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Hemphill County Sheriff's Blotter

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Misdemeanor Arrests

•Jay Barton English, 39, Canadian; public intoxication; resisting arrest, search or transport; terroristic threat against public servant (two counts); 6/14/23; HCSO

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

•Lloyd James Murphy, Amarillo; unsafe speed; 6/13/23

Weekly Sheriff's Blotter

URGENT MESSAGE: Perryton, Texas, Tornado Relief Efforts

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Perryton’s Assistant City Manager Colby Waters just reported to The Canadian Record that due to an influx of generous donations from all over the country, the City of Perryton is inundated with provisions and materials that they have no way of handling under the existing difficult conditions created by Thursday’s deadly tornados. Food supplies are particularly difficult to handle because they have no way of storing or cooking those perishables. Power supplies have been compromised, and resources are stretched thin already.

Scenes of tornado destruction in Perryton Texas

Dollar General is scene of multi-vehicle accident Tuesday

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On Tuesday, June 13, a multivehicle crash occurred on Second Street in front of Dollar General.

A Ford F250, driven by John Floyd of Canadian, slowed to turn into the Dollar General parking lot but had to stop due to another vehicle blocking the entrance. Floyd's truck was struck from behind by a Peterbilt semi-tractor towing a loaded tank of anhydrous ammonia, driven by Lloyd Murphy of Amarillo. It was propelled over the curb into the Dollar General parking lot where it struck two parked cars.

John Floyd's flatbed pickup was rear-ended by semi

Hemphill County Grand Jury delivers 11 criminal indictments

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A Hemphill County Grand Jury met here two weeks ago and returned with a total of 11 criminal indictments.

Nine of those charges were against Jared Fernando Barrerra, 19, who was arrested last month following an investigation into a string of aggravated sexual assault and related charges.

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Dale Schafer is sworn in as Precinct #3 Commissioner

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Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson delivered the oath of office this morning, June 13, to Dale Schafer. He is the new Commissioner of Precinct #3, replacing Curt McPherson, whose resignation was accepted by the court on June 2. A small crowd of relatives and county officials was on hand to witness Schafer’s swearing-in ceremony.

Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson gives the oath of office to Dale Schafer

Commissioner Curt McPherson resigns; Dale Schafer appointed as replacement

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Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson has appointed Dale Schafer as Precinct 3 Commissioner, replacing Curt McPherson, whose resignation was accepted by the court last Friday, June 2.

“I appreciate everyone who was interested in serving Hemphill County as commissioner,” Judge Johnson said this afternoon, adding, “After much consideration, I’ve appointed Dale Schafer as Precinct 3 Commissioner.”

Hemphill County Courthouse

Intents to Drill

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