A teenager was recently shot near Lake Grove Park and Coleman Elementary, sparking a police investigation. While officials say the area is safe now, it’s a wake-up call to keep your guard up in our local parks.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The services are already covered within the existing budget.
Veterans participating in the treatment court program.
Local families and kids who now feel uneasy using the park or walking to school.
The county is hiring a new provider to help veterans with substance use issues. This ensures our local vets get the support they need as part of their court program.
MIDLOTHIAN – Ellis County Crime Stoppers posted last week that the Midlothian Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cinires Mason. Mason is wanted in connection with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred near Lake Grove Park on June 1. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect was involved in an altercation in which he attempted to produce a firearm during the incident. The suspect sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the encounter.
ELLIS COUNTY – Beginning Friday, July 24, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office will launch an artificial intelligence-assisted voice system on its non-emergency phone line to help callers obtain information and be directed to the appropriate resources more efficiently. The new system, developed by Hyper, will answer calls made to the sheriff’s office non-emergency number at (972) 937-6060. Sheriff Brad Norman emphasized that 9-1-1 calls will continue to be answered by human telecommunicators and are not affected by the change.
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are investigating a June 1 shooting. Patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Hawkins Run Road following a report of a possible shooting at 6:04 p.m. A nearby resident reported a single gunshot and then observed approximately 20 individuals running from the Hawkins Run entrance of Lake Grove Park. A release stated some individuals were seen fleeing west toward Coleman Elementary School, and the caller indicated one subject appeared to be bleeding from the hand.
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