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Page A2 - Thursday, July 2, 2009
LEXINGTON LEADER
Sheriff’s
Report
by Lee County Sheriff Rodney Meyer
June 22, 2009 belong. WOW! We are so excited about that figure. Last year we did close
Deputy Aderhold assisted Passing motorists reported with a little over $108,000, but with the economy this past year and
Giddings Police Dept in working a cows out on CR 217. Deputy many struggling to make ends meet we expected less - much less,
vehicle accident on Hwy 290. Robertson and Deputy Carvin Cancer doesn't stop just because people cannot afford the care or
There were no reported injuries, removed the cattle from the treatments; the need for ACS services has risen because of the economy
The Sheriffs Office received a roadway and made contact with and our community has posted a big figure for '09, I am so proud of
call requesting a civil standby theowner.
while a male subject collects his A complainant on CR 330
belongings from a residence on CR reported a blue Ford four door
125. Chief Deputy Kothmann and driving up and down the roadway
Deputy Carvin were dispatched, at a high rate of speed. The vehicle
A mobile caller reported cows was last seen heading towards a
out on CR 119 approx % mile east residence. Deputy Durrenberger
of FM 141. Deputy Pettijohn searched the area but was unable
located the cows and ran them to locate the vehicle. A close
back into the pasture. patrol of the area will be in effect.
Deputy Pettijohn was Deputy Carvin put cows up on
dispatched to a residence on CR FM 696 east. He notified the
430 after a mother reported that owner and advised him that the
she was having issues with her fence needed to be repaired,
juvenile son. The juvenile took An off duty trooper reported to
his medication and agreed to calm the Sheriff’s Office that there was
down.
a large piece of tin on Hwy 290
A motorist reported four black West. Deputy Robertson and
cows out on FM 696 East approx. Deputy Durrenberger removed the
three miles out of Lexington, tinoffthe highway.
Deputy Durrenberger put up the June 25, 2009
cows behind 3261 FM 696 East. Deputy Carvin was dispatched
A complainant spoke to Deputy to CR 221 to a possible deceased
Pettijohn regarding harassing person. B&M ambulance
phone calls she was receiving requested a Justice of the Peace
from her husband's ex-girlfriend, to the scene.
A report was made and charges Deputy Lapham assisted with
are pending. District Court. Nine inmates were
A resident on CR 227 heard transported for court.
suspicious noises outside her A caller reported that her dogs
residence and requested a deputy were barking at something just
search the area. Deputy Pettijohn outside her residence. Deputy
checked the area and Robertson checked the area and
neighborhood and did not locate located two deer in her driveway
anyone or anything suspicious, that her dogs were barking at A caller advised that a green driver was arrested and taken to
June 23, 2009 The Sheriffs Office received a Dodge truck had been sitting on the Sheriff's Office without
Deputy Lapham and Deputy call from a female requesting to file PR 2103 since last night incident.
Aderhold were dispatched to C R on a subject who is calling and unoccupied. Deputy York checked Deputy York was dispatched to
118 after a caller reported that her harassing and threatening her. out the vehicle and determined it Hwy 77 North and CR 438 to put
two-year-old granddaughter The caller came to the Sherifi s was not stolen. up cows that were out on the
locked herself in a car. The toddler Office and gave a report to Deputy A citizen requested a civil roadway.
started to sweat and turn red. The Lapham. C harges are pending at standby at a residence on CR 107. Phillips and Luckey requested
caller was finally able to get the this time. The tenants were being evicted for an escort for a funeral at Martin
vehicle open and take the toddler C hief Deputy Kothmann non-payment. Deputy Lapham Luther at 2 pm. Deputy York
out and EMS was dispatched to attempted to locate cows that were assisted. assisted and escorted them to the
check on the toddler. out on FM 141 near CR116. Upon Deputy York and Deputy Ledbetter Cemetery.
A motorist reported that a female his arrival the cows were already Lapham assisted at a call in A caller requested assistance at
was passed out in a Toyota Camry off the road. Lexington. A caller reported that a disturbance onCR 133. Deputy
in the middle of FM 141 at CR 116. Austin DPS reported a stranded her brother had taken a bunch of York was dispatched to the scene.
