Our Town: July 21, 2023
Meetings Save the Date Painting The Jefferson Historical Society Museum will be closed today, July 21, for painting. Golden Girl The Golden Girl ‘Coach’ Dorothy Jackson Bonner was inducted into…
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Meetings Save the Date Painting The Jefferson Historical Society Museum will be closed today, July 21, for painting. Golden Girl The Golden Girl ‘Coach’ Dorothy Jackson Bonner was inducted into…
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County law enforcement had a busier than normal July 4 holiday weekend involving three high-speed car chases, a major accident, assisting an officer-involved shooting,…
Officers of the department received some quality firearms training provided by Black Cypress Training Group this past Saturday. Training is necessary to provide the best service to our community. Everyday…
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute First year officer Joshua Cox is the 2023 Officer of the Year for the Jefferson Police Department. Chief Florentino Perez recognized Cox’s contributions to the department during…
On Tuesday, Officer’s of the Jefferson Police Department received the necessary training regarding their newly acquired Stop Sticks, a pursuit termination and pursuit prevention valued equipment. Texas Department of Public…
Thank you to the Marion County 4H for supporting our Marion County Sherriff’s Office and Jefferson Police Dept. by participating in Feed the Force You, too, can show your support…
The Jefferson Police Department was happy to host the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigator Course (SAFVIC) instructed by Dr. David Scott recently. The 24 hour course saw attendees from…
Jefferson Police Department assisted Jefferson’s VFW Post and Post Auxiliary fingerprint over 150 of Jefferson Primary’s students on Tuesday. Each year the VFW Auxiliary organizes the event to which provides…
Staff Reports Jefferson Police Chief Tino Perez arrested a continued shortage of equipment at JPD by using surplus funds in his 2021-22 budget during Tuesday nights Council meeting. Council authorized…
Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez stands on a step-ladder to welcome the city’s newest officer Carson McKnight. Officer McKnight is 6 foot, 7 inches tall.
JPD’s Cynthia Romano and Mary Ayala, helped JPD participate in a prescription “Take Back” day Saturday at Brookshires and the JPD station. Help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by…
According to a press release from JPD Chief Florentino Perez, JPD, along with other area law enforcement officers, peacefully resolved a hostage situation on Common Street early Wednesday morning. JPD…
Staff Reports Jefferson Police Chief Tino Perez will be getting a raise along with his other officers after Council approved a $6,000 immediate lift in salary and an additional $1,000…
Staff Reports City employees will have fewer paid holidays in the 2022 Calendar year, and the City set a $150 deposit requirement to have new service in a resident’s name…
From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps Calls by Entity January 3-10, 2022 911 48 Sheriff’s Office 47 Police Department 15 Fire Department 4 Ambulance 33 Miscellaneous 1…
Hollis Shadden, with assistance from the Big Cypress Corvette Club, donated 40 teddy bears to the Jefferson Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to give out to children…
From the Desk ofMarion County Sheriff David Capps Dispatch Report December 27, 2021 – January 3, 2022 911 59 Sheriff’s Office 63 Jefferson PD 32 Fire Department 10 Ambulance 33…
Staff Reports Jefferson Police jumped in last Saturday and helped make Shop With A Cop a huge success. 92.3 FM The Depot radio station organized the event. When announced, they…
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Officers with the Jefferson Police Department will ring in the new year with a raise, thanks to action taken during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Members voted…
Staff Reports Theft and the passing of counterfeit bills is increasing in Jefferson according to JPD Chief Florentino Perez. The first week of December has seen an increase in the…