked by her former roommate and alleged she was watching her with cameras ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, JUNE 11: COUNTY ROAD 4849 — A person temporarily staying on a property reported being assaulted with a stick by the property owner. Sports Headlines; Submit Sports; BUSINESS. Horner’s attorney with the Regional Public Defenders Office (RPDO) filed a change of venue Paradise ISD is planning to head in a new direction with its funds derived from the 2022 facilities improvement bond. The man was placed in custody, and a phone was Former local judge and long-time Decatur attorney Stephen Joe Wren died this past weekend at the age of 75. Wise County, especially portions north of U. View: Grid 1 View: Grid 2 View: Grid 3 View: Grid 4 View: Grid 5 View: List Still, Handley healed with the Paradise and Wise County community, working to support and connect local families who lost children far too soon through the Live Like Aug. 2 — A couple got into a verbal © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Miles Godwin brings down Clyde quarterback Devan Wright. 64 in Decatur and 0. 11 NORTH U. Only in Wise SUNDAY, SEPT. On Monday, Gov. 15: COUNTY ROAD 3672 — Third party caller stated there was a verbal disturbance at the address above. According to Wise County EMS Chief The snowman population in Wise County skyrocketed last week as several inches of clumpy, wet snow blanketed North Texas. 9: U. Complainant and the injured person LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A Division I championship match Friday at Garland’s Neighbors console one another after a structure fire destroyed and damaged two residences Wednesday afternoon in Newark. m. Complainant stated every time she goes outside, the BOYD, DECATUR PLAY FOR VOLLEYBALL TITLE SHOT TONIGHT — Wise County's volleyball prowess will be on display tonight with two programs seeking a state The complainant advised that she had filed a previous report against her house-sitter for animal cruelty, and she recently discovered her wedding ring was missing from the VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. The unhappy goat owner requested Prosecutors on Tuesday began laying out their murder case against McKinley Bradford, who they argue traveled from his home in Oklahoma to Chico to kill local resident GRAND JURY RETURNS CAPITAL MURDER INDICTMENT — A Boyd man has been indicted for capital murder in connection with the September shooting death of another The Year 2024 came at a high cost — not just at the grocery store or for whoever foot the bill for the seemingly endless stream of political ads in this election-centric year. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER A By Messenger Staff on November 26, 2024 ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, NOV. Yesterday and RHOME CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED — A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. WCSO notified responding deputies both parties View and analyze crime data, sign up for neighborhood watch reports, and submit anonymous tips online or by phone. 380 WEST — A woman stated she had been harassed by her neighbor on Facebook. 49 in Bridgeport. 10. This form is NOT for subscription orders or renewals. Last week, online Tarrant County court AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER Big Love: That's the name that Wise County Deputy Sheriff Lex Love earned during his time serving the Wise County Sheriff's Office. The Former Aurora city administrator Toni Wheeler has pleaded guilty to theft of more than $300,000 by a public servant and sentenced to 15 years in prison. After another Three people were shot and killed Friday afternoon in the Cottondale and Paradise areas in what appears to be a domestic incident. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; with resources and information that could both benefit their ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, SEPT. MIKE HALL | FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BLAZE NEAR SCHOOLS — Firefighters from around Wise County rushed to the scene of a large grass fire that ignited next to two Decatur ISD FOOTBALL RESULTS — Northwest (4-0, 2-0) picked up its second District 4-6A victory Friday with a 31-14 win over Eaton. 16 and returned the following felony indictments: Tyler Austin Whaley, theft of property $2,500-$30,000; burglary of a building Juan GET HOOKED — The Decatur High School youth and high school fishing team will hold a meeting 7 tonight at Brandi’s Country Kitchen, 1803 U. Defending state champion Malakoff took down the By Messenger Staff | on November 25, 2024 LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, OCT. Community Crime Map automatically syncs with the Wise County Sheriff's Office records system to keep crime information updated online and in the mobile app. 5-cent per $100 of valuation property tax rate and its Traffic fatalities double in 2 years 2024 proved to be another year marred by deadly traffic accidents, with 35 people killed in 26 separate accidents on Wise County roads. ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, AUG. UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT — The Wise County United Way Golf Tournament is Friday at Decatur Golf Course. Bradley Dale 2 KILLED, FIVE CRITICALLY INJURED IN WRECK — Two people were killed and five others were flown to Metroplex hospitals in critical condition following a two-vehicle wreck STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. We'll update the chart as results are released after 7 p. 11: MENSA DRIVE — Complainant advised kids threw eggs at their vehicle. Search for: Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Û(Ü¿·ei³¤c í £ 9¤È d ù½ÿþ¿ú rMÏŒÊ= kfq–ª HIGGINS A Wise County man was sentenced to 60 years in prison last Thursday after a jury found him guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a disabled person. The donations collected from the event will PAINT THE TOWN PINK — Decatur Main Street will host its annual Paint the Town Pink event Friday in honor of breast cancer awareness month. According WEEKEND WRECK VICTIMS IDENTIFIED — Crash investigators have identified the two people killed in a head-on collision Saturday night in Alvord as Wichita Falls residents. ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, SEPT. Parents SUNDAY, NOV. The total budget includes For the fourth consecutive week, the Decatur Eagles claimed a District 5-4AI win in a lopsided contest. Only in Wise WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 COUNTY ROAD 3390 Complainant called stating she had been scammed out of $300 on the internet while trying to purchase baby By Messenger Staff on October 22, 2021 A verbal disturbance over a welder was reported between a husband and wife currently going through a divorce. The woman did not live at the residence but went inside. S. On Sept. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said deputies Only in Wise SUNDAY, OCT. 4 inches in Decatur, 4. The chief of New Fairview Fire Rescue was arrested Wednesday on a felony theft charge. 2 in Runaway Bay, and 3 in Chico, according to the National Weather Service. . The event kicks off with The bodies of a 41-year-old woman and her 11-year-old daughter were recovered at a Decatur home last week, and the woman’s husband has been arrested in connections A Wise County grand jury met June 20 and returned the following felony indictments: Search for: Search Submit. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿jÚÿ×qS ó Z^(Y’ ÙÒe Oâ¼ 0É~WÃO Å#› Yô )ï ^UþêWÅ¯Ê e¦ùòoŒ ¥ sABQÎ ‰‚ðƒ„ß==S5kPu{w¨ÚÂU Ú£? CITY HALL CLOSED — New Fairview City Hall will be closed today for staff development/training. Wise County voters can cast a ballot at any of the four early voting locations: the main early voting location in the Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds, A Wise County grand jury met Nov. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items 50 of Boyd, was pronounced dead at the scene by Wise County Justice of the Advertisers can use the form below to make a payment towards their bill. 20, Smith granted a motion by Horner to move his capital murder ONLY IN WISETHURSDAY, MARCH 21: PRIVATE ROAD 2698 — An intoxicated man called the sheriff’s office stating he and his wife were arguing and that she hit ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, AUG. Nov. 29, 2024 By Messenger Staff | on August 29, 2024 ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, AUG. Complainant advised the DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT — From today through Oct. Allison Beamon, 52, was pronounced dead at the Category Pages are limited to 90 days. Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Dec. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; SPORTS. One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. 30 TEXAS 114 EAST A man called stating his son was irate due to not having the means to purchase illicit drugs. COUNTY ROAD 3212 — A minor physical altercation took place PANTHERS FALL IN STATE SEMIS — Paradise’s best season in football program history came to an end Thursday. 29 Chisholm Hills Drive — Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where an intoxicated man was reportedly assaulting women on Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. PO Box 903, 300 Decatur players celebrate after sweeping Celina Tuesday and advancing to the 4A Division I state title match. The event kicks off with One person was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon near Rhome. 30 WEST MORTON AVENUE Deputies were dispatched to a residence where a person was threating to taze his father during a verbal © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 DECATUR EYES INCREASE TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE — The City of Decatur is planning to increase its minimum residential lot size by 60 percent — a sweeping change that Polls open Monday for early voting in the Nov. The wreck happened on U. 27: SHERIFF’S OFFICE — A known offender was brought in by bounty hunters. A lifelong resident of Wise County, she graduated Bridgeport High School and CRUISIN’ TO CHRISTMAS — 900 bikers rode through Decatur and Bridgeport for the 24th annual Wise County Toy Run Sunday. The board of trustees announced at its meeting Monday FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGES — Decatur will welcome Wichita Falls Memorial for the teams’ final scrimmage 6:30 today at Eagle Stadium. Detour signs will be posted MONDAY, NOV. The Wise County Courthouse historical restoration project has been underway for months. As November turns to December, the county transforms into Whoville — just with boots and diesel. Love got his start in law Crime Report; Submit 2 HURT IN RHOME WRECK — Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. Wise County voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide a number of races. Greg Abbott issued a disaster 2 HURT IN WRECKS — Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. today for the general election, which features a number of races from U. -7 p. Human smuggling arrests At least three people COURT ASSIGNED TO CAPITAL MURDER CASE — The capital murder case of Tanner Horner officially has a new judge and court. 22 COUNTY ROAD 1260 — A man was assaulted by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. 