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Smith County man accused of elder neglect after mother found in severe condition

A Smith County man was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of injury to an elderly individual after…

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Tyler man found guilty of arming drug dealer

From Staff Reports A Tyler man was convicted this week of federal firearms violations in the Eastern District…

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Documents: Accountant allegedly gambled away nearly $100,000 from Tyler nonprofit

Documents allege an East Texas woman who worked at a Tyler-based nonprofit gambled away over $96,000 of the…

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Smith County joins Operation Lone Star

Smith County joined a statewide program aimed at strengthening collaboration among law enforcement entities across Texas. “If I…

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Former commissioner Terry Phillips files suit, alleging Smith County targeted his family, deputies conducted warrantless searches

Former Smith County Pct. 3 Commissioner Terry Phillips filed a federal lawsuit against Smith County claiming that deputies conducted illegal…

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Man accused of killing Tyler taqueria owner remains jailed after alleged bond violation

A man accused of killing a Tyler restaurant owner in October remains in jail this week after an…

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Cherokee County Jail cited for multiple violations by Texas Jail Standards

The Cherokee County Jail was recently found to be noncompliant with Texas Jail Standards. “As sheriff, I take…

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Smith County Sheriff’s Office investigating case of two dead dogs

Editor’s Note: The image with this story may be graphic for some readers. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office…

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Current, former Mount Pleasant officials indicted in fraudulent mileage reimbursement case

Mount Pleasant’s mayor, a city council member and two former council members have been indicted on charges stemming…

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Smith County Sheriff’s Office, ICE sign task force model agreement

Certified Smith County deputies will soon have the authority to carry out certain immigration enforcement duties. Under an…