Chief Deputy Kothmann and motorist on Hwy 21 @ CR 113. pj||s and is also very intoxicated. The caller advised that the
Deputy Robertson located the Deputy Aderhold assisted the Subject was transported to the complainant called back and
vehicle and advised the driver was driver who had a tire blow out, hospital by EMS. advised she was having difficulty
okay. Several cows were reported out Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call breathing and needed an
An off duty deputy reported a on the roadway on FM 1624 near advising of a domestic ambulance.
white Dodge van parked by Rabbs Hwy 77. Deputy Robertson, disturbance on CR 133. The female Deputy York was dispatched to
Creek Bridge and the occupants Deputy Durrenberger and Deputy ca||er was very upset and crying put up goats that were out on Hwy
appeared to be dumping Carvin all responded and were able stating that a male subject was at 21 across from the softball field in
something in the creek. Deputy to get the cows back into the her residence and was refusing to Lincoln. The owner was
Robertson and Deputy pasture. leave. Deputy York and Deputy contacted and he was on his way
Durrenberger checked the creek Deputy Robertson and Deputy Lapham were dispatched. to put up his goats.
and advised there was no vehicle Durrenberger assisted at the scene Deputy York found a tool box A concerned citizen requested
in the area and reported to of a rollover accident on FM 696. case containing several tools on that a deputy check the welfare of
dispatch that the creek was clear A Burleson County Trooper was Hwy 290 east. Property has been an elderly lady on CR 323. Deputy
of debris, on call and was dispatched. tagged and put into the property Robertson spoke to the woman
Deputy Carvin assisted June 26, 2009 room, who was in great health and
Lexington Police put up five head A motorist reported to the The Sheriffs Office received a appeared very happy,
of cattle on FM 696 East. The Sheriff’s Office that he swerved residential burglar alarm call,
complainant requested to speak to to miss a deer and ran off the road. Deputy Robertson and Deputy
a deputy regarding these cows. He has a bloody nose but no other Durrenberger were enroute when
Deputy Durrenberger and Jailer injuries. Deputy Carvin assisted, the alarm company called back and
Ramirez transported one inmate to Several callers reported three reported that the key holder was
A Disaster Declaration has been
Austin State Hospital. juveniles sitting on a culvert by on site, enacted, prohibiting the selling,
A caller reported an older model country corner since early A motorist reported that he was detonating or igniting of any
Crown Victoria or Buick had been morning. Deputy York searched behind a white Chevrolet fireworks such as sky rockets with
driving back and forth on the the area. suburban that was swerving all sticks and missile with fins for the
street behind the post office in Deputy Lapham was dispatched over Hwy 290 east heading into County of Lee.
Lincoln. The vehicle was last seen to a residence on FM 141 in Dime Giddings. Deputy Durrenberger The 4th of July is a time to
heading towards Hwy 21 Box for a welfare concern. MHMR and Deputy Robertson located remember our country's birthday
westbound. Deputy Robertson reported that they had spoken to and stopped the vehicle and and the freedoms that we all enjoy,
and Deputy Carvin searched the a female who was very depressed spoke to the driver who was okay. Remember all those who are still
area. and possibly suicidal. A caller advised that her father fighting for that freedom. May
Two motorists reported a white Deputy Robertson and Deputy had overdosed and took 48 everyone have a safe and happy
van parked on the side of Hwy 290 Durrenberger assisted DPS sleeping pills. The subject was Fourth of July.
West at the Friendship Cemetery Trooper Thorp at the scene of an transported to the hospital by _____________________________
Road with the lights off. Deputy accident on Hwy 290 east andFM Lexington EMS. Deputy Pettijohn
Carvin and Deputy Robertson and 180. made a report. Investigation Kleinschmidt
a Bastrop County unit searched A caller reported that he was continues on this case. V1113V *
the area but the vehicle had left having problems with his
prior to their arrival, caretaker. He advised she has A caller reported that a car had
June 24, 2009 mental issues and has not been hit a tree on CR 114 and then drove
A resident on CR 308 spoke to taking her medication. He has the vehicle to CR 111. Thedriver's
Deputy Carvin regarding her asked her to leave but she refuses, girlfriend needed an ambulance
runaway daughter. A report was Deputy Easley was dispatched to because she had cuts and a large
made and the juvenile was entered the scene, bumponherhead. Deputy
into the 1CIC computer. Deputy Durrenberger and Pettijohn and Trooper Thorp were
Deputy Lapham was dispatched Trooper Thorp attempted to locate dispatched to the scene. The
to the creek bridge on CR 329 after a possible drunk driver on Hwy
he receiv ed a report of suspicious 290 east heading westbound. The
circumstances. A motorist vehicle was passing other
reported a large ice chest closed motorists on the right shoulder,
with duct tape at the creek bridge. The vehicle was located and the
Everything was okay. driver was transported to Lee
The Sheriff's Office received County Jail.