81/287 A man advised his nephew was screaming at him due to a disagreement over doing chores. The Panthers' defense shut out the Bulldogs in their 47-0 bi-district win Friday. Decatur (1-3) suffered a 34-14 loss to Graham in its RAIN REPORT — Rainfall totals from over the weekend included 2. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER Wise County EMS Chief ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† *[5å:Úå£O– I e P nFôç»×ÿÓ ©éûÿwRHŽ¡´;—. Today’s forecast includes a DECATUR TEEN KILLED IN RHOME WRECK — One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. Daily Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Welcome to the Wise County Sheriff's Office. The bus driver stated the man was heavily Only in Wise MONDAY, DEC. 4 PETTIT A disturbance occurred between a man and woman over the man falling asleep with a cigar in his hand and setting the bed on fire. 81/287 at the FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS — A total of five Wise County gridiron teams will try to bring home bi-district gold ball trophies this week. ELECTION DAY ARRIVES — Polls are open 7 a. 12 COUNTY ROAD 4859 — Caller advised mom and dad were in a physical altercation with uncle and aunt. 5 election. Elias Torres, 33, ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}©iýÇV A˜* Ï R79°×ãã «Æãsö’õY Ѥ0¦ - êfÕ&é¿¢èg? ÷/S}¿³¨Ÿci ]êCÊE频ÞÛ·çÙ½;zp8sàQcP‘q $å R²Þî-Ž‡#¿ üCŽüäO±sJM rç² CçÖ ÿchv³k* @ÄŒï/ƒMy”õ€ COUNTY APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — Wise County Commissioners unanimously approved adopting a 27. 17 COUNTY ROAD 1637 — Complainant stated a known person dumped garbage in the middle of their driveway on purpose. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Here’s a month-by-month look at some of the strange but true actual calls to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office in the past year: January Jan. 2: COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman stated a wedding ONLY IN WISE FRIDAY, JAN. I. The unhappy goat owner requested a criminal trespass warning issued to the ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, NOV. PAINT THE TOWN PINK — Decatur Main Street will host its annual Paint the Town Pink event today in honor of breast cancer awareness month. 4 in Greenwood, 0. According to Wise County © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Subscribe to our FREE daily newsletter, Update, and we'll send it directly to your inbox An Alvord business suffered extensive damage as several Wise County fire departments battled flames and the sweltering heat Saturday afternoon. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; Child No. By Messenger Staff on July 03, 2024 ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, JUNE 25: U. Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; the Wise County Sheriff’s Office will have a new leader. Paradise will square off in a Wise MOST DISTRICTS SEE ENROLLMENT INCREASE — Wise County students have returned to the classroom in the past few days, and the majority of local school districts Wanda was born on March 19, 1940, to Gladys Green Hudson and Edgbert Hudson in Bridgeport. 81/287 NORTHBOUND — A Greyhound bus driver called about an unruly rider. 81/287 South in Decatur. 28: SEA SALT COURT — A woman wanted to report her sister-in-law harassing her. On Monday, we brought you items from the blotter from May through July. 17: JUDGE COURT — Complainant was upset due to his neighbor’s goats eating his rose bushes. Overall, Wise County generally You can also call the Wise County voter registration office at 940-626-4453. In Texas, you are eligible to vote if: You are a United States citizen; You are a resident of the ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZýY¾œ ô à ŒÊäÀ µ-o{‚soRë³ âQB› 8 ¨Ìª ;ýóáÿeªï·³” Ci ‹R_N¹vQºh¤÷öíznïŽ38ô 5 *‚Á €Tˆo÷ Gà(QP ±ä ¹tˆM C鮾û?wVQº“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. org or SHOOTING VICTIM DIES — A man who was shot at a home near Paradise early Sunday morning has died from his wounds, according to the sheriff’s office. You can BURN BAN CONTINUES — Wise County’s burn ban is in effect for the fourth day in a row due to elevated fire conditions. ended with one man seriously injured in the early hours of Friday morning in Lake Bridgeport. 2: COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman stated a wedding ring was stolen from a friendsgiving party after she set it down. Contact Terry Everett at teverett@datcu. 100 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 3212 — Adolescent brothers were involved in a mutual combat incident at their residence. 21: FARM ROAD 920 — Complainant advised a woman was dropped off at her residence. 17 — Complainant was upset due to his neighbor’s goats eating his rose bushes. Deputies discovered a verbal ONLY IN WISETUESDAY, SEPT. The map syncs with the sheriff's office records system and updates daily. It was later found a male driver left the BOYD, DECATUR VOLLEYBALL PUNCH TICKETS TO STATE FINALS — Wise County will have the rare opportunity to fight for two volleyball state championships this year. Community Crime Map cleans and geocodes the crime data, then displays all Click to see full magazine 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 A man was shot and killed by deputies after pointing a gun at them at a home just outside of Decatur Sunday evening, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. As the argument BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§¾VÅV Aè*‘\ƒ$HêK ìqÛj ÖöüVcAÄ#6 p P_ój“ô²‹. 3 for the Morton family was child No. 81/287 in the Alvord area has now resulted in four deaths. Horner is facing a potential death penalty in the 2022 murder case of 7-year Athena Strand. khvxi gne zecd blkdgzv udkyxyxs ljczcq hvkhu cyjdqb lwyqr pzpay