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Ellis county

Citizens Accused 05/09/2021

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Samantha Marie Billingsley, 35, Ennis. Driving while intoxicated BAC GT=0.15, theft property GT=$100LT$750. Booked on 05/02/2021 by DPS. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Area City, school election results

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Special Election turnout in Ennis was quite small, with actual, physical turnout on May 1 at less than 1,000 at the three designated locations in town. The Ellis Count Sub-Courthouse had the largest at 675 people, followed by 162 at the Ennis Public Library and 146 at Faith Assembly of God church. Fortunately, 1,040 sent in early ballots in the mayoral race.

Three elections involved no challengers, allowing City Commissioner Rowdy Pruitt and three EISD school board members to win, including Board Secretary Walter Beasley, John Erisman and Bill Chapman.

Citizens Accused 05/02/2021

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Leo Derrille Nash, 29, Ennis. Burglary of a building. Booked on 04/30/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Tornado touchdowns in Ellis County

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Three tractor trailers collided as a tornado crossed Interstate 35E near Waxahachie resulting in 3 hospitalizations The incident happened at I-35E and Johnston Road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  One driver was seriously injured, a DPS spokesman said. Both sides of the interstate were closed for about five hours with all lanes reopening shortly after 3 a.m.

Ellzey passes first bill, authors others

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Local State Representative Jake Ellzey has wasted no time in authoring a handful of House Bills in Austin. Elected in November to fill John Wray’s seat, he is already seeking to widen his influence by campaigning for the Congressional District 6 seat in Washington.

The former Air Force fighter pilot is a staunch Conservative who adheres to Constitutional rights, lives in Ellis County and attends Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under Pastor Tony Evans.

Citizens Accused 04/25/2021

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Michael Angel Fiscal, 23, Ennis. Driving while intoxicated. Booked on 04/21/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 04/18/2021

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Traeveon Dashun Kirven, 23, Ennis. Possession CS PG 1 LT1G. Booked on 04/14/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 04/11/2021

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Christopher Ray Walker, 28, Ennis. Aggravated robbery, bond revoked. Booked on 04/05/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 04/04/2021

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Diego Arroyo, 27, Ennis. Assault fam/house mem impede breath/circulation, assault causes bodily injury family member. Booked on 03/27/2021 by Ennis PD. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 03/28/2021

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Gamaliel Arreola, 54, Ennis. Driving while intoxicated. Booked on 03/25/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.