numerous 9-1-1 calls reporting June 27, 2009
three horses out on FM 696 east Several motorists reportedaone
@ Hwy 77. Deput) Lapham and vehicle accident on Hwy 290
Deputy Aderhold assisted the approx one mile east of FM 180.
owner as she attempted to walk Deputy Durrenberger assisted
the horses back to where they with traffic control.
Dear Editor
Dear Editor,
I want to thank the Lexington Leader for printing the great photos
and the wonderful article on 2009 Relay For Life event held in Giddings
on June 12-13 (including the information on Tanna Furry - we are still
so pround of this young lady!). Your support of our event is greatly
appreciated.
We are still planning our wrap-up which will be later in July, but the
total we should be closing with is: $97,577.42
Lee County!
Amanda Becker, Giddings
LISD Board Meeting
Community Calendar
The Lexington I.S.D. Board of services, special programs, and
Trustees held their regular meeting school and administrative support
on Monday, June 22. The minutes with the Region XIII, Education
of the May 1 Sth called meeting and Service Center, and a contract with
regular meeting were approved. Interquest Detection Canines.
The board financial report and Policy Update 85 was approved,
budget amendments were also The update incorporated federal
approved.
regulations for the Family and
The following people were Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the
offered probationary contracts for Americans with Disabilities Act
the 2009-2010 school year: (ADA), and the Family
Michael Lilley, High School Educational Rights and Privacy
Ag. Science; Lacey Griffith, High Act (FERPA). It also updated
School Ag. Science; John Pruett, some election laws, use of vehicles
High School Chemistry; Marsha and information from the
Kocurek, Speech Language commissioner regarding Discipline
Pathologist Assistant; Lauren Alternative Placements.
Rasmussen, High School English The board agenda items for the
and Jo Carolyn Crowell, Middle July meeting were reviewed.
School Math. Dr. Holt reported on preliminary
Service contracts were TAKS scores, gave a legislative
approved for the 2009-2010 school update, and discussed board
year. The contracts included training opportunities,
administrative services, The meeting adjourned,
curriculum/instruction, data
JAIL REPORT
Jail Count: 06/28/09 48
Males: 43 Females: 5
Continued from
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Mayor's Desk
by
Robert Willric h, Sr.
To all City of Lexington water customers. We are under a
bum ban and are experiencing a drought with no immediate
relief in the forecast. The City of Lexington is asking for your
help in monitoring the posted watering days and times. If the
drought continues, we will have to tighten up on the water
usage to preserve our water supply.
Your cooporation during this time is appreciated.
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Wednesday, July 1
Story Time @ Giddings Public Library -10:30 -11 a.m.
American Legion Coffee - 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 2
Masonic Lodge Coffee & Breakfast - 8 a.m. -10 a.m.
Minististrial Alliance -10 a.m.
Giddings Rotary Club - noon
Lexington Lions Club - 6:30 p.m.
AA Big Book Study @ First Christian Church - 7 p.m.
Lexington Log Cabins - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, July 3
Lexington Log Cabins - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
American Legion Coffee - 9 a.m.
Saturday, July 4
Lexington Log Cabins - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lexington Livestock Commission Sale - Noon
July 4 Celebration @ Lexington Memorial Park - Hamburgers
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American Legion Coffee - 9 a.m.
Alcoholics & Narcotics Anon. @ 1st Christian Church - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7
Lexington Rotary Club @ Woodson Building - noon
Lexington VFD - 7p.m.
Lexington Senior Citizens Dinner & Music - 7 p.m
Lexington Cancer Support Group @ Burns & 2nd St. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8
Story Time @ Giddings Public Library -10:30 -11 a.m.
American Legion Coffee - 9 a.m.
Lexington City Council - 5 p.m.
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