MCSO dispatcher…
Congratulations to Shanna Maxwell for completing the Telecommunicators course and passing the Texas State exam. Mrs. Maxwell is now recognized by the State of Texas as a certified Texas Public…
Marion County Sheriff renews Lake o’ the Pines patrol pact
Staff Report The Marion County Commissioners Court worked through a brief agenda Monday morning in regular session at the Courthouse Annex. Namely, Commissioners okayed County Sheriff David Capps to enter…
Sheriff seeks help…
FROM THE MCSO: “Can you help the Marion County Sheriff’s Office? We need help identifying this individual (at right). On 06/04/2022 he decided to trespass on someone’s property and take…
Sheriff’s office to trade guns for ammo
Staff Reports The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will be trading confiscated firearms for ammunition, but only through an FFL dealer, after Commissioners approve the proposal during Monday’s regular meeting. Sheriff…
MC Jail cited for inmate mental health
By Austin Lewter Jefferson Jimpleucte The Marion County Jail was recently cited for non-compliance with the Texas Commission of Jail Standards. The inspection occurred on Dec. 17, 2021 and was…
Helping Those Who’re ‘Bearly’ Making It
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…
NYD auto accident claims 1, injures 2
Staff Reports A early morning New Year’s Day auto accident claimed the life of one driver and injured two others. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office call report, around…
Weekly Police Blotter
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…
Sheriff’s office victim of Christmas Tree theft
Staff Reports The Marion County Sheriff’s office is not immune to crime. According to Sheriff David Capps, about 10 p.m. Friday night a truck pulled up next to the float…
County Commissioners rename 1st floor of annex
Marion County Commissioners formally renamed and dedicated the entire first floor of the Courthouse Annex as the Marion County Justice Center during Monday’s regular meeting. “This lets us move forward…
County funds repair to jail elevator
by V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for $70,480 to fund the recent repairs to the Marion County Jail elevator their meeting last Friday.…
McDonald’s Hosts ‘Coffee With A Cop’
Kicking of National Night Out, the Jefferson McDonald’s hosted their annual Coffee with a Cop day from 7-9 Tuesday morning. All local law enforcement agencies were represented and spent some…
Project Lifesaver Kicks Off October 6 in Marion County
From East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance HALLSVILLE, TX – Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department kick off their Project Lifesaver Program on Tuesday, October 6, during National Night…
Marion County Judge Issues Disaster Declaration
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a Disaster Declaration Wednesday morning in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Laura’s arrival to the area. Judge LaFleur went live at 2 p.m.…